HOUSTON AMERICAN ENERGY UPDATES STATUS OF THE TAMANDUA #1 WELL AND ADDRESSES RUMORS
Houston, Texas – March 16, 2012 – Houston American Energy Corp (NYSE Amex: HUSA) today provided an update on the status of the Tamandua #1 well and addressed the Company’s status in light of various unfounded rumors.

Regarding the Tamandua #1 sidetrack well, the Company anticipates that it will be able to announce the test results of the C-9 and C-7 formations in a matter of days as soon as the information is available.

Regarding rumors currently circulating on message boards, John Terwilliger, Chairman and CEO of the Company, stated “There is a great deal of speculation and misinformation currently posted on message boards regarding our company. Specifically, I would note that we believe that we have more than adequate cash on hand to fund our portion of anticipated costs of testing and completion of the Tamandua #1 sidetrack well and carrying on with our business plan. Further, statements that we are on the verge of bankruptcy are wholly unfounded. We have no debt on our books and have, what we believe to be, a valuable portfolio of prospects. We remain optimistic about our CPO 4 prospect and other prospects in our portfolio.”

About Houston American Energy Corp

Based in Houston, Texas, Houston American Energy Corp is an independent energy company with interests in oil and natural gas wells and prospects. The Company’s business strategy includes a property mix of producing and non-producing assets with a focus on Colombia, Texas and Louisiana. Additional information can be accessed by reviewing our Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For additional information, view the company’s website at www.houstonamericanenergy.com or contact the Houston American Energy Corp. at (713) 222-6966.

Forward-Looking Statements

Disclosures in this press release may contain forward-looking statements relating to anticipated or expected events, activities, trends or results. Forward-looking statements, can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as “believes,” “suggests,” “expects,” “may,” “goal,” “estimates,” “should,” “likelihood,” “plans,” “targets,” “intends,” “could,” or “anticipates,” or the negative thereof, or other variations thereon, or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy or objectives. Because forward-looking statements relate to matters that have not yet occurred, these statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this report include, without limitation, the Company’s expectations of the oil and gas in place, drilling schedules and success rates, resource information and other performance results, the likelihood that the Tamandua #1 sidetrack well will be successfully completed and commercial and the adequacy of funds to complete the Tamandua #1 sidetrack and execute on our business plan. These statements are made to provide the public with management’s current assessment of the Company’s business, and it should not be assumed that actual drilling results will prove these statements to be correct. Security holders are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to report any updates or revisions to any such statement to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Certain factors may cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by some of the statements made in this release. Please carefully review our filings with the SEC as we have identified many risk factors that impact our business plan.