Acadian Energy Inc. Announces Reinstatement of Trading

Acadian Energy Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ACX) (the "Corporation") announces that
following its press release dated December 6, 2011 announcing the revocation of
the cease trade orders issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission and
the Ontario Securities Commission, the Corporation's shares will be reinstated
for trading on the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. (the "Exchange"), effective as of
market opening on December 8, 2011. 


Additional Company information is also obtainable on the Company's newly
designed web site www.acadianenergy.com


About Acadian:

Acadian is a junior exploration and production company which is focused on the
exploration and development of New Albany shale oil and natural gas in the
Illinois Basin. The Company continues exploration development of the oil
potential of the New Albany Shale. Acadian trades on the TSX Venture Exchange
under the symbol ACX.


This communication to shareholders and the public contains certain
forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those
indicated by such statements. All statements, other than statements of
historical fact, included herein, including, without limitations statements
regarding future production, are forward-looking statements that involve various
risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will
prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ
materially from those anticipated in such statements.