Petrichor Energy Inc. Reports Drilling Activity at Darst Creek Field, Texas

VANCOUVER, Feb. 27, 2012 - Petrichor Energy Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PTP) (FRANKFURT:YQN) reports it has been notified by the Operator that the Ranft 1H well (reference News Release February 3, 2012) was spud on February 24, 2012. The Ranft 1H well is the first of two horizontal laterals in each of two vertical wells that will be drilled in the Edwards formation. The Ranft lease is centrally located in an area of the Darst Creek field that has seen the successful completion and production of new oil wells utilizing horizontal drilling technology.


ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Joe DeVries
Chief Executive Officer



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Petrichor Energy Inc.
Joe DeVries, Chief Executive Officer
(604) 718-2800
(604) 718-2808 (FAX)
www.petrichorenergy.com