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          HINTO  ENERGY, INC.  OIL SALES IN  MONTANA

DENVER,  CO--(Marketwired  - Oct 30, 2013) - HINTO ENERGY,  INC.  (OTCQB:  HENI)
announces  the  first oil sales  from its Mason  Lakes oil field in  Musselshell
County, Montana.

George Harris, the Company's Chief Executive Officer,  remarked, "We are pleased
to announce  the sale of our first load of oil from the  recently  acquired  oil
field in Montana.  We expect to complete  additional  field  reconfiguration  in
November to improve efficiency. The Company hopes to further increase production
through  enhancements  to pumping  methods that might  double or triple  current
fluids production."

In addition to production  from  existing  wells,  management  believes that the
Mason Lake leases  provide  significant  potential for drilling  additional  oil
wells.  The Company is continuing to evaluate  opportunities  to expand its well
and lease  holdings in the  Musselshell  County  area of Montana,  as well as in
Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.

Hinto Energy, Inc. engages in the exploration,  acquisition,  and development of
oil and gas  properties,  with  current  properties  in both  Utah  and  Montana
encompassing  approximately  15,000 acres and 40 wells.  The Company is based in
Arvada, Colorado.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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This press release may contain  certain  forward-looking  statements  within the
meaning of Section 27A of the  Securities  Act of 1933, as amended,  and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Investors are cautioned
that such  forward-looking  statements  involve risks and  uncertainties,  which
include among  others,  the inherent  uncertainties  associated  with  petroleum
exploration  and  development  stage  exploration  companies  including  without
limitation,  other risks  detailed from time to time in the  Company's  periodic
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:
Contact Information:

Hinto Energy, Inc.
Gary Herick
Vice President - Finance
7609 Ralston Road
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 647-4850
www.hintoenergy.com