CALGARY, AB -- (Marketwire) -- 07/22/09 -- TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp. (TSX: TNP)
(OTCBB: TAPFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mel G. Riggs to
the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Riggs has served as a Director, and
as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, of
Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: CWEI) since 1994. Mr. Riggs is a
certified public accountant and received a B.B.A. degree in accounting from
Texas Tech University. He will chair the Company's audit committee.
Malone Mitchell, the Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors, added,
"I have known Mel for many years, and his knowledge of energy company
operations and financial management are going to be a great addition to
TransAtlantic as we undertake the growth challenges and opportunities
ahead. I respect his counsel and look forward to working with him."
About TransAtlantic
TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp. is a vertically integrated, international
energy company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration, and
production of crude oil and natural gas. The Company holds interests in
developed and undeveloped oil and gas properties in Turkey, Morocco,
Romania, and California. Additional information about the Company may be
obtained by visiting the Company's website at
http://www.transatlanticpetroleum.com.
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