Press Release
February 3, 2012

Keith Grafton Joins Methes Energies Canada Inc. as Plant Manager in Sombra, Ontario

New York, February 3, 2012 – Methes Energies International Ltd., a leading biodiesel equipment provider and biodiesel producer, announced today that Keith Grafton has joined the Methes Energies Canada team as Plant Manager of Methes' Sombra, Ontario facility. Keith will be responsible for all operational aspects of the company's biodiesel facility, which include health and safety, environmental standard, logistic, biodiesel production and product quality. Keith will be leading a team of approximately 20 people when the facility is at full production capacity.

Keith is uniquely qualified for this position. He has a proven track record as a Production Manager, Operation Manager and Plant Manager within the fats and oils industries. From his experience in supply chain management and new process start‐ups to plant maintenance, Keith has acquired a breadth of competence that will benefit Methes. Having worked 25 years for one of the largest rendering company in North America, Keith possesses a comprehensive understanding of the feedstock requirements for the production of biodiesel.

Since the early seventies, Keith has additionally appended to his already extensive knowledge by taking several courses from Mohawk College, McMaster University and University of Western Ontario in fields ranging from Business Law and Strategic Planning, to Safety, Human Relations and Communications.

Commenting on the appointment, Nicholas Ng, President of Methes Energies Canada Inc., said, "We are all excited that Keith has joined the Methes team to lead and manage our Sombra facility. He is coming in at the right time and just a few weeks away from the start of production. He is perfectly suited to lead our Sombra operations and I look forward to work with him."

Methes is currently setting up its Sombra, Ontario facility to produce 13 million gallons of biodiesel per year (50 million liters). The production is scheduled to begin at the end of February 2012.

About Methes Energies International Ltd. (“Methes International”)

Through its two wholly-owned subsidiaries - Methes Energies Canada Inc. and Methes Energies USA Ltd. - Methes Energies International Ltd. stands as a leader in the biodiesel arena with its innovative and efficient processes that are delivered to its clientele in easy turn-key solutions. These biodiesel solutions are designed for heavy users of biodiesel and diesel fuels, traditional diesel and biodiesel fuel distributors, large scale biodiesel producers, as well as entrepreneurs wishing to start a business in a dynamic sector producing and marketing their own biodiesel.

In 2007, Methes Energy Inc. introduced the Denami 600. This state-of-the-art design is the industry's first compact, fully automated continuous flow biodiesel processor that offers the flexibility of using a wide variety of feedstock options. We believe that the Denami 600 positions itself as the most reliable and cost effective method of producing quality top grade B100 biodiesel fuel, which meets or exceeds current ASTM standards. The Denami 600 can produce a total of 1.3 million gallons (5 million liters) per year. Additionally, the Denami 600 is one of the only commercially available fully automated compact units on the market today. Finally, Methes Energies provides its customers with an efficiency of scale, reliability and independence from the traditional petroleum business sector. More information can be found at www.methes.com or contact pr@methes.com.

Forward-looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements related to the future financial condition and results of operations of Methes. These statements are based on current expectations and estimates about the biodiesel markets and industry in which Methes operates and management's beliefs and assumptions regarding these markets. These statements are subject to important risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict and assumptions which may prove to be inaccurate. Some of the factors which could cause results or events to differ materially from current expectations include but are not limited to: general economic conditions, market or business conditions; changing competitive environment; changing regulatory conditions or requirements; changing technology; and success in implementing productivity initiatives. Some of these factors are largely beyond the control of Methes. Should any factor impact Methes in an unexpected manner, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, the actual results or events may differ materially from the results or events predicted. All of the forward-looking statements made in this document are qualified by these cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that the results or developments anticipated by Methes will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences for Methes. Readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Further, Methes disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or any other occurrence.