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Western GeoPower Corp. (TSX VENTURE:WGP)(FRANKFURT:WE6.F), a renewable energy
development company, today announced that the "rig testing" carried out by
independent consultants GeothermEx, Inc. on the WGP-1 well at the Western
GeoPower Unit 1 project at The Geysers Geothermal Field in Northern California
indicates that the well is a strong producer with an initial steam flow rate of
140,000 lb/hr (63,500 kg/hr) at a wellhead pressure of 137 psia, with a static
reservoir pressure of at least 279 psia. Drilling of the well continues and flow
testing will occur on completion of the well.


The WGP-1 well has to date been drilled to a depth of 7,060 feet (2,150 m) out
of a projected target depth of 11,000 feet (3,350 m). Production casing was set
to a depth of 5,000 feet (1,520 m). Several steam zones were encountered between
5,400 feet (1,650 m) and 7,030 feet (2,140 m); additional productive zones may
be encountered as the well is deepened further.


"The GeothermEx team is very pleased that the results from this initial well
have exceeded our earlier projections as detailed in our feasibility report of
October 2006," said Dr. Subir Sanyal, President of GeothermEx. "In particular,
the static reservoir pressure has been shown to be at least 279 psia, compared
to 250 psia assumed in the above-mentioned report; therefore, the average
stabilized well productivity should be higher than the 70,000 lb/hr estimated
earlier. The results also provide encouragement that future wells may continue
to reflect similar high productivity characteristics in this region of The
Geysers field that has been shut-in for twenty years."


California-based GeothermEx is a recognized international authority in the
evaluation of geothermal resources and has been involved in the development of
all the producing geothermal fields in the United States and over 750 projects
worldwide. Their knowledge of The Geysers geothermal field is extensive, having
been associated with the development of the field for over 30 years.


"We are very satisfied with the high degree of expertise and foresight that
GeothermEx has demonstrated throughout the planning and execution of this
successful first well," said Kenneth MacLeod, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Western GeoPower. "The high productivity of the well suggests
significant cost savings may be realized through the drilling of fewer wells
than anticipated if a similar successful outcome is repeated in future wells."


The Western GeoPower Unit 1 plant is projected to start commercial operations in
early 2010. Previous estimates by GeothermEx suggested a requirement for nine or
ten wells at an average of 3.66 MW per well, however, the number will be revised
downwards should future well capacities continue to exceed expectations.


The Geysers geothermal field, located 75 miles north of San Francisco,
California, is the largest producer of geothermal electricity in the world.
Commercial geothermal power has been generated continuously at The Geysers field
since 1960, the present generation level being about 900 MWe of clean, baseload
electricity. Western GeoPower's Unit 1 project is situated in the south-western
region of The Geysers field in Sonoma County.


About Western GeoPower Corp.

Western GeoPower Corp. is a renewable energy company dedicated to the
development of geothermal energy projects for the delivery of clean,
sustainable, baseload electricity generation. The Company is developing The
Western GeoPower Unit 1 geothermal power plant at The Geysers Geothermal Field
in California, United States and the South Meager Geothermal Project in British
Columbia, Canada.


On behalf of Western GeoPower Corp.

Kenneth MacLeod, President & CEO

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this release that are forward-looking are subject to various risks
and uncertainties concerning the specific factors identified above that reflect
the Company's expectations and projections about its future results. The Company
has tried whenever possible to identify these forward-looking statements which
include but are not limited to, words such as "anticipates," believes,"
"estimates," "expects," "plans," "intends," "potential," and similar
expressions. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such
forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements
are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may
differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Investors are
cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and
that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected
in the forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation or
intention to update or to revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise. Such information
contained herein represents management's best judgment as of the date hereof
based on information currently available.


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