Exhibit 99.1


        BPI Industries to Commence Trading on the Amex; Trading Starts on
               December 13, 2005 Using New Amex Ticker Symbol BPG


     CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 2005--BPI Industries Inc. (BPI) (TSX
VENTURE:BPR), an independent energy company engaged in the exploration,
development and commercial sale of coalbed methane (CBM) in the Illinois Basin,
today announced that its common stock will begin trading on the Amex under the
new ticker symbol BPG when the market opens on Tuesday, December 13, 2005. J.
Streicher & Company has been selected as the company's specialist firm. The
common stock of BPI Industries will be quoted in U.S. dollars on the Amex.
     "We have been working diligently to improve the visibility of our company
and communicate our strategy for creating shareholder value," said BPI President
and Chief Executive Officer James G. Azlein. "Commencing trading on the Amex is
an important milestone."
     The company has been informed by the TSX Venture Exchange that its
previously announced application for de-listing from that exchange has been
accepted and is effective at the close of business Tuesday, December 13, 2005.
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     About BPI Industries Inc.

     BPI Industries Inc. (BPI) is an independent energy company engaged in the
exploration, production and commercial sale of coalbed methane (CBM) in the
Illinois Basin, which covers approximately 60,000 square miles in Illinois,
southwestern Indiana and northwestern Kentucky. The company currently controls
the dominant CBM acreage position in the Illinois Basin at 418,435 acres.
     This press release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer
to buy any of BPI's securities in any jurisdiction. Any such offer or
solicitation will be made only in accordance with the requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed
and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
     Some of the statements contained in this press release may be deemed to be
forward-looking in nature, outlining future expectations or anticipated
operating results or financial conditions. Such forward-looking statements are
subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could
cause actual results or conditions to differ materially from the information
expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some of the factors
that could cause actual results or conditions to differ materially from the
Company's expectations include: (1) inability to obtain financing to fund its
current plan of operations; (2) failure of wells drilled by BPI to be
commercially productive; (3) unexpected drilling conditions; (4) inability to
obtain drilling equipment; (5) inability to maintain acreage rights in the
Illinois Basin or to avoid disputes over the extent of its property rights; and
(6) an unexpected decline in natural gas prices. Any forward-looking statements
made by the Company in this press release or elsewhere are based on currently
available information and speak only as of the date hereof and thereof. Readers
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no duty to update
these forward-looking statements due to new information or as a result of future
events.
     News releases and other information on the company are available on the
Internet at: http://www.bpi-industries.com .


    CONTACT: BPI Investor Relations
             Clear Perspective Group, LLC
             Matthew J. Dennis, 440-353-0552