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Mar 11, 2010 Tajik Seismic program commenced BAAR, SWITZERLAND, March 11th, 2010. Manas Petroleum Corp. ("Manas") (OTCBB: MNAP) is pleased to report that its 90% owned subsidiary CJSC Somon Oil ("Somon") has already commenced a 250 KM 2D sei... read more

Mar 04, 2010 Chairman and CEO of Manas release letter on future strategy BAAR, SWITZERLAND, March 4th, 2010. Manas Petroleum (OTCBB: MNAP) Dear friends and fellow shareholders, We have closed the transaction for the financing of the Albanian project. Although struct... read more

Feb 24, 2010 Manas Completes Albanian Transaction Baar, Switzerland, February 24, 2010 Manas Petroleum ("Manas") (OTCBB: MNAP) is pleased to report that in conjunction with the binding letter-of-intent dated November 19, 2009, it has completed the... read more

Feb 09, 2010 Manas extended Albania transaction BAAR, SWITZERLAND, February 9th, 2010. Manas Petroleum ("Manas") (OTCBB: MNAP) is pleased to report that it and WWI Resources (a TSX-V listed company) have extended their arm's length binding Lette... read more

Dec 29, 2009 Manas Is A Step Closer To Completing Albanian Transaction BAAR, SWITZERLAND December 29, 2009 Manas Petroleum Corporation ("Manas") (OTCBB: MNAP) is pleased to report that the financing arrangement and the due diligence between Manas and WWI resources for... read more

Dec 10, 2009 Manas reports update on Albania transaction BAAR, SWITZERLAND, December 10, 2009. Manas Petroleum Corporation ("Manas") (OTCBB: MNAP) is pleased to report that with respect to the Albanian project and the signed Letter of Intent between Mana... read more

Dec 04, 2009 Manas Petroleum Corp. reports that its 1st year Mongolian work program has completed early Baar, Switzerland, December 4, 2009 Manas Petroleum Corporation (OTCBB.MNAP) is pleased to report that DWM Petroleum, its 100% owned subsidiary, has completed its year-1 work program on blocks 13 ... read more

Dec 02, 2009 Chairman and CEO of Manas release letter on future strategy BAAR, SWITZERLAND, December 2nd, 2009. Manas Petroleum (OTCBB: MNAP) Dear friends and fellow shareholders, These past months since my last CEO letter have been very exciting times for Manas. W... read more

Nov 23, 2009 Manas Enters Into Letter of Intent to Sell A Portion of Its Interest in Its Albanian Project BAAR, SWITZERLAND, November 23rd, 2009. Manas Petroleum ("Manas") (OTCBB: MNAP) is pleased to report that it has entered into an arm's length binding letter of intent (the "LOI") dated November 19,... read more

Sep 28, 2009 Manas Petroleum's second shallow well in Kyrgyzstan confirms geologic model, Albanian project moves forward BAAR, SWITZERLAND, September 28th, 2009. Manas Petroleum (OTCBB: MNAP) reports that drilling of its second commitment (to the Kyrgyz government) exploration well at the Huday Nazar prospect in the ... read more

Sep 22, 2009 Manas Petroleum Corp. BAAR, SWITZERLAND, September 22nd, 2009. Shares of Manas Petroleum Corp. (OTC:MNAP) have been shorted "naked", which involves selling a stock short but without the usual step of initially borrowing... read more

Sep 17, 2009 Manas Petroleum reports drilling activity in Huday Nazar prospect is on track BAAR, SWITZERLAND, September 17th, 2009. Manas Petroleum (OTCBB: MNAP) reports on the drilling progress of its second, deeper exploration well at the Huday Nazar SPC-1 (Soh License) Prospect wit... read more

Sep 11, 2009 Manas Petroleum reports showings of Gas and Hydrocarbons within upper objective target of Huday Nazar prospect's second hole drilling in Kyrgysztan BAAR, SWITZERLAND, September 11th, 2009. Manas Petroleum (OTCBB: MNAP) reports on the drilling progress of its second, deeper exploration well at the Huday Nazar SPC-1 (Soh License) Prospect wit... read more

Sep 03, 2009 Manas Petroleum's Kyrgyzstan Huday Nazar Prospect Second Hole Drilling Advances to 1515 meter, Casing Set BAAR, SWITZERLAND, September 3rd, 2009 / Manas Petroleum (OTCBB: MNAP) is pleased to report an update on drilling progress of its second, deeper exploration well at the Huday Nazar SPC-1 (Soh license)... read more

Sep 02, 2009 Manas Petroleum Announces That a New Research Report Has Been Issued by Cohen Independent Research Group BAAR, SWITZERLAND September 2nd, 2009 / Manas Petroleum (OTCBB: MNAP) -- A new research report has been issued on Manas Petroleum by Cohen Independent Research Group. The report was commissioned by Ma... read more

Aug 24, 2009 Drilling of second exploration well passes half way mark on Manas Petroleum's Huday Nazar project Baar, Switzerland, August 24th, 2009 / Manas Petroleum (Symbol: MNAP -- OTC) is pleased to report further drilling progress of its second, deeper exploration well at the Huday Nazar SPC-1 (Soh licens... read more

Aug 12, 2009 Drilling of second exploration well underway in Kyrgyzstan Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) Baar, Switzerland, August 12, 2009. Manas Petroleum is pleased to report that the drilling of the second exploration well at the Huday Nazar SPC-1 (Soh license) p... read more

Aug 10, 2009 North West Tajik license area granted to Manas MANAS Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) Baar, Switzerland, August 10, 2009. Manas Petroleum Corporation announces that its 90% owned subsidiary, Somon Oil was granted the Tajik "North-West" petroleum l... read more

Jul 21, 2009 Manas signed an extended farmout term sheet for 6 Blocks in Albania MANAS Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) Baar, Switzerland, July 21, 2009. Manas Petroleum Corporation today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, DWM Petroleum AG signed an extended farmout term s... read more

Jun 15, 2009 Drilling of first shallow light oil exploration well underway in Kyrgyzstan Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) Baar, Switzerland, June 15, 2009 Manas Petroleum is pleased to report that the drilling of an exploration well at the North Ayzar -1 (Tuzluk license) prospect by th... read more

Apr 28, 2009 Final step in Mongolian PSC approval process completed Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) Baar, Switzerland, April 28, 2009. Manas Petroleum Corporation announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, DWM Petroleum AG, has signed production contracts with ... read more

Apr 21, 2009 Drilling to commence in Kyrgyzstan Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) Baar, Switzerland, April 21, 2009. Manas Petroleum is pleased to report that drilling of the first of two shallow exploration wells by the Kyrgyz joint venture, ... read more

Jan 29, 2009 Manas announces Management reorganization Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) Baar, Switzerland, January 29, 2009. With the principal objective of streamlining management and minimizing G&A costs to ensure the company's long-term viability ... read more

Jan 21, 2009 Manas Project finance Update Baar, Switzerland, January 21, 2009. Albania (100% Manas) In 2006 Manas Petroleum Corp. (Manas) funded two bank guarantees totaling US $ 6.2 million for the exploration of Albania blocks A, B, D, ... read more

Dec 02, 2008 Manas Petroleum announces Phase 1 in Kyrgyz Republic completed Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) Baar, Switzerland, December 2, 2008. Manas Petroleum Corp. announces that Farmee Santos International Holding Pty Ltd ("Santos") completed the first of two explor... read more

Nov 21, 2008 Manas Petroleum Corp. appoints Dr. Richard Schenz as an Independent Director Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) Baar, Switzerland, November 21, 2008. Manas Petroleum Corporation announces that the Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Dr. Richard Schenz as an Indepe... read more

Nov 17, 2008 Independent Economic Evaluation of Manas Petroleum's Albanian Blocks A, B and D, E Completed Baar, Switzerland, November 17th, 2008. Manas Petroleum Corporation announces both the results of report on the Economic Evaluation and a report on the revised volumetrics for Manas Petroleum's Alb... read more

Nov 10, 2008 Albanian Production Sharing Contract for Blocks 2 and 3 Approved Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) (Manas) Baar, Switzerland, Manas Petroleum Corp., a Baar, Switzerland based company, today announces its wholly owned subsidiary, DWM Petroleum AG, has signed a ... read more

Oct 18, 2008 Manas Operations Update - All operations on track Manas Operations Update Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) All of Manas' operations are on track and progressing ahead of expectations. Albania (100% Manas) Our key project benefited subs... read more

Aug 22, 2008 Santos International Holdings Pty Ltd elects to begin Phase 2 Work Period in Kyrgyz Republic Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) Letter Agreement -- Effective October 1, 2008 Phase 2 Work Period Manas Petroleum Corporation announces that its wholly owned subsidiary DWM Petroleum AG has ent... read more

Aug 18, 2008 Manas Petroleum commences seismic program in Albania Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) Seismic acquisition commenced in Albania Manas Petroleum Corporation today announces that it's wholly owned subsidiary DWM Petroleum AG has commenced the first p... read more

Jul 08, 2008 Operations update Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) In the third quarter of 2008, Manas Petroleum Corp. ("Manas") intends to reach a major milestone in its history with the commencement of drilling activity on licens... read more

Jun 03, 2008 Former OMV Albania GM recruited to manage Manas Petroleum Albania operations Manas Petroleum Corporation is pleased to announce that Mr. Malfor Nuri the former General Manager of OMV Albania has joined Manas Petroleum subsidiary DWM Petroleum AG as of June 1st. Mr. Malfor ... read more

May 27, 2008 Seismic Acquisition Contract Signed for Albanian Project Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) Manas Petroleum Corporation today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary DWM Petroleum AG signed a contract for the acquisition of 400 kilometers 2D seismic wit... read more

May 08, 2008 Farm-out agreement signed for Tranquilo Block, Chile Manas Petroleum Corporation today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Manas Energia Chile Limitada farmed-out interest in the Tranquilo block in the Magallanes Basin, Chile to a local group ex... read more

May 05, 2008 Manas Petroleum was awarded as "Petroleum Company of the Year" by World Finance Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) Switzerland based Manas Petroleum Corporation was awarded "Petroleum Company of the Year" by World Finance. In the related article world finance points out Manas' "... read more

Apr 30, 2008 SPECIAL OPERATING CONTRACT (CEOP) SIGNED FOR TRANQUILLO BLOCK IN CHILE Manas Petroleum Corp., a Baar, Switzerland based company, today announces its wholly owned subsidiary, Manas Energia limitada Chile (Manas) and Improved Petroleum Recovery ... read more

Apr 22, 2008 MANAS' MANAGEMENT REPORTS OPERATIONS ARE ON TRACK Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) At a board meeting on April 15th 2008 management of Manas Petroleum Corporation reported that all projects reached their milestones on time and are within the budget... read more

Feb 08, 2008 MANAS PETROLEUM CORP. MOVES TO AN INDEPENDENT MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) February 8th, 2008, Baar, Switzerland. Manas Petroleum Corporation moves to an independent management structure in order to enhance corporate governance. Manas is pl... read more

Jan 10, 2008 Independent Resource Evaluation Confirms Existence of Giant Oil and Gas Prospects on Manas Petroleum's Albanian Exploration Blocks Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) Baar, Switzerland, January 10th, 2008 Manas Petroleum Corporation is pleased to announce the results of a Resource Evaluation prepared by Gustavson Associates LLC r... read more

Dec 13, 2007 Final Approval Received: Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) Ratified by the Albanian Council of Ministers Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) (Manas) Baar, Switzerland, December 13th 2007 "The Albanian Council of Ministers has approved Decision No. 796 regarding the approval of production sharing for ex... read more

Dec 12, 2007 Manas Petroleum Corp. Announces Tajik Seismic Programme and Enters Into Option Farm In Agreement Manas Petroleum Corp. (MNAP.OB) (Manas) BAAR, Switzerland, December 12 DWM Petroleum AG (100% subsidiary of Manas) (DWM) & Santos International Ventures Pty Ltd. (Santos) have entered into an Opti... read more

Nov 27, 2007 Chile License Acquisition update Baar, Nov 27, 2007 The Tranquilo block in the Magallanes Basin, Southern Chile, which was awarded on November 15th to a consortium comprising Manas Petroleum Corporation and Improved Petroleum Reco... read more

Nov 26, 2007 Albania operations update Baar, Nov 26, 2007 The reprocessing of 400 Km of seismic acquired within the blocks has been contracted and is expected to be completed by March 2008. The reprocessing is to further define and prio... read more

Nov 21, 2007 Manas Petroleum Corporation (Symbol: MNAP.OB)-IPR Consortium Score First Exploration Block in South America Baar, Nov 21, 2007 A consortium between Manas Petroleum Corporation (MANAS), Swiss based with E&P Operations in Central Asia and Eastern Europe, and Improved Petroleum Recovery (IPR), a Texas Inde... read more

Nov 11, 2007 Textonic, South Petroleum Company initiate 1500km seismic program in Fergana Basin Baar, Nov 11, 2007 CJSC South Petroleum Company (SPC) and CJSC Textonic (Textonic) announce that a 1500km seismic program has been initiated in the Fergana Basin, Kyrgyz Republic. The Santos Op... read more

Sep 10, 2007 Mongolian Oil Exploration Block Memorandum of Understanding signed Baar, Sep 10, 2007 Manas Petroleum has signed a MOU with a Mongolian company, Shunkhlai Energy, regarding petroleum exploration in block XXIII. Manas Petroleum has a right to purchase a 90% intere... read more

Jul 31, 2007 Albanian Production Sharing Agreements Approved Baar, Jul 31, 2007 Manas Petroleum Corp., a Baar, Switzerland based company, today announce its wholly owned subsidiary, DWM Petroleum AG, has signed two production sharing agreements (PSA) with th... read more

Jul 12, 2007 Tajikistan Oil Exploration License Granted To Manas Petroleum. Albania Update. Baar, 12, 2007 Somon Oil, a 90% owned subsidiary of Manas' 100% owned subsidiary DWM Petroleum AG, has been awarded an exploration license by the Tajikistan government. The license contains a numb... read more

Apr 12, 2007 Manas Petroleum Corporation Closes Acquisition Of Dwm Petroleum Baar, Apr 12, 2007 Manas Petroleum Corporation is pleased to announce the share exchange as agreed in a letter of intent dated November 24th, 2006 between Manas Petroleum Corporation, a Nevada Corp... read more

Nov 28, 2006 Express Systems Corporation Announces Stock Dividend The Board of Directors of Express Systems Corporation has approved the paying of a stock dividend in the common stock of the Company. Shareholders of record on December 6, 2006 will receive 1 additional share of the Company for every share they own as of the record date. read more