Oil Optimization announces settlement of litigation with former executive

CALGARY, Alberta and BANGKOK, Thailand, Jan. 15, 2013 /CNW/ - Oil Optimization Inc. ("OOI" or the "Company") (TSXV: OOI) today announced that it has settled the previously-disclosed action involving its former Chief Executive Officer.  Under the settlement, the Company has agreed to make a cash payment as a contribution to the former executive's legal costs and to issue 1,666,666 common shares of the Company (the "Settlement Shares") to the former executive at a deemed issue price of $0.05 per share. The Settlement Shares will be subject to a four-month "hold period" under applicable Canadian securities legislation

About Oil Optimization

Oil Optimization Inc. is a Canadian listed international junior oil and gas exploration company with operations located onshore Thailand. OOI currently holds interests in three exploration blocks, being a 100% interest in Block L3/50; a 100% interest in Block L14/50, which is subject to a farm‐out to Rockstone Petroleum Limited who can acquire up to a 60% interest; and a 100% interest in Block L9/48. The Company is focused on exploring and developing each of these blocks as well as seeking accretive acquisitions in the region. Visit www.oilop.com for more information.

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