Rochester Energy Corp. Announces Termination of Amalgamation Agreement with Southern Pacific Resources Inc.

Rochester Energy Corp. ("Rochester" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:ROH),
listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "ROH", announces
that Southern Pacific Resources Inc. ("Southern Pacific") has terminated the
previously announced Amalgamation Agreement respecting the proposed merger with
Rochester Energy Corp.


Rochester's core business is the exploration and development of its Christina
and Mackenzie oil sands projects. Rochester's head offices are in Calgary,
Alberta and it is a reporting issuer in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.


This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These statements
are based on Rochester's current expectations and assumptions that could prove
to be incorrect. The forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and undue reliance should not be placed on them. Actual results may
differ materially as a result of risks, uncertainties and other factors, such
as: changes in the general economic, regulatory, industry, market and business
conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices and currency exchange rates; the
successful and timely implementation of growth projects; imprecision of reserve
estimates; environmental risks; and competition from other industry
participants. Also affecting the accuracy of any forward-looking statement is
the availability of capital required to implement future operational plans,
uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans, among others.