Gulfmark Energy Group, Inc. to Drill Initial Eagleford Shale Well in Zavala County, Texas

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfmark Energy Group, Inc. (OTCBB: GMEI) is pleased to announce its wholly owned subsidiary, Gulfmark Resources, Inc., has filed for drilling permits with the Texas Railroad Commission and intends to drill its initial test well on its 4,261 acre Kiefer Lease in Zavala County, Texas, upon permit approval. The Kiefer lease is situated in the northwestern portion of the oil window of the Eagleford Shale trend of South Texas. Gulfmark intends to drill vertically through the Escondido, Olmos, San Miguel, Austin Chalk and Eagleford Shale formations and will evaluate results by open hole logs and core samples. The Company's primary objective is to penetrate the Eagleford Shale and plans to drill horizontally approximately 3,000 to 4,000 feet upon reaching this prolific shale play.

Michael Ward, President and CEO, stated, "With recent discoveries within the Eagleford Shale formation, we are very excited to begin our development drilling program and increase our shareholder value. With success through the drill bit, we hope to expand our horizons and fully exploit the resources that lie within our leasehold."

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About  Gulfmark Energy Group, Inc.

Gulfmark Energy Group, Inc. is focused on the acquisition, exploration, drilling, development, production and sale of natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids, primarily from conventional reservoirs within North America. The Company intends to optimize its use of workover and drilling equipment to develop its properties. Efforts are currently concentrated in Western South Texas.

Investor Contact :

Michael Ward, President & CEO

210-524-9725

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Forward-looking Statements:

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SOURCE Gulfmark Energy Group, Inc.

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