TAG Oil Ltd. announced that Dr. Douglas Ellenor has joined the board of directors of the Company, replacing Mr. Ronald Bertuzzi who is retiring. Dr. Ellenor has a proven track record of finding oil as well as managing large capital programs, including major acquisitions and divestments over the course of his career. Dr. Ellenor brings to TAG extensive international experience, including 25 years with Shell Petroleum, with duties ranging from his early years working as a Junior Geologist, to becoming Head of Exploration and New Ventures, and ending with four years as President and CEO of the Shell Companies of Colombia.