Exhibit 99.1

Press Release                                    Source:  Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc.



Avalon Oil & Gas Commences Testing Operations in Grant Parish, Louisiana

Tuesday February 6, 9:30 am ET

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc., (OTCBB:AOGS - News) and
its partners have commenced field operations designed to provide a measure of
the productive capabilities of this property prior to acquisition. The first
phase of field work consisting of moving a bottom hole assembly for a pumping
unit deeper in one of the wells, along with related modification of the surface
components of the pumping unit, have been completed.

Avalon owns an undivided twenty five percent (25%) working interest in the
property. A due diligence evaluation is also underway on the property.

Avalon and KROG are continuing their focus on enhancing operating synergies in
the Southwest Arkansas, Northwest Louisiana and East Texas region through
acquisition of other mature production in the area. The area immediately
surrounding these new properties consists mainly of independent producers.

About Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc.

Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc. is an oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition of
oil and gas producing properties with multiple enhancement opportunities.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or
current expectations of Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc., and members of its management as
well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective
investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that
actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such
forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or
revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence
of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please visit the company's website at
www.avalonoilinc.com.


Contact:
Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc., Minneapolis
Kent Rodriguez, 952-746-9655
Fax: 952-746-5216

Source: Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc.