ST. MARYS, W.Va., Jan. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trans Energy, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TENG) announced today that it has begun drilling the Lucey #1H well in Marshall County, West Virginia. The Lucey #1H will be drilled and completed horizontally in the Marcellus shale.

John G. Corp, President of Trans Energy, said, "We have completed the drilling of the Keaton #1H and have now begun the drilling of the Lucey #1H. The Lucey #1H is the last of our four planned horizontal Marcellus wells in Marshall County in the second half of 2010.

"Additionally, last week we completed the 11 stage frac on the Stout #2H in Marshall County, WV and are beginning the process this week of drilling out the frac plugs. We now have both the Groves #1H and the Keaton #1H wells drilled and behind pipe and have secured frac dates in February and March for these two wells.

"Trans Energy continues to move to a development phase from an exploration phase as it develops its acreage position in northern West Virginia."

About Trans Energy, Inc.

Trans Energy, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TENG) is an oil and gas exploration and development company in the Appalachian Basin. Further information can be found on the Company's website at www.transenergyinc.com.

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