Petro Viking Energy Inc. announced the appointment of a high-profile industry figure as its Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Henri Wennekers, B.Sc., M.Sc., Dr.Sc. (Earth Sciences) has been appointed Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. Over the course of a 35 year career, Dr. Wennekers has evaluated over 240 offshore exploration blocks in Libya, Nigeria, Namibia, Egypt, West Africa, Madagascar, Indonesia and China. His offshore drilling experience includes the continental shelf and rise of the Republic of China, South Mediterranean, Canada's Nova Scotia Shelf, Canadian Arctic Islands and the Mackenzie Delta. The appointment is subject to customary TSX Venture Exchange approval.