HOUSTON , May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Far East Energy Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FEEC) has named Donald F. Duttlinger as China Country Manager and as the new President of its wholly owned subsidiary, Far East Energy ( Bermuda ) Ltd. Duttlinger joins Far East Energy with over 25 years experience in the international and domestic energy industry. Most recently, he served seven years as the Executive Director of the Petroleum Technology Transfer Council in Washington, D.C. and Houston , Texas. Mr. Duttlinger has also held numerous management positions, including various international management roles in Africa and Southeast Asia with Baker Energy and Schlumberger Limited. Additionally, he has held numerous Board positions with energy industry companies.

'We are pleased to have Don Duttlinger join Far East Energy as our China Country Manager bringing his extensive international experience, knowledge of Southeast Asia and tremendous industry relationships to Far East Energy,' said Michael McElwrath, CEO and President of Far East Energy. He continued, 'Our operations are expanding, and, as we enter a new phase, we welcome the addition of an experienced international manager.'

Mr. Duttlinger holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering and Management from Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana, as well as a Masters in Business Administration with a focus in International Business from Louisiana State University. He is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the Society of Exploration Geologists, the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the Independent Petroleum Association of America, and the Drilling Engineering Association.

Far East Energy Corporation

Based in Houston , Texas, with offices in Beijing , Kunming, and Taiyuan City, China , Far East Energy Corporation is focused on coalbed methane (CBM) exploration and development in China through its agreements with ConocoPhillips and China United Coalbed Methane Company, Ltd. (CUCBM).

Statements contained in this press release that state the intentions, hopes, beliefs, anticipations, expectations or predictions of the future of Far East Energy Corporation and its management are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. It is important to note that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements include: the preliminary nature of well data, including permeability and gas content, and commercial viability of the wells; risk and uncertainties associated with exploration, development and production of oil and gas; drilling and production risks; our lack of operating history; limited and potentially inadequate cash resources; expropriation and other risks associated with foreign operations; anticipated pipeline construction and transportation of gas; matters affecting the oil and gas industry generally; lack of availability of oil and gas field goods and services; environmental risks; changes in laws or regulations affecting our operations, as well as other risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Contact:
    David Nahmias
    Far East Energy Investor Relations
    901-218-7770
    dnahmias@fareastenergy.com

    Warren Laird / Vice President
    CTA Integrated Communications
    303-665-4200
    Warren@ctaintegrated.com

SOURCE Far East Energy Corporation