Next Generation Energy Corp. Announces Acquisition of 10 Completed Gas Wells in Eastern Kentucky

LORTON, Va. and KNOX COUNTY, Ky., April 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Generation Energy Corp. (OTC: NGMC), (Nexgen),  today announced that it has acquired all the membership interests of Knox Gas, LLC, the owner of 10 drilled and completed gas wells in Knox County, Kentucky, for a purchase price of $500,000.  

"We now own a lease of 100 acres, containing five drilled wells, a lease of 20.2 acres, containing two drilled wells, and a lease of 400 acres with three drilled wells," said Darryl Reed, Next Generation Energy CEO.  We anticipate that the wells will be online and producing gas within the next several months.

Next Generation Energy also acquired a 700-acre lease from Knox Gas, LLC for the future development of additional gas wells.  

"Natural gas is an undervalued commodity because of its environmental benefits and we are confident that it will play a significant role in the energy plans for America's future," Mr. Reed said.  "By acquiring already producing gas wells, Nexgen is able to generate immediate cash flow."

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Darryl Reed
CEO
703-372-1282
IR @nextgenerationenergycorp.com

Paul Knopick
E & E Communications
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SOURCE Next Generation Energy Corp.