Exhibit 99.1

Equal Energy Provides Update on Strategic Process

OKLAHOMA CITY, November 18, 2013 /CNW/ - Equal Energy Ltd. (“Equal” or the “Company”) (NYSE:EQU) (TSX:EQU.TO) announces that its strategic alternatives process was successful, resulting in a suitable option for the Company to consider. Equal is presently pursuing exclusive negotiations with the party presenting this proposal. The exclusive negotiation and diligence period will continue until early December 2013, as the terms, conditions and structuring details of any potential transaction are being finalized. There can be no assurances or guarantees that these negotiations will result in a definitive agreement. Further updates in respect of the Company’s strategic alternatives process can be expected in due course.

About Equal Energy:

Equal Energy is an oil and gas exploration and production company based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Our oil and gas assets are centered on the Hunton liquids-rich natural gas property in Oklahoma. Our shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol (EQU). Our convertible debentures are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols EQU.DB.B.

Forward-looking Statements:

Certain information in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements under applicable securities law including statements relating to expected details of any potential transaction and Equal providing further updates on its strategic alternatives process. Any statements that are contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” “expects,” “seeks” and similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks, such as risks associated with oil and gas production; marketing and transportation; loss of markets; volatility of commodity prices; currency and interest rate fluctuations; imprecision of reserve and future production estimates; environmental risks; competition; incorrect assessment of the value of acquisitions; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of dispositions; inability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; changes in legislation, including but not limited to income tax, environmental laws and regulatory matters. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated forward looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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Additional information on these and other factors that could affect Equal’s operations or financial results are included in Equal’s reports on file with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com), the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov), Equal’s website (www.equalenergy.ca) or by contacting Equal. Furthermore, the forward looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Equal does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by securities law.

For further information please contact:

Don Klapko

President and CEO

(403) 536-8373

or

Scott Smalling

Sr. VP Finance and CFO

(405) 242-6020

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