Blacksands Petroleum, Inc.

News Release

March 18, 2010

BLACKSANDS PETROLEUM ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TORONTO, ONTARIO �� Blacksands Petroleum, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BSPE) (the ��Company��) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Urban to the Board of Directors as an executive director.

Mr. Urban is a consultant to the Company and has been acting Manager of Operations for Blacksands Petroleum Texas LLC��s recently acquired Cabeza Creek property. Mr. Urban brings oil and gas exploration and production business expertise to the Company. For the past 5 years, Mr. Urban has worked in exploration and production for Gaither Petroleum Corporation, an independent oil and gas company. During his tenure, Mr. Urban��s responsibilities included acquiring new assets, drilling wells, and maximizing production.

Mr. Urban holds a BBA in International Business from the University of Houston, and is an active member of various professional oil and gas organizations.

About Blacksands:

Blacksands Petroleum is engaged in the business of exploring for, developing and operating conventional and unconventional oil and gas projects in North America.

For further information, please contact:

Mark Holcombe
President & CEO
917-940-6569



News: April 6, 2010 Acquisition of Beech Creek Gross Working Interest March 18, 2010 Appointment to Board of Directors November 16, 2009 Gas Well Asset Acquired July 29, 2009 Management Change May 28, 2009 Corporate Updates Stock Information: OTC BB : BSPE.OB		News Release March 18, 2010 BLACKSANDS PETROLEUM ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TORONTO, ONTARIO �� Blacksands Petroleum, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BSPE) (the ��Company��) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Urban to the Board of Directors as an executive director. Mr. Urban is a consultant to the Company and has been acting Manager of Operations for Blacksands Petroleum Texas LLC��s recently acquired Cabeza Creek property. Mr. Urban brings oil and gas exploration and production business expertise to the Company. For the past 5 years, Mr. Urban has worked in exploration and production for Gaither Petroleum Corporation, an independent oil and gas company. During his tenure, Mr. Urban��s responsibilities included acquiring new assets, drilling wells, and maximizing production. Mr. Urban holds a BBA in International Business from the University of Houston, and is an active member of various professional oil and gas organizations. About Blacksands: Blacksands Petroleum is engaged in the business of exploring for, developing and operating conventional and unconventional oil and gas projects in North America. For further information, please contact: Mark Holcombe President & CEO 917-940-6569