Epsilon Energy Ltd. Spuds First Well on Block 41 in the Republic of Yemen

CONCORD, ONTARIO, May 20 (MARKET WIRE) --
Epsilon Energy Ltd. ("Epsilon" or the "Company") (TSX: EPS) is pleased
to announce that as of 1600 Hours, May 17th drilling operations have
commenced on the Al Waya 2 well on Block 41 in the Republic of Yemen,
where the Company has a 57.14% paying interest and a 50% undivided
interest in the Block 41 Production Sharing Agreement.

Epsilon's President, Mr. Fred Zaziski, stated "Commencing with the Al
Waya 2, Epsilon Energy Yemen Ltd (EEYL) a wholly owned corporation in the
Epsilon group of companies is now ready to commence the drilling program
to exploit the upside potential Block 41 is believed to hold". The Al
Waya 2, is a step-out well to the Al Waya 1 discovery well, which
produced 454 bbls/d from the Naifa formation on an long term test. Three
known oil zones; the Naifa, Madbi and the Fractured Basement will be
targeted.

In addition to the Al Waya 2 well, three additional well locations on
Block 41 have been selected:

- Duda #1 (down-throne from Al Waya 2)

- West Mahrawa 2 (up-dip to Mahrawa 1)

- Mukalla 1 (on trend with Al Waya)

Epsilon is in the process of negotiations to secure an additional
drilling rig to drill these wells as soon as practicable.

About Epsilon Energy Ltd.

Epsilon is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and
production of oil and natural gas reserves in the Middle East and North
America.

Forward-Looking Statements

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assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct
and the forward-looking statements included in this news release should
not be unduly relied upon.

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The securities described in this news release have not been registered
under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "1933
Act") or state securities laws. Any holder of these securities, by
purchasing such securities, agrees for the benefit of Epsilon Energy Ltd.
(the "Corporation") that such securities may not be offered, sold, or
otherwise transferred only (A) to the Corporation or its affiliates; (B)
outside the United States in accordance with applicable state laws and
either (1) Rule 144(as) under the 1933 Act or (2) Rule 144 under the 1933
Act, if applicable.

Contacts:
Epsilon Energy Ltd.
Dennis Tatum
Chief Financial Officer
(231) 922-0467 Ext: #101
Email: dennis.tatum@epsilonenergyltd.com
Website: www.epsilonenergyltd.com

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