Gran Tierra Energy Inc. to present at the Firstenergy/Société Générale Canadian Energy Conference in New York

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (NYSE Alternext: GTE; TSX: GTE), a company focused on oil exploration and production in South America, today announced that Mr. Dana Coffield, the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, will present an overview of the company's business at the Firstenergy/Sociét&... Générale Canadian Energy Conference at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 3:10 p.m. Eastern.

"Gran Tierra delivered a solid performance in 2008 with a number of critical strategic accomplishments," stated Coffield. "We look forward to sharing with the investment community the progress we have made during this exciting year and the plans we have for the coming year."

<< Webcast Details: Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (NYSE Alternext: GTE, TSX: GTE) live webcast presentation: Thursday, March 12, 2009, 3:10 PM EST (1:10 PM MST) To listen and view this online event, please visit: http://remotecontrol.jetstreammedia.... The presentation will be available in an archived version at this link for 30 days following the live presentation. For more information on the webcast please visit www.firstenergy.com or contact: Al Palombo Gran Tierra Investor Relations (212) 554-5488 >>

About Gran Tierra Energy Inc.

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. is an international oil and gas exploration and production company operating in South America, headquartered in Calgary, Canada, incorporated in the United States, and trading on the NYSE Alternext (GTE) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (GTE). The company holds interests in producing and prospective properties in Colombia, Argentina, and Peru. The company has a strategy that focuses on growing a portfolio of producing properties, plus production enhancement and exploration opportunities to provide a base for future growth. Additional information concerning Gran Tierra Energy is available at www.grantierra.com. Investor inquiries may be directed to info@grantierra.com or 1-800-916-GTRE (4873).

SOURCE: Gran Tierra Energy Inc.