The Board of Dejour Enterprises Ltd. has approved the 2010 operating plan for Dejour USA, which concentrates on low risk well defined development opportunities on its properties located primarily in the natural gas prone Piceance Basin.

'Market conditions have appreciated noticeably in the Piceance Basin with improving natural gas prices and new pipeline infrastructure that has all but eliminated the price differential between Rockies gas production and US Gulf Coast gas production', states Hal Blacker, President & COO. 'Our goal for the US operations in 2010 is to establish production from two of our project areas while completing important pre-development activities that will position our largest and most profitable project, Gibson Gulch, for startup of Phase 1 development'.

Gibson Gulch Located in the heart of a key producing area of the Piceance Basin, Dejour has 72%WI in 2200 acres. This acreage appears to be in one of the best locations in the basin for both Williams Fork and Mancos gas and condensate production. Williams Co. (NYSE:WMB) purchased bordering acreage for $30,000+ per acre in late 2009, has moved in 4 rigs and commenced a 150 well program between and around Dejour's acreage. With up to 30 wells planned for drilling in early 2011, the company is currently discussing development and marketing plans with various regulatory agencies and Piceance area transportation and processing companies. Work has begun with an independent reservoir engineering firm to account for the impact of recent developments in the area which most likely have significantly increased the proved reserves and values located within Dejour's Phase 1 development area. The company has also commenced discussions relative to development program financing.

Roan Creek Dejour's other near term gas development opportunity, its Roan Creek property (72%WI in 1440 acres), is located adjacent to major vehicular and gas transmission routes at the west base of the Roan Plateau. The tract is prospective for low risk Williams Fork gas production (over 250 Williams Fork completions on adjacent acreage) and is located in an area of increased interest for development of gas in the deeper Mancos Shale. Dejour expects approval of the drilling permits for a test well through the Williams Fork and into the Mancos in the summer of 2010. The company is also reviewing funding and partnering opportunities that would allow testing this prospect without affecting progress or funding for Gibson Gulch.

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