Emperor Oil hires Charles Supapodok as VP Finance

Vancouver, B.C., September 11, 2012 - Emperor Oil Ltd. (TSXV: EM) ("Emperor" or the "Company") announces that it is hiring Charles Supapodok as VP Finance. Mr. Supapodok is a Wall Street veteran, having worked for Credit Suisse First Boston and Deutsche Bank in New York in the 1990s and 2000s. Since then he has been actively involved in the resource industry and has consulted for a number of companies in Canada and the United states. He is currently Vice President of Arriba Resources.

"We are very excited to have Charles Supapodok join our team. Charles brings a proven track record, as well as a wealth of experience, knowledge and business connections. I am confident that Charles will be a great addition to our management team." stated Chief Executive Officer and President Andrew McCarthy.

About Emperor Oil Ltd.

Emperor is an international oil and gas company with a late stage exploration and near term production project in Turkey. The Company is directed by an experienced group of business professionals who have leveraged their contacts within the global community to identify significant land parcels and strategic partnerships within regions of influence. The Company's management team boasts a keen understanding of oil and gas exploration, production procedures and market strategies. Management is focused on growing the Company through near term production and an acquisition strategy in Turkey and North Africa.

For further information please contact Wanda Cutler, investor relations for the Company, at (416) 303-6460 or wanda@cutlermccarthy.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

“Andrew McCarthy”

Andrew McCarthy

President and Chief Executive Officer

www.emperoroil.com

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