Propell Technologies Appoints COO

HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwired – Mar 3, 2016) – Propell Technologies Group, Inc. (OTCQB: PROP) (the “Company”), the U.S. provider of a plasma pulse based enhanced oil recovery technology, announced the appointment of David S. Ramsey as Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective March 1.

Mr. Ramsey has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. From July 2014 to February 2016, Mr. Ramsey served as Operations Manager of Tecpetrol International S.A. From 2011 until 2014, he served as Senior Production Engineer/ Engineering Manager at SK E&P.

Prior to his employment at SK E&P Company, from 2009 until 2011, Mr. Ramsey served in various roles at Dune Energy Inc., including Engineering Manager and Senior Production Engineer, and prior to his employment at Dune Energy, Mr. Ramsey served in various positions at Cabot Oil and Gas Corp.

“I know firsthand the reliability of David’s results and his seasoned engineering skills,” commented C. Brian Boutte, CEO. “His appointment allows us to confidently proceed with acquisition and infrastructure planning.”

ABOUT PROPELL TECHNOLOGIES

Propell Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: PROP) is an oil exploitation and production acquisition company which intends to build and grow a base of producing assets by leveraging M&A and operational expertise, and by using advanced technology including a Plasma Pulse well treatment which uses no acidization, hydrofracking or other chemicals. Its plan is to further benefit from a corresponding development of untapped hydrocarbon reserves once oil supply/demand rebalances and prices rebound. www.propell.com

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