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                               HINTO ENERGY, INC.

                          Announces Production Increase

DENVER, CO, April 29, 2014, HINTO ENERGY, INC. (OTCQB:  HENI) announces increase
in  production  from its Mason  Lakes,  Montana oil field.  George  Harris,  the
Company's Chief Executive  Officer,  remarked,  "After weather delays  resulting
from the very severe winter,  we are extremely  pleased to announce  progress in
our  re-work  and  production  enhancement  efforts  in the Mason  Lake Field in
Montana and are now producing  between 20 to 25 barrels of oil per day. In early
May we will increase  pumping  capacity of one well by an estimated factor of 5.
After evaluating the benefit of this initial pumping upgrade, additional pumping
upgrades are expected to be deployed.  Although  delayed,  the anticipated field
potential is starting to be realized.  The Company expects to see an increase in
its  production  levels  during  the  second  quarter at the field and is making
progress in meeting  field  production  goals."

The Company is also  focusing on re-work  efforts at its Cisco  holdings in Utah
and plans to rework its Natural  Buttes gas well.  The Company is  continuing to
evaluate  opportunities  to  expand  its well and  lease  holdings  in  Montana,
Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.

Hinto Energy, Inc. engages in the exploration,  acquisition,  and development of
oil and gas properties, with current properties in Utah and Montana encompassing
approximately  15,000  acres and 40 wells.  The  Company  is based in  Greenwood
Village, Colorado.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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This press release may contain  certain  forward-looking  statements  within the
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meaning of Section 27A of the  Securities  Act of 1933, as amended,  and Section
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21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Investors are cautioned
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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
5350 S. Roslyn Road
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(303) 647-4850
www.hintoenergy.com
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