RIMOUSKI, QUÉBEC--(Marketwire - Sept. 25, 2012) - Pétrolia (TSX VENTURE:PEA) is pleased with the position expressed by Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune (MRNF) with regard to the advantages of producing our own oil resources rather than importing oil. Pétrolia shares MNRF's commitment to ensuring that oil is produced responsibly, with respect for communities and the environment. In this regard, we intend to promote collaboration and transparency with government authorities, as we have always done.
Pétrolia has always been committed to respecting the environment and communities wherever it operates, and we intend to continue our public awareness and environmental efforts. As such, Pétrolia is providing funding for the work of the Anticosti Chair and for the hydrogeology work conducted by INRS in the Gaspé sector and soon on Anticosti Island. These concrete actions reflect Pétrolia's concern for the environment.
About Pétrolia
Pétrolia is a junior oil and gas exploration company which owns interests in oil and gas licenses covering 14,000 km² (3.5 million acres), which represents about 17% of the Québec territory under lease. The leases, the majority of which are located on the Gaspé Peninsula and Anticosti Island, are considered to be very promising and represent almost 70% of the territory under lease for which there is land-based oil potential in Québec. Pétrolia has 66 585 750 shares issued and outstanding.
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