PEMBERTON ENERGY LTD. STARTS DRILLING ON MARCH 02, 2008 at 9:45am MST

March 3, 2008

Pemberton Energy Ltd. is pleased to announce that the drill rig has commenced drilling 10-15-82-3-W6M well on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 9:45 am MST. Project depth of this vertical well is estimated at 2,400 meters.

Pemberton Energy Ltd's principal business is the acquisition, exploration and development of petroleum properties. The company continues to focus on its primary corporate objective: the creation of value for shareholders by identifying oil and gas accumulations with relatively low geological risk but with substantial reserve potential.

On Behalf of Pemberton Energy Ltd. "Miroslava Antonuk" Ms. Miroslava Antonuk Director

For additional information please contact the Company at 604-269-9801 or info@pembertonenergy.ca

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