Perisson Improves Operating Efficiencies at Twining

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Oct. 17, 2016) - Perisson Petroleum Corporation ("Perisson" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:POG) is pleased to announce that it has initiated operating cost reduction measures and the optimization of existing production facilities for its oil and gas producing properties in the Twining oil field of east central Alberta. The purchase of these properties was concluded as announced in our press release of August 18, 2016.

Perisson is also conducting a thorough geological review of all of the wells which were acquired in this acquisition. The Company then plans to conduct well workovers and stimulation of those wells which have not been performing to their maximum capability. This work may include the replacement of bottom-hole pumps, chemical treatments of the existing perforations, re-perforating of the oil producing zone and in some cases the re-fracturing of wells to achieve optimum oil production from the Pekisko zone.

In the past 4 months Perisson has completed two acquisitions in the east central area of Alberta. We will continue to pursue the purchase of oil weighted properties in this hydrocarbon prolific area. Commencing with the closing of the expanded proposed private placement, as announced on October 11, 2016, Perisson intends to accelerate its efforts to identify acquisition and development opportunities in this core area.

About Perisson Petroleum Corporation

Perisson Petroleum Corporation trades on the TSX-V under the symbol "POG". The Corporation has ownership in oil and gas producing properties in the Twining area of Alberta, Canada and also holds a 100% working interest in 39,927 hectares (almost 100,000 acres) known as the VMM-17 block, a license located in the prolific, stable, oil-producing region of the Middle Magdalena Basin in central Colombia. The Corporation's objectives are to acquire, exploit and produce oil from its growing interests in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin as well as the relatively shallow reservoirs believed to be within the VMM-17 block.

Perisson is pleased to be a member of the 8020 Connect network, and invite our shareholders to become members with us. 8020 Connect (www.8020Connect.com) is the investment industry's newest social network, developed to deliver corporate information to shareholders, investment industry experts and like-minded investors, while enabling these member groups to interact with each other and with our corporate management team.

Through the 8020 Connect Shareholder and Investor Network, Perisson is able to communicate its corporate message and update advancements and financial information to all shareholders and investors in a timely and effective fashion. The 8020 Connect social media component provides direct interaction with shareholders, allowing the Company to respond to questions and inquiries directly or in group forums. The 8020 Connect network will also allow Perisson to expand its audience exponentially to interested investors and industry experts worldwide.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release includes certain information, with management's assessment of Perisson's future plans and operations, and contains forward-looking statements which may include some or all of the following: (i) anticipated production rates; (ii) expected results of capital programs; (iii) expected timelines for production optimization; (iv) net debt levels; (v) anticipated operating costs; and (vi) expected capital projects and associated spending; which are provided to allow investors to better understand the Company's business. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties; some of which are beyond Perisson's control, including the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, volatility of commodity prices, currency fluctuations, imprecision of reserve estimates, environmental risks, changes in environmental tax and royalty legislation, competition from other industry participants, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, stock market volatility and ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and other risks and uncertainties described under the heading 'Risk Factors' and elsewhere in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis and other documents filed with Canadian provincial securities authorities and are available to the public at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The principal assumptions Perisson has made includes security of land interests; drilling cost stability; finance and debt markets continuing to be receptive to financing the Company, the ability of the Company to monetize non-core assets and industry standard rates of geologic and operational success. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Perisson disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. For more information on the Company, Investors should review the Company's registered filings which are available at www.sedar.com.

This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities offered have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

Trading in the securities of Perisson Petroleum Corporation should be considered highly speculative. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.