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Parex Resources Inc. ("Parex" or the "Company") (TSX:PXT), a company focused on
oil exploration and production in Colombia and Trinidad, is pleased to announce
that net working interest production has recently reached 11,000 barrels of oil
per day ("bopd"). 


Recent Highlights (post September 12, 2011 press release):



--  Signed a farm-in agreement to acquire 35 percent working interest on the
    El Eden Block in the Llanos Basin; 
--  Continued successful delineation of the Kona field with Kona-3 and Kona-
    10 brought on-stream at a total production rate of approximately 2,500
    bopd; 
--  Signed a contract to import two modern and efficient drilling rigs to
    Trinidad, with anticipated drilling to begin prior to year end 2011; and
--  Increased current production up to approximately 11,000 bopd. 



Colombia Exploration Update

On September 23, 2011, Parex signed a farm-in agreement with Petroamerica Oil
Corp. ("Petroamerica") for the El Eden Block ("Farm-in"), which is located
south-west of Block LLA-16 in the Llanos Basin. The Farm-in excludes the
Chiriguaro discovery area, and the Farm-in is subject to approval by the
Colombian National Hydrocarbon Regulatory Authority ("ANH"). Under the terms of
the Farm-in, Parex has paid US$ 3.5 million for reimbursement of prior 3-D
seismic costs and will fund the first 65 percent of an exploratory commitment
well to be spud before June 9, 2012 to earn 35 percent working interest in the
block. Including this farm-in, since entering Colombia in 2009, Parex has
increased it net acreage in excess of 650,000 acres.


For the remainder of 2011 on Block LLA-16 (Parex 100 percent working interest),
Parex will continue appraisal and delineation activity at Kona, Kona Norte,
Supremo and Sulawesi. Exploration wells scheduled to be spud prior to year end
2011 are Merida and Java. The Merida location has been built and lease
construction has commenced on Java.


On blocks LLA-20, LLA-29, LLA-30 and LLA-57 (Parex 100 percent working
interest), Parex has identified several prospects and has begun the regulatory
process to allow for civil work and drilling to begin in early 2012. In
addition, Parex plans to drill on El Eden and Los Ocarros blocks during 2012,
subject to receiving ANH recognition of the two farm-in agreements.


Parex has initiated a large 3-D seismic program that will cover 75 square
kilometres ("km2") on Block LLA-16, 135 km2 on Block LLA-20, and 165 km2 on
Block LLA-57. At the completion of the seismic acquisition program, Parex will
have approximately 60 percent of the Company's 814,000 gross acres in Colombia
covered by 3-D seismic.


Colombia Operations Update

Current production is approximately 11,000 bopd. A summary of the Company's
current operations is provided below:




Current Operations                                                          
                                                                            
Field/Well        Formation                                           Status
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Kona-11             Mirador                                  Drilled. Casing
Kona Norte-2      Guadelupe    Drilled. Preparing to case for water disposal
Supremo-2        C7/Mirador                                 Drilled. Logging
Sulawesi-3               C7                                       Completing
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Following Parex' last press release on September 12, 2011, the Company has
drilled and completed the Kona-3 and Kona-10 wells, which have added
approximately 2,500 bopd to production. The Kona 10 well was drilled as a
Gacheta development well with the secondary objective of evaluating the Une
formation. Well logs indicated oil pay in the Une Formation and the well
subsequently tested light oil on natural flow at rates up to 1,000 bopd.
Structural interpretation indicated a better up-dip location for production in
the Une formation so the well was subsequently completed as a Gacheta production
well. A Kona appraisal well targeting the Une formation will be included in the
2012 drilling program. 


Approximately 1 kilometre north of the Kona field, Kona Norte-2 was drilled with
the dual objectives of evaluating the Mirador Formation and adding a second
water disposal well. The well logs and shows of oil during drilling indicated
the potential for oil pay in the Mirador Formation and consequently Parex
expects to spud Kona Norte-3 during November 2011 to test the Mirador Formation
and evaluate other prospective formations including the C7, Gacheta and the Une.
Operations are underway to case Kona Norte-2 as a water disposal well in the
Guadelupe Formation. Until Kona Norte-2 is on-line, Kona field production may be
restricted due to the water disposal constraints. 


On September 5th, 2011 the Sulawesi-1 well commenced production at a rate of
1,300 bopd through a temporary, flow rate short-term restricted facility. Parex
is currently installing a long-term test facility for the Sulawesi discovery.
The Sulawesi-3 well was spud on August 29, 2011 as a follow-up appraisal well to
the north of Sulawesi-1 to evaluate the C7 Formation and the drilling rig was
released on September 30, 2011. Parex expects to commence completion and testing
of Sulawesi-3 with a service rig by the end of October 2011. The Company intends
to drill a third well into the prospect during the fourth quarter of 2011, to be
coordinated with the facility expansion. 


On October 9, 2011, Supremo-2 was spud to test the potential up-dip of the
Supremo-1 well, which produced from the Mirador formation at facility restricted
rates of 500 bopd and 2,000 barrels of water per day. Parex expects to have
Supremo-2 test results by the end of December 2011. 


Parex estimates that average production for the three months ending September,
2011 ("third quarter") was approximately 7,030 bopd and that September 2011
production averaged 7,990 bopd. During the third quarter Kona field oil
production was restricted as a result of constrained water handling. Further,
Parex expects that third quarter sales volumes will be lower than production
volumes as a significant portion of Parex' September oil production was
contracted at a Brent crude reference price and has been recorded as inventory
until the volumes were exported from Colombia. 


Trinidad Exploration Update

In order to accelerate Parex' ongoing onshore Trinidad exploration activity, the
Company has signed a contract with Tuscany International Drilling Inc. to import
to Trinidad two modern and fit for purpose drilling rigs. Rig 120 is a new build
850 horsepower dual purpose drilling and completion rig and Rig 110 is a one
year old 1,500 horsepower drilling rig that is being moved from Guyana. Both
rigs are currently being shipped to Trinidad and subject to receiving regulatory
approvals, will begin operations prior to year end 2011. Parex expects that the
two new rigs will be used to spud a second Central Range Block ("CRB") Shallow
exploration well and drill the Firecrown side track well on the Moruga Block.
The Company plans to spud its first CRB Deep well following drilling operations
on the Moruga Block.


On the CRB Shallow (50 percent working interest), the Cribo-1 well was spud on
July 22, 2011 and drilled to a target depth of approximately 6,000 feet using an
existing onshore Trinidad rig. The rig was released September 25, 2011 and Parex
expects a service rig to start completion and testing operations during
November, 2011. The final CRB Shallow commitment well, Mapepire-1 is scheduled
to be drilled by one of the new imported rigs. 


In preparing for the 2012 exploration program, Parex has now received
environmental permits for Snowcap-2 and a new prospect Green Hermit, both
located on the Moruga Block. 


2011 Guidance Confirmation 

In Colombia, the Company plans to continuously operate with three drilling rigs
and one service rig. For the remainder of 2011, Parex expects to deploy its
drilling rigs to: the Kona field, Sulawesi/Supremo, and exploration. In
addition, the Company expects to begin operating two drilling rigs in Trinidad.
Parex reiterates its previous guidance that the 2011 light oil production exit
rate is expected to be 14,000 bopd. 


Q3 2011 Release

Parex expects to release its Q3 2011 results following the close of markets on
November 9, 2011. Parex will host a conference call to discuss these results on
Thursday November 10, 2011 beginning at 10:30 am MST (12:30 pm EST). Media,
analysts and investors wishing to participate in the call can access it by
calling 1-866-696-5910, pass code: 1520456.


Corporate Overview

Parex, through its direct and indirect subsidiaries, is engaged in oil and
natural gas exploration, development and production in South America and the
Caribbean region. Parex is conducting exploration activities on its 814,000 acre
holdings in the Llanos Basin of Colombia and 223,500 acre holdings onshore
Trinidad. Parex is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.


This news release does not constitute an offer to sell securities, nor is it a
solicitation of an offer to buy securities, in any jurisdiction. 


Advisory on Forward Looking Statements 

Certain information regarding Parex set forth in this document contains
forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and
uncertainties. The use of any of the words "plan", "expect", "prospective",
"project", "intend", "believe", "should", "anticipate", "estimate" or other
similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will"
occur are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements
represent Parex's internal projections, estimates or beliefs concerning, among
other things, future growth, results of operations, production, future capital
and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding
thereof), competitive advantages, plans for and results of drilling activity,
environmental matters, business prospects and opportunities. These statements
are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially.
Although the Company's management believes that the expectations reflected in
the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future
results, levels of activity, performance or achievement since such expectations
are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political
and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause Parex'
actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any
forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Parex. 


In particular, forward-looking statements contained in this document include,
but are not limited to, statements with respect to the performance
characteristics of the Company's oil properties; supply and demand for oil;
financial and business prospects and financial outlook; results of drilling and
testing, results of operations; drilling plans; activities to be undertaken in
various areas; capital plans in Colombia and exit rate production; plans to
acquire and process 3-D seismic; timing of drilling and completion; and planned
capital expenditures and the timing thereof. In addition, statements relating to
"reserves" or "resources" are by their nature forward-looking statements, as
they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions
that the resources and reserves described can be profitably produced in the
future. The recovery and reserve estimates of Parex' reserves provided herein
are estimates only and there is no guarantee that the estimated reserves will be
recovered.


These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to, the impact of general economic
conditions in Canada, Colombia and Trinidad & Tobago; industry conditions
including changes in laws and regulations including adoption of new
environmental laws and regulations, and changes in how they are interpreted and
enforced, in Canada, Colombia and Trinidad & Tobago; competition; lack of
availability of qualified personnel; the results of exploration and development
drilling and related activities; obtaining required approvals of regulatory
authorities, in Canada, Colombia and Trinidad & Tobago; risks associated with
negotiating with foreign governments as well as country risk associated with
conducting international activities; volatility in market prices for oil;
fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates; environmental risks; changes
in income tax laws or changes in tax laws and incentive programs relating to the
oil industry; ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external
sources; the risks that any estimate of potential net oil pay is not based upon
an estimate prepared or audited by an independent reserves evaluator; that there
is no certainty that any portion of the hydrocarbon resources will be
discovered, or if discovered that it will be commercially viable to produce any
portion thereof; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the
Company. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not
exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could effect
Parex's operations and financial results are included in reports on file with
Canadian securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the SEDAR
website (www.sedar.com).


Although the forward-looking statements contained in this document are based
upon assumptions which Management believes to be reasonable, the Company cannot
assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these
forward-looking statements. With respect to forward-looking statements contained
in this document, Parex has made assumptions regarding: current commodity prices
and royalty regimes; availability of skilled labour; timing and amount of
capital expenditures; future exchange rates; the price of oil; the impact of
increasing competition; conditions in general economic and financial markets;
availability of drilling and related equipment; effects of regulation by
governmental agencies; receipt of all required approvals for the Acquisition;
royalty rates, future operating costs, and other matters. Management has
included the above summary of assumptions and risks related to forward-looking
information provided in this document in order to provide shareholders with a
more complete perspective on Parex's current and future operations and such
information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Parex's actual results,
performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or
implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can
be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements
will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits Parex will derive
there from. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this
document and Parex disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities
laws.

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