Strikewell Energy : Announces Appointment of New CFO and Secretary

NEWS RELEASE Strikewell Energy Corp. Announces Appointment of New CFO and Secretary

Vancouver, January 20, 2017 - Strikewell Energy Corp. (TSXV: SKK) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Scott R. Hislop, CPA, CA as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. Mr. Hislop is a financial consultant with extensive experience in energy and mining. Until 2016, Mr. Hislop worked in the investment banking group in Calgary at National Bank Financial where he was involved in numerous successful mergers, acquisitions and financings for a variety of clients. Prior to working in investment banking, Mr. Hislop served in various roles at the international accounting firm KPMG LLP. Mr. Hislop also currently serves as a director for several private companies. Mr. Hislop has a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies with a Specialization in Finance from Western University and a Masters of Professional Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan. Mr. Hislop is a good standing member with the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.

The Company also wishes to announce the resignation of Mr. Daniel Weisbeck as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company. The Board of Directors would like to thank Mr. Weisbeck for his valuable contributions as an officer of the Company during his tenure.

Strikewell Energy Corp. is an oil and gas issuer with its common shares listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.

For further information, please contact Mr. David Hislop at [phone] and visit the company website at www.strikewellenergy.com.

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