First Titan Corp. (OTCBB:FTTN) anticipates that rising oil prices in 2012 could boost the outlook for the U.S. oil and gas leases and exploratory wells that the company is targeting for development.

Despite a volatile 2011, oil demand proved resilient. Many analysts expect global demand to remain steady in 2012, and then escalate drastically for the foreseeable future. Due in part to the potential for political upheaval in major oil-producing nations, oil prices have surged about 30 percent since dipping below $80 a barrel in early October. Many energy forecasters say oil prices will reach $150 per barrel by mid-summer next year.

“A steady increase in oil demand from the transportation sector in emerging economies is set to push oil prices to $150 per barrel in 2012,” said FTTN CEO Robert Federowicz. “That’s good news for First Titan as we work to acquire new oil and gas leases in the U.S. and begin production.”

Earlier this week, FTTN signed a letter of intent with San Antonio-based Big Canyon, LLC, to form a joint venture for oil and gas exploration, development and drilling in North America. The joint venture’s first target will be an oil and gas lease in Terrell County, Texas, directly adjacent to a property where SandRidge Energy Inc. (NYSE: SD) recently discovered a large quantity of oil.

“We’re very optimistic about this property’s oil production potential,” Federowicz said. “With oil prices forecast to rise significantly in the new year, we anticipate that this will be a very lucrative project for our joint venture.”

The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects oil prices of $212 a barrel by 2035. Rising demand, coupled with advances in drilling techniques and technology, have created a boom in domestic oil exploration. First Titan is working to develop new energy solutions to compete in a booming global industry alongside Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX), Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS.V), Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) and TOTAL S.A. (NYSE: TOT).

For more information on FTTN’s unconventional resources initiative, please visit www.firsttitanenergy.com/investors.

About First Titan Corp.

First Titan Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary, First Titan Energy, LLC, is committed to the exploration and development of oil and natural gas resources around the globe. The company continually seeks to partner with energy developers that are pursuing innovative new methods of oil and gas extraction, including the development of new technologies, cleaner methods and unconventional resources.

For more information about First Titan Energy, please visit www.firsttitanenergy.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/firsttitancorp.

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