CALGARY, Aug. 29 /CNW/ - Kroes Energy Inc. (TSX Venture: KRS) announced today that net earnings for the first six months of 2006 were $59,047 compared to $425,345 for the same period in 2005. Cash flow from operations was $393,087 for the first six months compared to $595,255 in the previous year. Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2006 was $57,527 compared to net earnings of $322,664 for the same period in 2005. Cash flow from operations was $116,878 in the second quarter compared to $445,517 last year. These results reflect the impact of crude oil held in inventory at the end of the second quarter and a new royalty regime imposed in Ukraine during 2005. Crude oil production for the first half of 2006 averaged 235 barrels per day compared to 227 barrels per day in 2005. Crude oil prices for the first six months of 2006 averaged $55.54 compared to $45.38 per barrel the prior year. Kroes has made steady progress in pursuing its Western Canada shallow gas strategy over the past three months. To date, the Company has participated in five prospects in central Alberta, earning interests ranging from 12.5% to 25%. Three wells have been drilled or re-completed and are presently being evaluated and tied in. Seismic has been conducted on the remaining two prospects where drilling will occur in the fall after locations have been selected. The Company has committed approximately $350,000 towards this program thus far. Meanwhile, Kroes is actively reviewing additional prospects. Kroes Energy is a junior oil and gas producer and explorer participating in the Lelyaki Oilfield redevelopment project in Ukraine, one of Eastern Europe's fastest growing economies. It also has a Joint Venture agreement in central Alberta. Kroes has a strong management team, with extensive international experience. Shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol KRS. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS -------------------------- This disclosure contains certain forward-looking estimates that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond Kroes' control, including: the impact of general economic conditions in the areas in which the Company operates, industry conditions, changes in laws and regulations including the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced, increased competition, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, fluctuations in commodity prices, foreign exchange or interest rates, stock market volatility and obtaining required approvals of regulatory authorities. In addition, there are risks and uncertainties associated with oil and gas operations; therefore, Kroes' actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking estimates and, accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking estimates will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits, including the amounts of proceeds, that Kroes will derive from that. To receive company news releases via e-mail, please advise ana(at)chfir.com and specify "Kroes Press Releases" in the subject line. %SEDAR: 00007855E