Anatolia Energy report the appointment of Martin Layzell as Vice President, Exploration.

Mr. Layzell brings 30 years of leadership and technical experience in international exploration management, geology and geophysics. Mr. Layzell played a significant role in the growth of First Calgary Petroleums Ltd. ("FCP") until its sale in 2008 to ENI S.p.A. including the positions of Vice President New Ventures, Vice President Exploration and Operations, and Algeria Country Manager. During his tenure, FCP signed two concession agreements in Algeria, shot more than 2,000 km² of 3D seismic data and drilled numerous successful gas and condensate wells. Mr. Layzell also helped to build a working relationship with the Algerian authorities and establish FCP's in-country team. Prior to FCP, Mr. Layzell performed technical evaluation of international opportunities for Yorkton Securities (now Macquarie) and held various positions in Exploration Management with Westcoast Petroleum Ltd, Numac Energy, Amoco Canada and Dome Petroleum Ltd.

The Company also announces the appointment of Rick Pawluk as the Company's Corporate Secretary. Since 2003, Mr. Pawluk has been a partner of the law firm of McCarthy Tétrault LLP where he has developed a corporate finance practice with a strong focus on junior oil and gas issuers. In the past, Mr. Pawluk has been the corporate secretary and/or director of Brigg and Energy Corp., Castle Rock Petroleum Ltd., BNK Petroleum Ltd., Catapult Financial Management Inc. and Rally Energy Corp., all publicly traded companies, and is currently the corporate secretary of Bankers Petroleum Ltd., Porto Energy Corp., Sunshine Oilsands Ltd., Bashaw Oil Corp. and Drakkar Energy Ltd. Mr. Pawluk replaces Jay Park who is continuing with the Company as a strategic advisor on its oil and gas operations.

Bob Spring, CEO of Anatolia Energy stated "We are very pleased to appoint Martin as Vice-President Exploration. With his extensive background in the exploration for and discovery of hydrocarbons, he provides exceptional expertise to lead our exploration efforts. I would also like to thank Jay Park for his important role in co-founding Anatolia and his continued support by agreeing to act as our special advisor."

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