Platinum appoints directors

July 21, 2008
Platinum Energy Resources Inc. has appointed Bernard Lang and Norman Rosenberg to the board of directors as independent directors.

Offshore staff

NEW YORK -- Platinum Energy Resources Inc. has appointed Bernard Lang and Norman Rosenberg to the board of directors as independent directors.

Lang has over 40 years of experience within the energy sector. He has spent the
majority of his career working for Suncor Energy Inc. Currently, Mr. Lang serves as the
executive VP, project execution for Syneco Energy, Inc. and also sits on the
board of Exall Energy.

Rosenberg is currently the CFO of Marsh Inc., Americas division. Prior to his current role, Rosenberg spent eight years with IDT Corp. as CFO of IDT Telecom, IDT's telecommunications subsidiary. Rosenberg also has served as an energy industry analyst for Standard & Poor's.

"Their presence immediately enhances our current board with experienced, independent directors. With these two appointments, we take a significant step forward in meeting the listing requirements of the major US stock exchanges," says Barry Kostiner, Platinum CEO.

07/21/2008