BNP Petroleum Corporation Acquires Three Properties in North Texas IRVING, Texas, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BNP Petroleum Corporation (OTC Pink Sheets: BPET) (BPET.), an independent oil and gas company, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of three leases in North Texas. Each of the properties has a history of production and has existing well bores available for reentry and numerous other wells that were previously abandoned and plugged by medium and large size oil and gas companies. These properties are the beginning of BNP Petroleum's acquisition and rework strategy. Over the coming months, BNP Petroleum will focus on refitting the properties and putting wells on line to create income. Kimberly Tiemersma, BNP President said, "These initial acquisitions begin to build our natural energy reserve base. We will continue to acquire properties and bring our wells on line throughout 2005 in order to establish and increase our revenue." About BNP Petroleum Corporation: Headquartered in Irving, Texas, BNP Petroleum Corporation is a publicly traded independent oil and gas company. The company is acquiring oil and gas leases, producing properties, mineral rights, and surface interests in Texas. Once acquired, the company intends to develop each property to maximize the income from each property by re-establishing production, refurbishing and improving the existing production and operations. Forward Looking Statements: The statements which are not historical facts contained in this release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the effect of economic conditions, the impact of competition, the results of financing efforts, changes in consumers' preferences and trends. The words "estimate," "possible," and "seeking" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which speak only to the date the statement was made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, because of new information, future events, or otherwise. Future events and actual results may differ materially from those set forth herein, contemplated by, or underlying the forward looking statements. The information herein is subject to change without notice. BNP Petroleum Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. DATASOURCE: BNP Petroleum Corporation CONTACT: Lori Argenbright, Investor Relations of BNP Petroleum Corporation, +1-214-687-0000 Extension 226

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