Greenfields Petroleum Corporation announced that Mr. Gerald F. Clark has been appointed to its Board of Directors to replace Mr. Christopher C. Rivett-Carnac, subject to regulatory approval. Mr. Carnac has advised the company of his resignation effective as of September 4, 2012, in order to more fully address other business commitments. Mr. Clark has 36 years of experience in the energy industry.

He was the Chief Financial Officer of Greenfields from 2008-2009, so has considerable experience with Greenfields and its personnel. Prior to that, he was the Chief Financial Officer of GFI Oil & Gas Corporation from 2007-2008. Most recently Mr. Clark was the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Ciris Energy Inc.