Butte appoints Vice President, Business Development /NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE

/NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. WIRE SERVICES/

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CALGARY, Feb. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - Butte Energy Inc. (the "Company") is pleased to announce that Mr. Ty Pfeifer was appointed Vice President, Business Development effective February 27, 2012.

Mr. Pfeifer is a geoscientist with more than 30 years of experience in both domestic and international oil and gas ventures. As an evaluationist and explorationist, Mr. Pfeifer is a proponent of innovative technology development and application. He has served in various executive capacities with both private and public companies.

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For further information:

Butte Energy Inc.

Vic Redekop, Chairman Tel: (403) 541-5310

CO: Butte Energy Inc.

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