Floyd Wilson, Chairman, President and CEO of Petrohawk Energy Corporation,
Rings The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

Wednesday, April 12, 2006
at NASDAQ's MarketSite
in New York City.

Petrohawk Energy Corporation [HAWK]

Floyd Wilson, Chairman, President and CEO of Petrohawk Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: HAWK), presides over the opening bell. Petrohawk Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: HAWK) is engaged in the acquisition, development, production and exploration of oil and natural gas properties. As of December 31, 2004, and pro forma for its acquisition of Mission Resources, Petrohawk has proved reserves of approximately 421 BCFE. The Company's proved reserves are 71% gas and 74% developed.

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