2009-09-18-2009-08-11

To acquire interests in 2,630 net acres in Okie Draw & South Okie prospects in Natrona Co., WY.

Empire Petroleum Corp., Tulsa, Okla., (OTCBB: EMPR) plans to acquire interests in the Okie Draw and South Okie prospects in Natrona County, Wyoming, from Viking Exploration LLC, Littleton, Colo., for an undisclosed price. The assets include 2,630 net acres targeting the Tensleep sands at 3,300 feet to 4,500 feet.