Mr. Paul Baay reports

TOUCHSTONE EXPLORATION INC. ANNOUNCES EMPLOYEE SHARE PURCHASE PLAN

Touchstone Exploration Inc. executives have purchased shares under the company's employee share purchase plan (see an attached table).

About Touchstone Exploration Inc.

Touchstone Exploration is a Calgary-based company engaged in the business of acquiring interests in petroleum and natural gas rights, and the exploration, development, production and sale of petroleum and natural gas. Touchstone is currently active in onshore properties located in Trinidad and Tobago.