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New Zealand Energy Announces Second Quarter Results and Operational Update

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Aug. 29, 2013) - New Zealand Energy Corp. ("NZEC" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:NZ)(OTCQX:NZERF) has released the results of its second quarter ended June 30, 2013. Details of the Company's financial results are described in the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis which, together with further details on each of the Company's projects, will be available on the Company's website at www.newzealandenergy.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.

HIGHLIGHTS

Production and Development

Announced development plans for the Taranaki Basin until the end of 2014, forecasting exit production rates of 2,300 BOE/day (applying mid-case assumptions)1 48,752 barrels of oil ("bbl") produced and 49,204 bbl sold during six-month period, generating pre-tax oil sales of $5.3 million Positive net cash flow from petroleum operations during six-month period of approximately $1.7 million Average field netback during six-month period of $35.10/bbl Substantial reduction to direct production costs at Copper Moki site during June 2013 as a result of the installation of permanent production facilities 56,717 bbl produced and 59,623 bbl sold year to date (August 26, 2013), generating pre-tax oil sales of approximately $6.4 million Cumulative production of 264,938 bbl since commencement of production, generating pre-tax oil sales (including sales from pre-production testing) of approximately $28.5 million Initiated installation of artificial lift at Waitapu-2 well Received results of RPS reservoir study, providing the Company with a better understanding of Mt. Messenger reservoir characteristics and declines Lodged an application for a petroleum mining permit that will encompass the Company's Copper Moki, Waitapu, Arakamu and Wairere sites in the Eltham Permit (18.73 km2)

Acquisition of TWN Licences and TWN Assets from Origin Energy

Amended deal terms related to the acquisition, resulting in a simplified sale and reduced purchase price Entered into a binding letter agreement with L&M Energy ("L&M") to explore and operate the TWN Licences and TWN Assets, securing $18.25 million from L&M to purchase a 50% interest in the assets Obtained an extension to secure remaining required funds ($9.25 million) until September 30, 2013 Settled the HSBC operating line of credit Announced 2P reserves of 1.07 million BOE attributed to the TWN Licences (NZEC's interest)2 1 Barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. The boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf : 1 bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. See Forward-looking Information for assumptions associated with production forecast.2 Reserves associated with the TWN Licences, as previously announced in an NZEC press release on June 17, 2013, will not be attributable to NZEC until the Company has completed the acquisition of assets from Origin and filed an updated Reserve report under NI 51-101. NZEC's shares of the TWN Reserves is 50%, as per the terms of the TWN Arrangement with L&M.

FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT

Six months
ended
June 30, 2013
Three months
ended
June 30, 2013
Six months
ended
June 30, 2012
Three months
ended
June 30, 2012
Total comprehensive income (loss)(Loss) earnings per share - basic and diluted

Note: The abbreviation bbl means barrel or barrels of oil.

Six-month Operating Results

During the six-month period ended June 30, 2013, the Company produced 48,752 barrels of oil and sold 49,204 barrels for total oil sales of $5,277,878, with an average oil sale price of $107.27 per barrel. Total recorded production revenue, net of a 5% royalty payable to the New Zealand Government (an average of $4.94 per barrel), was $5,034,958. Production costs during the six-month period ended June 30, 2013 totalled $3,307,876, or an average of $67.23 per barrel, generating an average field netback of $35.10 per barrel during the period. NZEC calculates the netback as the oil sale price less fixed and variable production costs and a 5% royalty. The notable reduction in netback during the six-month period ended June 30, 2013, is predominantly the result of decreased oil production. As previously announced, the Company had shut in the Waitapu-2 well during May 2013 in order to gather critical data for the Mt. Messenger reservoir study (see Reservoir Study) and to evaluate and install artificial lift.

The Company undertook a number of reservoir and production tests with the objective of optimizing oil production, and these tests have added to production costs. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2013, fixed production costs represented approximately 84% of total production costs. Installation of the Copper Moki surface facilities was completed in May and, as expected, this resulted in a reduction in production costs for the Copper Moki site during the month of June 2013, as discussed under June Operating Results - Copper Moki Site Only. Although shutting in the Waitapu-2 well in May 2013 reduced some of the fixed operating costs, the Company continues to incur costs on that site.

Three-month Operating Results

During the three-month period ended June 30, 2013, the Company produced 18,573 barrels of oil and sold 21,958 barrels for total oil sales of $2,216,815, with an average oil sale price of $100.96 per barrel. Total recorded production revenue, net of a 5% royalty payable to the New Zealand Government (an average of $4.88 per barrel), was $2,109,700. Production costs during the three-month period ended June 30, 2013 totalled $1,616,471, or an average of $73.62 per barrel, generating an average field netback of $22.46 per barrel during the period.

As demonstrated in Six-month Operating Results, reduced production following the shut-in of Waitapu-2 greatly impacted the three-month netback results, although this was partially offset by reduced production costs related to the Copper Moki site following the commissioning of surface facilities (see June Operating Results - Copper Moki Site Only).

June Operating Results - Copper Moki Site Only

The Company is starting to see the positive effect on production costs of installation of surface facilities as reflected in reduced production costs related to the Copper Moki site during June 2013. Following the commissioning of surface facilities on the Copper Moki site in May 2013, the Company incurred direct production costs of approximately $165,000 to produce 4,740 barrels of oil, which amounted to $34.81 per barrel during the month of June 2013, a significantly lower production cost per barrel than the quarterly average of $73.62 per barrel. This is also comparable to management's estimate of well-site production costs of NZ$40 per barrel as assumed in management's forecast of cash flows from operations referenced in the Company's August 6, 2013 press release.

Considering the proportion of fixed production costs reported for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, as well as netbacks reported in prior periods, the direct production costs per barrel is reflective of the economies of scale. Thus, further savings should arise from higher production levels from future developments.

At August 26, 2013, the Company had an estimated $4.6 million in net working capital.

ACQUISITION OF INTEREST IN UPSTREAM AND MIDSTREAM ASSETS

As previously announced, the Company has entered into an agreement with Origin Energy Resources NZ (TAWN) Limited ("Origin") to acquire three (net) petroleum mining licences in the Taranaki Basin totalling 23,049 acres (93.3 km2) - the Tariki, Waihapa and Ngaere Licences (the "TWN Licences") - as well as the Waihapa Production Station and associated gathering and sales infrastructure (the "TWN Assets"). On August 12, the Company announced that Origin had agreed to extend the deadline for satisfying the financing condition precedent for the acquisition from August 14, 2013 to September 30, 2013, and to extend the deadline for obtaining the required government approvals from September 13, 2013 to October 14, 2013. In exchange, the Company agreed to increase its acquisition deposit to $6 million.

L&M Letter Agreement to Form Joint Arrangement

On July 30, 2013, the Company announced that it had entered into a binding agreement (the "L&M Letter Agreement") with L&M Energy ("L&M") to form a 50/50 joint arrangement to explore, develop and operate the TWN Licences and the TWN Assets. Once the joint arrangement is completed, the Company and L&M will each own 50% of the TWN Licences and will also hold a 50% interest in the TWN Assets (the "TWN Joint Arrangement"). The reserves and resources estimated for the TWN Licences, as announced on June 17, 2013, will be attributable to NZEC on a 50% basis upon closing of the acquisition and the TWN Joint Arrangement, and filing of an updated reserve report.

Under the terms of the L&M Letter Agreement, L&M will contribute $18.25 million towards the approximately $33.5 million purchase consideration agreed to under the Origin Sale and Purchase Agreement, in order to obtain a 50% interest in the TWN Joint Arrangement. L&M will also contribute 50% of all future development and operating expenditures.

The Company will become the operator of the TWN Joint Arrangement, and decisions regarding exploration, development and operations of the TWN Joint Arrangement will be made by management committees with equal representation from both the Company and L&M.

The Company will be responsible for funding the $15.25 million balance of the $33.5 million purchase consideration agreed to under the Origin Sale and Purchase Agreement. The Company has paid a $6 million acquisition deposit to Origin, leaving $9.25 million to be funded to complete the acquisition.

The concurrent completion of the acquisition and the L&M Letter Agreement is subject to the Company placing the remainder of the purchase price into an escrow account by September 30, 2013, Origin and Contact consenting to L&M becoming a party to the definitive agreements, as well as receiving the relevant government approvals.

PROPERTY REVIEW

Taranaki Basin

The Taranaki Basin is situated on the west coast of the North Island and is currently New Zealand's only oil and gas producing basin, with total production of approximately 130,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day ("boe/d") from 18 fields. Within the Taranaki Basin, NZEC holds a 100% interest in the Eltham Permit, a 65% interest in the Alton Permit in joint arrangement with L&M, and a 60% interest in the Manaia Permit in joint arrangement with New Zealand Oil & Gas ("NZOG"). The Eltham Permit covers approximately 93,166 acres (377 km2) of which approximately 31,877 acres (129 km2) are offshore in shallow water. The Alton Permit covers approximately 119,204 onshore acres (482 km2). The Manaia Permit covers approximately 27,426 onshore acres (111 km2) and was granted to NZEC and NZOG in December 2012 as part of the annual New Zealand block offer for exploration permits.

NZEC also expects to acquire 50% of the three TWN Licences and to hold a 50% interest in the TWN Assets upon completion of the acquisition of assets from Origin, as outlined in Acquisition of Interest in Upstream and Midstream Assets.

Production

At the date of this MD&A, three of the Company's four commercially producing wells are in active production. The Waitapu-2 well is currently shut in and installation of artificial lift and surface facilities is underway. During the quarter, the Company also temporarily shut-in its Copper Moki-3 well to replace the down-hole pump, which seized as a result of fines settling in the pump during commissioning of the Copper Moki surface facilities. The wells are producing light oil that is trucked to the Shell-operated Omata Tank Farm and sold at Brent pricing. Cumulatively, as of the date of this report, the Company has produced approximately 264,938 barrels of oil, with cumulative pre-tax oil sales of approximately $28.5 million, including sales from oil produced during testing (net results of operations are discussed under Results of Operations). The wells have consistently produced between 123 bbl/d and 162 bbl/d since July 1, 2013, with an average production rate of 144 bbl/d, indicating that oil production from the Copper Moki wells appears to have stabilized. Over 26 production days in August 2013, the wells have collectively produced oil at an average rate of 139 bbl/d and extracted gas at an average rate of 490 mcf/d. The Company is not yet generating cash flows from extracted gas.

Copper Moki-1 has been producing since December 10, 2011, Copper Moki-2 since April 1, 2012 and Copper Moki-3 since July 2, 2012. All three wells produce ~41° API oil from the Mt. Messenger formation and flowed from natural reservoir pressure until October 2012, when NZEC installed artificial lift (pump jacks) to stabilize production rates.

Waitapu-2 commenced production on December 20, 2012 and was shut-in in May 2013 as described above. The well produces ~40° API oil from the Mt. Messenger formation and flowed from natural reservoir pressure until shut-in. Installation of artificial lift is currently underway. In addition to installation of artificial lift, during the period the Company ran down-hole gauges into Waitapu-2 that measures the bottom hole temperature and pressure of the reservoir. These data were critical to the recently completed Mt. Messenger reservoir study (see below).

Reservoir Study

Production declines from the Copper Moki wells have been greater than expected and this prompted the Company to initiate an independent reservoir study through RPS Group PLC, a world leader in well evaluation. The study provided the Company with a better understanding of reservoir characteristics and declines, based on data from Waitapu-2, the three Copper Moki wells, and other Mt. Messenger wells in the region.

The RPS study concluded that declines are not related to wax buildup or mechanical issues. Information from the study and from a proprietary database merging five 3D seismic surveys has allowed the Company to refine its Mt. Messenger exploitation strategy, which includes:

Choosing optimally sized targets based on interpretation of the merged 3D dataset, Reducing costs by drilling multiple wells from each pad, and Prioritization of targets close to the Waihapa Production Station to expedite tie-in.

The Mt. Messenger formation remains an integral part of the Company's development plans, as described in the Outlook section. These development plans include the Horoi-1 well, which is expected to be drilled later this year on the Alton Permit.

Application for Eltham Petroleum Mining Permit

During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, the Company lodged an application for a petroleum mining permit that will have an initial duration of 15 years. This petroleum mining permit will cover 18.73 km2 within the area currently included under the Company's Eltham Permit and includes all sites on which the Company had previously drilled its ten exploration wells (i.e. the Copper Moki site, Waitapu site, Arakamu site, and the Wairere site). A successful application for the petroleum mining permit will extend the duration that the Company is able to operate within the area covered by the permit, and will also reduce the surface area within the existing Eltham Permit that will be subject to relinquishment in September 2013 when the Eltham Permit is due for extension.

East Coast Basin

The East Coast Basin of New Zealand's North Island hosts two prospective oil shale formations, the Waipawa and Whangai, which are the source of more than 300 oil and gas seeps. Within the East Coast Basin, NZEC holds a 100% interest in the Castlepoint Permit, which covers approximately 551,042 onshore acres (2,230 km2), and a 100% interest in the Ranui Permit, which covers approximately 223,087 onshore acres (903 km2) and is adjacent to the Castlepoint Permit. NZEC is considering relinquishing the Ranui Permit but has not yet made a definitive decision in this regard. On September 3, 2010, NZEC applied to the Minister of Energy to obtain a 100% interest in the East Cape Permit. The application is uncontested and the Company expects the East Cape Permit to be granted to NZEC upon completion of New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals' ("NZPAM") review of the application. The East Cape Permit covers approximately 1,067,495 onshore acres (4,320 km2) on the northeast tip of the North Island. In addition, NZEC has entered into a binding agreement with Westech to acquire 80% ownership and become operator of the Wairoa Permit, which covers approximately 267,862 onshore acres (1,084 km2) south of the East Cape Permit. Preliminary approval of transfer of ownership was obtained from NZPAM on December 20, 2012 and formation of a joint arrangement with Westech is subject to final NZPAM approval.

The Company has completed the coring of two test holes on the Castlepoint Permit. The Orui (125 metres total depth) and Te Mai (195 metres total depth) collected core data across the Waipawa and Whangai shales. NZEC also completed a test hole on the Ranui Permit. Ranui-2 was drilled to 1,440 metres, coring the Whangai shale across several intervals. In Q2-2012, NZEC completed 70 line km of 2D seismic data across the Castlepoint and Ranui permits to further its technical understanding of the area and identify targets for exploration in 2013.

The Wairoa Permit has been actively explored for many years, with extensive 2D seismic data across the permit and log data from more than 15 wells drilled on the property. Historical exploration focused on the conventional Miocene sands. NZEC's technical team has identified conventional opportunities as well as potential in the unconventional oil shales that underlie the property. NZEC's team knows the property well and provided extensive consulting services (through the consulting company Ian R Brown Associates) to previous permit holders, assisting with seismic acquisition and interpretation, well-site geology and regional prospectivity evaluation. In addition, NZEC's team assisted with permitting and land access agreements and worked extensively with local district council, local service providers, land owners and iwi groups, allowing the team to establish an excellent relationship with local communities. During Q1-2013 the Company completed a 50 km 2D seismic program on the property, the results of which are currently being processed and reviewed and will help to identify exploration targets on the permit.

OUTLOOK

On August 6, 2013, the Company announced its updated plans to develop its oil and gas assets in the Taranaki Basin, including its plans for exploration and development of the TWN Licences and integration of the TWN Assets. Completing the acquisition of the TWN Licences and TWN Assets will be transformative for NZEC, resulting in a fully integrated upstream/midstream company with the cash flow, infrastructure and inventory to support long-term growth.

Taranaki Basin

Owning 50% of the TWN Assets and TWN Licences will allow NZEC to optimize development of its existing permits. The gas supply that NZEC has identified to reactivate gas lift and production from existing Tikorangi wells on the TWN Licences will provide the blending gas required to deliver NZEC's Copper Moki gas to market, bringing additional cash flow to NZEC from the Copper Moki wells. The Company also plans to build a pipeline to connect the Waitapu-2 well to the Copper Moki site and is currently evaluating the economics of this initiative. The pipeline would effectively tie in the Waitapu gas production (and associated liquefied petroleum gas or "LPG") into the Waihapa Production Station via the Copper Moki pipeline.

As NZEC continues to explore the Eltham and Alton permits, the Company will focus on drill targets that are close to the Waihapa Production Station and associated pipelines, allowing for rapid and cost effective tie-in of both oil and gas production.

NZEC has prepared a detailed financial and production model outlining the exploration and development program for its Taranaki assets that has allowed the Company to forecast the impact of those activities on its production and cash flow. NZEC's activities planned to the end of 2014 in the Taranaki Basin are outlined in the table below:

PLANNED POST ACQUISITION WORK PROGRAMProduction Impact
(Exit 2014)
Tikorangi well reactivations
-- Reactivate six existing Tikorangi wells with gas lift
-- High volume lift installation on two initial wellsIncluded in 2014
production belowMt. Messenger development
-- Waitapu artificial lift and tie-inTwo Mt. Messenger uphole completions in existing wells
-- Horoi exploration well (including surface infrastructure)Included in 2014
production belowTikorangi Well Reactivations
-- Increase water handling capacity at Waihapa Production Station
-- High volume lift installation on four remaining wellsNew Tikorangi wells
-- Drill two new Tikorangi wellsMt. Messenger development
-- Three new Mt. Messenger wells (including surface infrastructure)Kapuni development (cost to be funded by new JV partner)
-- Two new Kapuni wellsSeismic acquisition, G&G studies and OtherExit 2,300 boe/day
(including production from
existing wells)

The forecast on which the above information is based reflects management's mid-case production assumptions, while capital costs indicate management's net share of the capital cost to be incurred by the TWN Joint Arrangement.

Development and operating costs in the first 12 months following the date of this report are to be funded initially by existing working capital and cash flows from production. However, in order to carry out all of the planned development activities, the Company is considering a number of options to increase its financial capacity. These options include increasing cash flow from oil production, additional joint arrangements, commercial arrangements or other financing alternatives. For the assumptions related to the production forecast, refer to the full Management's Discussion & Analysis filed on the Company's website and on SEDAR.

East Coast Basin

NZEC has drilled two stratigraphic holes on its 100% working interest Castlepoint Permit and one stratigraphic hole on its 100% working interest Ranui Permit. These three stratigraphic test wells have advanced NZEC's understanding of the Waipawa and Whangai formations. A review of the geochemical and physical properties of the two shale packages, coupled with information from seismic data, has focused NZEC's exploration strategy for the area. The Company is actively seeking a joint venture partner for its East Coast permits. The Company is currently considering its plans for the Ranui Permit, including possible relinquishment of the permit.

NZEC has applied to NZPAM to extend the deadline for drilling the exploration well on the Castlepoint Permit to Q2-2014, while the Company continues to work towards obtaining the requisite consents and land access agreements for the Castlepoint Permit drill locations. The Company has met regularly with local communities to discuss its exploration plans.

NZEC completed a 50-km 2D seismic survey on the Wairoa Permit in Q2-2013 and is currently processing the data. The Company will finalize its exploration plans for the permit after reviewing all of the seismic and well log data.

The Company's application for the East Cape Permit is uncontested and NZEC expects the permit to be granted upon completion of NZPAM's review of the application.

SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS

Exploration and evaluation assetsTotal comprehensive income (loss)Basic (loss) earnings per shareDiluted (loss) earnings per shareExploration and evaluation assetsTotal comprehensive income (loss)Basic (loss) earnings per shareDiluted (loss) earnings per share

On behalf of the Board of Directors

John Proust, Chief Executive Officer & Director

About New Zealand Energy Corp.

NZEC is an oil and natural gas company engaged in the production, development and exploration of petroleum and natural gas assets in New Zealand. NZEC's property portfolio collectively covers approximately 2.25 million acres (including permits and acquisitions pending) of conventional and unconventional prospects in the Taranaki Basin and East Coast Basin of New Zealand's North Island. The Company's management team has extensive experience exploring and developing oil and natural gas fields in New Zealand and Canada. NZEC plans to add shareholder value by executing a technically disciplined exploration and development program focused on the onshore and offshore oil and natural gas resources in the politically and fiscally stable country of New Zealand. NZEC is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "NZ" and on the OTCQX International under the symbol "NZERF". More information is available at www.newzealandenergy.com or by emailing info@newzealandenergy.com.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as such term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This document contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively "forward-looking statements"). The use of any of the words "will", "intend", "objective", "become", "transforming", "potential", "continuing", "pursue", "subject to", "look forward", "unlocking" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon. The Company believes the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct. This document contains forward-looking statements and assumptions pertaining to the following: business strategy, strength and focus; the granting of regulatory approvals; the timing for receipt of regulatory approvals; geological and engineering estimates relating to the resource potential of the properties; the estimated quantity and quality of the Company's oil and natural gas resources; supply and demand for oil and natural gas and the Company's ability to market crude oil and natural gas; expectations regarding the Company's ability to continually add to reserves and resources through acquisitions and development; the Company's ability to obtain qualified staff and equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner; the Company's ability to raise capital on appropriate terms, or at all; the ability of the Company to obtain the necessary approvals and secure the necessary financing to conclude the acquisition of assets from Origin on schedule, or at all; the ability of the Company to obtain the necessary approvals to conclude the TWN Joint Arrangement on schedule, or at all; the ability of the Company's subsidiaries to obtain mining permits and access rights in respect of land and resource and environmental consents; the recoverability of the Company's crude oil, natural gas reserves and resources; and future capital expenditures to be made by the Company.

Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors set forth below and elsewhere in the document, such as the speculative nature of exploration, appraisal and development of oil and natural gas properties; uncertainties associated with estimating oil and natural gas resources; changes in the cost of operations, including costs of extracting and delivering oil and natural gas to market, that affect potential profitability of oil and natural gas exploration; operating hazards and risks inherent in oil and natural gas operations; volatility in market prices for oil and natural gas; market conditions that prevent the Company from raising the funds necessary for exploration and development on acceptable terms or at all; global financial market events that cause significant volatility in commodity prices; unexpected costs or liabilities for environmental matters; competition for, among other things, capital, acquisitions of resources, skilled personnel, and access to equipment and services required for exploration, development and production; changes in exchange rates, laws of New Zealand or laws of Canada affecting foreign trade, taxation and investment; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions; and other factors. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Statements relating to "reserves and resources" are deemed to be forward-looking statements, as they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the resources described can be profitably produced in the future. This document includes references to management's forecasts of future development, production and cash flows from such operations. The major assumptions applied by management are outlined in the MD&A, published on the Company's website and on SEDAR. The forward-looking statements contained in the document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. These statements speak only as of the date of this document and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are contained in this document, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING RESERVE ESTIMATES

The oil and gas reserves calculations and income projections were estimated in accordance with the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook ("COGEH") and National Instrument 51-101 ("NI 51-101"). The term barrels of oil equivalent ("boe") may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of six Mcf: one bbl was used by NZEC. This conversion ratio is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Reserves are estimated remaining quantities of oil and natural gas and related substances anticipated to be recoverable from known accumulations, as of a given date, based on: the analysis of drilling, geological, geophysical, and engineering data; the use of established technology; and specified economic conditions, which are generally accepted as being reasonable. Reserves are classified according to the degree of certainty associated with the estimates. Proved Reserves are those reserves that can be estimated with a high degree of certainty to be recoverable. It is likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the estimated proved reserves. Probable Reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than proved reserves. It is equally likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater or less than the sum of the estimated proved plus probable reserves. Possible Reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than probable reserves. There is a 10% probability that the actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the sum of the estimated proved plus probable plus possible reserves. Revenue projections presented are based in part on forecasts of market prices, current exchange rates, inflation, market demand and government policy which are subject to uncertainties and may in future differ materially from the forecasts above. Present values of future net revenues do not necessarily represent the fair market value of the reserves evaluated. The report also contains forward-looking statements including expectations of future production and capital expenditures. Information concerning reserves may also be deemed to be forward looking as estimates imply that the reserves described can be profitably produced in the future. These statements are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results to differ from those anticipated.


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Africa Oil Second Quarter of 2013 Financial and Operating Results

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Aug. 28, 2013) - Africa Oil Corp. (TSX VENTURE:AOI)(OMX:AOI) ("Africa Oil", "the Company" or "AOC") is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.

On the back of the successful exploration activities in Kenya during 2012, the Company, together with its partners, continues to ramp up its exploration program in Kenya and Ethiopia. Entering the year, two Tullow-Africa Oil joint venture rigs were operating in Kenya and one joint venture rig was operating in Ethiopia. A fourth Tullow-Africa Oil joint venture rig has been secured and is expected to commence testing and drilling operations in Kenya on Blocks 10BB and 13T during October 2013. The Company, as operator, and its partner in Block 9 (Kenya) have secured a fifth rig, which will commence drilling operations in September 2013. In addition, the Company and its partners in Block 7/8 (Ethiopia) have secured a sixth rig, which will commence drilling operations in September 2013. For a period, the Company will have six drilling rigs operating and expects to exit the year with five rigs operating in the region. The Company plans to have drilled ten exploration wells and to have tested four wells across its exploration blocks during 2013 During the first half of the year, the Company completed a series of well tests at both Twiga South-1 and Ngamia-1 on Blocks 13T and 10BB in Kenya, respectively. These successful well tests confirmed over 5,000 barrels of oil per day ("bopd") flow potential per well and a doubling of our previous estimates of net oil pay. Ekales-1, the next exploration well in the Basin Bounding Fault Play and on trend with Ngamia-1 and Twiga South-1, commenced drilling in July. Transient Pressure Analysis has been conducted on the Twiga South-1 and Ngamia-1 well tests. No pressure depletion was recorded over the duration of the tests. Flow periods ranged from 0.5 to 2.5 days and build up periods ranged between 3 to 12 days. Upon completing testing operations at Ngamia-1 in Block 10BB, the Weatherford 804 rig mobilized to the Ekales-1 well in Block 13T. The Ekales prospect is located on the main basin bounding fault midway between the Ngamia-1 and Twiga South-1 discoveries and is targeting the same formations that were productive in these discoveries. The well spud in July and is expected to be completed around end September. In July, the Company announced a new major oil discovery at Etuko-1. Etuko-1 is located 14 kilometers east of Twiga South-1 in Block 10BB and is the first test of the Basin Flank Play in the eastern part of the Basin. The well encountered approximately 40 meters of net oil pay in the Auwerwer and Upper Lokhone targets and approximately 50 meters of additional potential net pay in the Lower Lokhone interval. The well will be tested later in the year. In July, the Company reported that the Sabisa-1 well on the South Omo Block in Ethiopia, the most northerly well drilled on the Tertiary rift trend to date, had confirmed a viable hydrocarbon system with oil and heavy gas shows. Based on the encouragement of the results, the decision was made to drill the Tultule-1 as the next well on the South Omo Block. This well is expected to spud around the end August. In the first quarter of 2013, the Company and its operating partners on Block 10A completed drilling the Paipai-1 exploration well. The Paipai-1 well tested a large four-way closed structure with Cretaceous-age sandstone targets at multiple depths. Paipai-1 spudded in September 2012 and completed drilling in the first quarter of 2013 to a total depth of 4,255 meters. Light hydrocarbons were encountered while drilling a 55 meter thick gross sandstone interval. Attempts to sample the reservoir fluid were unsuccessful and the hydrocarbons encountered while drilling were not recovered to surface. The Company and its partners were unable to test the well at the time due to the unavailability, in country, of testing equipment capable of handling the higher reservoir pressures encountered at this depth. As a result, the well has been temporarily suspended pending further data evaluation. The Company and its partner on Block 9 are currently planning to drill one exploration well in 2013. Block 9 is in the Cretaceous rift basin on trend with the South Sudan oil fields and the play concept was confirmed by the recent Paipai-1 well drilled in Block 10A. Two major prospects, Bahasi-1 and Sala-1, with large volume potential have been identified. The Company, as operator, and its partners in Block 9 have completed construction of the access road and well site for the Bahasi-1 exploration well. The Greatwall GW190 rig has commenced mobilization to site and the well is expected to spud in September. The Company and its partners continue to focus on the El Kuran oil accumulation on Block 8, discovered in the early 1970's. After completing reservoir characterization studies, the Company focused efforts on testing and completion strategies for producing commercial quantities of oil and gas. The Company and its joint operating partners on Blocks 7/8 (New Age operated) are planning to drill and test the El Kuran-3 appraisal well. The well site has been constructed, erection of the rig is ongoing at site and the well is expected to spud in September 2013. The Company continues to actively acquire, process and interpret 2D seismic over Blocks 10BA, 10BB, 12A, 13T and South Omo. In addition, the Company and its partner in Blocks 10BB and 13T will mobilize a 3D seismic crew to complete a 550 square kilometer 3D seismic survey over the Ngamia and Twiga structures later in 2013. In first quarter of 2013, the Company executed a PSC for the Rift Basin Area in Ethiopia. Located north of the South Omo Block, the Rift Basin Area covers 42,519 square kilometers. This block is on trend with highly prospective blocks in the Tertiary rift valley including the South Omo Block in Ethiopia, and Kenyan Blocks 10BA, 10BB, 13T, and 12A. The Company commenced acquiring a Full Tensor Gradiometry survey in May 2013, which is approximately 70% complete, and is conducting an exhaustive environmental and social impact assessment over the block in preparation for a seismic program in 2014. Africa Oil ended the quarter in a strong financial position with cash of $179.5 million and working capital of $141.2 million.

Keith Hill, President and CEO, commented, "Africa Oil is very encouraged with the results of our first three exploration wells in the Lokichar basin. Our fully funded 2013 work program is focused on drilling and testing multiple wells in the Lokichar sub-basin in Kenya in an effort to reach commercial thresholds and on drilling multiple potential basin-opening wells across its vast East African exploration acreage."

Second Quarter 2013 Financial and Operating HighlightsConsolidated Statement of Net Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)(Thousands of United States Dollars)Three months
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Operating expenses increased $3.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared to the prior year due mainly to an increase of $6.5 million in stock-based compensation relating to the 5,673,500 options granted in the current period. The increase was offset partially by a decrease of $3.1 million in professional fees due to finder fees paid in shares during the second quarter of 2012. The remaining $0.4 million increase can be attributed to increased salary and travel related costs associated with increased headcount and operational activity.

Operating expenses increased $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to the prior year due mainly to an increase of $6.6 million in stock-based compensation relating to the 5,673,500 options granted in the current period. The increase was offset by a decrease of $3.2 million in professional fees due to finder fees paid in shares and $3.1 million in impairment of intangible exploration assets relating to the abandonment of Blocks 7 and 11 in Mali during the prior period. The remaining $0.8 million increase can be attributed to increased salary and travel related costs associated with increased headcount and operational activity.

Financial income and expense is made up of the following items:

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Fair value adjustment - warrants

The loss on revaluation of marketable securities is the result of a decrease in the value of 10 million shares held in Encanto Potash Corp which were acquired as part of the acquisition of Lion. These shares were sold during the first quarter of 2012.

At June 30, 2013, nil warrants were outstanding in AOC and 53.4 million warrants were outstanding in Horn. AOC holds 13.3 million of the warrants outstanding in Horn. The Company recorded a $0.2 million gain on the revaluation of warrants for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and a $2.9 million gain for the six months ended June 30, 2013, due to a reduction in the volatility of the shares of Horn combined with a reduction in the remaining life of the warrants. The Company will incur fair market value adjustments on the Horn warrants until they are exercised or they expire (43,868,527 expire September 20, 2013, 9,375,000 expire June 8, 2014, 156,248 expire June 11, 2014, and 15,000 expire June 18, 2014).

Interest income increased in the first six months of 2013 due to a significant increase in cash late in the fourth quarter of 2012 as a result of cash received from the non-brokered private placement in December of 2012.

The foreign exchange gains and losses are the direct result of changes in the value of the Canadian dollar in comparison to the US dollar. The Company's cash holdings are primarily in US and Canadian currency.

(Thousands United States Dollars)Accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesEquity attributable to common shareholders

The increase in total assets from December 31, 2012 to June 30, 2013 is primarily attributable to intangible asset expenditures incurred during the quarter in Kenya, Ethiopia and Puntland (Somalia).

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Cash flows provided by (used in):Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) for the periodImpairment of intangible exploration assetsFair value adjustment - warrantsUnrealized foreign exchange lossChanges in non-cash operating working capitalProperty and equipment expendituresIntangible exploration expendituresProceeds from sale of marketable securitiesChanges in non-cash investing working capitalDeposit of cash for bank guaranteeEffect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents denominated in foreign currencyDecrease in cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents, beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents, end of period

The decrease in cash for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 is mainly the result of intangible exploration expenditures and cash-based operating expenses.

Consolidated Statement of Equity(Thousands United States Dollars)Shares to be issued in lieu of professional feesNet loss and comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholdersTotal equity attributable to common shareholdersNon-controlling interest on issuance of Horn sharesNet income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

The Company's consolidated financial statements, notes to the financial statements, management's discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and the 2012 Annual Information Form have been filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and are available on the Company's website (www.africaoilcorp.com).

Outlook

The Company is significantly increasing the pace of exploration. For a period during the last half of the year, the Company will have six drilling rigs operating and expects to exit the year with five rigs operating.

The Ngamia-1, Twiga South-1 and Etuko-1 light oil discoveries in the Lokichar sub-basin, combined with positive results from reservoir analysis and flow rate tests at Ngamia-1 and Twiga South-1, has led to a significant increase in the pace of exploration focused on tertiary rift basins. The Company and its joint venture partners in the tertiary rift play in east Africa plan to have four rigs operating by the end of 2013. The near term focus of these rigs is to continue drilling and testing wells in the Lokichar sub-basin in Kenya with improved efficiencies in an effort to continue building its contingent resource base, and to drill potential basin-opening wells in the Turkana, Chew Bahir, and Kerio basins in the tertiary rift play within Kenya and Ethiopia. Resources discovered to date are of a scale that the Tullow-Africa Oil joint venture partnership will initiate discussions with the Government of Kenya and other relevant stakeholders to consider development options. These discussions include consideration of a "start-up phase" oil production system with potential to deliver significant production rates with oil export via road or rail in advance of a full-scale pipeline development. The Company and its partners will continue to acquire seismic data throughout the tertiary rift in Kenya and Ethiopia in an effort to add to its existing portfolio of drill-ready prospects.

The Company and its operating partner in Block 9 in Kenya are currently mobilizing Greatwall GW190 rig to drill the Bahasi-1 exploratory well. This well which is planned to spud in September will be drilled on a large anticlinal structure targeting tertiary and cretaceous sandstones where six billion barrels of oil was discovered along trend in Sudan in a similar geologic setting. A follow-up well is also being considered in early 2014 in Block 9. The Company and its operating partners in Blocks 7/8 in Ethiopia are currently mobilizing a rig to drill a well to appraise reservoir characteristics of Jurassic carbonates on the El Kuran oil accumulation. The main focus of this well which is expected to spud in September, is to establish commercial rates with acidizing, fraccing and horizontal sidetracks being considered.

Based on the encouragement provided by the Shabeel wells, the Company and its partners entered the next exploration period in both the Dharoor Valley and Nugaal Valley PSAs which carry a commitment to drill one well in each block within an additional three year term ending October 2015. The current operational plan is to contract a seismic crew to acquire additional data in the Dharoor Valley block and to hold discussions with the Puntland Government regarding drill ready prospects in the Nugaal Valley block. The focus of the Dharoor Valley block seismic program will be to delineate new structural prospects for the upcoming drilling campaign. Horn has been in discussion with potential joint venture partners and is reviewing new venture opportunities in the region.

Africa Oil Corp. is a Canadian oil and gas company with assets in Kenya and Ethiopia as well as Puntland (Somalia) through its 45% equity interest in Horn Petroleum Corporation. Africa Oil's East African holdings are in within a world-class exploration play fairway with a total gross land package in this prolific region in excess of 250,000 square kilometers. The East African Rift Basin system is one of the last of the great rift basins to be explored. Two new significant discoveries have been announced in the Lokichar basin in which the Company holds a 50% interest along with operator Tullow Oil plc. The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and on First North at NASDAQ OMX-Stockholm under the symbol "AOI".

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements made and information contained herein constitute "forward-looking information" (within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation). Such statements and information (together, "forward looking statements") relate to future events or the Company's future performance, business prospects or opportunities. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to estimates of reserves and or resources, future production levels, future capital expenditures and their allocation to exploration and development activities, future drilling and other exploration and development activities, ultimate recovery of reserves or resources and dates by which certain areas will be explored, developed or reach expected operating capacity, that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management.

All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Statements concerning proven and probable reserves and resource estimates may also be deemed to constitute forward-looking statements and reflect conclusions that are based on certain assumptions that the reserves and resources can be economically exploited. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect, "may", "will", "project", "predict", "potential", "targeting", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward- looking statements, except as required by applicable laws. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties relating to, among other things, changes in oil prices, results of exploration and development activities, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of materials and equipment, timeliness of government or other regulatory approvals, actual performance of facilities, availability of financing on reasonable terms, availability of third party service providers, equipment and processes relative to specifications and expectations and unanticipated environmental impacts on operations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

"Keith C. Hill", President and CEO

Africa Oil's Certified Advisor on NASDAQ OMX First North is Pareto Öhman AB.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Pareto Provider Öhman (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.


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Agentur f�r Energieregulierung in Alberta genehmigt Antrag auf HCSS-Demoprojekt auf Liegenschaften von Deep Well

SOURCE: Deep Well Oil & Gas, Inc.

Deep Well Oil & Gas, Inc.

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Aug 27, 2013) - Deep Well Oil & Gas, Inc. (und seine Tochtergesellschaften Northern Alberta Oil Ltd. und Deep Well Oil & Gas, Inc. - "Deep Well" oder das "Unternehmen")(OTCQB: DWOG) teilt mit, dass die Energieregulierungsstelle Alberta Energy Regulator ("AER", das ehemalige Energy Resources Conservation Board bzw. ERCB) einen von dem Unternehmen bei AER eingereichten Erschließungsantrag unter Einsatz der horizontalen zyklischen Dampfstimulation ("HCSS") genehmigt hat. Dabei geht es um das geplante Aufbereitungsprojekt auf der einen Hälfte einer Liegenschaft, die an der Kreuzung 10-92-13W5 in der Nähe von Sawn Lake (Alberta) gelegen ist. Diese Genehmigung bezieht sich auf eine Liegenschaft, die sich derzeit zu 90% im Besitz von Deep Well befindet. MP West Canada SAS, eine hundertprozentige Tochter der Saint-Aubin Energy (die zu einem Drittel Maurel et Prom und zu zwei Dritteln MPI, zwei in Paris an der Börse gelisteten Unternehmen gehört), hat die Option, zusätzlich zu dem bisher bekannt gegebenen SAGD-Projekt mit bis zu 45% aktiver Beteiligung an diesem HCSS-Projekt zu partizipieren, indem sie sich verpflichtet, zusätzliche 110.000.000 US-Dollar an Finanzierung zu leisten.

Im September 2009 hatte Deep Well bei der AER einen Antrag auf die gewerbliche Aufbereitung von Bitumen gestellt, um eine unserer Quellen für eine potenzielle Erschließung mittels der zyklischen Dampfstimulation ("CSS") an einer unserer vertikalen Quellen einzuschätzen. Im Oktober 2010 wurde dieser Antrag durch die AER genehmigt. Im Februar 2012 reichte Deep Well bei der AER einen Änderungsantrag zu dem vorher genehmigten CSS-Antrag ein mit dem Ziel, ein HCSS-Aufbereitungsverfahren statt des vertikalen CSS an der Quelle einzusetzen.

Die Änderung des Produktionsplans von Deep Well entstand aus der Lagerstättenmodellierung durch DeGoyler und MacNaughton Canada ("D&M"). Diese Modelle zeigten die Ergebnisse einer thermischen Aufbereitung mithilfe des horizontalen CSS-Verfahrens mit optimierten Aufbereitungsfaktoren für bestimmte Bereiche der Deep Well-Lagerstätte.

Diese AER-Genehmigung für das von Deep Well geplante thermische Aufbereitungsprojekt in der Nähe von Sawn Lake auf einem halben Abschnitt der Liegenschaft an der Kreuzung 10-92-13W5 ist die Genehmigung, die noch fehlte, bevor ernsthafte Arbeiten in Angriff genommen werden konnten.

Diese Pressemitteilung enthält zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen, u.a. solche zu beabsichtigten Tätigkeiten und Terminen für die Produktion im Sawn-Lake-Gebiet. Die Wörter oder Fügungen "würde", "soll", "wird erlauben", "beabsichtigen", "wird wahrscheinlich dazu führen", "erwartet", "wird weiterhin", "wird beabsichtigt", "potenziell", "Aufbereitung", "aufbereitbar", "Aufbereitungsfähigkeit", "Schätzung", "Prognose", "Projekt" oder ähnliche Ausdrücke sind dazu bestimmt, zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen anzuzeigen. Die tatsächlichen Ergebnisse können wesentlich von den Ergebnissen abweichen, die in dem von der Gesellschaft geplanten Geschäft im Zusammenhang mit Erdöl und Gas prognostiziert und in dieser Pressemitteilung beschrieben werden. Das Geschäft der Gesellschaft und die Umsetzung der in dieser Pressenotiz angegebenen Ergebnisse unterliegen verschiedenen Risiken, die in den vom Unternehmen bei der SEC eingereichten Unterlagen diskutiert werden. Die Einreichungen des Unternehmens können im Edgar-System der SEC eingesehen werden auf www.sec.gov. Die in diesem Dokument aufgestellten Aussagen beziehen sich auf das Datum dieser Pressemitteilung und man darf sich nicht auf zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt verlassen. Das Unternehmen weist die Leser darauf hin, sich nicht in unzulässiger Weise auf derartige Aussagen zu verlassen. Sofern nicht anderweitig gesetzlich vorgeschrieben, verpflichten wir uns nicht und lehnen ausdrücklich jede Haftung zur Verpflichtung ab, in die Zukunft gerichtete Aussagen um Vorkommnisse, Entwicklungen, unvorhergesehene Ereignisse oder Umstände nach dem Datum einer solchen Aussage zu aktualisieren.


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Samoth Announces Private Placement

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Aug. 30, 2013) -

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Samoth Oilfield Inc. ("Samoth" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:SCD) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of up to $500,000 (the "Private Placement").

Pursuant to the Private Placement, which is subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange, Samoth intends to issue, pursuant to applicable exemptions from registration and prospectus requirements of Canadian securities laws, up to 10,000,000 Common Share Units (the "Units) at a price of $0.05 per Unit. Each Unit is comprised of one Common Share and one Common Share Purchase Warrant (each a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional Common Share of Samoth at an exercise price of $0.05 for a period of two (2) years from the date of issuance of the Units.

The proceeds from the Private Placement will be used for the purposes of potential asset acquisition(s), reserves evaluation and for general working capital.

READER ADVISORY

Statements in this press release may contain forward-looking information including, statements regarding expected use of proceeds. Any statements that are contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Samoth. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that the proposed private placement will be completed. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Challenger does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by securities law.

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Top Industrial Market News Stories for Fourth Week of August 2013, an Industrial Info News Alert

SOURCE: Industrial Info Resources

Industrial Info Resources

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwired - Aug 30, 2013) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Here are Industrial Info's most-read stories from the past week. Browse other breaking industrial news stories at www.industrialinfo.com.

Ten Highest-Value U.S. Industrial Project Starts Span Multiple Sectors

While most of the high-value industrial projects under way are relegated to a few big-spending industries such as Power and Metals & Minerals, the 10 highest-value project starts from January through July 2013 span a diverse range of sectors. View the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/news/abstract.jsp?newsitemID=237750&refer=mw.

Building Trade Unions Prepare for 12 Million Man-Hour Labor Demand Growth along U.S. Gulf Coast

The booming Oil & Gas Industry along the U.S. Gulf Coast is presenting skilled craft laborers with a startling number of job opportunities. Industrial Info's Gulf Coast Region Labor Market Analysis is predicting 12 million additional man hours of labor for pipefitters alone through 2015. View the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/news/abstract.jsp?newsitemID=237727&refer=mw.

New Projects in Industrial Info's Oil and Gas Database May Surpass 2012's Number

Industrial Info has been following the newest developments in the Oil and Gas Industry. So far this year, the new project count stands at more than 970, putting Industrial Info on track to surpass last year's growth. View the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/news/abstract.jsp?newsitemID=237695&refer=mw.

Water-Free Process Could Revolutionize Extraction of Crude Oil from Oil Sands

American Sands Energy Corporation (OTCBB:AMSE) claims it can produce heavy crude oil from oil sands without using water and with a minimal environmental impact. View the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/news/abstract.jsp?newsitemID=237722&refer=mw.

Industrial Info Resources (IIR), with global headquarters in Sugar Land, Texas, and eight offices outside of North America, is the leading provider of global market intelligence specializing in the industrial process, heavy manufacturing and energy markets. Industrial Info's quality-assurance philosophy, the Living Forward Reporting Principle™, provides up-to-the-minute intelligence on what's happening now, while constantly keeping track of future opportunities. To contact an office in your area, visit the www.industrialinfo.com "Contact Us" page.


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Greenfields Petroleum Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and Operations Update

HOUSTON, TEXAS--(Marketwired - Aug. 29, 2013) -

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Greenfields Petroleum Corporation (the "Company" or "Greenfields") (TSX VENTURE:GNF)(TSX VENTURE:GNF.DB), an independent exploration and production company with producing assets in Azerbaijan, announces its financial results and operating highlights for the second quarter and year-to-date of 2013.

Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2013 Financial Results and Operating Highlights

The Company's entitlement sales volumes from production for its net interest in the Bahar ERDPSA averaged 556 bbl/d and 4,645 mcf/d or 1,330 boe/d in the second quarter and 499 bbl/d and 4,043 mcf/d or 1,173 boe/d year-to-date. Through its interest in Bahar Energy, the Company realized average netback oil prices of $95.56/bbl for the quarter and $99.26/bbl year-to-date. Realized gas prices have remained constant during 2013 at $3.96/mcf. The second offshore oil well, Gum Deniz 716, was drilled in the Gum Deniz Field on platform 2 with the PSG-1 drilling rig. The initial production from the 716 well was over 650 bbl/d. The Company recorded net income of $0.5 million and EPS of $0.03 for the second quarter and net loss of $3.3 million and EPS of ($0.21) year-to-date.

Operating Highlights and Plans

As of June 30, 2013, gross field production levels were approximately 1,884 bbl/d for oil and 21,532 mcf/d for natural gas, or approximately 5,758 boe/d. This puts Bahar Energy ahead of schedule in reaching the 1.5 times 2008 production target of 6,944 boe/d to attain the full 25 year contract terms for the ERDPSA. With additional oil and gas workovers scheduled and increased production from 2013 new well drilling in the Gum Deniz Field, Bahar Energy anticipates reaching the 1.5 production target in fourth quarter 2013, possibly one quarter ahead of prior estimates. Gross field production for the April-June 2013 period averaged 1,876 bbl/d for oil and 15,605 mcf/d for natural gas or approximately 4,683 boe/d, an increase of 37% over first quarter production. This increase was due to successful workovers and oil production from the new Gum Deniz 715 well. The Gum Deniz 716 well commenced drilling April 8, 2013 and reached intermediate casing point on May 12, 2013 and stuck pipe while coming out of hole to log. After several unsuccessful attempts, the well was sidetracked and was drilled to a total depth of 2,891 meters. The well was logged with a total net pay of 244 meters and completed in 15 meters of SP sand, which flowed at the initial rate of approximately 650 bbl/d. In the Gum Deniz Field, the workovers and recompletions on several wells have added approximately 230 bbl/d in gross field production. In the Bahar Gas Field, the recompletions on wells 196, 208 and 238 have added approximately 9,800 mcf/d in gross field production (1,763 boe/d). Most notably, the Bahar 196 gas well was re-completed and is flowing at 7,400 mcf/d. The PSG-3 rig is currently in the process of mobilization and rig up on Platform 208. The GD-757 well is expected to spud by early October 2013, initiating the drilling campaign in the eastern portion of Gum Deniz Field. Planned Gum Deniz development drilling will continue through 2015 and possibly longer with at least three drilling rigs. A third rig is currently being tendered. Bahar Energy tendered and awarded a contract for a 200 square kilometer 3D seismic survey to cover the Gum Deniz Field area. PGS, the winning bidder, completed the hazard survey and environmental work in July 2013 in preparation for acquisition work. Mobilization of vessels and equipment is underway and acquisition is expected to begin in October 2013, after securing all required permits from the required agencies. The acquisition is expected to take approximately 5 months after which the data will be processed for interpretation. The integration of the new 3D seismic and well control data will allow for the optimization of the location and producing rates of wells to be drilled to develop the Gum Deniz Field. The 3D seismic acquisition survey over the Bahar-2 exploration area, located immediately south of the Bahar Gas Field in the ERDPSA area, was completed in December 2012 after acquiring 82 square kilometers of 3D data. The data have been processed and the interpretation is being finalized. If the interpretation demonstrates an attractive exploration prospect or prospects, Bahar Energy will develop an appropriate drilling strategy to evaluate the commerciality of the prospects. This is contingent on approval by SOCAR of a request, which has been submitted, for an extension of the three years Contract Exploration Period past October 2013. As of the morning of August 29, 2013, the Gum Deniz 714 well is drilling 12 1/4 hole at a depth of 1,986 meters with an expected completing date in late September 2013.

Selected Information

On January 1, 2013, the Company changed accounting for its interest in Bahar Energy Limited, a joint venture, from proportionately consolidated to the equity method of accounting. This was required under IFRS 11, "Joint Arrangements", issued on May 12, 2011, which replaces IAS 31, "Interest in Joint Ventures". The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. See Note 3 - "Changes in Accounting Policies" and Note 8 - "Investment in Joint Ventures" in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 for more information.

The selected information below is from the Greenfields' Management Discussion & Analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013. The Company's complete financial statements as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 with the notes thereto and the related Management's Discussion & Analysis can be found either on Greenfields' website at www.Greenfields-Petroleum.com or on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. All amounts below are in thousands of US dollars unless otherwise noted.

Greenfields Petroleum Corporation

Convertible debt and Shareholders' equity (3)(1) Revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 reflect change from proportionate consolidation to equity method of accounting for the Company's investment in Bahar Energy Limited. 2012 financial results have been restated to reflect the change in accounting policy effective January 1, 2013. (2) The June 30, 2012 working capital balance has been restated to exclude the Company's share of Bahar Energy Limited working capital due to the change to equity method accounting noted above. (3) Convertible debt is combined with shareholders' equity at June 30, 2013 due to the Company's right to settle this debt by issuing shares. (4) These figures were restated to comply with the adoption of IFRS impacting the accounting for the joint venture. See Note 3 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013. Bahar Energy Limited (a Joint Venture)
Average Entitlement Sales Volumes (1)Average Entitlement Sales Volumes(1)(1) Daily volumes represent the Company's share of the Contractor Parties entitlement volumes net of 5% compensatory petroleum and the government's share of profit petroleum.

About Greenfields Petroleum Corporation

Greenfields is a junior oil and natural gas Company focused on the development and production of proven oil and gas reserves principally in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Company plans to expand its oil and gas assets through further farm-ins, and acquisitions of Production Sharing Agreements from foreign governments containing previously discovered but under-developed international oil and gas fields, also known as "greenfields". More information about the Company may be obtained on the Greenfields website at www.greenfields-petroleum.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Greenfields. Although Greenfields believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Greenfields can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct.

Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties most of which are beyond the control of Greenfields. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements could vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. These risks include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general (e.g., operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, and health, safety, political and environmental risks), commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations and uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures. Additional risk factors can be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in Greenfields' Annual Information Form and similar headings in Greenfields' Management's Discussion & Analysis which may be viewed on www.sedar.com.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and Greenfields undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws. The Company's forward-looking information is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.

Notes to Oil and Gas Disclosures

Barrels Oil Equivalent or "boe" may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of 6mcf: 1bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. The Company uses a 6mcf: 1bbl ratio to calculate its share of entitlement sales from the Bahar project. The production threshold of 6,944 boe to earn the full 25 year initial term of the ERDPSA uses a 5.559 mcf: 1bbl conversion ratio per contract to measure total field production toward this obligation.

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Synergy Resources to Purchase Assets in Wattenberg Field

SOURCE: Synergy Resources Corporation

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PLATTEVILLE, CO--(Marketwired - August 29, 2013) - On August 27, 2013 Synergy Resources Corporation (NYSE MKT: SYRG) (Synergy), a U.S. oil and gas exploration and production company with operations focused in the D-J Basin, entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (Agreement) with an unnamed private party (Seller). Under the Agreement, Synergy will purchase 38 wells with a 27.5% working interest and 22% net revenue interest in 3,639 gross acres, 1,006 net acres of which 902 acres are located in the core of the Wattenberg Field. Synergy will be the operator of these wells. Other assets being acquired under the Agreement include interest in 9 non-operated wells and a 25% interest in a Class II disposal well. Estimated average production of the acquired wells is approximately 200 BOE/D as of July 31, 2013. Under the Agreement Synergy will pay Seller $17.5 million, 75% in cash and 25% in common stock. The Agreement has an effective date of August 1, 2013 and is expected to close during the fourth calendar quarter. Closing is subject to the completion of due diligence and the satisfaction of other conditions that are customary for transactions of this nature.

Ed Holloway, President and CEO, of Synergy, stated, "We are pleased to announce the purchase of these assets in the Wattenberg Field which complement our current acreage position in the oilier portions of the field. We are focused on increasing our position and ramping up production in the Wattenberg which we believe offers some of the best returns on capital in North America."

About Synergy Resources Corporation
Synergy is a Colorado-based independent exploration and production company focused primarily on the development of its assets in the Wattenberg Field in the Denver-Julesburg Basin ("D-J Basin") in Weld County, Colorado. In addition to the Company's Wattenberg Field acreage position, it has also assembled a large lease hold position directly to the northeast of the Wattenberg Field (the "Northern Extension Area"), which Synergy believes to be prospective for the Niobrara and Greenhorn formations. 

SAFE HARBOR
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release regarding our financial position, business strategy, plans and objectives of management for future operations and industry conditions, and are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by terms or phrases such as "estimate," "project," "predict," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "plan," "intend," "seek," "goal," "will," "should," "may" or other words and similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. Items contemplating or making assumptions about, actual or potential future sales, market size, collaborations, and trends or operating results also constitute such forward-looking statements. 

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and important factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control) that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements, including the following: general economic or industry conditions, nationally and/or in the communities in which Synergy conducts business, changes in the interest rate environment, legislation or regulatory requirements, conditions of the securities markets, the ability to raise capital, changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines, financial or political instability, acts of war or terrorism, other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technical factors affecting the Company's operations. 

These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions about future events. While management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Synergy's control.


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Estrella International Energy Services Ltd. Announces Filing of Q2 Financial Statements

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 30, 2013) -

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Estrella International Energy Services Ltd. ("Estrella" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:EEN) announces that it has filed its Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2013. Copies of these documents can be found on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. In this press release all dollar amounts are in US$ '000 unless otherwise specified.

Financial Highlights for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2013

During the quarter the Company recorded the highest quarterly revenues to date of $18,717 ($16,868 in 2012), this notwithstanding that the Company's rig utilization rate was 57% (49% in 2012). The company achieved an exit utilization in June of 63%, resulting in the highest monthly revenues in the company's history of $6,862. Utilization outside of Colombia continues to be very strong, with further improvements in Colombia being the main area of focus for the company going forward.

The revenues for were offset by general and administrative expenses (exclusive of turnover tax) of $2,528 or 13.5% of revenues ($2,487 in 2012 or 14.7% of revenues), depreciation of $3,142 ($2,859 in 2012), interest expense of $1,932 ($2,338 in 2012) and oilfield expenses of $15,870 ($13,903 in 2012). For the quarter ended June 30, 2012, the Company also recorded other income of $523 ($1,186 during 2012). The net loss was $4,320 ($3,802 in 2012). The Company recorded an EBITDA of -$45 ($204 in 2012).

Significant Events Subsequent to the Quarter End

Subsequent to the quarter end, the Company completed its previously announced acquisition of San Antonio Internacional Co. Inc. ("SAIC") for a purchase price of approximately US$122 million (the "Acquisition"). Full details of the Acquisition and the associated transactions can be found in the Company's press releases dated June 17, 2013 and August 2, 2013.

On August 19, 2013, the Company held its annual general and special meeting of shareholders (the "AGM"). At the AGM the following persons were elected as directors for the Company for the ensuing year: Horacio Reyser, Warren Levy, Riccardo Rodriguez, Daniel Kokogian, Diego Acevedo, Remo Mancini and Phil MacDonnell. Collins Barrow LLP was appointed as auditor of the Company for the ensuing year. The stock option plan for the Company was also approved by the shareholders for the ensuing year.

At the AGM the disinterested shareholders of the Company overwhelmingly approved the proposed private placement of Series B Preference Shares to Ringo Holding L.P. as disclosed in the press release of the Company dated June 17, 2013. The private placement is expected to close in September, 2013.

The shareholders also overwhelmingly approved, as a special resolution, the proposed consolidation of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company by a ratio of 100:1 or such lesser consolidation ratio as may be approved by the Board of Directors of the Company of at least 10:1. The directors of the Company have not yet fixed the consolidation ratio. It is expected that the consolidation will become effective on the closing date of the private placement referred to above.

About Estrella

Estrella is an oil and natural gas, geothermal and mining service company with operations throughout Latin and South America. It provides conventional drilling services; directional drilling services; tools and equipment sales and rentals; work-over and finishing services; and consulting and engineering services. The Corporation is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina and has operating locations in five countries Latin and South America.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements which reflect management's expectations regarding future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects of Estrella. These forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, forecasts or expectations regarding business outlook for Estrella; commodity prices for oil and natural gas; oil and natural gas demand and production growth; debt service requirements for Estrella; improvements in operating procedures and technology; capital expenditures by Estrella and the oil and gas industry; the business strategies of Estella's customers; future global economic conditions; and future results of operations; expectations regarding the Corporation's ability to raise capital; realization of the anticipated benefits of acquisitions and dispositions, revenue growth, future acquisitions, generation of cash flow, and may also include other statements that are predictive in nature, or that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and can generally be identified by words such as "may", "will", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates", "guidance" or similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance, but instead represent management's current expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events.

The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances, such as future availability of capital on favourable terms, may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Estrella. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Estrella does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by securities law.

THIS PRESS RELEASE, REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE CANADIAN LAWS, IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO SELL ANY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IN THE UNITED STATES. THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN, AND WILL NOT BE, REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO U.S. PERSONS UNLESS REGISTERED OR EXEMPT THEREFROM.

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Santa Maria Petroleum Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2013 Results

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Aug. 29, 2013) -

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Santa Maria Petroleum Inc. (formerly Quetzal Energy Ltd.) (TSX VENTURE:SMQ) announces its unaudited results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.

HIGHLIGHTS DURING THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013

On June 7, 2013 Santa Maria announced that it had completed the sale of its 25% oil and gas interest in the Canaguaro Block to Petrominerales Ltd. ("Petrominerales") (TSX:PMG); the transaction was completed on June 7, 2013. Petrominerales paid Santa Maria a total of $US6.0 million in cash for its 25 per cent private participating interest. Certain customary post-completion price adjustments will be completed and all vendor liabilities outstanding on that date will be paid by the end of September 2013. The transaction was first announced on May 6, 2013. On June 13, 2013 Santa Maria remitted $1,875,000 to the operators of Block 21 in Colombia as the third and final installment pursuant to the Amending Agreement to the original Participation Agreement for Block 21. The Company has satisfied its financial obligations in respect of this block and no further funding is required. On February 26, 2013 the operator of Block 21 commenced drilling the Calacho-1 well, the first exploration well on this block and reached total depth of 7,000 feet on March 2, 2013. On March 14, 2013 the operator of Block 21 commenced drilling the Rocamao well, the second exploration well on this block and reached total depth of 7,870 feet on March 27, 2013. Both of these wells were tested during the second quarter of 2013.

The C7 formation in the Calacho No. 1 well was tested. During the test period the C7 formation produced a total of 5,857 barrels of fluid, consisting of 5,669 barrels of water and 188 barrels of 35 degree API oil. The maximum fluid production rate was approximately 1,450 barrels per day. The testing program was ended when the water cut reached 100%. With no further oil production, the operator made the decision to abandon the well.

The C7 formation in the Rocamao No. 1 well was also tested. The C7 formation produced 64 barrels of water in 3 hours at rates that fluctuated between 192 and 336 barrels of fluid per day. Total testing resulted in the production of 329 barrels of water with no oil produced and the decision was made by the operator to abandon the well. With no oil produced, the operator made the decision to abandon the well.

With the abandonment of both the Calacho No. 1 well and the Rocamao No. 1 well, Santa Maria Santa Maria informed the operator that it would not exercise its option to carry on with an interest in the block.

At the annual and special general meeting held in Toronto, Ontario on June 27, 2013 the shareholders approved the continued appointments of Mr. Ron MacMicken, Mr. Andrew DeFrancesco, Mr. Gerry Feldman, Mr. Steve VanSickle and Mr. Doug Manner to the board of directors. The shareholders also confirmed the appointment of MNP LLP as the Company's auditor.

Forward Looking Statements - Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of Quetzal, including, but not limited to the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, volatility of commodity prices, risks associated with oil and gas activities, currency fluctuations, dependence upon regulatory approvals, the availability of future financing and exploration risk. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

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Changed Number of Outstanding Shares in BlackPearl

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Aug. 30, 2013) - BlackPearl Resources Inc. (the "Company") (TSX:PXX)(OMX:PXXS) -

As a result of the exercise of options, the total number of shares and votes in the Company has changed during August 2013 as follows.

The number of shares has increased by 77,500 and the total number of shares and votes in the Company as of August 30, 2013 is 296,299,808.

The above information has been made public in accordance with the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act.


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Americas Petrogas Announces Second Quarter 2013 Results

Operating Netback(1) increases $13.7 million or 234%; Increase in net revenue by 75%; Net income of $5.1 million; $36.7 million of cash, investments and financial assets

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Aug. 30, 2013) - Americas Petrogas Inc. ("Americas Petrogas" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:BOE) announces the Company continued to execute on its investment plan on its oil and gas properties in Argentina.

Summary Financial and Operational Highlights

Selected financial and operational information is outlined below and should be read in conjunction with the Company's condensed interim consolidated financial statements and the related Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the quarter, which have been filed on SEDAR under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com and are also available on the Company's website at www.americaspetrogas.com. All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.

Net income: $5,121,233 in the second quarter of 2013 compared to a net loss of $4,731,206 for the equivalent period of 2012. This is the second consecutive quarter that the Company has reported profitability. Net revenue: increased by $6,371,527 or 75% compared to second quarter of 2012. Cash position: $36.7 million of consolidated cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, and available-for-sale financial assets as of June 30, 2013. Oil sales volume: during the second quarter of 2013, the Company continued to produce and sell oil primarily from its Medanito Sur conventional block. During the second quarter of 2013, sales volume averaged 2,398 bopd (net), an increase of 70% over the second quarter of 2012 of 1,409 bopd (net). Operating netback: for the second quarter of 2013, operating netback (excluding Oil Plus benefits) was $44.72 per barrel and operating netback (including Oil Plus benefits) was $89.51 per barrel. For the second quarter of 2012, operating netback was $45.68 per barrel. Oil Plus benefits: during the second quarter of 2013, the Company recognized $11.2 million of Oil Plus benefits (related to production and reserve increases). This is in addition to $3.4 million recognized in the first quarter of 2013 and to $1.3 million recognized in the fourth quarter of 2012. Operating netback (including Oil Plus benefits)(1)Operating netback (excluding Oil Plus benefits) per barrel(1)Operating netback (including Oil Plus benefits) per barrel(1)Net income (loss) attributable to owners of the CompanyWeighted average number of common shares outstanding(3)Cash flow from operating activitiesAverage selling price per barrel

Notes:

"Operating netback" is a non-GAAP measure and is calculated as revenues from oil sales less royalties and production costs. Operating netback is used as an indicator of operating performance, profitability and liquidity. Operating netback (excluding Oil Plus benefits) excludes any Oil Plus benefits credited to production costs. Operating netback (including Oil Plus benefits) is net of any Oil Plus benefits credited to production costs. Operating netback does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. It is unlikely for non-GAAP measures to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. For the three months ended June 30, 2013, operating netback including Oil Plus benefits was $19,535,145 (calculated as gross oil sales revenue of $17,224,255 less royalties of $2,368,597 plus production costs recovery of $4,679,487). For the three months ended June 30, 2012, operating netback was $5,855,237 (calculated as gross oil sales revenue of $9,729,829 less royalties of $1,245,698 and production costs of $2,628,894). For the six months ended June 30, 2013, operating netback including Oil Plus benefits was $32,701,960 (calculated as gross oil sales revenue of $33,673,901 less royalties of $4,471,378 plus production costs recovery of $3,499,437). For the six months ended June 30, 2012, operating netback was $12,937,395 (calculated as gross oil sales revenue of $21,357,636 less royalties of $3,789,881 and production costs of $4,630,360). "Funds flow from operations" is an additional GAAP measure because it is presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Funds flow from operations and funds flow from operations per share are used to analyze operating performance and liquidity. Funds flow from operations is calculated as net cash generated from (used by) operating activities (as determined in accordance with IFRS) before changes in non-cash balance sheet operating items. Funds flow from operations per share is calculated by dividing funds flow from operations by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Funds flow from operations should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than net cash generated from (used by) operating activities as determined in accordance with IFRS. Funds flow from operations per share should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than earnings (loss) per share as determined in accordance with IFRS. Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding is computed by adjusting basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding for dilutive instruments. The number of shares included with respect to options, warrants and similar instruments is computed using the treasury stock method, which assumes any proceeds received by the Company upon exercise of the in-the-money instruments would be used to repurchase common shares at the average market price for the period. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, 1,936,583 (three months ended June 30, 2012 - 8,372,168) and 3,359,445 (six months ended June 30, 2012 - 9,970,025) common shares were deemed to be issued for no consideration in respect of options. Working capital is a non-GAAP measure and is calculated as current assets less current liabilities. Working capital is used to assess liquidity general financial strength. Working capital does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. It is unlikely for non-GAAP measures to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Working capital should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than current assets or current liabilities as determined in accordance with IFRS.

Second Quarter Highlights and Recent Developments

Ryder Scott Company estimated that the Company has 56.1 Billion Barrels of Oil Equivalent ("BOE") initially in place and 8.3 Billion BOE Recoverable in the Company's nine unconventional shale oil and shale gas properties. The report only considered the Vaca Muerta, Agrio and Los Molles shales. The report did not consider additional zones of interest such as the Quintuco, Tordillo, Mulichinco and others. During the second quarter of 2013, Petrogas Argentina obtained two loans from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Argentina) S.A. in the total amount of AR$50.0 million (approximately $9.5 million). Nine (9) conventional wells were drilled during the second quarter of 2013. Earlier in 2013, drilling on Medanito Sur resulted in the discovery of new production areas, including El Alpataco, El Calden Este, Amilcar and La Meseta. In total, twenty (20) conventional wells were drilled in the first half of 2013. As well, the Company invested $12.8 million in facilities and equipment during the first half of 2013. The Company, in conjunction with its partner, ExxonMobil, continued to conduct long-term production testing on the LTE.x-1 well and continued to analyze data relating to the ALL.x-1 well and ADA.x-1 well. During the second quarter of 2013, the Company made the necessary filings and received the necessary approvals to make a Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB") to buy-back some of its common shares commencing on June 21, 2013 and terminating on June 20, 2014 or such earlier date as all shares which are subject to the NCIB are purchased. Up to the current date, the Company has bought back and cancelled 207,000 common shares for a total cost of approximately $185,000.

"We are pleased with our results this quarter, generating $19.5 million of operating netback at $89.51 per barrel, including Oil Plus benefits, and $5.1 million of net income," said Barclay Hambrook, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hambrook went on to say, "The results of the Ryder Scott Company report were excellent and this report clearly highlights the large upside potential of Americas Petrogas' Neuquen Basin blocks."

For further information regarding the Company's financial results, financial position and related changes, please see the consolidated financial statements and the related MD&A.

About Americas Petrogas Inc.

Americas Petrogas Inc. is a Canadian company whose shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "BOE". Americas Petrogas has conventional and unconventional shale oil and gas and tight sands oil and gas interests in numerous blocks in the Neuquén Basin of Argentina. Americas Petrogas has joint venture partners, including ExxonMobil and Apache, on various blocks in the shale oil and gas corridor in the Neuquén Basin, Argentina. Americas Petrogas also owns an 80% interest in GrowMax Agri Corp., a private company involved in the exploration for near-surface potash, phosphates and other minerals, and potential development of a fertilizer project in Peru. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Co-operative Limited (IFFCO) owns a 20% interest in GrowMax Agri Corp. For more information about Americas Petrogas Inc., please visit www.americaspetrogas.com.

This Press Release contains forward-looking information including, but not limited to, the Company's goals and growth, estimates of reserves and resources, production and cash flows, new production areas on the Medanito Sur block, production testing of the LTE.x-1 well, analysis relating to the ALL.x-1 well and ADA.x-1 well, results of the Ryder Scott Company report, the large upside potential of Americas Petrogas' Neuquen Basin blocks, exploration, appraisal and development activities related to conventional and unconventional oil and gas, and other exploration, development and production activities in respect of the projects in Argentina and Peru. The recovery and resources estimates for the Company's properties described in this Press Release are estimates only and there is no guarantee that the estimated resources will be recovered. The actual resources for the Company's properties may be greater or less than those calculated. Additional forward-looking information is contained in the Company's MD&A for this quarter and the Company's Annual MD&A for December 31, 2012, and reference should be made to the additional disclosures of the assumptions, risks and uncertainties relating to such forward-looking information in those MD&A documents.

Forward-looking information is based on management's expectations regarding the Company's future growth, results of operations, production, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), competitive advantages, plans for and results of drilling activity (including the timing, location, depth and the number of wells), environmental matters, business prospects and opportunities and expectations with respect to general economic conditions. Such forward-looking information reflects management's current beliefs and assumptions and is based on information, including reserves and resources information, currently available to management. Forward-looking information involves significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information, including but not limited to, risks associated with the oil and gas industry (e.g. operational risks in development, exploration and production, delays or changes to plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve estimates; the uncertainty of geological interpretations; the uncertainty of estimates and projections in relation to production, costs and expenses and health, safety and environment risks, extensions of concessions and commitments), the risk of commodity price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations, the uncertainty associated with negotiating with foreign governments and third parties located in foreign jurisdictions and the risk associated with international activity.

Although the forward-looking information contained herein is based upon assumptions which management believes to be reasonable, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with this forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise this information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law. Because of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions inherent in forward-looking information, prospective investors in the Company's securities should not place undue reliance on this forward-looking information.

The term BOE (barrels of oil equivalent) is used in this press release. All calculations converting natural gas to BOE have been made using a conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet (six "Mcf") of natural gas to one barrel of oil, unless otherwise stated. The use of BOE may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation, as the conversion ratio of six Mcf of natural gas to one barrel of oil is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value.

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