NYSE AMEX Extends GreenHunter Energy's Compliance Plan Deadline for Continued Listing

GreenHunter Energy, Inc.

announced today that the NYSE Amex LLC has extended GreenHunter's deadline to regain compliance with the exchange's listing criteria until June 30, 2012. Though the Company may not currently be in compliance with Section 1003 (a) (iv) of the Exchange's Company Guide, the Exchange has agreed to extend the deadline from April 20, 2012 until June 30, 2012. The company is required to continue and provide the Exchange Staff with updates in conjunction with its initiatives to meet with compliance of the NYSE Amex Exchange listing criteria.