Birchcliff Energy Ltd. Announces That Mr. Seymour Schulich Increases Ownership in Birchcliff Energy Ltd.

Fri Oct 2, 1:00 AM

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Oct. 2, 2009) - THIS PRESS RELEASE IS Birchcliff Energy Ltd. ("Birchcliff") (TSX: BIR.TO) is pleased to report that on September 29, 2009, Mr. Seymour Schulich informed Birchcliff that he has acquired control and direction over 1,050,000 additional common shares of Birchcliff under a Private Agreement Exemption.

As a result of this purchase, Mr. Schulich currently owns or exercises control and direction over 30 Million common shares of Birchcliff. Mr. Schulich's current shareholdings represent approximately 24.3% of the current issued and outstanding common shares of Birchcliff. Mr. Schulich has advised Birchcliff that he has acquired the additional 1,050,000 shares for investment purposes. Mr. Schulich has also indicated that he will review his holdings from time to time and that he may increase or decrease his position as future circumstances may dictate.

Birchcliff is a publicly traded company that trades on the TSX Exchange under the symbol "BIR".

The TSX Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Contacts

Jeff Tonken
Birchcliff Energy Ltd.
President and Chief Executive Officer
(403) 261-6401

Jim Surbey
Birchcliff Energy Ltd.
Vice President, Corporate Development
(403) 261-6401