Greenfields Announces Production Increases at the Bahar ERDPSA License in Azerbaijan

Greenfields Announces Production Increases of 345 bbl/d from the Kick Off of Its Workover and Maintenance Program at the Bahar ERDPSA License in the Offshore South Caspian, Azerbaijan

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Greenfields Petroleum Corporation (the "Company" or "Greenfields") (TSX VENTURE:GNF.S), an independent exploration and production company with assets in Azerbaijan, is pleased to report that equipment and services required to undertake the recompletion and maintenance program are now in place to start its Phase 1 work program through its 33.33% affiliate Bahar Energy Limited ("Bahar Energy"). Work early in July on Platform #002 at well #372 resulted in increased oil production, up from 280 bbl/d to 625 bbl/d (99 bbl/d to 208 bbl/d, net to the 33.33% interest of Greenfields, respectively). This increase reflects a more than 20% increase in daily oil production from the Gum Deniz oil field from the initial efforts on well #372. Maintenance work on well #372 was started and completed by Bahar Energy during the first week of July using a refurbished State Oil Company of Azerbaijan ("SOCAR") workover rig.

Currently, equipment is being moved to Platform #450 to undertake downhole recompletion of behind pipe pay in well #464. This represents the first of 35 planned downhole recompletions planned for the Gum Deniz oil field in its Phase 1 work program. It is anticipated that on-site recompletion activities on well #464 will start later this month. Recompletion activities are expected to take approximately 30 days per well. To accelerate the recompletion program in both the Gum Deniz oil field and the Bahar gas field, Bahar Energy has awarded a three-year contract to obtain two new workover rigs. Both new workover rigs are currently expected to be delivered prior to year-end with the first of the two rigs set to arrive in November 2011.

About Greenfields Petroleum Corporation

Greenfields is a junior oil and natural gas corporation focused on the development and production of proven oil and gas reserves principally in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Company plans to expand its oil and gas assets through further farm-ins, and acquisitions of Production Sharing Agreements from foreign governments containing previously discovered but under developed international oil and gas fields, also known as "greenfields". More information about the Company may be obtained on the Greenfields website at www.greenfields-petroleum.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking information that involves substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which are beyond the control of Greenfields, including, without limitation, those listed under the headings of "Risk Factors" in Greenfields annual information form, its management information circular and similar headings in the Company's Management's Discussion & Analysis which may be viewed on www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, but is not limited to, information concerning potential future acquisitions.

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Contact Information

Greenfields Petroleum Corporation
John W. Harkins
President and Chief Executive Officer
(832) 234-0836
info@greenfieldspetroleum.com
www.greenfields-petroleum.com