Nitro Petroleum, Inc. Starts the Drilling of First Well on Quinlan Project-Oklahoma

Nitro Petroleum, Inc (OTCBB: NTRO) –

Nitro Petroleum, Inc. reports today that Scott Drilling Company moved the drilling Rig to the Quinlan Well # 3: Nitro is the Operator of the entire Quinlan project.

The company estimates that it will take approximately 10 to 12 days to complete drilling. The crew started drilling surface pipe on May 23, 2008. As of Tuesday May 27th drilling is right on schedule and we have passed through the 3500 foot level. We estimate that it with only take an additional 4 days to complete the drilling on the Quinlan # 3 well.

The Quinlan lease includes the very prolific Hunton Limestone formation which has a great history of steady production. This area has produced in excess of 5.8 Million Barrels of Oil. The Quinlan leases have the potential for offset wells in a proven developed field. Initial production numbers for the Quinlan # 1 were 334 Barrels of Oil per Day and the Quinlan # 2 was 298 Barrels of Oil per Day.

About Nitro:

Nitro Petroleum, Inc. is an independent, energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploitation and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Southern United States. Nitro’s objective is to seek out and develop opportunities in the Oil and Natural Gas sectors that represent a low risk opportunity. As well, Nitro aims to define larger projects that can be developed with Joint Venture partners.

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 Contacts: Nitro Petroleum, Inc. Larry Wise Investor Relations (405) 722-2920 Website: www.nitropetroleum.com

SOURCE: Nitro Petroleum, Inc.