Park Place Energy Corp., Vancouver, (OTCBB: PKPL) has reported that the company had been awarded a concession by the Bulgaria Counsel of Ministers in October 2010. Subsequently, a competitive bidder filed an appeal against the decision.

The commencement of the work program is contingent upon the successful resolution of the appeal before the Bulgarian court. Park Place has retained local legal counsel to assist in achieving a resolution to the dispute issue.

Management believes there is a tremendous natural gas resource potential in the sandstone, coal beds and shale formations in the Vranino Block. Bulgaria has substantial undeveloped unconventional gas resources and is presently a net importer of natural gas at prices approximately 300% higher than in North America.