8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

August 30, 2005

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

IGNIS PETROLEUM GROUP, INC.

(Name of small business issuer in its charter)

NEVADA	16-1728419
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 Crescent Court, 7^th Floor

Dallas, Texas 75201

(Address of principal executive offices)

(214) 550-1670

(Issuer’s telephone number)

475 Howe Street, Suite 1030

Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada V6C 2B3

(Former address of principal executive offices)

(604) 683-5061

(Issuer’s former telephone number)

ITEM 5.02 Departures of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

Effective August 30, 2005, the Board of Directors of Ignis Petroleum Group, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Geoffrey Lowndes Evett as a Director to the Company.

Mr. Evett is a former banker with 33 years of experience. During the past five years, Mr. Evett has acted as a finance consultant to a major property development in the Czech Republic. He has also been involved with the development of a mixed commercial development in Prague. Mr. Evett serves as Chairman of Themis MN Fund Limited, a hedge fund listed on the Dublin Stock Exchange and serves as a partner in Capital Management Solution, a fund management company. He is also an agent for Banque SCS Alliance, a Swiss bank based in Geneva.

A copy of the press released related to this matter is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated August 31, 2005

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		IGNIS PETROLEUM GROUP, INC.
Date: August 31, 2005
	By:	/s/  Michael P. Piazza
		Michael P. Piazza
		President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

Press Release Source: Ignis Petroleum Group Inc.

Ignis Petroleum Group Inc. Appoints Banking Executive To The Board as the Company Begins Actualization Of Its Business Plan

Wednesday August 31, 8:00 am ET

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 31, 2005--Ignis Petroleum Group (OTCBB:IGPG - News; the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoffrey Lowndes Evett. AIB, to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Evett is a qualified banker and Associate of the British Chartered Institute of Bankers with over thirty years of banking experience within National Westminster Bank where he rose to the position of Chief Manager of the London Office. Mr. Evett's skills include business planning and project finance. He is currently actively engaged on the Management Board of CR-City a.s. - a Czech property development company and is currently involved in raising up to $100m for a re-development project in Prague. In addition Mr. Evett is a partner within Capital Management Solution S.A., a Swiss fund management company based in Geneva.

Mr. Evett has been closely involved in establishing Themis MN Fund PLC, a market neutral fund of hedge funds which has enjoyed a successful track record after four years of trading. The Themis MN Fund is listed on the Dublin Stock Exchange. Mr. Evett is also currently a trustee of the British Coronary Thrombosis Trust.

Mr. Evett is the newest addition to Ignis Petroleum's team as the company prepares for the execution of its business strategy. Commenting on this appointment Michael Piazza, President and CEO added, "I am delighted that Geoff has decided to join to us. His extensive knowledge and unique skills will strengthen the financial management of the business."

About Ignis Petroleum

Ignis Petroleum Group is a Dallas-based oil and gas company commencing its business plan for the exploration, acquisition and development of crude oil and natural gas properties in the United States. Company management is focused on building an energy portfolio that combines low risk, high potential projects with higher yield, higher risk projects. The Company focuses on prospects that result from new lease opportunities, new technology and new information. For further information visit www.ignispetro.com.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements: This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, expectations, beliefs, plans and objectives regarding the potential transactions and ventures discussed in this release. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are the risks inherent in oil & gas exploration, the need to obtain additional financing, the availability of needed personnel and equipment for the future exploration and development, fluctuations in gas prices, and general economic conditions.

Contact:

 Ignis Petroleum Group Inc.

 Investor Relations, 877-700-1644

www.ignispetro.com

Source: Ignis Petroleum Group Inc.