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EXHIBIT 99.1

                                  HINTO ENERGY

          HINTO ENERGY, INC. ANNOUNCES DRILLING OF NEW OIL WELL IN OHIO

DENVER, CO, DECEMBER 23, 2014, HINTO ENERGY, INC. (OTCQB:  HENI), engaged in the
exploration,  acquisition,  and  development  of oil  and gas  properties,  with
producing  wells in Utah and Montana,  today announced the Company has drilled a
new well in Ohio, located on the Appalachian geosyncline which includes both the
Berea Sands and the Ohio shale stratigraphic levels.

"We continue to look at exploration  and production  opportunities  that deliver
positive  results  even at current oil and gas prices.  We believe this new well
provides such an opportunity," stated George Harris, the Chief Executive Officer
of the Company.

"While  drilling  the well,  the well kicked off and produced 20 plus barrels of
oil in  approximately 15 minutes and natural gas at an estimated rate of 250,000
cubic  feet per day",  said the field  operator.  "The well  should be placed on
production in early  January,  following  installation  of oil tanks and pumping
unit."

"This  area of Ohio  has had a  lengthy  history  of  production  with  multiple
producing  zones at shallow depths,  which is why we plan on initially  drilling
down into the Berea Sandstone, which has been a long term producer at 400 to 600
feet. We will use  additional  geological and  geophysical  analysis to evaluate
deeper prospective targets in the Ohio shale, Clinton,  Utica shale, Trenton and
Trempealeau formations," Harris continued.

Hinto will  retain a 75%  non-operated  interest  in this  initial  well,  after
payout,  and  75%  of  any  future  wells  developed  on  this  property  and is
considering  the use of 3D seismic to target higher value  prospects.  Hinto has
established  a 36 square mile AMI (area of mutual  interest)  with the operator,
which could provide for additional drilling opportunities.

Hinto Energy, Inc. is involved in the acquisition,  production,  development and
exploration of Oil and Natural Gas properties in the Rocky Mountain Basins.  The
Company is actively seeking to acquire  producing oil and natural gas properties
that offer long term  production  opportunities  and proven oil and  natural gas
reserves.  The  Company  employs   state-of-the-art   technology  for  reservoir
characterization,  to discover by-passed reserves,  and to evaluate  unexploited
resources utilizing modern horizontal drilling techniques.  For more information
visit www.hintoenergy.com.

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.

      5350 S. Roslyn Street, Suite 400, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
                     Tel: (303) 647-4842 Fax: (303) 848-8353
                               www.hintoenergy.com

                                  HINTO ENERGY




Contact Information:

Hinto Energy, Inc.                       Hanover Financial Services
Gary Herick, Vice President - Finance    Ronald J. Blekicki - President/CEO
5350 S. Roslyn Street                    (303) 494-3617
Greenwood Village, CO 80111              http://www.hanoverfinancialservices.com
(303) 647-4850
www.hintoenergy.com







































      5350 S. Roslyn Street, Suite 400, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
                     Tel: (303) 647-4842 Fax: (303) 848-8353
                               www.hintoenergy.co