Monarch Enters Into Negotiations

Monarch Gulf Exploration, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MGFX), a
Washington Corporation, today announced that it has entered into
negotiations with Nomad Hydrocarbons LTD of Calgary, Alberta, an
Alberta Corporation.
   Monarch has entered into negotiations with Nomad in pursuit of a
mutual agreement in regards to Nomad's land interest and leases in the
San Joaquin Basin in California.
   The San Joaquin Basin is a prolific oil producing area with a long
history of production. The production is from shallow depths of 1000
to 3000 feet, and the oil is of low to medium gravity (13 to
22 degrees API).

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