Condor's Taskuduk West-3 Well Tests 300 Barrels Per Day of 35 Degree API Gravity Oil

CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire - Aug. 18, 2011) - Condor Petroleum Inc. ("Condor" or the "Corporation") (TSX: CPI) is pleased to announce the successful flow test of the Taskuduk West-3 well. This well is located on the Zharkamys West 1 contract territory (the "Zharkamys Territory") in Kazakhstan's Pre-Caspian basin.

The Taskuduk West-3 well tested at a stabilized oil rate of 300 barrels per day during well cleanup operations and up to 580 barrels per day initially. A 5 meter net pay interval (1,115 meters to 1,120 meters) was perforated and yielded 35 degree API gravity oil with no water production. Previously, a separate 5 meter net pay interval (1,102 meters to 1,107 meters) tested at a stabilized oil rate of 220 barrels per day.

The fluid and flow data information acquired during the initial flow periods will be used in the design of longer term production tests for the Taskuduk West field. For the production testing, a downhole pump is expected to be installed at Taskuduk West-3, thereby enhancing these initial production flow rates.


About Condor Petroleum Inc.

Condor is a junior oil and natural gas corporation engaged in the exploration for, and the acquisition, development and production of oil and natural gas resources in Kazakhstan and Canada. Condor holds a 100% interest in the oil and natural gas exploration rights to the 2,610 km2 Zharkamys Territory. For further information see Condor's (final) prospectus, dated March 31, 2011, a copy of which is available under Condor's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.



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There is no certainty that any of the hydrocarbons will be recovered. Hydrocarbon recovery is subject to all of the risks associated with oil and gas operations, both domestic and international.

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Contact Information

Condor Petroleum Inc.
Don Streu
President & Chief Executive Officer
(403) 201 9694

Condor Petroleum Inc.
Sandy Quilty
Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer
(403) 201 9694
www.condorpetroleum.com