TRANSGLOBE ENERGY CORPORATION MID-QUARTER UPDATE FOR Q1 2012 TSX: "TGL" & NASDAQ: "TGA"

Calgary, Alberta, January 30, 2012 - TransGlobe Energy Corporation ("TransGlobe" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a mid-quarter production and operations update for the first quarter of 2012. All dollar values are expressed in United States dollars unless otherwise stated.

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