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EnGlobe Appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer

BURLINGTON, ON, April 18 2008 - EnGlobe Corp. (TSX:EG), Canada's leading integrated environmental services company, is pleased to announce today that André Héroux has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Héroux will join the Company on May 12, 2008 and will assume a seat on the board of directors. Mr. Michael Harris, Chairman of the Company commented, "André Héroux brings tremendous talent and experience to EnGlobe. His proven technical skills and effective management style are an ideal fit with EnGlobe as we continue to grow the Company." Mr.Héroux joins EnGlobe after successful tenures as President and CEO of private and public companies within the manufacturing sector. Most recently Mr. Héroux served as CEO of Maax Corporation from 2001 to 2006 after which he joined La Caisse de Depot et Placement du Québec as Senior Vice President Investments Private Equity.

Mr. Héroux noted, "I am very excited to join the EnGlobe team as it enters this exciting stage in its development. I look forward to continuing its transition into a leading, integrated environmental business." Mr. Harris further noted, "I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Aline Bélanger for stepping into the role of Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Her commitment to EnGlobe during our period of transition and the quality of her performance has been very much appreciated. We look forward to her continued strong performance as Chief Financial Officer of EnGlobe."

    
EnGlobe Corp.

EnGlobe Corp. is a leading international integrated environmental services company specializing in the management of organic-based waste streams and contaminated soils, with an emphasis on beneficial reuse. EnGlobe offers cost-effective solutions to municipal, commercial and industrial clients in Canada, the northern United States, England and France through its subsidiaries: Biogénie S.R.D.C. Inc. and Celtic Technologies Ltd. for site assessment and remediation, GSI Environment Inc. for organic waste management, and Tanknology Canada Inc. for tank testing and calibration. 

EnGlobe shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol EG. Additional information is available at www.englobecorp.com.

For further information:

Investors:
Aline Bélanger
Chief Financial Officer
EnGlobe Corp.,
905.335.2100 x 5026

Media:
Lynne Lagacé
Director, Communications
EnGlobe Corp.
450.929.4949 x 255