J. Russell Porter, Gastar’s Chairman, President and CEO, in commenting on Mr. Crow’s resignation said, “Mr. Crow has been a director of the Company since 2002 and has been one of our most active and supportive directors during that time. His long term interest in Gastar and active participation on the Board of Directors has significantly benefited the Company. Mr. Crow’s knowledge of the Australian business market has been particularly beneficial to Gastar as we have built an asset base in Southeastern Australia. He is highly respected by all of us at Gastar and will be greatly missed.”

Mr. Crow commented, “My decision to resign from the Board of Gastar is based solely upon personal and family reasons, and I have no intention of selling my Gastar shares. It has been a pleasure to work with Gastar and the other Board members over the past five years. I am proud to have been part of the Company’s progress and growth and wish the Company, its management and employees continued success in the future.”

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