Archer Petroleum Corp.-Commences Permit Application Process for Davenport Project

Archer Petroleum Corp (TSX VENTURE:ARK)(DBFrankfurt:A6VA) ("Archer" or the
"Company") is pleased to announce, in conjunction with its on-going Bituminous &
Asphaltic Sands development efforts in Logan County, Kentucky, it has engaged a
professional engineering firm to begin performing the requisite duties
associated with the preparation & submission of Kentucky State mining permit
applications. The Company is seeking permitting authority for the development of
its 100% WI owned, 172 acre project area. The permitting process is expected to
take approximately 6 months to complete from the time of application submittal. 


"We are excited to take this important first step in the development of the
Davenport Project. As our initial development site the Davenport is ideally
situated in the bitumen rich area of Logan County, Kentucky, and will be a
cornerstone project as we grow our operations," states Colin Bowkett, President.


About Archer Petroleum: 

Archer Petroleum Corp. is an independent energy company focused on exploration
and development in North America. The Company's shares are listed on the TSX
Venture Exchange under the symbol "ARK" and the DB Frankfurt exchange under
"A6VA". Further information on Archer can be found on the company's website at
www.archerpetroleum.com. 


ON BEHALF OF ARCHER PETROLEUM CORP.

Colin Bowkett, Director

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Archer Petroleum Corp.
Colin Bowkett
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