Sunset Announces Continued Work in Tunisia

Thursday, 08 January 2015 02:32 PM

Vancouver, BC / ACCESSWIRE / January 8, 2015 / Sunset Pacific Petroleum Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX-V: SPK) Sunset Pacific Petroleum would like to provide an update to its shareholders on concession applications, seismic review, and data review activities in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Sunset Pacific Petroleum and its Tunisian based joint venture partners IMI and COFIFAR-SICAR (the investment arm of the Carte Group) have been diligently processing the technical data related to the Company's previously announced applications for hydrocarbon concessions in Tunisia. This proactive approach will allow the Consortium to act quickly on any approvals being received.

The company understands that the process has been a long one but feels we are close to a positive final outcome.

The Company has a positive outlook for oil exploration in Tunisia and feels the country has the supportive base necessary to increase oil production and become North Africa's leading net increaser of oil and gas reserves.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

"Albert Raponi"

CEO & Director

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This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Readers should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. Actual results could differ materially because of factors discussed in the Company's management discussion and analysis filed with applicable Canadian securities regulators, which can be found under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com. The Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: Sunset Pacific Petroleum Ltd.