Kentucky USA Energy, Inc. Reaches Total Depth on Hunter Wells #4

LONDON, Ky.--(Business Wire)--
Kentucky USA Energy, Inc. (OTCBB:KYUS), an early stage natural gas exploration
and production company, announced today that the Company has reached total depth
("TD") of 2,732 feet on its Hunter Wells #4 well located on its leasehold in the
New Albany Shale. The well has been evaluated and determined to be commercially
viable and the wells` drilling log confirms that there is approximately 166 feet
of shale formation encountered in this well. An additional gas zone which was
not in the original reserves study, the Dutch Creek formation, was also
discovered in the Hunter Wells #4 well between 2,598 and 2,610 feet. The Company
expects to complete this additional zone first. The completion process has begun
on this well and the 4 ½" production casing is expected to be run into the well
this week.

Additional updates on the Company`s drilling operation are as follows: Drilling
is presently at 2,145 feet at the Slinker #2 well and is expected to TD this
week. The Company`s drilling contractor has mobilized its rig to the Company`s
next drilling location, B Johnston #2, and is expected to spud-in and begin
drilling that well later this week.

"In a few of these last wells we have been drilling, we are encountering
additional gas zones that were not in our original reserves study," said Steven
Eversole, CEO of Kentucky USA Energy. "These gas zones have shown strong gas to
the surface and this is very encouraging for our revenue prospects as we
continue to work towards building value in our Company and creating shareholder
value."

About Kentucky USA Energy, Inc.

Headquartered in London, KY, Kentucky USA Energy, Inc. engages in the
acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas resource
properties, with a primary focus on New Albany shale gas in the Illinois Basin
in western Kentucky. The Company is a growing independent energy company with
the experience and technological expertise to develop its gas resources on its
properties in the Illinois Basin`s New Albany Shale.

More information about the Company may be found at www.kusaenergy.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release, which are not historical facts, are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties. Words such as "expects", "intends", "plans", "may", "could",
"should", "anticipates", "likely", "believes" and words of similar import also
identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on
current facts and analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of
future results, estimates of amounts not yet determined and assumptions of
management. Actual results may differ materially from those currently
anticipated due to a number of factors which may be beyond the reasonable
control of Kentucky USA Energy, including, but not limited to, the availability
and pricing of additional capital to finance operations, including the drilling
of its initial gas wells, longer term drilling programs and additional leasehold
acquisitions, the viability of the shale gas fields in the Illinois Basin in
western Kentucky, the ability of Kentucky USA Energy to build and maintain a
successful operations infrastructure and to effectively drill and develop
producing wells, the successful negotiation and execution of cost-effective
third-party gas drilling and distribution agreements, the continued commitment
of drill rig operators and future economic conditions and the volatility and
decreases in energy prices. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on the
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. We
assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to
reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release.
Additional information on risks and other factors that may affect the business
and financial results of Kentucky USA Energy can be found in the filings of
Kentucky USA Energy with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Kentucky USA Energy, Inc.
Steven Eversole, 606-878-5987
CEO
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Investor Relations
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