Toreador to Release Third Quarter 2009 Earnings on November 9, 2009

Toreador Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: TRGL) will release its third quarter 2009 earnings on Monday, November 9, 2009, before the market opens. There will be a conference call the same day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern to discuss financial results and current operations. The conference leader will be Craig M. McKenzie, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Approximately 10 minutes before the conference call participants who wish to ask questions during the call should dial 1 (877) 941-6009 from within the U.S. or 1 (480) 629-9771 from outside the U.S. and provide the conference ID# 4174645 to access the call.

Those who wish only to listen to the live audio webcast may access the webcast via Toreador’s internet home page at www.toreador.net by selecting the “Investor Relations” link on the home page and then selecting the “Conference Call” link.

Those unable to participate in the live call may hear the rebroadcast for up to twelve months after the conference call at www.toreador.net by selecting the “Investor Relations” link on the home page and then selecting the “Conference Call” link or may dial 1 (800) 406-7325 within the U.S. or 1 (303) 590-3030 from outside the U.S., access code 4174645, to listen to a replay of the call. Phone replays will be available for 14 days after the call.

ABOUT TOREADOR

Toreador Resources Corporation is an independent international energy company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of natural gas and crude oil. The company holds interests in developed and undeveloped oil properties in France. The company’s website, www.toreador.net provides more information about Toreador.