OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA--(Marketwire - May 17, 2010) - Nitro Petroleum Incorporated (OTCBB:NTRO) is pleased to announce an engineering update on the first two wells in regard to the current enhancement program. The Quinlan #1, Quinlan #2, and Quinlan #3 wells are located in the Northeast Shawnee Field in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. Nitro is the operator on this field and chose to upgrade these 3 wells first which includes re-works on mechanical equipment down hole and chemical treatments which will happen within the next thirty days on the Quinlan #1 and Quinlan #2 wells. This work should result in a significant increase of daily production rates. In addition, Nitro's engineering department advises that the Viola Limestone is behind pipe in the Quinlan #3 well which should be re-equipped and put online within the next thirty days for new production. The company is actively seeking further Oil & Gas opportunities and is in negotiations on several projects subject to due diligence.

About Nitro Petroleum: Nitro Petroleum Inc. is a publicly traded energy company engaged in the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas properties in the United States and Canada. Nitro's objective is to seek out opportunities in the energy sector that represent low risk opportunities with significant upside, both independently and with joint venture partners. More information about the company is available at www.nitropetroleuminc.com.

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