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                               HINTO ENERGY, INC.
                        Oil production begins in Montana

DENVER,  CO, October 22, 2013, HINTO ENERGY,  INC.  (OTCQB:  HENI) announces the
commencement  of oil  producing  operations  at its  Mason  Lakes  oil  field in
Musselshell County, Montana.

George  Harris,  the  Company's  Chief  Executive  Officer,  remarked,  "We  are
extremely  pleased to begin producing oil from these recently acquired wells and
oil leases in Montana.  After working over the field, we have been able to bring
our water source,  water injection and production wells on line.  Initial fluids
production  is  approximately  500  barrels  per day  with an oil cut of 5 to 10
percent.  The Company is exploring  enhancements  to pumping  methods to further
increase fluids production."

In addition to current  production,  the management believes that the Mason Lake
leases provide  significant  potential for the drilling of additional oil wells.
The Company is continuing to evaluate opportunities to expand its lease holdings
in the Musselshell County area.

Hinto Energy, Inc. engages in the exploration,  acquisition,  and development of
oil and gas properties, with properties in both Utah and Montana. The Company is
based in Arvada, Colorado.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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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.co