HOUSTON, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Particle Drilling Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDRT) (the "Company") today announced that it has completed the sale of its frac pump for $840,000. The frac pump was previously used as part of the Company's particle injection system, but most recently was only utilized for test purposes at the Company's flow-loop facility. The Company has recently leased a conventional tri-plex pump on a short term basis that is better suited for testing.

About Particle Drilling Technologies, Inc.

Particle Drilling Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDRT) is a development-stage oilfield service and technology company commercializing its patented and patent-pending Particle Impact Drilling system. The company's technology is designed to enhance the rate-of-penetration function in the drilling process, particularly in hard-rock environments. It is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, visit: http://www.particledrilling.com.

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     Contacts:  J. Chris Boswell, SVP & CFO
                Particle Drilling Technologies, Inc.
                713-223-3031

                Jack Lascar / Sheila Stuewe
                DRG&E / 713-529-6600

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