Viking Energy Group, Inc. Adds Approx. 1,501.83 Mbbl and 993.41 MMcf in Proven Reserves with Recent Acquisition

New York, NY, Jan. 02, 2018 -- Viking Energy Group, Inc. (“Viking”) (OTCQB: VKIN) is pleased to announce that it has increased its overall proven oil and gas reserves by approximately 1,501.83 Mbbl and 993.41 MMcf, respectively, in connection with its recent acquisition.

Details of the transaction were referenced in the press release issued by Viking on December 26, 2017, and in Viking’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2017 with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available under "Investors -- SEC Filings" at www.vikingenergygroup.com.

Features of the company acquired by Viking include the following: 

·  Working interest in multiple oil and gas fields across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. 

· Current production is approx. 350 (net) BOEPD (75% oil).

· Leases to 11,629 gross acres / 9,360 net acres.

· Conventional oil and gas prospects utilizing several hundred miles of 3D seismic data, proprietary seismic reprocessing, and AVO analysis of the final data.

· Multiple up dip proven field locations have been high-graded and can be drilled and completed.

· Estimated value of proved producing reserves (PDP) on a PV9 basis, with NYMEX commodity pricing as of December 2017 (discounted by 5%), was approx. $16.3 million.

· A Management team with deep experience in Petroleum Engineering and Geophysics, in addition to a Certified Professional Landman and other personnel.  Individuals in key positions have over 100 years’, collectively, gulf coast experience in the energy sector.

The acquired company also has utilized 3D seismic data for the majority of the assets being acquired and has identified and vetted numerous future drilling locations (mainly “infill drilling” and “behind pipe”) as part of a multi-year drilling program.

About Viking:

Viking is an independent exploration and production company focused on the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas properties in North America. The company owns oil and gas leases in Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alberta.  Viking targets under-valued assets with realistic appreciation potential. 

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James A. Doris, 
President and C.E.O. 
Viking Energy Group, Inc. 
1330 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 23A
New York, NY 10019
Email: [email protected]
www.vikingenergygroup.com