Citadel Exploration, Inc announced that it has received $0.21 million in funding

Citadel Exploration, Inc., formerly Subprime Advantage, Inc., is an energy company engaged in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties. The Company is focused on the acquisition and drilling of oil and natural gas mineral leases. Its properties are located in the Salinas and San Joaquin Basins of California. The Company's projects include Project Indian, Project Yowlumne and Kern Bluff Oil Field. The Company's Project Indian is located in the Bitterwater sub-basin of the Salinas Basin, north of the giant San Ardo Field. The Company has approximately 75% interest in the Yowlumne lease. Additionally, the Company holds 100% interest in the Yowlumne #2-26 well, and the approximately 160 acres surrounding the well bore. The Company owns approximately 1,100 acres of leases in production facilities of Kern Bluff Oil Field in Kern County, California. It has 100% working interest in the field with approximately 80% net revenue interest.