The size of plants under discussion could process 220 tons per day of wood waste biomass to produce 225 thousand barrels of BioOil and 14 thousand tons of carbon char per annum, a total renewable energy production equivalent to more than 175 thousand barrels per year of crude oil.

The potential location of the project is at the North Webster Parish Industrial Park north of Shreveport, LA near the town of Springhill. Dynamotive has been actively assessing potential plant sites in a number of states over the past year. In December of 2007, the company announced the selection of Willow Springs, Missouri as the location for a similar facility. If negotiations are successful, North Webster Parish would be the location of a second Dynamotive site in the U.S.

BioOil is an industrial fuel produced from cellulose waste material. When combusted it produces substantially less smog-precursor nitrogen oxides ('NOx') emissions than conventional oil as well as little or no sulfur oxide gases ('SOx'), which are a prime cause of acid rain. BioOil and BioOil Plus are price-competitive replacements for heating oil #2, a fuel that is widely used in industrial boilers and furnaces.

BioOil has been awarded the coveted EcoLogo Certification in Canada (the location of Dynamotive's first commercial plants), meeting the stringent environmental criteria for industrial fuels as measured by Environment Canada's Environmental Choice Program. BioOil can be produced from a variety of residue cellulosic biomass resources and is not dependent on food-crop production.

Commenting on the discussions, David McMillan, President of Dynamotive USA, said, "In order to move forward with a project, we must be satisfied that four elements are present: a reliable supply of wood waste biomass at appropriate pricing, a suitable site which has the potential for expansion and ready access to a variety of transportation modes, a sufficient customer base for our products, and favorable economic conditions.

Based on the outstanding cooperation the company has had from local officials, we are hopeful that our analysis will conclude that these requirements are amply met in North Webster Parish."

McMillan went on to say, "Considerable progress in development of the prospect has already been achieved." He cited a number of specific examples:

- North Webster Industrial Park officials have shown Dynamotive USA three potential plant sites. Company representatives have visited each to make a preliminary assessment of their suitability.

- Officials of the Industrial Park have facilitated initial contacts with local biomass providers. Additional research is now being conducted to validate the quantity and quality of available biomass supplies.

- North Webster Parish officials recently met with members of the State Legislature to discuss the provision of specific incentives for the production of BioOil in Louisiana, and action on these incentives is anticipated in early 2008.

- State and Parish officials are actively working with Dynamotive USA to identify and qualify the local customer base.

- Springhill Mayor Carroll J. Breaux commented on the project saying, "I am excited about Dynamotive coming to this area and the impact it will have not just on our area, but all of Louisiana as they expand operations. It would put us at the forefront of the innovative technology to expand the use of timber residuals and wood waste material."

His enthusiasm was echoed by U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu who said, "I am proud that Louisiana is leading the charge in the production of renewable fuels from agricultural waste products. Producing industrial and fuel oil from renewable sources not only makes sense economically, it improves the environment - all the while providing economic opportunities for the citizens of Webster Parish. Projects such as these will ensure that Louisiana remains the American energy leader."

Mayor Breaux noted the project's potential to help revitalize the region's timber industry stating, "In northwest Louisiana, we have for years relied on the timber and associated construction industry as the main contributor to our local economy. Recent developments in the housing market and its effect on the local Georgia-Pacific operations show our vulnerability in this area."

Concluding, Dynamotive USA President David McMillan remarked, "We have been very impressed by the enthusiasm, professionalism and cooperative spirit of everyone we have dealt with in North Webster Parish. These qualities will be an important factor in our deliberations as we come to a final decision on the location of our next facility."

All parties acknowledge that the project remains subject to satisfactory negotiations and execution of definitive agreements. Accordingly, there can be no certainty in respect of the Company's ultimate participation rights in the project, nor of actual completion of them at this time.

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