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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 20, 2010) - Archer Petroleum Corp. ("Archer" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ARK) is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into two agreements with a privately funded oil & gas company based in Houston, Texas to explore two high-potential oil exploration projects in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin of Alberta.

Under terms of the agreements, Archer has paid an aggregate US$1,312,500, which includes prospect fees and reimbursement of 46.66667% of expenses incurred to evaluate and develop one of the drilling prospects. Archer will also be responsible for 46.66667% of the minimum costs of the initial well being drilled on one of the prospects, which share is estimated to be US$350,000. Archer's working interest is equal to 35% and covers approximately 13,400 acres of leasehold in two key project areas located in Alberta. Additionally, the Company has acquired an option on a third project area consisting of approximately 5,900 gross acres. The Company expects to participate in the drilling of several wells testing Devonian-aged reef complexes.

These acquisitions were acquired by Archer with the assistance of ABL Energy Partners LLC ("ABL"). Pursuant to the Company's Management Services Agreement with ABL (the "MSA"), certain remuneration will be payable by the Company to ABL in respect of these acquisitions, subject to the terms of the MSA.

About the Company:

Archer Petroleum Corp. is an independent oil and gas company focused on the exploration and development of its assets in North America including the Permian Basin of West Texas and the Bakken Shale area of North Dakota. The Company's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "ARK".

Archer holds a 25% net working interest in approximately 4,700 acres within the Greater Joe Mill Project in West Texas, with an option on an additional 5,700 gross acres in the area. Archer commenced drilling operations in February 2010 and has plans to drill an additional 2 wells plus 1 re-entry in 2010. An evaluation of oil & gas reserves in the Greater Joe Mill Project has been completed to NI 51-101 standards.

Archer additionally holds a 50% working interest in approximately 1,500 acres in a Bakken Shale play located in North Dakota. Archer's partner in this project is a large private operator with a proven track record of success in the Bakken Shale and drilling operations are expected to commence in late 2010.

ON BEHALF OF
ARCHER PETROLEUM CORP.

"Colin Bowkett"

Colin Bowkett,
President

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