XI'AN, China, May 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Integrated Energy, Inc. CBEH, a leading non-state-owned integrated energy company in the People's Republic of China, today announced that the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors has retained the law firm Shearman & Sterling LLP (http://www.shearman.com) who will act as special counsel to the Company's Audit Committee with regard to the Audit Committee's independent investigation into various issues raised by certain individuals. Shearman & Sterling replaces Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, who resigned as special counsel to the Company's Audit Committee on April 21, 2011.

Mr. Steven Markscheid, an independent Director and Audit Committee Chair, said, "The Audit Committee intends to conduct a thorough and independent investigation with respect to the significant issues raised by certain individuals.  The Audit Committee will authorize Shearman & Sterling, as special counsel to the Audit Committee, to engage any additional independent advisors as deemed necessary and the Committee will work to conclude the investigation in an efficient and timely manner."  

About China Integrated Energy, Inc.

China Integrated Energy, Inc. is a leading non-state-owned integrated energy company in China engaged in three business segments: the production and sale of biodiesel, the wholesale distribution of finished oil and heavy oil products, and the operation of thirteen retail gas stations. The Company operates at 200,000-ton biodiesel production capacity with two plants located in Tongchuan City, Shaanxi Province and one plant in Chongqing City, China. The Company utilizes a distribution network covering 16 provinces and municipalities, established over the past 11 years, to distribute both heavy oil and finished oil, including gasoline, petro-diesel and biodiesel. For additional information on the Company please visit http://www.chinaintegratedenergy.com.

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China Integrated Energy, Inc.

Roger Zheng

Investor Relations

Tel:   +86-29-83204383

Email:  zx@cbeh.net.cn  

Web:   http://www.chinaintegratedenergy.com  

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