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       HINTO ENERGY, INC. ADDS NATURAL GAS


DENVER, CO, Apr 09, 2013 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- HINTO ENERGY,  INC. (OTCQB:
HENI) is pleased to report the Company has recommenced its work over program for
the Cisco Springs oil and gas field, in the Uintah Basin of Grand County,  Utah.
In  reworking  its 5A  well,  the  company  perforated  a gas zone at a depth of
approximately 500 feet and had an immediate sustained gas blow that the crew had
difficulty  shutting  off.  The  well  gas  pressure  could  not  be  bled  down
sufficiently to allow for well completion. A new well head was ordered to manage
the  higher  than  expected  gas  pressure  and enable  production  tubing to be
installed.  The  company  is  planning  to  connect  the well into the local gas
gathering system, as soon as proper testing and evaluation is completed.

George Harris,  the Company's Chief Executive Officer,  remarked,  "It is taking
longer  than  expected  to  complete  the well due to the higher  sustained  gas
pressure  encountered,  but this is a good sign for potential future  production
for this well and other  rework and  exploration  wells in the area.  The recent
rise of natural gas prices makes these shallower wells attractive at this time."


The company  will  continue  its work over of  additional  wells,  is  returning
several  wells to oil  production  and  identifying  locations to permit for new
drilling. The Company is also seeking opportunities to expand its lease holdings
in the Greater Cisco area.


Hinto Energy, Inc. engages in the exploration,  acquisition,  and development of
oil and gas  properties.  The company was formerly known as Garner  Investments,
Inc. and changed its name to Hinto Energy,  Inc. in September  2011. The company
was founded in 2011 and is based in Arvada, Colorado.


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
www.hintoenergy.us

Investor Relations:
DME Capital, LLC
David Elias
516-967-0205
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