Northern Petroleum plc announced that Maurice Eaton has left his position on the Board of Directors of the company and various other operating subsidiaries. Maurice joined Northern in July 2007 and subsequently was promoted into the role of Director of Operations in June 2011. Keith Bush (Chief Operating Officer) will add Maurice's responsibilities to those he currently holds as he moves into a more senior role on the Board.

Maurice's departure is the first of a series of changes to board roles and executive responsibilities including the roles of Chairman and Managing Director planned during 2013.