Petro Vista Files National Instrument 51-101 Disclosures

Petro Vista Energy Corp. (TSX VENTURE:PTV) ("Petro Vista" or the "Company") has
filed today its reserves data and other oil and gas information for the year
ended September 30, 2012 as mandated by National Instrument 51-101 Standards of
Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities. Copies of these filings can be found on
the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.


About Petro Vista Energy

Petro Vista Energy Corp. is an oil and gas exploration and development company
with near-term production opportunities in South America. The Company has the
rights to acquire an interest in an exploration, development and production
property in Brazil.


ON BEHALF OF PETRO VISTA ENERGY CORP.

Keith Hill, Chairman

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" including forecasts,
estimates, expectations and objectives for future operations that subject to a
number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the
control of the Company. Statements regarding future production, reserve
additions and capital expenditures are subject to all of the risks and
uncertainties normally incident to the exploration for and development and
production of oil and gas. These risks include, but are not limited to,
inflation or lack of availability of goods and services, environmental risks,
drilling risks and regulatory changes. Investors are cautioned that any such
statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or
developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements. Such forward-looking information represents management's best
judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement
can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. The Company
does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except
as required by applicable law.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Petro Vista Energy Corp.
Darren Devine
[phone]
[e-mail]
www.pvecorp.com