Arabella Exploration Announces the Death of CFO Terry Sanford

FORT WORTH, April 21, 2016 - Arabella Exploration Inc. (OTC PINK: AXPLF) ("Arabella" or the "Company"), an oil and gas E&P company focused on the Permian Basin, today announced with regret that its Chief Financial Officer, Terry E. Sanford, has passed away.

"We are deeply saddened at Terry's passing," said Arabella Chief Executive Officer Jason Hoisager. "We offer the sincerest condolences of the entire Arabella team to his family and wish them the best during this difficult time."

The Company further announced that Mr. Hoisager would serve as interim Chief Financial Officer while it conducts a search for Mr. Sanford's replacement.


About Arabella Exploration

Arabella Exploration Inc. (OTC PINK: AXPLF) is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, development and exploration of unconventional, long life, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas.  The Company has an experienced management team with experience drilling multi-lateral wells and is primarily focused on the formations that the industry refers to as the Wolfbone play, which includes the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring shales.  The Wolfbone play is characterized by high oil content and liquids rich natural gas, multiple vertical and horizontal target horizons, extensive production history, long-lived reserves and high drilling success rates.

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Contact

William B. Heyn
Arabella Exploration Inc.
Tel: (432) 279-0790
Email: william.heyn@arabellaexploration.com