Circle Star Energy Provides Operational Update in Northwest Kansas & Funding Commitment

FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Circle Star Energy Corp. CRCL announces a funding commitment from an industry partner to drill up to three wells located in Trego County, Kansas. CRCL intends to drill the initial well to 4,200 feet and test the Arbuckle, Kansas Lansing and other formations that are productive in the immediate area. CRCL will own a 25% working interest and a 20% net revenue interest until payout at which time CRCL will convert to a 43.75% working interest and a 35% net revenue interest after payout.

Jeff Johnson, CRCL CEO commented, “We are looking forward to breaking ground in Trego County. Based on offset activity, we anxiously await our drilling results.”

Located in Northwest Kansas, Trego County has a history of oil production, since its first oil boom discovery in the 1920s. According to the Kansas Geological Survey, Trego County has cumulatively produced 66,787,369 bbls to date from multiple formations. Drilling is scheduled to begin around December 10, 2012.

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About Circle Star Energy Corp.

Circle Star Energy Corp. is a performance-driven exploration & production company that is developing exposure to high-impact, large scale oil & gas plays via operated and non-operated positions; while establishing and building a base of low-risk, solid return and operated working interests.

CRCL is continuing its efforts in expanding its exposure in Northwest Kansas, which is also being pursued by other energy industry participants such as Chesapeake Energy Corp. CHK, Encana Corp. ECA, SandRidge Energy Inc. SD and Apache Corp. APA.

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