NETTLETON, Miss., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Universal Bioenergy Inc., (Pink Sheets: UBRG) announced that Dr. Richard D. Craven has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Universal Bioenergy, Inc.

Dr. Richard D. Craven comes to Universal Bioenergy, Inc. with more than 14 years experience in business management and more than 9 years experience in marketing. For the last decade, Dr. Craven has been involved in research and development of alternative energy, emphasizing biodiesel. He has been involved in various projects, leaning toward sustainable energy and its environmental impact.

Prior to joining Universal Bioenergy, Dr. Craven worked as lead chemical researcher and developer at Antek Research Inc., an environmentally-focused nonprofit research firm. His research projects were aimed at optimizing and improving biodiesel reactions and production, from component miscibility to use of reaction by-products to catalytic reactions for waste-to-fuel conversion and waste conversion to other useful products. All his work centers on the development of sustainable energy source utilization systems and other environmentally conscious projects.

Dr. Craven states, "I am pleased and excited to join the Universal Bioenergy team and look forward to a long and meaningful relationship with the company as we share many of the same views and desired positive goals and outcomes for the biofuels industry and its potential positive impact globally. My personal opinion before joining Universal Bioenergy was and still is that both the company and the industry have great potential for the future and can contribute to the goal of environmentally sound renewable, sustainable energy."

Universal Bioenergy Inc.

Universal Bioenergy Inc. is a development stage company that intends to produce and distribute biodiesel fuel through major distributors, wholesalers, directly to truck stops and also export to Europe. Universal Bioenergy Inc. is dedicated to creating innovative cost-effective products to improve the quality of life and clean up the environment. Universal Bioenergy Inc. owns a Biodiesel refinery in Mississippi, to produce relatively renewable clean- burning biodiesel that reduce emissions and improves fuel economy in vehicles, machinery and power plants. For more information, see Universal Bioenergy Inc., Web site at www.universalbioenergy.com, or call Investor Relations at (662) 580-4738 or email to investors@universalbioenergy.com.

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SOURCE Universal Bioenergy, Inc.