VANCOUVER, Jan. 23, 2018 /CNW/ - Lightning Ventures Inc. (CSE: LVI) (Frankfurt: 1HM) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Gasser to its Board of Advisors.

Mr. Gasser has over 45 years of experience in the oil industry and has specialized in the treatment of nucleating materials such as asphaltenes and the paraffin precipitation that occurs during the production, pipelining, and processing of crude oil. Mr. Gasser's initial duty will be to oversee the pilots commencing in Mexico during the month of January.

Don Rainwater, CEO of Lightning Ventures, stated: "Mr. Gasser's expertise and reputation will greatly assist Lightning in both field operations and the preparations of training programs required as we expand our international operations."

About Lightning Ventures

Lightning Ventures Inc. (CSE: LVI) (Frankfurt: 1HM) is an oil and gas industrial services company.  It operates a specialty manufacturing business based in Hobbs, New Mexico through its subsidiary Lightning Industries, Inc., which provides products to enhance efficiency and increase the production of oil and gas wells.

Further information about Lightning Ventures is available under its profile on the SEDAR website www.sedar.com and at www.lightningind.com.

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SOURCE Lightning Ventures Inc.

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