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 Hinto Energy, Inc. Announces Acquisition of South Uintah Gas Properties, Inc.



DENVER,  CO, Feb 07, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- HINTO ENERGY,  INC. (OTCQB:
HENI) (OTCBB:  HENI)  announced  that it has completed the  acquisition of South
Uintah Gas Properties,  Inc. (SUGP).  As a result of the  acquisition,  SUGP has
become a wholly owned subsidiary of Hinto.

In exchange for 11,446,931  shares of Hinto's common stock and the assumption of
approximately  $375,000 notes and liabilities,  Hinto has acquired approximately
5,000 gross acres of mineral  interest in the Uintah Basin in Utah. The property
consists of deep oil and gas rights, only below about 10,000 feet, together with
one gas well that has been shut in due to lack of pipeline access.


George Harris, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, said, "Hinto is pleased to
complete the  acquisition of South Uintah Gas Properties and is working to bring
in initial gas production."


Hinto plans to acquire additional potential oil and gas acreage and reserves and
engage in the  production  of  natural  gas and oil,  primarily  in the  Central
Rockies.  Further  information  regarding  the  acquisition  can be found in the
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements


This press release may contain  certain  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.  Investors are cautioned
that such  forward-looking  statements  involve risks and  uncertainties,  which
include among  others,  the inherent  uncertainties  associated  with  petroleum
exploration  and  development  stage  exploration  companies  including  without
limitation,  other risks  detailed from time to time in the  Company's  periodic
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact Information:

Hinto Energy, Inc.
Gary Herick
Vice President - Finance
7609 Ralston Road
Arvada, CO 80002

(303)647-4850


SOURCE: Hinto Energy, Inc.