KLS Kelso Technologies Inc.

Kelso (TSX VENTURE:KLS)(OTCQX:KEOSF) reports that its high-performance
specifications for its new external pressure relief valve (EPRV), the JS75XH/27,
has been successfully performance tested and confirmed by an independent
engineering test lab in Denver, Colorado as required by the railroad industry.


The JS75XH/27 joins the JS75XL/5 as the second new EPRV that Kelso has created
to establish new high-performance specifications that meet the new regulatory
standards in development for a number of critical hazardous material
applications. The JS75XL/5 meets the new regulatory criteria for
insulated/jacketed rail tank cars while the JS75XH/27 meets the new regulatory
goals for Package 1 and 2 rail tank cars designed for demanding applications in
the transport of crude oil and ethanol.


Test Results

The JS75XH/27 was designed to address a new industry requirement being
implemented by the Association of American Railroads (AAR), tank car owners and
shippers of hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The design goals were to have
an external pressure relief valve that flows at a much higher rate than current
valves at a pressure relief setting of 75 PSI that is suitable for both retrofit
and new tank car application and, most importantly, require no changes to
current mounting configuration. Tests conducted by the independent lab on the
JS75XH/27 verified that the performance of the JS75XH/27 will allow tank car
owners and shippers to meet the new regulations under review by the Federal
Railroad Administration. Management believes that this test clearly establishes
the new external JS75XH/27 as the "best available technology" in the market
today for its intended HAZMAT and non-HAZMAT applications.


New Regulations

The AAR is developing new guidelines and specifications for pressure relief
valves that recognize the changing environments in which railroad tank cars
operate. Kelso is an active member on the committees involved in finding
innovative solutions to establish improved technology solutions for pressure
relief management. The first significant regulation referenced above is due to
be announced shortly. The Company will announce the details of this regulation
change when it occurs.


Competition

Competitive products may be forthcoming in the future but could be conditional
based on their designs and may have to undergo lengthy service trials and
applications to gain regulatory approvals from the AAR. This process could take
two to three years to achieve giving Kelso a significant competitive advantage. 


Kelso also holds patent rights to the external constant-force spring valve
design. Any infringements on our patents would be defended vigorously.


Outlook

Our new JS75XL/5 and JS75XH/27 products represent our two entries in a high
performance products strategy that undeniably benefits all stakeholders and sets
Kelso ahead of its competitors. The much anticipated and needed JS75XL/5 and
JS75XH/27 have now both been verified independently as "gold" standard products.



We have gained the confidence and approval of OEM customers over the past two
years. We have proven we can handle their large volume requirements to deliver
high-quality EPRV products on time. Our current EPRV production facilities in
Bonham, TX have been built and verified as modern and state-of-the-art with the
ability to handle approximately $40,000,000 of EPRV business annually. We are
now working on sales and delivery schedules for 2012 and 2013 with key tank car
builders, owners and shippers who transport hazardous commodities such as crude
oil, ethanol, petrochemicals and other hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. 


Kelso is bullish about the market outlook for all our products and look forward
to the growth of our sales volume over the upcoming years. The successful
development of the JS75XL/5 and JS75XH/27 is a key milestone in Kelso's
transition into a successful operating company and is expected to account for
over $10 million in annual revenue.


We anticipate consistent business growth due, in part, to our new JS75XL/5 and
JS75XH/27 and the ability to produce the large quantities of our entire EPRV
line as required by OEM customers. Change to Kelso products is being fueled by
regulatory developments and the confidence gained through the independent
verification that Kelso can deliver reliable "best available" technology
solutions with proven economic, reliability and qualitative advantages over our
competition.


Our ultimate goal is to have all our products become "gold" standard products on
most HAZMAT applications and non-hazardous applications and capture a large
share of the market for our products. We are confident that we have created a
solid foundation on which to build a successful multi-million dollar business on
behalf of the shareholders of Kelso Technologies.


For a more complete business and financial profile of the Company, please view
the Company's website at www.kelsotech.com and public documents posted on
www.sedar.com.


On behalf of the Board of Directors,

James R. Bond, CEO and President

Legal Notice Regarding Forward Looking Statements: This news release contains
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian
securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are indicated expectations or
intentions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include that new
regulatory changes will require upgraded specifications for relief valves; that
the new external JS75XH/27 is the best available technology in the market today
for its HAZMAT application; that our revenue opportunities will improve and we
will experience sales growth; that we have time and qualitative advantages over
our competition; that we can defend our patents; that we can produce large
volumes of products as required by our customers; and that from the commercial
sales of our EPRV and KKS products Kelso can build a successful multi-million
dollar business. The Company's products involve detailed proprietary and
engineering knowledge and specific customer adoption criteria, hence factors
that could cause actual results to be materially different from our expectations
include that we may be unsuccessful in raising any additional capital needs that
may arise; we may not have sufficient capital to develop, produce and deliver
new orders; product development may face unexpected delays; orders that are
placed may be cancelled; product may not perform as well as expected; markets
may not develop as quickly as anticipated or at all; regulations may not change
as expected; and competitors may produce better or cheaper products sooner than
we expect. Further, we are reliant on certain key employees who may leave the
Company and we may be unable to protect or defend our intellectual property.
Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking
statements. We assume no responsibility to update these forward looking
statements except to the extent required by law.

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