I, James A. Edmiston, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this report on Form 10-K/A of Harvest Natural Resources, Inc.; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report. |
Date: April 29, 2016
James A. Edmiston
President and Chief Executive Officer