Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On November 20, 2009, Yu Liguo resigned as a Director of the Board of Directors of the China North East Petroleum Holdings Limited (the "Company"). Mr. Yu's resignation was due to personal reasons and not because of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.

On November 20, 2009, our Board of Directors appointed Mrs. Guizhi Ju as a Director of the Board of Director the Company effective immediately.

Guizhi Ju, the founder of Songyuan North East Petroleum Technical Services Co., Ltd., has more than 25 years of company leadership and management experience. She currently serves as both General Manager and Director of Songyuan Yu Qiao Oil & Gas Development Co., Ltd. In 2005, she was the Chairman of Songyuan North East Petroleum Technical Services Co., Ltd. Between 2002 and 2005; Ms. Ju founded Harbin Hongxiang Oil Service Company and served as Chairman and Manager. She has extensive experience in business development and operation. Ms. Ju is the mother of our President and Chairman, Mr. Wang Hong Jun.

Ms. Ju will not receive compensation for her services as a director of the Company.