Petra Petroleum Inc. (TSX VENTURE: PTL) (the "Corporation"). In connection with the recent appointment of John Downes as the new Chief Financial Officer, he has been granted an option to purchase up to a total of 100,000 common shares of the Corporation at the exercise price of $0.43 each for a period of five years from the date of grant.

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Contacts: Petra Petroleum Inc. Robert A. Lambert Chief Executive Officer +44-7837-463-596 Petra Petroleum Inc. Michael Atkinson Chairman (604) 689-1428 (604) 681-4692 (FAX)