Petro Resources Promotes Donald L. Kirkendall


HOUSTON, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 17, 2006 -- Petro Resources Corporation (AMEX: PRC), a diversified exploration and production company, announced today that it has promoted Donald L. Kirkendall to President and has elected Mr. Kirkendall to the Board of Directors. Mr. Kirkendall brings more than 25 years of diversified energy experience to the company. His background includes six years of interstate pipeline business along with 19 years of natural gas marketing and exploration experience. Mr. Kirkendall co-founded and managed Eagle Natural Gas, a privately owned natural gas marketing company and Talon Development Corporation, an affiliated privately owned exploration company that specialized in drilling Texas Gulf Coast and South Texas oil and gas prospects.

Wayne Hall, Chairman and CEO of Petro Resources, commented, "Don's performance since joining Petro Resources has been outstanding and has warranted this well deserved promotion."

Don Kirkendall added, "We have made great strides during the past year in raising capital, building a diversified prospect inventory with substantial potential, and most recently listing our stock on the American Stock Exchange. Our drilling plans for the remainder of 2006 include five or six wells in the Gulf of Mexico, two or more wells in Crockett County, three pilot wells in our New Albany Shale play in Kentucky, and five or six wells in our shallow Piceance Basin prospect. Based on discussions with our partners, we could drill more than 100 wells in these areas during 2007."

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About Petro Resources Corporation

Petro Resources Corporation is an independent exploration and production company focused on domestic lease acquisitions, exploration, and oil and gas production.

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Contact Information: Contact: Wayne Hall Chief Executive Officer (713) 968-9282 Don Kirkendall President (713) 968-9290