IRVING, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 24, 2008 -- Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation (Other OTC:PGPM.PK - News) (Frankfurt:PHV.F - News) and its alliances Lariat Energy Corp and American Petroleum Corp will participate in the North American Prospect Exhibit (NAPE) Expo February 7-8, 2008 at GRB Convention Center, Booth 4125, Houston, Texas. The parties involved in the alliance have come together in a mutual interest to cooperate and openly share strategic positions on the oilfield services market.

Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation's CEO, Rafael Pinedo, said: "The NAPE Expo will contribute to develop exploration and production opportunities in Canada and Asia."

About Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation.

Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation (Other OTC:PGPM.PK - News) (Frankfurt:PHV.F - News) is an independent oil and gas company based in Irving, Texas. The company is acquiring oil and gas leases, producing properties, mineral rights, and surface interests primarily on marginal fields. Once acquired, the company intends to redevelop each property to maximize the income from each property by refurbishing and improving the existing production.

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2008 Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation. The information herein is subject to change without notice. Pilgrim Petroleum Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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