Renaissance Announces Eskandar Maleki Joins Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, April 23, 2018 /CNW/ - Renaissance Oil Corp. ("Renaissance" or the "Company") (TSX-V: ROE) is pleased to announce that Eskandar Maleki has joined the board of directors of the Company.  Mr. Maleki has a strong track record of building successful global oil and gas companies, most notably, Tullow Oil PLC.  As an early strategic investor, board member and, for a time, the largest individual shareholder of Tullow, Mr. Maleki assisted the company's corporate development as it grew into a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company.

''Mr. Maleki, who became a major shareholder of Renaissance in 2017, recognizes the vast amount of underdeveloped opportunities provided by the Mexican oil and gas reform" stated Craig Steinke, Renaissance's Chief Executive Officer. ''His long-term view and proven skills in generating material value provides Renaissance with another valuable board member on our journey to become a major Mexican energy producer."

RENAISSANCE OIL CORP.

Per:

Craig Steinke
Chief Executive Officer

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SOURCE Renaissance Oil Corp.