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Marksmen Announces Final Closing of Private Placement

FOR: MARKSMEN ENERGY INC.TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: MAHOTCQB SYMBOL: MKSEFDate issue: March 31, 2017Time in: 7:38 PM eAttention:
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 31, 2017) – Marksmen Energy Inc.
(“Marksmen” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:MAH)(OTCQB:MKSE…

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US rig count increases 15 this week to 824; Texas up 7

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 15 this week to 824.

A year ago, 450 rigs were active.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 662 rigs sought oil and 160 explored for natural gas this week. Two were listed as miscellaneous.

Texas increased by seven rigs and Louisiana added six. Alaska rose by three while New Mexico gained two.

Colorado declined by two. North Dakota and Utah were off one each.

Arkansas, California, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wyoming were all unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out last May at 404.

The Associated Press

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United Hunter Oil and Gas Corp. announces Change in Management

FOR: UNITED HUNTER OIL & GAS CORP.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: UHO
FRANKFURT SYMBOL: A118VK

Date issue: March 31, 2017
Time in: 6:00 PM e

Attention:

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – March 31, 2017) – United Hunter Oil
and Gas Corp. (TSX VENTURE:UHO) and Frankfurt (FRANKFURT:A118VK). United Hunter
Oil and Gas Corp. (the “Corporation”), announces the resignation of Jeff
Ratcliffe as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and as a director of the
Corporation so as to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Ratcliffe brought over
nine year’s professional experience serving as a certified accountant and Chief
Financial Officer/Controller in the global resource sector, focused primarily
on the oil and gas industry and the Corporation appreciates the expertise that
he has provided to the Corporation.

“Jeff has made invaluable contributions to the Corporation and to the Board
during his tenure here and we gratefully appreciate his past contributions and
wish him well in his new endeavors,” said Timothy Turner, CEO of the
Corporation.

United Hunter Oil & Gas Corp. (www.unitedhunteroil.com) is a Canadian based
corporation with management very experienced in the oil and gas industry with
projects in California. United Hunter Oil & Gas Corp. is publicly traded on TSX
Venture Exchange (TSX VENTURE:UHO) and the Frankfurt Exchange
(FRANKFURT:A118VK). The Corporation’s public filings may be found at
http://www.sedar.com.

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute “forward-looking
statements” as such term is used in applicable Canadian and US securities laws.
These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based upon
forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and
assumptions of management.

Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates
and opinions on the date the statements are made and the Corporation undertakes
no obligation to update forward-looking statements and if these beliefs,
estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required
by applicable law.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

– END RELEASE – 31/03/2017

For further information:
United Hunter Oil and Gas Corp.
Timothy Turner
CEO
(832) 487-0813
[email protected]
www.unitedhunteroil.com

COMPANY:
FOR: UNITED HUNTER OIL & GAS CORP.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: UHO
FRANKFURT SYMBOL: A118VK

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170331CC0144

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New West Energy Services Inc. Announces Its Third Quarter Results

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FOR: NEW WEST ENERGY SERVICES INC.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: NWE

Date issue: March 31, 2017
Time in: 5:48 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 31, 2017) – New West Energy Services
Inc. (TSX VENTURE:NWE) (“NWE”), an oil and gas and environmental services
company focused on Western Canada, today announced its financial results for
the third quarter ended January 31, 2017.

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

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— NWE has had its busiest winter season (December – March) since 2013/2014

and saw increasing revenues from its fluid management, fluid
transportation and environmental services with near-full utilization of
its equipment fleet with certain services being outsourced due to excess
demand.
— Revenues in the third quarter were $4 million, with over $2 million in
January alone, with EBITDA for the quarter of $240,000.
— As announced on March 9, 2017, NWE and a U.S.-based organization entered
into agreements where NWE:
— refinanced its current debt obligations;
— obtained a new $3 million operating line of credit; and
— to meet increasing customer demand, obtained a loan of $4.8 million
(interest only for 18 months) used to acquire a fleet of operating
equipment, including various combinations of fluid transport trucks
and trailers capable of hauling water for fracking operations as
well as drilling and production fluids.
— Revenues in February and March were similar to those in January due to a
prolonged winter season.

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Gerry E. Kerkhoff, President and Chief Executive Officer of NWE, stated “New
West was at near-full utilization of our equipment fleet in January and
February and our revenue base was limited by our fleet size and operating line
of credit. Since our $4.8 million equipment acquisition in early March, we have
been securing additional work in the completions and production sectors of the
oil and gas industry and expect greater utilization of our additional equipment
coming out of spring breakup and into summer.”

Mr. Kerkhoff concluded “The oil and gas industry is showing increasing signs of
recovery and New West’s improving results, now larger fleet and increase in
available operating capital make us optimistic for future growth.”

THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

For the three months ended January 31, 2017, NWE’s consolidated revenues were
$4 million, representing an increase of 8% compared to the same period last
year. This increase was primarily due to an increase in equipment utilization
during the winter season. EBITDA for this period was $203,000, representing a
decrease of $20,000 compared to the same period last year.

For the nine months ended January 31, 2017, NWE’s consolidated revenues were
$7.5 million, representing a decrease of 24% compared to the same period last
year. This decrease was due to the prolonged downturn in the oil and gas
industry in the early part of NWE’s fiscal year and NWE’s corresponding lower
utilization of its equipment. EBITDA for this period was negative $620,000,
representing a decrease of $596,000 compared to the same period last year.

Vacuum Truck Services

For the three months ended January 31, 2017, revenues from the vacuum truck
services segment were $2.8 million, representing an increase of approximately
7% compared to the same period last year. This increase was primarily related
to $384,000 of services outsourced to third parties to fulfill excess customer
demand starting in December. EBITDA from this segment was $306,000,
representing a decrease of $19,000 compared to the same period last year.

For the nine months ended January 31, 2017, revenues from the vacuum truck
services segment were $4.5 million, representing a decrease of approximately
19% compared to the same period last year. This decrease was primarily related
to lower equipment utilization as a result of the continued downturn in the oil
and gas industry in the early part of NWE’s fiscal year. EBITDA from this
segment was negative $114,000, representing a decrease of $322,000 compared to
the same period last year.

Environmental Services

For the three months ended January 31, 2017, revenues from the environmental
services segment were $1.2 million, representing an increase of approximately
12% compared to the same period a year ago. The increase was primarily due to
the positive drilling rig utilizations across Western Canada in December and
January. EBITDA from this segment was $27,000, representing an increase of
$62,000 compared to the same period last year.

For the nine months ended January 31, 2017, revenues from the environmental
services segment were $2.6 million, representing a decrease of 33% compared to
the same period a year ago. The reduction was due to the decline in drilling
rig utilization across Western Canada in the early part of NWE’s fiscal year.
EBITDA from this segment was negative $182,000, representing a decrease of
$141,000 compared to the same period last year.

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For the three months For the nine months
ended ended
January 31, January 31,
net net
($000’s) 2017 2016 change 2017 2016 change
—————————————————————————-
—————————————————————————-

Revenue
Vacuum Truck Services 2,840 2,655 185 4,491 5,527 (1,036)
Environmental Services 1,234 1,101 133 2,560 3,811 (1,251)
Corporate – – – – – –
————————————————
4,074 3,756 318 7,051 9,338 (2,287)

Direct Costs
Vacuum Truck Services 2,190 2,002 188 3,749 4,327 (578)
Environmental Services 864 726 138 1,724 2,579 (855)
Corporate – – – – – –
————————————————
3,054 2,728 326 5,473 6,906 (1,433)

General & Administrative
Expenses
Vacuum Truck Services 344 328 16 855 993 (138)
Environmental Services 342 410 (68) 1,018 1,273 (255)
Corporate 130 67 63 324 191 133
————————————————
816 805 11 2,197 2,457 (260)

EBITDA
Vacuum Truck Services 306 325 (19) (114) 208 (322)
Environmental Services 27 (35) 62 (182) (41) (141)
Corporate (130) (67) (63) (324) (191) (133)
————————————————
203 223 (20) (620) (24) (596)

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EBITDA is a non-IFRS term and is defined as earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation, amortization and impairment.

Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined
in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements in this news release may constitute “forward-looking
information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws that involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual
results, performance or achievements or industry results to be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievements or industry
results expressed or implied by such forward-looking information and financial
outlook. Forward-looking information is identified by the use of terms and
phrases such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”,
“intend”, “may”, “plan”, “predict”, “project”, “will”, “would”, and similar
terms and phrases, including references to assumptions. Such information may
involve, but is not limited to, comments with respect to strategies,
expectations, planned operations or future actions. Forward-looking information
in this news release includes, without limitation, statements with respect to:
the use of proceeds of its loans; the use of the acquired equipment; planned
changes in NWE’s business and revenues; the competitive environment in which
NWE operates; and the assessment of future plans and operations. Actual events
or results may differ materially. The forward-looking information in this news
release is based on assumptions which includes, but is not limited to: NWE
realizing the expected benefits of its loans and acquired equipment; the
general state of the economy and the oil and gas industry not worsening; NWE
not losing any key personnel; NWE sustaining or increasing their level of
revenues and EBITDA; NWE growing its businesses long term and managing its
growth; NWE complying with existing regulations and not becoming subject to
more stringent regulations; and, NWE’s insurance being sufficient to cover
losses that may occur as a result of its operations. The forward-looking
information in this news release is subject to risks, uncertainties and other
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical
results or results anticipated by the forward-looking information.
The factors which could cause results to differ from current expectations
include, but are not limited to: failure to realize the expected benefits of
its loans and acquired equipment; potential undisclosed liens associated with
the acquired equipment; NWE’s results being dependent upon the general state of
the economy and the oil and gas industry; NWE being dependent on key personnel,
the loss of which could harm its business; NWE may not be able to sustain or
increase its revenues or EBITDA; NWE may be unable to grow its business long
term or to manage any growth; NWE may be unable to integrate the acquired
equipment into its business; competition in NWE’s markets may lead to reduced
revenues and EBITDA; NWE may fail to comply with existing regulations or become
subject to more stringent regulations; NWE’s insurance may be insufficient to
cover losses that may occur as a result of NWE’s operations; the market price
of NWE’s common shares will fluctuate; and, there is a possibility of dilution
of existing holders of NWE’s common shares due to future financings or
acquisitions. Although NWE has attempted to identify factors that would cause
actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in
the forward-looking statements in this news release, there may be other factors
that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or
intended. Also, many of the factors are beyond the control of NWE. Accordingly,
readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information in
this news release. The forward-looking information is made as of the date of
this news release, and NWE does not assume any obligation to publicly update or
revise such forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent
or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law. The forward-looking
information contained herein is expressly qualified in its entirety by this
cautionary statement.

– END RELEASE – 31/03/2017

For further information:
New West Energy Services Inc.
Gerry E. Kerkhoff
President & Chief Executive Officer
403.984.9798 or 1.888.977.2327 (BEAR)
403.984.9799 (FAX)
[email protected]
www.newwestenergyservices.com

COMPANY:
FOR: NEW WEST ENERGY SERVICES INC.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: NWE

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Equipment, Energy and Utilities –
Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170331CC0142

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Changfeng Announces Revenue Up 16%, Gross Profit Up 4% and Net Income Dropped 41% For Year Ended December 31, 2016

FOR: CHANGFENG ENERGY INC.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: CFY

Date issue: March 31, 2017
Time in: 5:00 PM e

Attention:

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – March 31, 2017) – Changfeng Energy Inc., (TSX
VENTURE:CFY) (“Changfeng” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that the
Company has filed its audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2016. The audited consolidated financial statements and
Management’s Discussion and Analysis can be downloaded from www.SEDAR.com or
from the Company’s website at www.changfengenergy.com.

Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
2016 and 2015

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2015
except percentages and per 2016 RMB’000 Change
share amounts RMB’000 (Restated) RMB’000 %
—————————————————————————-
Revenue 354,449 305,445 49,004 16%
—————————————————————————-
Gross profit 150,033 143.587 6,446 4%
—————————————————————————-
Profit for the period 21,326 36,352 (15,026) -41%
—————————————————————————-
EBITDA (1) 76,315 86,178 (9,863) -11%
—————————————————————————-

(For information purposes and unaudited)
—————————————————————————-
2015
except percentages and per 2016 CAD’000 Change
share amounts CAD’000 (Restated) CAD’000 %
—————————————————————————-
Revenue 70,748 62,128 8,620 14%
—————————————————————————-
Gross profit 29,947 29,206 741 3%
—————————————————————————-
Profit for the period 4,256 7,394 (3,138) -42%
—————————————————————————-
EBITDA (1) 15,232 17,529 (2,297) -13%
—————————————————————————-

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Note: (1) See Non- IFRS Financial Measures in this Press Release

Change in functional and presentation currency of the Company

In prior years, the Company’s functional currency was determined as CAD by
applying the provisions of paragraph 10 of International Accounting Standard
(“IAS”) 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates.

In the current year, the Directors re-assessed the accounting policy in
determining the functional currency of the Company and considered paragraph 9
of IAS 21 together with the other factors set out in paragraph 10 of IAS 21.
The Directors have determined that RMB better reflects the economic substance
of the Company and its business activity as an investment holding company
primarily holding natural gas distribution business in the PRC in light of the
currency of its primary sources of revenue. Accordingly, the functional
currency was retrospectively changed from CAD to RMB. The retrospective change
of functional currency of the Company has no material effects on the financial
positions of the Group as at December 31, 2016, December 31, 2015 and January
1, 2015 and the results of the Group for the years ended December 31, 2016 and
December 31, 2015. The consolidated financial statements is also presented in
the functional currency, i.e. RMB.

For financial information or comparative analysis presented in Canadian
dollars, fluctuation in exchange rate should also be considered into. They are
only for information purpose and are unaudited.

The exchange rate between Chinese RMB and Canadian dollar is summarized below.

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One Chinese RMB to Canadian dollars 2016 2015 % change
—————————————————————-
Spot rate at the end of the year 0.1930 0.2131 -9.4%
—————————————————————-
Average rate for the year 0.1996 0.2034 -1.9%
—————————————————————-

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Financial Results

Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2016 was RMB354.4 million, an increase
of RMB49.0 million, or 16%, from RMB305.4 million for the year 2015. This
increase is mainly resulted from increased gas sales volume, and connection
revenue.

Gas sales revenue for the year ended December 31, 2016 was RMB170.4 million, an
increase of RMB31.4 million or 23%, from RMB139.1 million in 2015. The increase
is mainly attributable to:

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— the gas sales volume increased by 11% for Sanya region in 2016;
— the gas sales volume growth of 328% in Xiangdong district in 2016.

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Pipeline installation and connection revenue for fiscal 2016 was RMB134.8
million, an increase of RMB11.6 million or 9%, from RMB123.2 million in 2015.
The increase is mainly attributable to:

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— comparatively higher amount of new residential customers connected

during 2016 in Sanya region, which was in a total of 30,558, an increase
of 3,530 or 13%, from 27,028 in 2015;
— comparatively higher number of new commercial customers connected during
2016 in Sanya region, which was in a total of 64, an increase of 20 or
45%, from 44 in 2015;
— comparatively higher amount of new residential customers connected
during 2016 in Xiangdong district, which was in a total of 1,114, an
increase of 706 or 173%, from 408 in 2015;
— significantly higher number of new commercial customers connected during
2016 in Xiangdong region, which was in a total of 45, an increase of 42
or 1400%, from 3 in 2015;

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Total revenue from CNG refueling retail stations for 2016 was RMB49.2 million,
with an increase of RMB6.0 million, or 14% from 2015. Sales revenue for
Changsha CNG station dropped to RMB29.7 million in 2016, a decrease of RMB13.5
million or 31%, from RMB43.2 million in 2015. The drop was mainly due to local
market competition thus dropped sales volume decreased to 7.8 million m3 in
2016, a decrease of 3.5 million m3 or 31%, from 11.3 million m3 in 2015. Sales
revenue from new Sanya CNG/LNG refueling retail station, which commenced its
operation in May 2016, was RMB19.4 million in 2016, and the sales volume was
3.9 million m3.

General and administrative expenses for 2016 were RMB70.2 million, an increase
of RMB6.3 million, or 10%, from RMB63.9 million in 2015. The increase was
attributable to higher employee salaries and benefits as a result of a higher
inflation rate in China, additional employees, and expenses for new projects
and new entities. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales
for 2016 were 20%, lower than 21% in 2015.

Travel and business development expenses for 2016 were RMB17.8 million, an
increase of RMB0.6 million, or 3%, from RMB17.3 million in 2015. As a
percentage of sales, travel and business development expenses for 2016 was 5%,
a decrease from 6% in 2015. These expenses normally fluctuate with travel and
business development activities in mainland China as the Company seeks to
develop new projects in close proximity to the new national pipelines.

Changfeng has recognized a share of loss of approximately RMB3.5 million on its
investment on Evergrowth and a loss of RMB3.1 million originated by selling its
stakes in Evergrowth in 2016.

EBITDA (non-IFRS measure as identified and defined under section “Non-IFRS
Measures”) for fiscal 2016 was RMB76.3 million, a decrease of RMB9.9 million,
from RMB86.1 million in 2015. Increase in gross profit was offset by the loss
of RMB6.6 million on the investment and disposal of the joint venture,
Evergrowth. EBITDA as a percentage of revenue for 2016 was 22%, a decrease of
6% from 28% in 2015.

Net income for fiscal 2016 was RMB21.3 million, or RMB0.32 per share basic and
diluted compared to RMB36.4 million or RMB0.54 and RMB0.54 per share (basic and
diluted) in 2015.

Financial Position

Cash increased by RMB75.8 million to RMB142.4 million at December 31, 2016 from
RMB66.6 million at December 31, 2015. Cash change mainly originated from cash
inflow provided by operating activities of RMB69.5 million, proceeds from the
disposal of a joint venture of RMB13.0 million and disposal of
available-for-sale financial assets of RMB1.0 million as well as from
short-term loan withdrawal of RMB30.0 million and proceeds from stock option
exercise of RMB1.2 million, withdrawal of pledged bank deposits of RMB9.0
million and long term debt raised of RMB60.0 million, but offset by cash
outflow due to acquisition of property and equipment of RMB44.1 million,
purchase of land use right of RMB7.5 million, payoff of due to related parties
of RMB1.8 million, repayments of short term bank loan of RMB30.0 million and
long term loan of RMB18.0 million.

Net cash provided by operations was RMB69.6 million for fiscal 2016 compared to
RMB81.0 million in 2015.

Cash provided in financing activities in 2016 included a RMB30.0 million
short-term bank borrowing repayment and RMB30.0 million for new short-term bank
borrowing raised, RMB1.1 million paid for share buyback, repayment of long-term
debts of RMB18.0 million as well as proceeds on exercised options of RMB1.2
million, and cash inflow of RMB60.0 million from new long-term debts raised.

Cash used in investing activity included capital expenditures of RMB33.3
million for fiscal 2016 compared to RMB80.0 million in 2015, proceeds on
disposal of a joint venture of RMB13.0 million and on disposal of
available-for-sale financial assets of RMB1.0 million and withdrawal of pledge
bank deposits of RMB9.0 million, as well as cash outflow for investment in
available-for- sale financial assets of RMB1.9 million and land use rights of
RMB7.5 million.

Changfeng will finance the majority of the upcoming construction of projects
under development in mainland China through its long-term bank loans with the
BOC, Sanya and BOC, Pingxiang, as well as operating cash flow from its existing
operations.

The Company uses the following non-IFRS financial measure: EBITDA. The Company
believes this non-IFRS financial measure provides useful information to both
management and investors in measuring the financial performance and financial
condition of the Company for the reasons outlined below.

Management uses this non-IFRS financial measure to exclude the impact of
certain expenses and income that must be recognized under IFRS when analyzing
consolidated operating performance, as the excluded items are not necessarily
reflective of the Company’s underlying operating performance and make
comparisons of underlying financial performance between periods difficult. From
time to time, the Company may exclude additional items if it believes doing so
would result in a more effective analysis of underlying operating performance.
The exclusion of certain items does not imply that they are non-recurring.

This measure does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and
therefore they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by
other publicly traded companies and should not be construed as an alternative
to other financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS. This measure is
listed and defined below:

EBITDA

EBITDA is defined herein as income before income tax expense, interest expense,
depreciation and amortization, share of loss of investment in an associate, as
well as non-cash stock-based compensation expense. EBITDA does not have any
standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not conform to the
definition used by other companies. A reconciliation of net income to EBITDA
for each of the periods presented as follows:

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In RMB’000 2016 2015 Change Change%
(except for % figures) (Restated)
—————————————————————————-
Net Income 21,326 36,352 (15,026) -41%
Add (less):
Income tax 24,088 19,993 4,095 20%
Interest (income) loss (681) (590) (91) 15%
Share of loss of an
associate 7 7 – 0%
Share of loss of a joint
venture 3,516 399 3,117 781%
Loss on disposal of a
jount venture 3,114 – 3,114 100%
Stock-based compensation – 821 (821) -100%
Amortization 17,071 21,786 (4,715) -22%
Interest on borrowing 7,874 7,410 464 6%
—————————————————————————-
EBITDA 76,315 86,178 (9,863) -11%
—————————————————————————-

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Changfeng Energy Inc. is a natural gas service provider with operations located
throughout the People’s Republic of China. The Company services industrial,
commercial and residential customers, providing them with natural gas for
heating purposes and fuel for transportation. The Company has developed a
significant natural gas pipeline network as well as urban gas delivery
networks, stations, substations and gas pressure regulating stations in Sanya
City & Haitang Bay. Through its network of pipelines, the Company provides safe
and reliable delivery of natural gas to both homes and businesses. The Company
is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and its shares trade on the Toronto
Venture Exchange under the trading symbol “CFY”. For more information, please
visit the Company website at www.changfengenergy.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this news release may involve forward-looking
statements under applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements
contained herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary
statement. The forward-looking statements included in this document are made as
of the date of this document and the Company disclaims any intention or
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly
required by applicable securities legislation. Although Management believes
that the expectations represented in such forward-looking statements are
reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be
correct. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation
of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein and accordingly undue
reliance should not be put on such.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term
is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy
or accuracy of this release.

– END RELEASE – 31/03/2017

For further information:
Mr. Yan Zhao CPA. CA
Chief Financial Officer
647.313.0066
[email protected]
OR
Ms. Ann S.Y. Lin
VP, Corporate Development and
Corporate Secretary
647.313.0066
[email protected]

COMPANY:
FOR: CHANGFENG ENERGY INC.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: CFY

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170331CC0124

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Union announces that tentative deal reached at Regina Co-op refinery

REGINA — A potential labour disruption at the Co-op refinery in Regina was averted Friday by a tenative deal between the two sides.

Unifor Local 594 announced the pact on its Facebook page, saying it came after lengthy discussions and with the assistance of the national union.

The union’s bargaining committee said the deal will be presented to the membership for ratification on Monday. It said it wasn’t “the deal we wanted” but would recommend its acceptance.

“I’m very proud of the commitment and skill shown by the bargaining committees,” said Scott Doherty, executive assistant to the Unifor national president, in a release issued jointly with company vice-president Gil Le Dressay. “They worked very hard to find common ground.”

“We are pleased that we could reach an agreement that was fair for both sides,” said Le Dressay. “While the agreement is still tentative pending ratification by the membership we are encouraged by Unifor’s support for the agreement.”

About 800 workers had been poised for a lockout starting on Sunday.

Negotiations for a new contract have been ongoing for months after the last contract expired in January 2016.

 

The Canadian Press

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South Sudan rebels release 3 abducted foreign oil workers

JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudanese rebels say they have released three oil workers — two Indians and a Pakistani — after they were abducted and held for three weeks amid the country’s civil war.

A statement by rebel leader Riek Machar says the men were released and the Indian and Pakistani embassies were notified.

India’s ambassador to South Sudan, Srikumar Menon, told The Associated Press on Friday that “it’s a big relief that it’s over.”

The three men released Thursday were subcontractors for Dar Petroleum, a consortium of oil exploration and production companies based in South Sudan’s capital, Juba. It was not clear why they were kidnapped in the Upper Nile region.

The two Indian nationals have been taken to the capital of neighbouring Sudan and are said to be unharmed.

The Associated Press

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Inter Pipeline Announces Annual Meeting and First Quarter 2017 Results Conference Call and Webcast

FOR: INTER PIPELINE LTD.
TSX SYMBOL: IPL

Date issue: March 31, 2017
Time in: 12:00 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 31, 2017) – Inter Pipeline Ltd.
(TSX:IPL) will announce its first quarter 2017 financial and operating results
on May 8, 2017. A conference call and webcast have been scheduled for May 9 at
9:00 a.m. MT (11:00 a.m. ET) for interested shareholders, analysts and media
representatives.

To participate in the conference call, please dial 1-844-413-0863 or
216-562-0455. The conference ID is 93362888. A replay of the conference call
will be available until May 19, 2017 by calling 1-800-585-8367. The code for
the replay is 93362888.

Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Inter Pipeline will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Monday,
May 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. MT (4:00 p.m. ET) at the Metropolitan Conference
Centre, 333 4th Avenue S.W. in Calgary, Alberta.

A live webcast of both the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and the first
quarter 2017 conference call will be accessible on Inter Pipeline’s website.
Following the events, a replay of the webcasts will be available for
approximately 90 days.

Inter Pipeline Ltd.

Inter Pipeline is a major petroleum transportation, natural gas liquids
processing and bulk liquid storage business based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Inter Pipeline owns and operates energy infrastructure assets in western Canada
and Europe. Inter Pipeline is a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index and its common
shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol IPL.
www.interpipeline.com

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For further information:
Investor Relations:
Jeremy Roberge
Vice President, Capital Markets
403-290-6015 or 1-866-716-7473
[email protected]
OR
Media Relations:
Breanne Oliver
Manager Corporate Communications
587-475-1118
[email protected]

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FOR: INTER PIPELINE LTD.
TSX SYMBOL: IPL

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas , Energy and Utilities
– Pipelines
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Clearview Resources Ltd. Acquires Assets and Closes Private Placement

FOR: CLEARVIEW RESOURCES LTD.

Date issue: March 31, 2017
Time in: 11:56 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 31, 2017) – Clearview Resources Ltd.
(“Clearview”) is pleased to announce that it has closed an acquisition of
assets in the Pembina area of Alberta for $20,100,001 with an effective date of
December 1, 2016. The acquisition adds material production, reserves and
development drilling locations in one of Clearview’s core areas. Pursuant to
the asset acquisition Clearview acquired approximately 1,120 boepd (370 bbls/d
oil & liquids and 4.5 mmcf/d gas) of operated production, estimated reserves of
2,660 mboe proved producing (RLI=6.5) and 3,350 mboe proved plus probable
producing (RLI=8.6) and a large undeveloped, concentrated land base
(approximately 51 gross sections (35 net) in an active area for Glauconite,
Rock Creek and Ellerslie potential).

Clearview’s production post acquisition is approximately 2,000 boepd
(approximately 39% oil & liquids and 61% gas).

To partially finance this acquisition Clearview completed the second tranche of
its non-brokered private placement. Clearview issued 3,187,922 voting common
shares at $5.00 per share, making the total amount raised in both tranches
$21,139,865. Each share issued is subject to a restricted period under
applicable securities law until July 31, 2017. After the private placement
Clearview has 8,437,866 voting common shares issued and outstanding.

Concurrent with the closing of the Pembina acquisition, Clearview’s loan
facility increased to $26.0 million of which approximately $14 million is
currently drawn.

Boes may be misleading particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion
ratio of 6 mcf: 1 bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method
primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value
equivalency at the wellhead.

Reserve estimates in this press release are from a reserve evaluation prepared
for Clearview by GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. effective December 1, 2016.

Information regarding Clearview is available on Sedar at www.sedar.com.

– END RELEASE – 31/03/2017

For further information:
Clearview Resources Ltd.
Greg Baum
President
(403) 265-3503
[email protected]
OR
Clearview Resources Ltd.
Steve Glover
CFO
(403) 990-3876
[email protected]

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INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
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Valener announces a $29 million subscription of Gaz Metro units by way of private placement

FOR: VALENER INC.TSX SYMBOL: VNRTSX SYMBOL: VNR.PR.ADate issue: March 31, 2017Time in: 9:08 AM eAttention:
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Novarc Technologies Secures $1 Million in Seed Funding

FOR: NOVARC TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Date issue: March 31, 2017Time in: 9:00 AM eAttention:
VANCOUVER, BC –(Marketwired – March 31, 2017) – Novarc Technologies
announced today it has secured a $1 million investment, led by Seaspan ULC
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Perisson Provides Operational Update on Colombian Assets

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Mullen Group Ltd. Announces the Acquisition of Envolve Energy Services Corp. A Well Disposal Business Situated in the Montney Resource Play

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OKOTOKS, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 31, 2017) – Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX:MTL)
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Greenfields Petroleum Corporation Announces Tenth Amending Agreement under its Senior Secured Debt and Change of Auditors

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Vital Energy Inc.: News Release

FOR: VITAL ENERGY INC.TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: VUXDate issue: March 31, 2017Time in: 7:00 AM eAttention:
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Prairie Provident Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2016 Financial and Operating Results

FOR: PRAIRIE PROVIDENT RESOURCES INC.
TSX SYMBOL: PPR

Date issue: March 31, 2017
Time in: 7:00 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 31, 2017) – Prairie Provident Resources
Inc. (“Prairie Provident”, “PPR” or the “Company”) (TSX:PPR) is pleased to
announce its operating and financial results for the three months and year
ended December 31, 2016, and to provide an operational update. PPR’s audited
consolidated financial statements (“Annual Financial Statements”) and related
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the three months and year
ended December 31, 2016 are available on its website and filed on SEDAR.

PPR is a light and medium oil-weighted growth company, formed through the
business combination of Lone Pine Resources Inc. and Lone Pine Resources Canada
Ltd. (now Prairie Provident Resources Canada Ltd.) (collectively, “Lone Pine”)
and Arsenal Energy Inc. (“Arsenal”) which was effected on September 12, 2016
(the “Arsenal Acquisition”). Results for the fourth quarter of 2016 reflect the
first full quarter of operations as PPR.

Prairie Provident’s Annual Financial Statements present the results for the
historical Lone Pine properties for the period up to September 12, 2016 and for
the combination of Lone Pine and Arsenal after September 12, 2016. This is a
significant factor in understanding the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter
financial results of Prairie Provident. This news release contains
forward-looking information and statements and non-IFRS measures. Readers are
cautioned that the news release should be read in conjunction with the
Company’s disclosures under the headings “Forward-Looking Statements” and
“Non-IFRS Measures” included at the end of this news release.

FOURTH QUARTER 2016 HIGHLIGHTS

/T/

— Achieved average fourth quarter 2016 production of 4,845 boe/d (58%

liquids), a 90% increase over the same period of 2015 due to
approximately 1,650 boe/d of production additions related to 16 wells in
Wheatland and approximately 1,300 boe/d of production from Arsenal’s
properties, and exited 2016 with average daily production of
approximately 5,500 boe/d (56% liquids);
— Generated fourth quarter adjusted funds from operations of $7.1 million
($0.07 per diluted share), up 1% from the same period in 2015, as
incremental production from the new Wheatland wells and a full quarter
of production from Arsenal were offset by lower realized gains on
derivative instruments;
— Operating netbacks (before realized hedging gains) for the quarter were
$19.26/boe, 5% higher than the fourth quarter of 2015 due to
improvements in realized prices and reductions in per boe operating
costs. Operating netbacks (after realized hedging gains) for the quarter
were $22.32/boe, lower than the $39.31/boe generated in the same period
of the prior year due to a $17.91/boe reduction in realized hedging
gains;
— Capital expenditures in the quarter totaled $11.9 million, which were
primarily directed to the ongoing drilling program at Wheatland. Three
wells were drilled at Wheatland during the fourth quarter (100% success
rate) and eight wells were brought on-stream, including seven wells
drilled in the third quarter and one well drilled in the fourth quarter;
— Continued to enhance drilling and completion techniques, achieving all-
in per well costs of approximately $1.6 million to drill, complete,
equip and tie-in; and
— Maintained financial flexibility and a strong balance sheet with year-
end bank debt of $15.5 million or 28% drawn on the Company’s $55 million
credit facility (together with outstanding letters of credit, $20.9
million or 38% of the credit facility was utilized).

/T/

2016 ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS

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— Full-year 2016 production of 3,680 boe/d (58% liquids) increased 39% on

a year-over-year basis with the primary variances being production
additions from Wheatland (approximately 1,230 boe/d) and the Arsenal
Acquisition (approximately 400 boe/d);
— Capital expenditures totaled $34.9 million, comprised of $31.2 million
invested in the Wheatland drilling program and $2.3 million directed to
the second phase of the Evi Waterflood project;
— Reported an operating netback (after realized hedging gains) of
$17.95/boe for 2016, a 54% decrease from 2015 due to lower realized
gains on derivative instruments and lower realized prices;
— Generated full-year adjusted funds from operations of $13.3 million
($0.14 per diluted share), a 50% decrease on a year-over-year basis due
primarily to lower operating netbacks, partially offset by higher
production and lower G&A expenses;
— Issued 5,465,000 common shares as Canadian exploration expenses (“CEE”)
flow-through shares at $0.85 per share and 375,000 Canadian development
expenses (“CDE”) flow-through common shares at $0.80 per share in
December 2016 for total gross proceeds of $4.95 million; and
— Subsequent to year-end, acquired high quality light oil assets in the
Greater Red Earth area for cash consideration of $41.0 million (the “Red
Earth Acquisition”). The Company also issued CEE flow-through shares and
common shares and warrants for total gross proceeds of $8.0 million and
the borrowing capacity on its credit facility was increased to $65
million.

/T/

FINANCIAL AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS

/T/

Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31 December 31
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($000s except per
unit amounts) 2016 2015 2016 2015
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Financial
Oil and natural gas
revenue 17,060 8,783 42,748 39,335
Net loss (8,782) (15,390) (60,396) (59,894)
Per share – basic
& diluted(1) (0.09) (0.16) (0.62) (0.61)
Adjusted funds from
operations(2) 7,107 7,007 13,259 26,382
Per share – basic
& diluted(3) 0.07 0.07 0.14 0.27
Net capital
expenditures 11,918 9,809 34,875 24,627
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Production Volumes
Crude oil (bbls/d) 2,653 1,799 2,012 1,820
Natural gas (Mcf/d) 12,300 4,130 9,253 4,577
Natural gas liquids
(bbls/d) 142 63 126 69
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Total (boe/d) 4,845 2,550 3,680 2,652
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% Liquids 58% 73% 58% 71%
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Average Realized
Prices
Crude oil ($/bbl) 54.28 46.58 46.75 51.24
Natural gas ($/Mcf) 3.09 2.56 2.21 3.01
Natural gas liquids
($/bbl) 24.49 17.08 17.91 10.76
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Total ($/boe) 38.27 37.44 31.74 40.64
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Operating Netback
($/boe)(4)
Realized price 38.27 37.44 31.74 40.64
Royalties (5.09) (3.18) (3.63) (2.26)
Operating costs (13.92) (15.92) (17.39) (16.49)
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Operating netback 19.26 18.34 10.72 21.89
Realized gains on
derivative
instruments 3.06 20.97 7.23 17.34
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Operating netback,
after realized
gains on derivative
instruments 22.32 39.31 17.95 39.23
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Notes:
(1)(3) As the historical financial statements were prepared on a combined

and consolidated basis (see note 3(a) to the Annual Financial
Statements), it is not possible to measure per share amounts until
subsequent to the closing of the Arsenal Acquisition on September
12, 2016 when Lone Pine and Arsenal were brought under a common
parent entity. The Company calculated per share information for the
current and historical periods by assuming that the common shares
issued upon the closing of the Arsenal Acquisition at September 12,
2016 were outstanding since the beginning of the period.
(2)(4) Adjusted funds from operations and operating netback are non-IFRS
measures and are defined below under “Other Advisories”.

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As at As at
Capital Structure December 31, December 31,
($000s) 2016 2015
—————————————————————————-
Working capital (deficit)(1) (4,380) 12,268
Long-term debt (15,047) –
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Total net debt(2) (19,427) 12,268
Current debt capacity(3) 34,117 45,529
Common shares outstanding (in millions)(4) 104.2 N/A
—————————————————————————-
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Notes:
(1) Working capital (deficit) is a non-IFRS measure (see Other Advisories
below) calculated as current assets less current liabilities excluding
the current portion of derivative instruments, the current portion of
decommissioning liabilities and flow-through share premium.
(2) Net debt is a non-IFRS measure (see Other Advisories below),
calculated by adding working capital (deficit) and long-term debt.
(3) Current debt capacity reflects the credit facility of $55 million at
December 31, 2016 and of $50 million at December 31, 2015.
(4) As historical financial statements were prepared on a combined and
consolidated basis (see note 3(a) to the Annual Financial Statements),
common shares outstanding is not a relevant measure until subsequent
to the closing of the Arsenal Acquisition on September 12, 2016 when
Lone Pine and Arsenal were brought under a common parent entity.

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Three months ended Year ended
December 31 December 31
—————————————————————————-
2016 2015 2016 2015
—————————————————————————-
Drilling Activity
Gross wells 3 2 14 4
Working interest wells 2.95 1.95 12.65 3.95
Success rate, net wells (%) 100 100 100 100
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YEAR IN REVIEW

In September 2016, Lone Pine and Arsenal completed a business combination to
form Prairie Provident. Upon completion, Lone Pine securityholders held
approximately 77% of the fully diluted PPR shares, while former Arsenal
securityholders held approximately 23%. With a larger operational footprint and
increased access to capital, PPR commenced a variety of initiatives:

/T/

— Integrated the Arsenal team and grew its production profile, while

maintaining similar G&A cost structure, which resulted in a reduction of
G&A per boe by 37% when compared to 2015;
— Achieved organic production additions at Wheatland of 1,650 boe/d,
bringing total current production at the play to approximately 2,500
boe/d; and
— Grew Evi from 1,200 boe/d to approximately 2,500 boe/d through
synergistic acquisitions. Subsequent to the year-end of 2016, PPR
acquired assets in the Greater Red Earth area for cash consideration of
$41.0 million and issued CEE flow-through shares and common shares and
warrants for total gross proceeds of $8.0 million. Additionally, the
Company’s credit facility was amended to increase the borrowing capacity
to $65 million.

/T/

OPERATIONS UPDATE

Wheatland, AB

Prairie Provident successfully completed its 2016 capital program spending
$31.2 million in this core area, within capital expenditure guidance provided
in the third quarter of 2016. The 2016 Wheatland capital program included a
total of 14 gross (12.65 net) wells drilled with 12 brought on-stream. The
remaining two wells drilled and completed in 2016 that were not on production
by the end of the year were brought on-stream in February 2017, bringing the
total number of developed wells in the area to 18. During the fourth quarter of
2016, average sales volumes in the Wheatland area were approximately 1,797 boe
per day (30% light/medium oil), which is expected to increase in the first
quarter 2017 due to new volumes coming on stream late in 2016 and early 2017.

Our development across this region has been focused primarily in the northern
and central region of the play and has yielded three significant discoveries.
Our focus for 2017 will be on the multiple follow-up locations across the
fairway, while future exploration will be tested over the next two years in the
southern sections. Our 2017 capital program contemplates the drilling of up to
14 wells in the Wheatland area and the Company has already drilled and cased
the first four Ellerslie wells from our 2017 budget.

Prairie Provident continues to improve its drilling cycle times and overall
costs at Wheatland by pad drilling and utilizing a mono-bore drilling design,
which has significantly reduced surface costs, lowered the environmental
footprint and increased the anticipated return on capital. These design
optimizations combined with lower service costs have reduced drilling times
from an average of 13 days down to 8.5 days, while all-in costs have been
reduced significantly to approximately $1.6 million per well, down over 40%
from $2.7 million per well one year ago.

Princess, AB

At Princess, two discovery wells are awaiting tie-in that have cumulatively
tested at more than 400 bbl/d of oil, while a total of 15 additional locations
have been identified in the Detrital and Glauconite formations. During the
three months and year ended December 31, 2016, our Princess properties produced
average sales volumes of approximately 480 boe per day (83% medium oil) and 143
boe per day (83% medium oil), respectively. Prairie Provident plans to drill up
to 8 wells at Princess in 2017.

Evi, AB

During the three months and year ended December 31, 2016, our Evi properties
produced average sales volumes of approximately 1,458 boe per day (97% light
oil) and 1,323 boe per day (95% light oil), respectively. The Evi properties
provide the Company with a stable cash flow base that complements its
development programs, while the economics (rates of return, payback and recycle
ratio) remain very robust, even at current strip pricing. PPR believes that the
waterflood program will continue to stabilize production from this play and
enhance long-term recoveries.

The Company currently has nine (9.0 net) injection wells (eight horizontals and
one vertical) in operation. Initial results from the program correspond with an
independent study conducted in 2015 on the feasibility of a full-field
waterflood program. An additional four injector conversions are planned for
2017, and over the long-term, our ‘full field low case scenario’ contemplates
14 producing wells to be converted to injection wells for total future costs of
approximately $13.5 million.

Subsequent to year-end, the Company closed the Red Earth Acquisition which is
complementary to existing operations at Evi. The transaction added
approximately 1,100 boe/d (98% oil and liquids), provides for synergistic
opportunities to reduce area estimated operating costs by $2 million per year
(or $2.00/boe), and optimize waterflood expansion with seven prospective
projects.

2017 OUTLOOK AND GUIDANCE

PPR’s capital allocation process considers numerous operational dynamics and
financial factors. We incorporate competitive elements into the process such
that projects with the highest rates of return are given top priority and
growth on a per share basis is a central tenet of the planning process. Through
2017, we will continue to focus on improving corporate netbacks by targeting
the production of higher value streams (oil / condensate rich liquids) and
enhancing our capital efficiencies through various operational initiatives such
as pad drilling and operating in areas with underutilized infrastructure
capacity. Given the continued volatility in commodity prices, the Company
remains focused on capital management, targeting a debt to EBITDAX ratio of 1.0
time. We will continue to add positions to our hedge book (currently covering
63% of 2017 forecast base oil production (net of royalties) at $69.51/bbl) to
provide downside price protection and support our adjusted funds from
operations through 2018 and beyond.

In connection with closing the Red Earth Acquisition in March of 2017, our
credit facility was amended upward and the Company now has a total borrowing
capacity of $65 million, comprised of a $55 million syndicated revolving credit
facility and a $10 million operating facility. This increased financial
flexibility, combined with forecasted 2017 adjusted funds from operations of
$31 – 35 million, will allow the Company to fund a $25 – 35 million capital
budget. Our 2017 budget is scalable depending on commodity prices, with excess
adjusted funds from operations directed to debt repayment.

An active drilling program in 2017 is expected to position the Company to
deliver production per share growth of approximately 55% and generate strong
rates of return on its assets at current commodity prices. Our inventory of
conventional horizontal and vertical wells provides the Company with over five
years of drilling to underpin profitable per share growth. Waterflood
initiatives are expected to lower corporate decline rates and stabilize
production levels over the medium and longer term. Prairie Provident is
positioned to execute a profitable organic growth program through 2017.

The 2017 program assumes price forecasts of USD$54.00/bbl WTI, CAD$2.75/GJ
AECO, and a Canadian/US dollar exchange rate of $0.76 and anticipates the
following:

/T/

Targets
Exit production (boe/d) 7,500 – 8,000
Annual production (boe/d) (1) 6,100 – 6,600
% of liquids 60% – 65%
Operating expenses ($/boe) 16.00 – 17.00
Operating netback ($/boe) (2) 16.00 – 17.00
Operating netback, after realized gains from derivative
instruments ($/boe) (2) 17.00 – 18.00
Royalties (%) 16%
G&A, excluding stock-based compensation and net of capitalized
G&A ($/boe) 3.00 – 4.00
Capital expenditures ($millions) 25 – 35

(1) Includes production from the Red Earth Acquisition since March 22,

2017, the closing date of the transaction.
(2) Operating netback is a non-IFRS measure (see “Other Advisories”
below).

/T/

Over the last several quarters, various positive indicators have been observed
within the Canadian energy industry which has given us the confidence to
continue executing our returns-based growth strategy and make the accretive Red
Earth Acquisition to expand our asset portfolio. We recognize that the macro
environment remains challenging with continued uncertainty around OPEC
production cuts, the stability of oil prices, and the potential implementation
of various policies by the new administration in the United States. Against
this backdrop, we are committed to pursue the generation of positive returns
for shareholders while pursuing growth.

From a capital markets standpoint, we remain focused on increasing exposure of
the Company to the investment community and enhancing the trading liquidity of
our shares; however, we are firmly of the belief that continued operational
execution, growth on a per share basis, and prudently managing our balance
sheet will ultimately be the key drivers towards increasing shareholder value.

ABOUT PRAIRIE PROVIDENT:

Prairie Provident is a Calgary-based company engaged in the exploration and
development of oil and natural gas properties in Alberta. The Company’s
strategy is to grow organically in combination with accretive acquisitions of
conventional oil prospects, which can be efficiently developed. Prairie
Provident’s operations are primarily focused at Wheatland and Princess in
Southern Alberta targeting the Ellerslie and the Lithic Glacu formations, along
with an early stage waterflood project at Evi in the Peace River Arch. Prairie
Provident protects its balance sheet through an active hedging program and
manages risk by allocating capital to opportunities offering maximum
shareholder returns.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain forward-looking information and statements
within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Statements involving
forward-looking information relate to future performance, events or
circumstances, and are based upon internal assumptions, plans, intentions,
expectations and beliefs. All statements other than statements of current or
historical fact constitute forward-looking information. Forward-looking
information is typically, but not always, identified by words such as
“anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “budget”, “forecast”,
“target”, “estimate”, “propose”, “potential”, “project”, “continue”, “may”,
“will”, “should” or similar words suggesting future outcomes or events or
statements regarding an outlook. In particular, but without limiting the
foregoing, this news release contains forward-looking information and
statements pertaining to the following: projected capital expenditure plans,
production and product mix, production growth expectations, development and
exploration plans at Wheatland, Princess and Evi (including with respect to
numbers of wells at Wheatland and Princess and Evi waterflood activities and
expectations), opportunities for operating cost reductions in the Greater Red
Earth area, continued focus on corporate netbacks and capital efficiency and
anticipated activities in furtherance thereof, future hedging arrangements,
projected annual and exit production, operating costs, operating netback,
royalties, G&A expenses, capital expenditures and adjusted funds from
operations of Prairie Provident for 2017 and beyond, assumptions as to future
commodity prices, its risk management plans for 2017 and beyond, use of excess
funds from operations for debt repayment, per share production growth, drilling
inventory numbers, expected benefits fo waterflood initiatives, view on
potential benefits from the Red Earth Acquisition and future merger and
acquisition activities.

The forward-looking information and statements contained in this news release
reflect material factors and expectations and assumptions of Prairie Provident
including, without limitation: commodity prices and foreign exchange rates for
2017 and beyond; the timing and success of future drilling, development and
completion activities (and the extent to which the results thereof meet
Management’s expectations); the continued availability of financing (including
borrowings under the Company’s credit facility) and cash flow to fund current
and future expenditures, with external financing on acceptable terms; future
capital expenditure requirements and the sufficiency thereof to achieve the
Company’s objectives; the performance of both new and existing wells;
production from the Red Earth Acquisition and capital and operating costs in
respect thereof; the timely availability and performance of facilities,
pipelines and other infrastructure in areas of operation; the geological
characteristics and quality of Prairie Provident’s properties and the
reservoirs in which the Company conducts oil and gas activities (including
field production and decline rates); successful integration of the Red Earth
Acquisition assets into the Company’s operations; the successful application of
drilling, completion and seismic technology; future exploration, development,
operating, transportation, royalties and other costs; the Company’s ability to
economically produce oil and gas from its properties and the timing and cost to
do so; the predictability of future results based on past and current
experience; prevailing weather conditions; prevailing legislation and
regulatory requirements affecting the oil and gas industry (including royalty
regimes); the timely receipt of required regulatory approvals; the availability
of capital, labour and services on timely and cost-effective basis; the
creditworthiness of industry partners and the ability to source and complete
acquisitions; and the general economic, regulatory and political environment in
which the Company operates. Prairie Provident believes the material factors,
expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking information and
statements are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these factors,
expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct.

All information and statements that are in the nature of a financial outlook
are forward-looking statements as they relate to prospective financial
performance, financial position or cash flows based on assumptions about future
economic conditions and courses of action. Financial outlook information in
this news release includes statements regarding future funds flow from
operations and operating netback, which are subject to the assumptions, risk
factors, limitations and qualifications set forth above. All financial outlook
information is made as of the date of this news release and is provided for the
sole purpose of describing the Company’s internal expectations on cash flows
for 2017, and should not be used, and may be inappropriate for, any other
purpose.

Although Prairie Provident believes that the expectations and assumptions upon
which the forward-looking information in this news release is based are
reasonable based on currently available information, undue reliance should not
be placed on such information, which is inherently uncertain, relies on
assumptions and expectations, and is subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors, both general and specific, many of which are
beyond the Company’s control, that may cause actual results or events to differ
materially from those indicated or suggested in the forward-looking
information. Prairie Provident can give no assurance that the forward-looking
information contained herein will prove to be correct or that the expectations
and assumptions upon which they are based will occur or be realized. These
include, but are not limited to: risks inherent to oil and gas exploration,
development, exploitation and production operations and the oil and gas
industry in general, including geological, technical, engineering, drilling,
completion, processing and other operational problems and potential delays,
cost overruns, production or reserves loss or reduction in production, and
environmental, health and safety implications arising therefrom; uncertainties
associated with the estimation of reserves, production rates, product type and
costs; adverse changes in commodity prices, foreign exchange rates or interest
rates; the ability to access capital when required and on acceptable terms; the
ability to secure required services on a timely basis and on acceptable terms;
increases in operating costs; environmental risks; changes in laws and
governmental regulation (including with respect to royalties, taxes and
environmental matters); adverse weather or break-up conditions; competition for
labour, services, equipment and materials necessary to further the Company’s
oil and gas activities; and changes in plans with respect to exploration or
development projects or capital expenditures in respect thereof. These and
other risks are discussed in more detail in the Company’s current annual
information form and other documents filed by it from time to time with
securities regulatory authorities in Canada, copies of which are available
electronically under Prairie Provident’s issuer profile on the SEDAR website at
www.sedar.com and on the Company’s website at www.ppr.ca. This list is not
exhaustive.

The forward-looking information and statements contained in this news release
speak only as of the date of this news release, and Prairie Provident assumes
no obligation to publicly update or revise them to reflect new events or
circumstances, or otherwise, except as may be required pursuant to applicable
laws. All forward-looking information and statements contained in this news
release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

OTHER ADVISORIES

The oil and gas industry commonly expresses production volumes and reserves on
a “barrel of oil equivalent” basis (“boe”) whereby natural gas volumes are
converted at the ratio of six thousand cubic feet to one barrel of oil. The
intention is to sum oil and natural gas measurement units into one basis for
improved analysis of results and comparisons with other industry participants.
A boe conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet to one barrel of oil is based
on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner
tip. It does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead nor at the plant
gate, which is where Prairie Provident sells its production volumes. Boes may
therefore may be a misleading measure, particularly if used in isolation. Given
that the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to
natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalency ratio of
6:1, utilizing a 6:1 conversion ratio may be misleading as an indication of
value.

Non-IFRS Measures

The Company uses certain terms in this news release and within the MD&A that do
not have a standardized or prescribed meaning under International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS), and, accordingly these measurements may not be
comparable with the calculation of similar measurements used by other
companies. For a reconciliation of each non-IFRS measure to its nearest IFRS
measure, please refer to the “Non-IFRS Measures” section in the MD&A. Non-IFRS
measures are provided as supplementary information by which readers may wish to
consider the Company’s performance, but should not be relied upon for
comparative or investment purposes. The non-IFRS measures used in this news
release are summarized as follows:

Working Capital – Working capital (deficit) is calculated as current assets
less current liabilities excluding the current portion of derivative
instruments, the current portion of decommissioning liabilities and
flow-through share premium. This measure is used to assist management and
investors in understanding liquidity at a specific point in time. The current
portion of derivatives instruments is excluded as management intends to hold
derivative contracts through to maturity rather than realizing the value at a
point in time through liquidation. The current portion of decommissioning
expenditures is excluded as these costs are discretionary and the current
portion of flow-through share premium liabilities are excluded as it is a
non-monetary liability.

Net Debt – Net debt is defined as long-term debt plus working capital surplus
or deficit. Net debt is commonly used in the oil and gas industry for assessing
the liquidity of a company.

Operating Netback – Operating netback is a non-IFRS measure commonly used in
the oil and gas industry. This measurement assists management and investors to
evaluate the specific operating performance at the oil and gas lease level.
Operating netbacks included in this news release were determined by taking (oil
and gas revenues less royalties less operating costs) divided by gross working
interest production. Operating netback, including realized commodity (loss) and
gain, adjusts the operating netback for only realized gains and losses on
derivative instruments.

Adjusted Funds from Operations – Adjusted funds from operations is calculated
based on cash flow from operating activities before changes in non-cash working
capital, transaction costs, restructuring costs, decommissioning expenditures
and other non-recurring items. Management believes that such a measure provides
an insightful assessment of Prairie Provident’s operation performance on a
continuing basis by eliminating certain non-cash charges and charges that are
non-recurring and utilizes the measure to assess its ability to finance
operating activities, capital expenditures and debt repayments. Adjusted funds
from operations as presented is not intended to represent cash flow from
operating activities, net earnings or other measures of financial performance
calculated in accordance with IFRS.

– END RELEASE – 31/03/2017

For further information:
Prairie Provident Resources Inc.
Tim Granger
President and Chief Executive Officer
(403) 292-8110
[email protected]
www.ppr.ca

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Corridor Announces 2016 Year End Results and Reserves

FOR: CORRIDOR RESOURCES INC.
TSX SYMBOL: CDH

Date issue: March 30, 2017
Time in: 7:47 PM e

Attention:

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA–(Marketwired – March 30, 2017) – Corridor Resources Inc.
(TSX:CDH) (“Corridor” or the “Company”) announced today its 2016 year-end
financial results and reserves evaluations. Corridor’s annual financial
statements, annual management’s discussion and analysis and Annual Information
Form for the year ended December 31, 2016 have been filed on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com and are available on Corridor’s website at www.corridor.ca. All
amounts referred to in this press release are in Canadian dollars unless
otherwise stated.

Year End Financial Results

The following table provides a summary of Corridor’s financial and operating
results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016 with
comparisons to the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015.

Selected Financial Information

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Three months ended Twelve months ended
December 31 December 31
thousands of dollars
except per share
amounts 2016 2015 2016 2015
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Sales $ 2,356 $ 3,630 $ 13,541 $ 15,876
Net income (loss) $ 12,316 $ (33,952) $ (29,291) $ (31,879)
Net income (loss)
per share – basic $ 0.139 $ (0.383) $ (0.330) $ (0.360)
Net income (loss)
per share – diluted $ 0.139 $ (0.383) $ (0.330) $ (0.360)
Cash flow from
operations(1) $ 722 $ 984 $ 4,307 $ 6,726
Capital expenditures $ 175 $ 163 $ 420 $ 937
Total assets $ 104,618 $ 133,066 $ 104,618 $ 133,066
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(1) Cash flow from operations is a non-IFRS measure. Cash flow from
operations represents net earnings adjusted for non-cash items including
depletion, depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, share-based
compensation and other non-cash expenses. See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”
in Corridor’s management’s discussion and analysis for the year ended
December 31, 2016.

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2016 Highlights

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— The average daily natural gas production increased to 5.8 mmscfpd in

2016 from 4.0 mmscfpd in 2015 as a result of management’s decision to
shut-in most of the McCully wells from May 1, 2015 to October 29, 2015
as opposed to only partially shutting-in its natural gas production
between September 2016 and November 2016. Management had determined in
each of 2015 and 2016 to selectively shut-in its producing natural gas
wells in the McCully Field as a long term optimization strategy to take
advantage of the expected significant differential in the sale price of
natural gas at the Algonquin city-gates (“AGT”) for the summer/fall
relative to the winter.

— Corridor entered into a forward sale agreement from December 1, 2016 to

March 31, 2017 for an average of 4,755 mmbtupd of natural gas
production. The forward sale volumes were based on AGT pricing but
subject to lower transportation costs, resulting in an estimated
increase of approximately $800 thousand of cash flow from operations
over the term of the forward sale agreement.

— As part of its optimization strategy and to mitigate the risks

associated with the volatility of natural gas prices, Corridor entered
into the following financial hedges; 2,500 mmbtupd of natural gas
production at a fixed price of $US6.50/mmbtu for the period from
December 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017; 1,000 mmbtupd at a fixed price of
$US7.30/mmbtu for the period from January 1, 2017 to February 28, 2017,
and 1,000 mmbtupd at a fixed price of $US9.55/mmbtu for January 2017.

— In its reserves report dated March 1, 2017 in respect of the McCully

Field in New Brunswick effective as at December 31, 2016 (“2016 GLJ
Reserves Report”), GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. (“GLJ”) increased the
estimate of future natural gas revenues due to lower future
transportation costs expected as a result of an anticipated increase in
the Company’s sales to the local Maritimes market as opposed to the New
England market. As a result, the net present value of proved plus
probable reserves before income taxes discounted at 10% increased by 16%
to $54.1 million.

— As at December 31, 2016, Corridor had cash and cash equivalents of

$27,272 thousand, net working capital of $29,365 thousand and no
outstanding debt.

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Financial Summary for 2016

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— Natural gas sales for 2016 decreased to $12,596 thousand from $15,086

thousand for 2015 due to the decrease in the average natural gas price
to $5.96/mscf in 2016 from $10.23/mscf in 2015, partially offset by the
increase in the average daily natural gas production to 5.8 mmscfpd in
2016 from 4.0 mmscfpd in 2015.

— Cash flow from operations decreased to $4,307 thousand for the year

ended December 31, 2016 from $6,726 thousand for the year ended December
31, 2015 due to the lower natural gas sales.

— Net general and administrative expenses returned to a normal level in

2016 decreasing to $2,969 thousand from $4,175 thousand in 2015 due
mostly to the costs associated with the establishment of the New
Brunswick Responsible Energy Development Alliance in 2015 and to lower
salary expenses in 2016 following a reduction in the personnel of the
Company in Q2 2015.

— The Company recognized impairment losses of $15.7 million for the year

ended December 31, 2016 which are the result of an initial impairment
loss of $28.4 million recognized in Q2 2016 following the announcement
by the Government of New Brunswick on May 27, 2016 of its decision to
continue a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing for an indefinite period
resulting in a material reduction in the Company’s undeveloped reserves.
However, this impairment was partially offset by a reversal of
impairment loss of $12.7 million in Q4 2016 due to an increase in the
2016 GLJ Reserves Report of the estimated future natural gas revenues.

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Q4 2016 Netback Analysis

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Three months ended Twelve months ended
December 31 December 31
thousands of dollars
except $/mscf 2016 2015 2016 2015
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Natural gas sales $2,199 $ 3,433 $ 12,596 $ 15,086
Other revenues 157 197 945 790
Realized financial
derivatives loss (121) – (121) –
Royalty expense (54) (70) (276) (371)
Transportation
expense (239) (931) (3,443) (2,781)
Production expense (616) (785) (2,421) (2,428)
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Field operating
netback $ 1,326 $ 1,844 $ 7,280 $ 10,296
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Natural gas
production per day
(mmscfpd) 3.0 5.3 5.8 4.0
Barrels of oil
equivalent per day
(boepd) 505 890 963 673
Average natural gas
price ($/mscf) $ 7.88 $ 6.99 $ 5.96 $ 10.23

Natural gas revenues
($/boe) $ 47.28 $ 41.92 $ 35.74 $ 61.39
Other revenues
($/boe) 3.37 2.41 2.68 3.22
Realized financial
derivatives
loss($/boe) (2.60) – (0.34) –
Royalty expense
($/boe) (1.15) (0.86) (0.78) (1.51)
Transportation
expense ($/boe) (5.15) (11.37) (9.77) (11.32)
Production expense
($/boe) (13.25) (9.59) (6.87) (9.88)
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Field operating
netback ($/boe) $ 28.50 $ 22.51 $ 20.66 $ 41.90
General and
administrative
expenses ($/boe) (15.14) (12.10) (8.43) (16.99)
Interest, foreign
exchange and other
($/boe) 2.16 1.61 (0.01) 2.46
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Cash flow from
operations netback
($/boe) $ 15.52 $ 12.02 $ 12.22 $ 27.37
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— Corridor’s cash flow from operations netback for Q4 2016 increased to

$15.52/boe from $12.02/boe in Q4 2015 as a result of higher natural gas
sales prices partially offset by lower natural gas production.

— Natural gas sales decreased to $2,199 thousand in Q4 2016 from $3,433

thousand in Q4 2015 due to lower natural gas production partially offset
by an increase in the average natural gas price to $7.88/mscf in Q4 2016
from $6.99/mscf in Q4 2015. The decrease in the average daily natural
gas production to 3.0 mmscfpd in Q4 2016 from 5.3 mmscfpd in Q4 2015 is
due to management’s optimization strategy to partially shut-in its
natural gas production from September 2016 to November 2016 due to
higher anticipated pricing in the winter of 2016/2017.

— Corridor’s royalty expense for Q4 2016 decreased to $54 thousand from

$70 thousand for Q4 2015 due to lower natural gas sales in Q4 2016.

— Transportation expense for Q4 2016 decreased significantly to $239

thousand from $931 thousand for Q4 2015 due to management’s optimization
strategy to partially shut-in its natural gas production from September
2016 to November 2016 and the Company’s forward sale agreement in effect
from December 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017 for the sale of 4,755 mmbtupd of
natural gas production to the local Maritimes market as opposed to the
New England market. As a result, transportation expense per boe
decreased from $11.37/boe in Q4 2015 to $5.15/boe in Q4 2016.

— The decrease in net production expense to $616 thousand in Q4 2016 from

$785 thousand in Q4 2015 is due to the cost of workover operations of
$114 thousand during Q4 2015.

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2016 Reserve Information

Corridor currently has natural gas reserves in the McCully Field near Sussex,
New Brunswick. GLJ assessed Corridor’s reserves in its report dated March 1,
2017 and effective as at December 31, 2016 (“2016 GLJ Reserves Report”) and its
updated report dated June 15, 2016 and effective December 31, 2015 (“GLJ 2015
Updated Reserves Report”) (collectively, the “GLJ Reports”) which were both
prepared in accordance with National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure
of Oil and Gas Activities (“NI 51-101”). The GLJ 2015 Updated Reserves Report
updated GLJ’s initial reserves report effective December 31, 2015 to assess the
impact on Corridor’s reserves of the New Brunswick Government’s announcement on
May 27, 2016 of its decision to continue the moratorium on hydraulic fracturing
for an indefinite period. The GLJ 2015 Updated Reserves Report demonstrated
that the New Brunswick Government’s decision resulted in a material reduction
in Corridor’s undeveloped reserves, future development capital and associated
net present value of future revenue as Corridor’s undeveloped wells no longer
qualified as reserves given that such wells require hydraulic fracture
stimulations. See Corridor’s material change report dated June 16, 2016, a copy
of which is filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

The following table presents a summary from the GLJ Reports of Corridor’s total
gross natural gas and shale gas reserves, before the deduction of royalties,
using forecast prices and costs.

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2016 Gross Reserves 2015 Gross Reserves
Reserves Category bscf bscf
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Total proved 15.9 18.8
Total probable 4.1 4.1
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Total proved plus probable 20.0 22.9
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The decrease in Corridor’s proved plus probable natural gas reserves from
December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016 is primarily attributable to Corridor’s
production in 2016.

GLJ assessed the net present value of Corridor’s natural gas, oil and natural
gas liquids reserves in the GLJ Reports, based on GLJ’s forecast prices as at
January 1, 2016 and 2015, as applicable, as follows:

Net Present Value ($ in million) – undiscounted

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2016 2015
—————————————————————————-

Reserves Before Income After Income Before Income After Income
Category Tax(1) Tax(1) Tax(1) Tax(1)
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Proved 71.0 71.0 52.9 52.9
Proved plus
probable 93.9 93.9 70.5 70.5
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(1) The estimated value of future net revenue does not represent the fair
market value of Corridor’s reserves.

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Net Present Value ($ in million) – discounted at 10%

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2016 2015
—————————————————————————-

Reserves Before Income After Income Before Income After Income
Category Tax(1) Tax(1) Tax(1) Tax(1)
—————————————————————————-
Proved 45.8 45.8 39.3 39.3
Proved plus
probable 54.1 54.1 46.6 46.6
—————————————————————————-
(1) The estimated value of future net revenue does not represent the fair
market value of Corridor’s reserves.

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The increase in the net present value of Corridor’s proved plus probable
natural gas reserves is primarily attributable to the increase in the estimate
of future natural gas revenues due to lower future transportation costs
expected as a result of an anticipated increase in the Company’s sales to the
local Maritimes market as opposed to the New England market.

A summary of the 2016 GLJ Reserves Report will be available on Corridor’s
website at www.corridor.ca on or about March 30, 2017 and in Corridor’s Annual
Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2016, which is filed on SEDAR
at www.sedar.com.

Anticosti Joint Venture

Corridor has a 21.67% interest in Anticosti Hydrocarbons L.P., which has
undeveloped lands on Anticosti Island, Quebec. The Anticosti Joint Venture is a
limited partnership between Corridor, Ressources Quebec Inc., a subsidiary of
Investissement Quebec (an affiliate of the Government of Quebec), Petrolia Inc.
and Saint-Aubin E&P Quebec Inc. formed to appraise and potentially develop
hydrocarbon resources on Anticosti Island.

Beginning in December 2015, the Premier of Quebec stated on numerous occasions
that he is not in favor of the development of hydrocarbons on Anticosti Island
and that he is willing to face the financial consequences of pulling out of the
Anticosti Joint Venture and cancelling the agreements governing the Anticosti
Joint Venture. Subsequently, in March 2016, the Premier issued a statement
confirming that the Quebec Government would respect the Anticosti Joint Venture
agreements as long as the project met environmental standards.

In January 2017, the Quebec Government announced its decision to support the
designation of Anticosti Island as a UNESCO World Heritage site. If designated
as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Anticosti Joint Venture would not be
permitted to engage in development or production of oil and gas on the Island.
While the Quebec Government confirmed its intention to respect the Anticosti
Joint Venture agreements, there is uncertainty that Anticosti Hydrocarbons’
drilling program will proceed in 2017. Corridor is reviewing its options to
ensure the value of its investment in Anticosti Hydrocarbons is protected.

Old Harry

On January 15, 2017, the Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum
Board issued exploration license EL-1153 to Corridor in exchange for the
surrender of exploration license EL-1105 covering the Newfoundland and Labrador
sector of the Old Harry Prospect in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The new
exploration license expires on January 14, 2020, subject to extension by
Corridor for an additional one year period (January 14, 2021) with the payment
of a $1 million deposit.

Corridor intends to purchase a user license for a controlled source
electro-magnetic (“CSEM”) data program to investigate the resistivity of
geological prospects over the Newfoundland and Labrador sector of the Old Harry
prospect, similar to resistivity logging in well bores of potential hydrocarbon
zones. Highly resistive layers in a geological structure measured with CSEM
technology could indicate hydrocarbon bearing reservoirs and, therefore, would
serve to reduce exploration risk and increase the likelihood of finding
commercial quantities of hydrocarbons. The undertaking of the CSEM program,
currently planned by an independent service provider for a seven day period in
the fall of 2017, is subject to the receipt of the necessary regulatory
approvals and vessel availability.

Guidance

Corridor has revised its guidance for the period from April 1, 2016 to March
31, 2017 from guidance previously disclosed on October 7, 2016 to reflect
actual results to December 31, 2016 and expected natural gas prices from
January 1, 2017 to March 31, 2017, as follows:

Revised Guidance from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017

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AGT average natural gas price $US 3.40/mmbtu
USD/CAD exchange rate $ 1.31 USD/CAD
Average natural gas price realized $ 5.70/mscf
Average daily natural gas production 5.5 mmscfpd
Field operating netback $ 7.2 million
Cash flow from operations (1) $ 4.4 million
Field operating netback per mscf $ 3.55/mscf
Cash flow from operations (1) per mscf $ 2.20/mscf
Capital expenditures (for the calendar year 2016) $ 0.4 million
Working capital estimate (as at March 31, 2017) $ 33.2 million
—————————————————————————
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(1) Cash flow from operations is a non-IFRS measure. Cash flow from
operations represents net earnings adjusted for non-cash items including
depletion, depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, share-based
compensation and other non-cash expenses.

/T/

Notwithstanding a significant decrease in natural gas prices at AGT from those
previously forecasted for the first quarter of 2017, Corridor’s cash flow from
operations for the period from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017 is only expected
to decrease by $0.2 million to $4.4 million. This is due to the financial
hedges Corridor put in place and lower general and administrative expenses.

Corridor is currently evaluating alternatives for its optimization strategy for
the period from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018 and anticipates providing
guidance for that period at its annual shareholders’ meeting, currently
scheduled for May 11, 2017.

“Corridor is well positioned for 2017,” said Steve Moran, President and Chief
Executive Officer. “Our balance sheet is very strong, with a forecast $33.2
million of positive working capital at the end of Q1 2017. We are very pleased
with the results of our optimization strategy over the past two years, taking
advantage of the winter pricing premium of our natural gas market, while
preserving reserves for production in future years. We expect this winter
pricing premium to continue for the foreseeable future. Corridor has been
evaluating new opportunities to deploy our working capital, but with the
prolonged downturn in commodity prices, we have been patient in our approach.
We will continue to be selective in any opportunities we may decide to pursue.”

Corridor is a Canadian junior resource company engaged in the exploration for
and development and production of petroleum and natural gas onshore in New
Brunswick and Quebec and offshore in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Corridor
currently has natural gas production and reserves in the McCully Field near
Sussex, New Brunswick. In addition, Corridor has a shale gas prospect in New
Brunswick, an offshore conventional hydrocarbon prospect in the Gulf of St.
Lawrence and an unconventional hydrocarbon prospect through a 21.67% interest
in Anticosti Hydrocarbons L.P., a joint venture with undeveloped lands on
Anticosti Island, Quebec.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and
forward-looking information (collectively referred to herein as
“forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of Canadian securities laws.
All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking information typically contains statements with
words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “continuous”, “estimate”,
“expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, or similar words suggesting
future outcomes. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking
statements pertaining to: the characteristics of Corridor’s and the Anticosti
Joint Venture’s properties; business plans and strategies (including plans to
shut-in production to take advantage of expected price differentials),
exploration and development plans, including timing of such plans (including
the CSEM and Anticosti Hydrocarbons L.P.’s plans); expectation of the price of
natural gas; expectations regarding Corridor’s financial resilience and plans
to maintain a strong balance sheet and the estimates of reserves and the net
present values of reserves; the financial position of the Company; government
plans, including in particular the Quebec Government’s plans in respect of the
Anticosti Joint Venture and Anticosti Island; and expectations regarding
natural gas prices, the U.S. Canada exchange rate, natural gas production,
operating netbacks, cash flow from operations, capital expenditures and working
capital estimates;

Statements relating to “reserves” are forward-looking statements, as they
involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions that
the reserves described exist in the quantities predicted or estimated and can
profitably be produced in the future.

Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which are
inherently uncertain, are based on estimates and assumptions, and are subject
to known and unknown risks and uncertainties (both general and specific) that
contribute to the possibility that the future events or circumstances
contemplated by the forward-looking statements will not occur. There can be no
assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which forward-looking
statements are based will in fact be realized. Actual results will differ, and
the difference may be material and adverse to Corridor and its shareholders.

Forward-looking statements are based on Corridor’s current beliefs as well as
assumptions made by, and information currently available to, Corridor
concerning anticipated financial performance, business prospects, strategies,
regulatory developments, future natural gas commodity prices, future natural
gas production levels, the ability to obtain equipment in a timely manner to
carry out development activities, the ability to market natural gas
successfully to current and new customers, the impact of increasing
competition, the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, and the
ability to add production and reserves through development and exploration
activities. Although management considers these assumptions to be reasonable
based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect.
By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and
uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks that forward-looking
statements will not be achieved. These factors may be found under the heading
“Risk Factors” in Corridor’s Annual Information Form for the year ended
December 31, 2016.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of
the date hereof and Corridor does not undertake any obligation to update
publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, except as
required by applicable law. The forward-looking statements contained herein are
expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Oil and Gas Advisory

Boe Conversion

All calculations converting natural gas to crude oil equivalent have been made
using a ratio of six mscf of natural gas to one barrel of crude oil equivalent.
Boes may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion
ratio of six mscf of natural gas to one barrel of crude oil equivalent is based
on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner
tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.

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President
Corridor Resources Inc.
(902) 429-4511
(902) 429-0209 (FAX)
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Iceberg has near-miss with massive floating oil platform off Newfoundland

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A floating oil platform off Newfoundland has had a near-miss with an iceberg the size of a small office building.

Husky Energy said a “medium size” iceberg came within 180 metres of the SeaRose FPSO at about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday.

“We had an iceberg pass close by our production facility,” Husky’s Colleen McConnell said Thursday.

“We’ve been monitoring this particular piece of ice for awhile. It changed direction at about two in the morning, and we obviously had to respond quickly.”

The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board described the iceberg as 40 metres wide, 60 metres long and standing eight metres above the waterline.

The massive, 270-metre SeaRose is Husky’s lone oil-producing asset in the area. Built in 2004, the red-hulled, ship-like vessel can also store up to 940,000 barrels.

The board says Husky de-pressurized production wells and flushed flowlines with treated seawater, while the crew mustered in preparation for a potential disconnect.

But the iceberg passed without incident and was more than 500 metres away by 6 a.m.

The board says it is discussing the near-miss with Husky.

Icebergs are monitored constantly in the area, about 350 kilometres east of St. John’s in the Jeanne d’Arc Basin, McConnell said.

She said Husky uses satellite monitoring and dedicated surveillance flights to monitor for icebergs in what has been a busy season for them.

“There have been a number of icebergs in the area, we’ve been monitoring and managing those,” she said. “Certainly, we’ve had a very busy number of days.”

The company has several vessels in the area able to undertake ice-management measures, including towing and water cannons, she said.

McConnell wouldn’t speculate on whether the SeaRose was in danger of being hit, or what might have happened if it had been.

The SeaRose took similar measures in 2015 during another near-miss. It has never had to disconnect, she said.

She said Husky decided Wednesday to move its nearby drilling rig, the Henry Goodrich, into an ice-free area. It had already suspended operations on Sunday because of ice and weather conditions.

The Canadian Press

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Trade tiff: Alberta premier checking if Saskatchewan’s Wall breaking rules

RED DEER, Alta. — Cross-boundary political sniping between Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Saskatchewan’s Brad Wall has escalated over Wall’s attempt to poach oil and gas firms.

Wall’s government sent letters earlier this week to several Calgary-based energy companies offering them incentives to relocate to Saskatchewan. The government is offering to subsidize relocation costs, trim taxes and royalties and help find space in unused government buildings.

Notley on Thursday called Wall’s plan short-sighted and self-defeating. She said it probably breaks regional free-trade rules as well.

“The efforts of the province of Saskatchewan at this point likely do violate the New West Partnership as well as the (federal Agreement on Internal Trade),” Notley said in Red Deer where she was announcing a new courthouse.

“If I was a business owner that resided in a smaller market, say Saskatchewan, that depended on an agreement that gave me access to a bigger market, say Alberta, I would be very concerned.

“(The New West) trade agreement actually promotes back and forth of business operations that contribute to prosperity on both sides of the border. And you don’t touch one without pulling a really large string.”

Notley said her government will review the trade agreement and decide how to respond, but won’t pull out of the deal, which reduces trade barriers among the four western provinces.

The partnership allows for dispute resolution with fines that can reach $5 million.

Speaking in Regina, Wall said he doesn’t believe he is violating any trade agreements, although he acknowledged he did not consult legal counsel before sending the letters.

“We are letting folks know about existing policies. I think all provinces will continue to do that and have done that,” Wall said.

“We haven’t got a specific relocation program we are putting in the window … that would be counter to the spirit of those trade deals.”

Wall ruled out paying companies to relocate to Saskatchewan.

“There would never be a direct payment to any company like that. We would use existing tax tools.”

A tax incentive for companies that bring head office jobs to Saskatchewan was put in place years ago, Wall said. Companies could use money from it to defray things such as moving costs.

Notley said Wall’s policy lacks leadership and vision.

“In the long term, if we’re going to grow prosperity throughout Canada, what we need to do as government leaders is invest in growing businesses in our provinces, not trying to steal business from other provinces,” she said.

“That’s a zero-sum game and it doesn’t help everybody out in the long run.”

Scott Saxberg, CEO of Crescent Point Energy, said he received a letter from Wall this week, but it was nothing new. Wall asks him to move every time he sees him, he said.

Saxberg suggested Notley change her approach to Wall.

“She should be ‘Game on’ and try to attract more business to Calgary,” he suggested. 

Last summer, Saskatchewan cried foul after Alberta rejigged beer markups and introduced grants to help Alberta craft brewers.

And last week the premiers traded barbs over their budgets.

— By Dean Bennett in Edmonton. With files from Dan Healing in Calgary

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A look at the oilsands deals that have consolidated Canadian control

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) made a splash in the oil patch Wednesday with a $17.7-billion deal to buy a big chunk of U.S.-based ConocoPhillips’s oilsands assets, doubling the size of the Calgary-based company in the process.  Here’s a quick look at some of the other deals struck by Canadian operators:

 

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) announced on March 9 plans to spend $12.7 billion buying up oilsands assets from Netherlands-based Royal Dutch Shell and U.S.-based Marathon Oil. Canadian Natural will take Shell’s 60 per cent stake in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project, plus a 10 per cent stake owned by Marathon. Shell ends up with 10 per cent ownership of project after buying the other half of Marathon’s stake and will retain 100 per cent ownership of the neighbouring Scotford refinery and chemicals plants.

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Athabasca Oil Corp. said in December it would buy the oilsands assets of Norway’s Statoil for up to $832 million. The deal included Statoil’s six-year-old Leismer thermal oilsands project and its proposed Corner oilsands project, plus associated infrastructure. The deal left Statoil with some exposure to the oilsands, in the form of a close to 20 per cent stake in Athabasca.  

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Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) said last April it was spending $937 million to acquire U.S.-based Murphy Oil Corp.’s five per cent stake in the Syncrude oilsands operation. The deal boosted Suncor’s share of the project to nearly 54 per cent, following its takeover of Canadian Oil Sands.

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Suncor added to its holdings of the Fort Hills oilsands project in September 2015, buying a 10 per cent stake from France-based Total SA for $310 million. Total still holds a 29.2 per cent interest in the project, but the company’s footprint in the oilsands was also reduced in 2014 after it and partners decided to shelve the $11-billion Joslyn oilsands mine.

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Osum Oil Sands Corp. bought the Orion steam-based oilsands project in June 2014 in Alberta’s Cold Lake region from Shell for $325 million, which at the time was producing 6,700 barrels a day.

 

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Oilsands showdown coming over cleanup of tailings ponds: report

EDMONTON — Alberta’s oilsands could be heading for another showdown over tailings ponds after an independent assessment found that the cleanup plans of six major operators don’t meet new rules.

Suncor’s intentions have been rejected by the Alberta Energy Regulator and a clean-energy think tank says its analysis has concluded plans by other producers have similar shortcomings.

“All companies have submitted plans that are not consistent with Alberta’s tailings management framework,” said Jodi McNeill of the Pembina Institute. “We expect the regulator to reject other deficient plans.”

Last July, the regulator released a directive requiring producers to outline how they will deal with the extensive toxic ponds that cover more than 220 square kilometres and contain almost 1.2 trillion litres of contaminated water.

Toxic materials include bitumen, naphthenic acids, cyanide and heavy metals. They pose a threat to wildlife and release air pollutants and greenhouse gases. Research suggests they are leaching into groundwater.

A spokesman for the regulator said the Suncor decision shouldn’t be seen as a precedent.

“AER’s decision on Suncor’s tailings management plan is without prejudice to any applications that Suncor may submit, or to the other six tailings management plan applications that the AER is currently reviewing,” Ryan Bartlett said in an emailed statement.

But the plans filed by six major producers for eight projects reveal big problems, said McNeill.

The directive was intended to check the ponds’ growth. But Pembina found that, taken together, tailings volumes won’t start dropping until 2037 — 17 years after the government’s original target.  

The new rules were also supposed to push producers to progressively clean up the ponds and to have sites ready to reclaim no more than 10 years after a mine closes.

Pembina suggests the filed applications don’t meet the spirit of those rules. Estimates for full reclamation range from 15 years to more than 70 years.

Suncor’s Millennium and Steepbank mines are to close in the early 2030s and take until 2095 to reclaim. 

Most of the operators contacted by The Canadian Press declined to comment while their applications are before the regulator.

But Syncrude spokesman Will Gibson said his company’s plans meet the directive, despite the Mildred Lake mine’s expected closure in the mid-2030s with full cleanup by 2110.

Gibson said the regulator is only asking companies to have lands ready to reclaim within 10 years.

“Ready to reclaim doesn’t mean that the actual reclamation of the tailings deposit has to be finished or even get started,” he said.

“Based on these definitions, our plans meet all the requirements.”

McNeill said the directive allows some flexibility, but the regulator should interpret and enforce the directive aggressively to ensure Albertans won’t have to keep their eye on the tailings ponds for generations to come.

In the Suncor decision, the regulator emphasized that companies must prove that “ready to reclaim” means what it says. The directive also stipulates that risks in technology used to clean up the ponds must be identified and credible alternatives offered. 

Six out of the eight mines studied by Pembina propose to use end-pit lakes. That involves pouring treated tailings into an engineered basin and capping them with fresh water.

In its ruling on Suncor’s proposal, the regulator called that approach unproven. It said that without more information, or a realistic plan B, relying on end-pit lakes wasn’t acceptable.

Suncor has said it will work with the regulator to bring its proposal in line.

The directive is the regulator’s second attempt to deal with tailings. Another one from 2009 was scrapped soon after producers complained they couldn’t meet its targets.

McNeill said the Pembina analysis is an attempt to urge the regulator to enforce its orders while mines are still generating revenue.

“There’s definitely more urgency,” she said. “Some mines are going to be closing in 10 to 15 years from now. There’s no room to kick the can down the road even further.”

McNeill acknowledged remediation is harder when oil prices are low.

“Cleaning up tailings is expensive,” she said. “The fact of the matter is, though, that they’ve created this waste and they’re responsible for it.”

Alberta’s auditor general has estimated the environmental liability of the tailings ponds at $20.8 billion.

“Albertans have been waiting five decades for this toxic legacy to be dealt with,” McNeill said.  

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Macro Enterprises Inc. Announces 2016 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results

FOR: MACRO ENTERPRISES INC.TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: MCRDate issue: March 30, 2017Time in: 5:43 PM eAttention:
FORT ST. JOHN, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – March 30, 2017) – Macro
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Africa Energy Terminates Farmout Agreement to Acquire Interest in Offshore Namibia Block

FOR: AFRICA ENERGY CORP.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: AFE

Date issue: March 30, 2017
Time in: 5:30 PM e

Attention:

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – March 30, 2017) – Africa Energy
Corp. (TSX VENTURE:AFE) (“Africa Energy” or the “Company) announces that it has
terminated the farmout agreement (the “Farmout Agreement”) entered into on
November 29, 2016 with a subsidiary of Pancontinental Oil & Gas N.L.
(“Pancontinental”). Pursuant to the Farmout Agreement, the Company was to
acquire a 10% participating interest in Petroleum Exploration Licence 37
offshore, Republic of Namibia (“PEL 37”). Africa Energy exercised its right to
terminate the Farmout Agreement as a result of due diligence procedures
performed by the Company which identified discrepancies in respect of certain
agreed commercial terms of the farmout transaction.

About Africa Energy Corp.

Africa Energy Corp. is a Canadian oil and gas exploration company, the shares
of which are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “AFE”. The
Company holds a 90% participating interest in Block 2B, offshore Republic of
South Africa and is actively building an exploration portfolio in Africa.

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information. These statements relate to future events or future performance.
The use of any of the words “will”, “expected” and similar expressions and
statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to
identify forward looking information and are based on the Company’s current
belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.
Actual future results may differ materially. Various assumptions or factors are
typically applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections
set out in forward-looking information. Those assumptions and factors are based
on information currently available to the Company. The forward-looking
information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof and the
Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as
required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties and
assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking information. The foregoing statements expressly qualify any
forward-looking information contained herein.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term
is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

James Phillips, President and CEO

– END RELEASE – 30/03/2017

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Sophia Shane
Corporate Development
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Blackbird Energy Inc. Announces Release of Second Quarter 2017 Financial and Operating Results

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Ten charges laid in oil spill that fouled English Bay beaches in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Charges have been laid against the owners of the MV Marathassa nearly two years after a leak of bunker fuel fouled the beaches of English Bay in Vancouver, but the company is trying to scuttle the case.

Documents filed in British Columbia’s provincial court show the Marathassa and Greece-based Alassia NewShips Management Inc. face a total of 10 charges including discharge of a pollutant, unlawful disposal of a substance and failure to implement an oil pollution emergency plan.

The company is also accused of depositing a deleterious substance in a way that may have allowed it to reach waters frequented by fish, as well as depositing a substance harmful to migratory birds.

In all, six charges have been laid under Canadian shipping legislation, two relate to alleged Fisheries Act violations and single charges linked to alleged violations of federal environmental laws and the Migratory Bird Act.

None of the allegations have been tested in court.

At least 2,700 litres of bunker fuel spilled on April 8, 2015, while the Cypriot-registered vessel was moored in English Bay. The ensuing miscommunication among Canadian authorities and delays in cleanup raised questions about Canada’s preparedness for oil spills at a time when the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion was being hotly debated.

A provincial court date has been set for Wednesday, but Alassia is attempting to stop the proceedings with an application for a judicial review filed in Federal Court. The company will ask the Federal Court on Tuesday to stop the provincial court hearing from taking place until a judicial review has been heard.

In court documents, it says summonses in the case were invalid because they were served to a Canadian insurance adjuster and a ship captain who has only worked for Alassia on two fixed contracts.

Alassia argues that Canadian law requires summonses to be delivered to an executive officer of a corporation or a branch, and that neither the insurance adjuster or the captain fit that description.

“This is a serious issue to be tried in that it is doubtful that either attempt to serve the applicant was valid,” the company’s Vancouver-based lawyer Peter Swanson says in court documents.

Swanson says the company will suffer “irreparable harm” if the provincial court hearing proceeds as there’s no way for the company to challenge the validity of the summons in provincial court without submitting to its jurisdiction.

Alassia is seeking an order declaring the attempt to serve the summons to be invalid, quashing and setting them aside, as well as an order prohibiting further attempts to serve the summons in a similar manner. The company is also seeking costs.

In an affidavit, Valakitsis Antonios, the ship captain who was served the summons, says he worked on a vessel associated with Alassia between April 2014 and March 2015, but he was at home in Colombia in April 2015 at the time of the spill.

He says he is currently the master of the MV Afroessa, which is owned by Afroessa Shipping Corp., and he has no long-term relationship with Alassia.

Eric Renteria, an insurance adjuster at Charles Taylor Adjusting in Vancouver, says in an affidavit that an Environment and Climate Change Canada employee did not explain why he was serving him with a summons.

He says he is not employed or otherwise associated with Alassia and hadn’t heard of the company prior to receiving the summons last month. Charles Taylor Adjusting is not a branch of Alassia, he adds.

B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak said Thursday she couldn’t comment on the charges but she was “pleased” the federal government was taking spill response seriously.

Alassia declined to discuss the legal proceedings in a statement but thanked all those who assisted in the response.

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Environmental groups challenge Keystone XL pipeline approval

OMAHA, Neb. — A coalition of environmental groups is challenging the federal permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline in court because they say additional environmental scrutiny is needed.

The Sierra Club joined with several other environmental groups to file the federal lawsuit Thursday in Montana.

The proposed pipeline that TransCanada wants to build would carry crude oil through Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska where it would connect with an existing Keystone pipeline network that moves crude to Texas Gulf Coast refineries.

The environmental groups say the initial environmental review completed in 2014 is inadequate and outdated.

The U.S. State Department issued a permit for the project earlier this month, although Nebraska regulators still must review the proposed route there.

Officials with the State Department and TransCanada declined to comment on the lawsuit.

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CSE: 2017-0318 – New Listing – Squatex Energy and Ressources Inc. (SQX)

FOR: CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE (CSE)

Date issue: March 30, 2017
Time in: 3:16 PM e

Attention:

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – March 30, 2017) – The common shares of Squatex
Energy and Ressources Inc. have been approved for listing on the CSE.

Listing and disclosure documents will be available at www.thecse.com

Squatex Energy and Ressources Inc. is a junior oil and gas exploration company
established in 2001 which main activity is to carry out works and studies
aiming at the evaluation and the development of the oil and gas potential of a
territory of 656,093 hectares under exploration license in the Province of
Quebec, in which it is holding a 70% interest.

L’inscription a la cote de CSE des actions ordinaires de Ressources & Energie
Squatex Inc. a ete approuvee.

Les documents d’inscription et de divulgation seront disponibles sur
www.thecse.com

Ressources & Energie Squatex Inc. est une societe d’exploration petroliere et
gaziere junior qui a ete cree en 2001 dont l’activite principale est
d’effectuer des travaux et des etudes visant a l’evaluation et le developpement
du potentiel petrolier et gazier d’un territoire de 656 093 hectares sous
permis d’exploration au Quebec, dans lesquels elle detient un interet de 70%.

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[email protected]
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C$17.7B Cenovus deal seen as likely to be last oilsands blockbuster

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy’s blockbuster $17.7-billion deal to buy most of the Canadian assets of Houston-based ConocoPhillips will likely stand as the biggest acquisition in the oilsands sector for years to come, say some industry watchers.

While other deals are expected to materialize, analysts note there are fewer significant assets available after more than a year of consolidation transactions in Alberta’s oilpatch worth billions.

“If you think about who’s left in terms of remaining players, there aren’t that many,” said Peter Argiris, principal analyst for consultancy Wood Mackenzie in Calgary.

“The days of $15-, $12- and $17-billion deals, I don’t think we’ll see that. I think the big ones are probably eaten up now.”

The deal is the largest this year involving Canadian oil and gas assets, according to data provided by Thomson Reuters.

Alberta’s oilsands, the third-largest proven oil reserves in the world, are also among the most costly and carbon-intensive to produce from. These factors, combined with the pullback in crude prices, have spurred several foreign players to exit the sector so they can reinvest their capital elsewhere. Big Canadian players like Cenovus have stepped in to buy, looking to better control costs by operating at a larger size.

Further consolidation can be expected, but probably on a smaller scale, said Nick Lupick, an analyst with AltaCorp Capital.

“Eventually, obviously, you will run out of opportunities given that you are likely to have three to five major E&Ps (explorers and producers) controlling most of the production,” Lupick said.

The cash-and-share deal was announced Wednesday after the close of Canadian and U.S. stock markets.

Cenovus shares closed down almost 14 per cent on Thursday at $15.05. The company had said it planned to raise C$3 billion in an equity offering to help pay for the C$14.1 billion cash portion of the acquisition, supplemented by cash on hand and debt financing.

The DBRS credit rating agency said Wednesday it would place Cenovus’s ratings under review with negative implications because of the increase in debt from the ConocoPhillips deal.

ConocoPhillips’s New York-listed shares closed up about eight per cent.

The latest deal comes three weeks after Canadian Natural Resources announced a C$12.74-billion offer to buy Alberta oilsands assets from Royal Dutch Shell and Houston-based Marathon Oil.

Earlier this year, Norway’s Statoil closed a deal to sell all of its Canadian oilsands assets for C$832 million to Calgary-based Athabasca Oil. And a year ago, Calgary-based Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) took majority control of Syncrude with a C$937-million purchase of American Murphy Oil’s five per cent stake.

Analysts say the environmental reputation of the oilsands as “dirty oil” likely influenced decisions to sell, especially by European companies. But a shift in strategy as U.S. benchmark oil prices plunged from over US$100 per barrel in mid-2014 to around US$50 is also seen as a major factor.

Argiris said the Cenovus-ConocoPhillips deal was a “natural consolidation” because they are equal partners in Foster Creek and Christina Lake, massive thermal oilsands projects in northern Alberta.

He said ConocoPhillips signalled late last year it wanted to sell assets to pay down debt — the Cenovus sale allows it to do that while continuing to focus on shale oil in the U.S., plus a portfolio that includes production from Asia-Pacific and Europe.

The American company isn’t completely leaving the oilsands. It will also continue to operate and own half of the Surmont oilsands project in northern Alberta, with French giant Total holding the other half.

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Mullen Group Ltd. First Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

FOR: MULLEN GROUP LTD.TSX SYMBOL: MTLDate issue: March 30, 2017Time in: 2:00 PM eAttention:
OKOTOKS, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 30, 2017) – Mullen Group Ltd. (“Mullen
Group” and/or the “Corporation”) (TSX:MTL) intends to release its 2017 First
Quart…

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Book Review: The Slow and Agonizing Death of Keystone XL Before Trump’s Resurrection – David Yager

          David Yager – Yager Management Ltd. Oilfield Service Management Consulting – Oil & Gas Writer – Energy Policy Analyst March 30, 2017 The Keystone XL (KXL) pipeline is back in the news after U.S. President Donald Trump signed the presidential permit former President Barack Obama denied the project in November … Read more

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Canada Energy Partners Announces Submission of Appeal & Request for Stay to Restore Water Disposal Rights

FOR: CANADA ENERGY PARTNERS INC.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: CE

Date issue: March 30, 2017
Time in: 12:46 PM e

Attention:

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – March 30, 2017) – Canada Energy
Partners Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CE) (the “Company”) has filed an appeal to the
British Columbia Oil & Gas Appeal Tribunal. As part of this appeal, the Company
has requested an immediate ‘stay’ of the General Order. If granted, the stay
would allow immediate restoration of water disposal operations while the appeal
process goes forth.

The Company received a General Order from the British Columbia Oil & Gas
Commission (“OGC”) on March 16th ordering a suspension of all disposal
activities at the Company’s water disposal well in northeast British Columbia.
The Order “shall remain in effect until amended or terminated in whole or in
part by the Commission…pending a review of additional technical information”.
The Company immediately ceased disposing and has secured the well.

The reasons given were concern over enhanced seismicity alleged to be related
to water disposal. The OGC gave no evidence of increased seismicity related to
the Company’s disposal well but referenced increased seismicity in other areas
of British Columbia. The General Order states that the Company “has met the
conditions” stipulated in its disposal permit.

The Company decided to by-pass the review process and go straight to the appeal
because the Company believes this approach should expedite the process of
reaching a definitive conclusion.

The timing of a decision is unknown at this time but the Company will provide
additional updates as material events unfold.

The Notice of Appeal and General Order can be viewed on the Company’s website:
www.canadaenergypartners.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Canada Energy Partners Inc.

Benjamin Jones

President & CEO

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as such
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are frequently
characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”,
“believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words or statements that
certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur, including, without
limitation, estimated revenues.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties
and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These
factors include, without limitation, regulatory approvals, mechanical integrity
of the water disposal well, receptivity of the disposal zone, variability of
operating costs, risks associated with oil and gas production and exploration,
retention of and ability to attract company personnel, volatility of commodity
prices, currency and interest rate fluctuations, environmental risk, inability
to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources and changes in
legislation, including income tax, environmental and regulatory matters.

This press release, in particular the information in respect of estimated
revenues, may contain future-oriented financial information or financial
outlook within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such future-oriented
financial information or financial outlook has been prepared for the purpose of
providing information about management’s reasonable expectations as to the
anticipated results of its proposed business activities. Readers are cautioned
that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of
the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, unless so required by law.

– END RELEASE – 30/03/2017

For further information:
Canada Energy Partners Inc.
650-669 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B4
Main Phone: (778) 725-1489
Facsimile: (604) 428-1124
Email: [email protected]
OR
Ben Jones
President and CEO
Direct Phone: +1 225.388.9900 ext 101
www.canadaenergypartners.com

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TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: CE

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
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Eguana and E-Gear Qualify for Expediting Permitting in Hawaii

FOR: EGUANA TECHNOLOGIES INC.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: EGT
OTCQB SYMBOL: EGTYF

Date issue: March 30, 2017
Time in: 9:00 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA and HONOLULU, HAWAII–(Marketwired – March 30, 2017) – Eguana
Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:EGT) (OTCQB:EGTYF) and E-Gear LLC are pleased to
announce that the Eguana AC Battery with E-Gear’s Energy Management & Control
(EMC) technology is the first AC coupled grid interactive lithium-ion battery
system approved by the City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and
Permitting’s Material and Methods (MM#) expedited approval process. This
unlocks the backlog of over 1MWh of utility connected residential battery
installations under contract through E-Gear dealers in Hawaii.

“This process will help continue our cooperation with the industry and the
State of Hawaii to achieve the energy independence so important to the
community we serve,” said Timothy Hiu, Deputy Director of the Department of
Planning and Permitting. “The Mayor’s office has been supportive of industry
and we have made a consistent effort to educate our personnel on the highly
innovative solar industry, where the technological advances are so rapid that
it’s important to establish this type of relationship. The City and County of
Honolulu has partnered going back over a decade to accomplish this task and our
contribution to the betterment of the State and this City to move toward a more
sustainable energy industry will continue.”

“Our customers are demanding products that are available today, and are not
interested in just reserving a system for some unknown length of time.” Said
Tim Johnston, President of Hawaii Energy Smart, an E-Gear technology dealer.
“We have been chasing other products for over a year now. Other suppliers just
could not deliver product that supports the new solar program, which is
necessary for us to maintain our business.”

“We have worked tirelessly with our partners and customers in Hawaii to
introduce this solution that enables the next phase of Hawaii’s renewable
transition,” said Brent Harris, CTO of Eguana Technologies. “Eguana remains
committed to supporting the growth of the Hawaiian market with our AC coupled
solution that is compatible with any PV system already installed or approved
for installation in Hawaii. The AC Battery is a proven and fully certified
product that supports any of the functionality being considered under the
HPUC’s Distributed Energy Resources docket.”

Installations for backlog customers will begin through E-Gear dealers in April,
and the pipeline of contracted systems is expected to grow with many customers
awaiting demonstration of permitted and operating systems before committing to
a purchase.

About E-Gear, LLC

E-Gear, LLC is a renewable energy innovation company offering proprietary
patented and patent pending edge-of-grid energy management and storage
solutions. These systems provide intelligent real-time adaptive control,
flexibility, visibility, predictability and support to energy generating
customers, renewable energy solution providers, energy service companies
(ESCO’s) and Utilities.

About The AC Battery:

The Eguana AC Battery(TM) is a certified, grid ready power control solution
pre-integrated with LG Chem Li-ion batteries. Our solution can be seamlessly
integrated with a local energy management system or a distributed fleet control
network using open communication protocols to provide a fully functional energy
storage installation. The AC Battery provides maximum flexibility for system
aggregators which want to deploy it as a standalone product, as part of new
solar storage installations, or as a retrofit to solar PV installations already
in place.

About Eguana Technologies Inc.

Eguana Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:EGT) designs and manufactures high
performance power controls for residential and commercial energy storage
systems. Eguana has more than 15 years’ experience delivering grid edge power
electronics for fuel cell, photovoltaic and battery applications and delivers
proven, durable, high quality solutions from its high capacity manufacturing
facilities in Europe and North America.

With thousands of its proprietary energy storage inverters deployed in the
European and North American markets, Eguana is the leading supplier of power
controls for solar self-consumption, grid services and demand charge
applications at the grid edge.

To learn more, visit www.EguanaTech.com or follow us on Twitter @EguanaTech

Forward Looking Information

The reader is advised that some of the information herein may constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning assigned by National Instruments
51-102 and other relevant securities legislation. In particular, we include:
statements pertaining to the value of our power controls to the energy storage
market and statements concerning the use of proceeds and the Company’s ability
to obtain necessary approvals from the TSX Venture Exchange.

Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and
involves a number of risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the
Company’s actual results, performance or achievements, or future events or
developments, to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the
forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance
on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date hereof.
Readers are also directed to the Risk Factors section of the Company’s most
recent audited Financial Statements which may be found on its website or at
sedar.com The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any
revisions to forward-looking information contained herein to reflect events or
circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities
laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

– END RELEASE – 30/03/2017

For further information:
Company Inquiries
Justin Holland
CEO, Eguana Technologies Inc.
+1.416.728.7635
[email protected]
OR
Product Inquiries
Vishwas Ganesan
Director of Business Development, USA
+1.408.685.2670
[email protected]

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TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: EGT
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Profits made of sand: Specialty sand market heats up as oil, gas drilling rebounds

CALGARY — Signs of the Canadian oil and gas industry’s recovery from a punishing two-year downturn are emerging in unlikely places, including fine grains of sand.

Demand for the especially round and crush-proof type of sand used to help extract shale oil and gas is climbing, as more drilling rigs get fired up and operators pump higher amounts of sand into wells, say industry watchers, who foresee a big jump in the year ahead.

“Things have really picked up,” said Thomas Jacob, an analyst at research firm IHS Markit.

Canada’s energy industry was hammered when OPEC producers hiked production starting in 2014, driving oil prices to around US$26 a barrel in early 2016. But with U.S. crude back at about US$49, demand for the sand needed for hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in shale formations is also rebounding.

Jacob expects Canadian demand to jump 70 per cent to 3.1 million tonnes this year for the specialty sand, which is pumped into the ground during a frack to keep cracked shale rocks wedged open and allow oil and gas to flow out.

Calgary-based Source Energy Services, for one, said it sold about 130,000 tonnes of the sand in January in Western Canada, up from 84,000 tonnes the same month a year earlier.

Higher demand for sand follows a sharp increase in fracking activity. In the first two months of this year, 140 wells were fracked, according to the Alberta Energy Regulator — up from 82 in the same period last year.

Momentum in the sector was enough to prompt Source in February to announce plans for a public stock listing. It said in regulatory filings that it expected this year’s appetite for sand in Canada to surpass the record high of 3.7 million tonnes in 2014. That would be a big jump from the 2.4 million tonnes it said was used last year.

Source said that if the trend of using more sand per well is factored in, demand could top six million tonnes.

Companies have been pumping more sand per well in recent years after finding it helps improve the production and reliability, said Jacob.  

“The intensity is increasing across the board at a very, very high rate,” he said.

Source said that between 2013 and early 2016, the Montney formation that straddles the Alberta-British Columbia border saw a 91 per cent increase in sand per well.

Gas producer Seven Generations bumped up its tonnage per well by about a third just between the end of 2015 and end of 2016 to average about 6,500 tonnes of sand per well. The change helped boost the natural-gas condensate produced by the wells by about a third, said company spokesman Alan Boras.

“It’s really about continuing to drive the costs lower on a per unit of what you can recover,” said Boras.

An expected bump in sand demand didn’t stop Source from getting cold feet on its public offering. It postponed plans after oil dropped back below US$50.

Source also faces increased competition from suppliers with lower-quality sand mines that sit closer to the shale plays of northern British Columbia and Alberta.

Like the majority of Canadian suppliers, Source gets its top-tier white sand from mines in Wisconsin, the same type found in many golf course sand traps.

In the past, companies were wary of using lesser quality domestic sand, concerned that it wouldn’t stand up to the extreme pressures several kilometres underground.

That changed in the downturn as companies looked to cut costs everywhere, and started finding the cheaper sand was effective.

“We definitely see some blue-chip companies pumping the domestic product, because they’re not seeing production benefits by pumping import or tier one products,” said Mike Burvill, vice-president of fracturing at Calgary-based STEP Energy Services.

Burvill estimates that about a third of the sand STEP pumps for clients is domestic brown sand, compared with 10 per cent before the downturn.

Encana chief operating officer Mike McAllister said on a conference call last year that the company had created long-term structural savings because it was using the cheaper local brown sands.

“The largest cost driver in our completion costs are water and sand,” said McAllister. “In the Duvernay (formation) on a per-well basis, we are saving over $130,000 per well as a result of using that sand.”

 

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Razor Energy Corp. Provides an Operations Update, Announces 2017 Capital Budget and Guidance, and 2016 Year-End Results

FOR: RAZOR ENERGY CORP.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: RZE

Date issue: March 30, 2017
Time in: 8:00 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 30, 2017) – Razor Energy Corp. (“Razor”
or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:RZE) (www.razor-energy.com) is pleased to
announce our operating and financial results for the three and 12 month periods
ended December 31, 2016. Our full audited consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto, as well as management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) can be
found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

OPERATIONS UPDATE

Since entering negotiations to acquire oil and gas properties during the fourth
quarter of 2016, Razor has invested approximately $2.5 million to re-activate
light oil production from 19 (17.5 net) suspended Swan Hills wells. These
operations have resulted in the addition of approximately 690 (635 net) boepd
with anticipated annual decline of less than 10 percent, which is the same
decline trend prior to the wells being suspended.

Amongst other capital programs, the Company is in the process of initiating a
second re-activation program including 24 (22.0 net) suspended wells to
liberate additional light oil at low decline rates. Concurrently, Razor is
participating in an additional 24 (3.1 net) well non-operated re-activation
program.

Razor is appropriately staffed for future growth, comprised of skilled and
competent staff in all functional departments. Our head office staff
complements the 14 fulltime, talented, and dedicated field staff led by Scott
Littke and Robert Dowsett executing daily operations in the Swan Hills area.
All technical, operating and production staff continue to apply rigor and
discipline on cost reduction and value generation while embracing stewardship
roles with a view of serving the interests of all stakeholders.

2017 CAPITAL BUDGET

With the market volatility in commodity prices and Razor’s ability to grow
production through high frequency / low capital intensive projects and with
emerging acquisition opportunities, the Company expects to take a disciplined
and conservative approach to the 2017 budget. This capital budget will be
reviewed continuously by management and the Board of Directors of the Company
(the “Board”) for changes in commodity price assumptions and project economics.
We remain steadfast in our conviction to maintain our financial advantage and
build a top-tier junior oil and gas company.

For fiscal 2017, the Board has approved a capital expenditure budget of $13.0
million. The Company has or intends to invest in a combination of
re-activations, re-entries, perforations, re-completions, workovers,
stimulations, and waterflood optimizations. In addition, the budget addresses
the Alberta Energy Regulator’s requirement under the Inactive Well Compliance
Program, and other end of life well and facility spending.

With innovative focus and disciplined capital deployment in the Swan Hills
area, the Company believes that it is well positioned to execute on its growth
strategy while maintaining financial flexibility.

2017 GUIDANCE

The Company’s 2017 financial and operating guidance and assumptions are as
follows:

/T/

—————————————————————————-
Average daily production 2017
—————————————————————————-

Light/medium oil (bblpd) 2,150
—————————————————————————-
NGLs (bblpd) 650
—————————————————————————-
Natural gas (mcfpd) 2,700
—————————————————————————-
Oil equivalent (boepd) 3,250
—————————————————————————-
Capital expenditures $13.0 million
—————————————————————————-
Term Loan (maturity January 31, 2021) $30.0 million
—————————————————————————-
Cash on hand, December 31, 2017 $7.8 million
—————————————————————————-
Net debt, December 31, 2017 $22.2 million
—————————————————————————-
Funds flow from operations(1) $8.4 million
—————————————————————————-
Exit net debt to 2017 funds flow from operations(1) 2.6x
—————————————————————————-
Assumptions:
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WTI (US$/bbl) $52.50
—————————————————————————-
Exchange rate (US$/C$) 0.75
—————————————————————————-
Light sweet oil differential to WTI (C$/bbl) ($4.00)
—————————————————————————-
Average corporate oil quality discount (C$/bbl) ($3.00)
—————————————————————————-
AECO gas (C$/mcf) $2.50
—————————————————————————-
(1) “Funds flow from operations” and “net debt” do not have any standardized
meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
Refer to the Reader Advisories at the end of the news release.

/T/

The Company intends to continue to pursue value-driven acquisitions. This is
expected to include a consolidation of land positions within the Company’s
existing project areas, in addition to targeting new potential opportunities in
complementary shallow, light oil, horizons within its Alberta core region. The
Company is focused on adding to its inventory of high-quality projects to
sustain longer-term growth.

HIGHLIGHTS SUMMARY

During the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2016, the current
management and Board negotiated a business combination with Vector Resources
Inc. (“Vector”). This combination, in conjunction with a term loan facility
provided by Alberta Investment Management Corporation (“AIMCo”) and asset
acquisition in the Swan Hills area of Alberta (the “Asset”), provided the
necessary operational foundation to position Razor for future growth.

Subsequent to the end of 2016, Razor achieved the following milestones:

/T/

— On January 30, 2017, at a special meeting of shareholders of Vector,

shareholder approval was obtained for: (i) a change of name of Vector to
“Razor Energy Corp.”; (ii) a share consolidation of Vector’s common
shares on a 20:1 basis; and (iii) the continuance of Vector from Ontario
into Alberta resulting in a change of the Company’s primary office.
— On January 31, 2017, Vector and Razor completed the business
combination, name change of Vector to “Razor Energy Corp.”, the share
consolidation and appointed new officers and directors to the Company.
— On January 31, 2017, Razor entered into a $30 million term loan
agreement (the “Term Loan”) with AIMCo. The Term Loan bears interest at
a rate of 10% per annum, calculated and payable semi-annually and
matures on January 31, 2021. The Term Loan is secured by all present and
after-acquired personal property as well as a floating charge on land
pursuant to a general security agreement and a promissory note. In
addition, Razor issued 1,024,128 common shares of Razor (“Common
Shares”) to AIMCo, representing approximately 10.05% of the issued and
outstanding Common Shares. Upon completion of the business combination
and the issuance of shares to AIMCo, Razor has 10,187,224 Common Shares
issued and outstanding (on a post-consolidated basis).
— On January 31, 2017, Razor closed an asset acquisition to acquire the
Asset from a third party for consideration of $15 million in cash, prior
to customary adjustments. The Asset consists of producing oil and gas
assets in the Swan Hills area of Alberta.

/T/

ABOUT RAZOR

Razor Energy Corp., is a light oil focused company operating predominantly in
Alberta. Razor’s full-cycle business plan provides an opportunity to reposition
the Company as a disciplined and high-growth junior E&P company. With an
experienced management team and a strong, committed Board, growth is
anticipated to occur through timely strategic acquisitions and operations.
Razor currently trades on TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker “RZE”.

READER ADVISORIES

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains forward-looking
statements. More particularly, this press release contains statements
concerning, but not limited to: the anticipated annual decline rate; capital
program of the Company, including the reactivation program, other capital
expenditures, acquisitions, and abandonment, reclamation and remediation
expenditures; the approach to the 2017 capital budget including reviewing the
capital budget continuously; 2017 guidance including: average daily production,
cash on hand on December 31, 2017, net debt as at December 31, 2017, funds flow
from operations and exit net debt to 2017 funds flow from operations; and the
Company’s acquisition strategy. In addition, the use of any of the words
“anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”, “propose”,
“project”, “can”, “will”, “should”, “continue”, “may”, and similar expressions
are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements contained herein are based on certain key expectations and
assumptions made by the Company, including but not limited to expectations and
assumptions concerning the availability of capital, current legislation,
receipt of required regulatory approval, the success of future drilling and
development activities, the performance of existing wells, the performance of
new wells, the Company’s growth strategy, general economic conditions,
availability of required equipment and services and prevailing commodity
prices. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on
which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance
should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can
give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking
statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they
involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ
materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and
risks. These include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the oil and
gas industry in general (e.g., operational risks in development, exploration
and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or
development projects or capital expenditures; as the uncertainty of reserve
estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production,
costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks), commodity
price and exchange rate fluctuations, changes in legislation affecting the oil
and gas industry and uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes
in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital
expenditures. Please refer to the filing statement of the Company dated January
27, 2017, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and the risk factors contained therein and
the MD&A.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of
the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or
revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable
securities laws.

NON-IFRS MEASURES: This press release contains the terms “funds flow from
operations” and “net debt”, which do not have standardized meanings prescribed
by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable with the calculation of similar
measures by other companies. Funds flow from operations represents cash flow
from operating activities before changes in non-cash working capital and
decommissioning expenditures. Management uses funds flow from operations to
analyze operating performance and leverage. Net debt is calculated as long-term
debt less working capital (or plus working capital deficiency), with working
capital excluding mark-to-market risk management contracts. Management believes
net debt is a useful supplemental measure of the total amount of current and
long-term debt of the Company.

ADVISORY ON PRODUCTION INFORMATION: Unless otherwise indicated herein, all
production information presented herein has presented on a gross basis, which
is the Company’s working interest prior to deduction of royalties and without
including any royalty interests.

BARRELS OF OIL EQUIVALENT: The term “boe” or barrels of oil equivalent may be
misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of six
thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil equivalent (6 Mcf: 1
bbl) is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable
at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.
Additionally, given that the value ratio based on the current price of crude
oil, as compared to natural gas, is significantly different from the energy
equivalency of 6:1; utilizing a conversion ratio of 6:1 may be misleading as an
indication of value.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

– END RELEASE – 30/03/2017

For further information:
Doug Bailey
President and Chief Executive Officer
OR
Kevin Braun
Chief Financial Officer
OR
Razor Energy Corp.
1250, 645 7th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2P 4G8
(403) 262-0242
www.razor-energy.com

COMPANY:
FOR: RAZOR ENERGY CORP.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: RZE

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
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Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. Announces Year End 2016 Results, Ten-Year Processing Agreement and Reserve Dedication at the Brazeau River Complex, Strategic Acquisitions, Operational Update and Increase to Credit Facility

FOR: TIDEWATER MIDSTREAM AND INFRASTRUCTURE LTD.
TSX VENTURE Symbol: TWM

Date issue: March 30, 2017
Time in: 7:30 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, AB –(Marketwired – March 30, 2017) – Tidewater Midstream and
Infrastructure Ltd. (“Tidewater” or the “Corporation”) (TSX VENTURE: TWM) is
pleased to announce that it has filed its audited consolidated financial
statements, Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) and Annual
Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Highlights

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— Tidewater maintained strong financial results in the fourth quarter of

2016, generating adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation
and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) of $11.8 million or $0.04 per
share. For the year ended December 31, 2016 the Corporation generated
Adjusted EBITDA of $37.9 million or $0.15 per share.
— Tidewater increased its working interest to 100% and obtained full
control of the Brazeau River Complex (the “BRC”), surrounding gas
gathering pipelines and infrastructure, and three proven natural gas
storage reservoirs connected to the BRC, in the fourth quarter of 2016.
— Tidewater has reached an agreement in principal for a ten-year
processing and reserve dedication at the BRC on approximately 55,000
acres of undeveloped lands with a well-capitalized, high-growth, mid-
sized private company that will keep the BRC near or at capacity into
the foreseeable future.
— The Corporation’s previously announced capital budget remains on time
and on budget with commissioning of the 10,000 bbl/day fractionation
facility at the BRC, relocation of the turbo expander and commissioning
of the rail facility to occur in the second quarter of 2017.
— On January 11, 2017 Tidewater closed on its $69 million bought deal
financing which was used in part to finance the above acquisitions and
ongoing capital projects.
— In March 2017, Tidewater increased availability under its Credit
Facility from $120 million to $180 million with a current net debt
position of approximately $10 million, ensuring sufficient available
capital to execute on its near term organic and acquisition growth
opportunities.
— Tidewater expanded its Montney footprint into North East British
Columbia (“NEBC”) with the acquisition of a 40% working interest in a
sour gas processing facility in the heart of the Montney at Parkland,
approximately 1,000 acres of greenfield surface land, and 100% working
interest in an 80 km cross-border sales gas pipeline.
— Tidewater entered an agreement to further enhance its value chain
through the acquisition of an NGL trucking division. The NGL Trucking
Acquisition enhances the value of the recently announced fractionation
facility at the BRC gas plant and NGL truck-out gas processing
facilities by providing further control of Tidewater’s operations.
— Current corporate throughput is at record levels and drilling activity
at all-time highs around the BRC which is expected to contribute to
strong first quarter 2017 results.

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Selected financial and operating information is outlined below and should be
read with Tidewater’s audited consolidated financial statements and related
MD&A which are available at www.sedar.com and on our website at
www.tidewatermidstream.com.

Financial Overview

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(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share data)
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For the
period
from
Three-months Year February 4,
ended ended to
December 31, December 31, December 31,
2016 2015 2016 2015
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Total revenues $ 38,876 $ 13,623 $ 109,940 $ 21,563
Income for the period $ 3,678 $ 8,487 $ 15,128 $ 8,467
Earnings per common
share – basic and
diluted $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ 0.06 $ 0.10
EBITDA(1) $ 9,719 $ 11,003 $ 34,084 $ 13,700
Adjusted EBITDA(2) $ 11,768 $ 6,547 $ 37,871 $ 11,327
Adjusted EBITDA per
common share – basic(2) $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 0.15 $ 0.13
Adjusted EBITDA per
common share –
diluted(2) $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 0.14 $ 0.13
Total cash and cash
equivalents $ 8,010 $ 372 $ 8,010 $ 372
Total assets $ 580,430 $ 298,318 $ 580,430 $ 298,318
Total acquisitions $ 59,798 $ 62,693 $ 231,198 $ 264,452
Total capital
expenditures $ 33,305 $ 2,004 $ 49,556 $ 3,378
Bank debt $ 50,000 $ 30,803 $ 50,000 $ 30,803
Total non-current
financial liabilities $ 104,959 $ 80,374 $ 104,959 $ 80,374
Working capital surplus
(deficit) $ (49,041) $ 16,904 $ (49,041) $ 16,904
Cash flow from operating
activities(3) $ 11,654 $ 6,474 $ 36,851 $ 11,059
Cash flow from operating
activities per common
share – basic and
diluted(3) $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 0.14 $ 0.13
Distributable cash
flow(4) $ 10,113 $ 6,474 $ 34,717 $ 11,059
Distributable cash flow
per common share –
basic(4) $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 0.13 $ 0.13
Distributable cash flow
per common share –
diluted(4) $ 0.03 $ 0.04 $ 0.13 $ 0.13
Dividends declared $ 2,846 $ 1,759 $ 11,309 $ 3,507
Dividends declared per
common share $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 0.04 $ 0.02
Total common shares
outstanding (000s) 284,158 168,065 284,158 168,065
Total RSUs outstanding
(000s) 5,569 2,468 5,569 2,468
Total Options
outstanding (000s) 4,080 782 4,080 782
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Notes:

(1) EBITDA is calculated as income or loss before finance costs, taxes,

depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is not a standard measure under
GAAP. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” beginning on page 14 of the
MD&A for a reconciliation of EBITDA to its most closely related GAAP
measure.

(2) Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as EBITDA adjusted for incentive

compensation, unrealized gains/losses, non-cash items, transaction
costs and items that are considered non-recurring in nature. Adjusted
EBITDA per common share is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the year ended
December 31, 2016. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA per common share
are not standard measures under GAAP. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”
beginning on page 14 of the MD&A for a reconciliation of Adjusted
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA per common share to their most closely
related GAAP measures.

(3) Cash flow from operating activities is calculated as net cash used in

operating activities before changes in non-cash working capital less
any long term incentive plan expenses. Cash flow from operating
activities per common share is calculated as cash flow from operating
activities divided by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2016. Cash flow from
operating activities and cash flow from operating activities per common
share are not standard measures under GAAP. See “Non-GAAP Financial
Measures” beginning on page 14 of the MD&A for a reconciliation of cash
flow from operating activities and cash flow from operating activities
per common share to their most closely related GAAP measures.

(4) Distributable cash flow is calculated as net cash used in operating

activities before changes in non-cash working capital and after any
expenditures that use cash from operations. Distributable cash flow per
common share is calculated as distributable cash flow over the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding for the year ended December
31, 2016. Distributable cash flow and distributable cash flow per
common share are not standard measures under GAAP. See “Non-GAAP
Financial Measures” beginning on page 14 of the MD&A for a
reconciliation of distributable cash flow and distributable cash flow
per common share to their most closely related GAAP measures.

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Ten-Year Processing Agreement and Reserve Dedication at BRC

Tidewater has reached an agreement in principal for a ten-year processing and
reserve dedication with a well-capitalized, high-growth private company that
is expected to bring the BRC near or at capacity into the foreseeable future.
The related processing fees are in line with the existing processing fees at
the BRC and Tidewater will market all NGLs associated with the reserve
dedications, where Tidewater continues to pursue opportunities to improve
netbacks for its customers. The arrangement is expected to replace the largest
customer at the BRC, whose existing take-or-pay agreement ends in the second
quarter of 2018. Drilling activity around the BRC remains at all-time highs;
and as a result of this, Tidewater has started to scope an expansion of the
BRC to increase its processing capacity and add additional natural gas and NGL
takeaway options for producers, which includes the previously announced three
proven natural gas storage reservoirs that are directly connected to the BRC.
As part of the arrangement, Tidewater will divest of the previously acquired
undeveloped mineral rights, which were announced on November 16, 2016 in
return for a three to four well drilling commitment and area dedication for
the life of the reserves on approximately 30,000 acres of undeveloped lands.
Additionally, Tidewater is expected to invest $10-15 million of capital to
tie-in a new core area the private company owns and is not currently connected
to the BRC. The capital will be backstopped by a ten-year processing agreement
and reserve dedication on an additional 25,000 acres. The agreement is
expected to be finalized in the next few weeks and is subject to customary
closing conditions.

Strategic Acquisitions

The NEBC Acquisition

Tidewater entered into an agreement with Predator Oil BC Ltd. (“Predator”), a
related party, to acquire a non-operated 40% working interest in a 30 MMcf/d
sour, shallow-cut gas processing facility in the Parkland area of NEBC,
approximately 1,000 acres of greenfield surface land in the Fort St. John area
of NEBC and an 80 km, cross-border sales gas pipeline in the Cordova area of
NEBC for a total consideration of $10 million in cash. As part of the
consideration, Tidewater is also transferring Predator approximately 2,500 net
acres of undeveloped lands previously acquired in October 2015.

The Parkland Gas Plant and the Land are in a new core area for Tidewater,
within the heart of the Montney play in NEBC near numerous pipeline egress
options for NGL and natural gas connectivity and access to rail which have
current and future opportunities to become a major energy hub in NEBC, with
the potential to connect Tidewater’s Montney infrastructure/egress hub in the
Pipestone area. The Sales Pipeline is connected to the 140 MMcf/d Wildboy gas
processing facility in the Cordova area of NEBC, which Predator has a 100%
working interest in, and connects to Westcoast Energy Inc. in NEBC and Nova
Gas Transmission Ltd. in Alberta. As part of the transaction, Predator has
entered an agreement for gas processing at the Parkland Gas Plant with an area
dedication for the life of the reserves and an agreement for transportation on
the Sales Pipeline with an area dedication for the life of the reserves.
Tidewater estimates the NEBC Acquisition to generate annualized EBITDA of
$1.8-2.0 million, which is a 5.0-5.5x multiple based on total consideration of
$10 million in cash.

Predator is a related party by virtue of Tidewater’s Chairman, President and
CEO, Joel MacLeod, and one of Tidewater’s Directors, Stephen Holyoake, both
being shareholders and Directors of Predator. Tidewater formed an independent
special committee (the “Independent Special Committee”) comprised of two
independent Board of Directors to evaluate the NEBC Acquisition and the NGL
Trucking Acquisition referred to below. CIBC and Stikeman Elliott LLP were
retained to provide financial and legal advice, respectively, to the
Independent Special Committee. CIBC provided an opinion to the Independent
Special Committee to the effect that, as of the date of such opinion and
subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications contained herein,
the consideration to be paid by Tidewater pursuant to the NEBC Acquisition is
fair, from a financial point of view, to Tidewater.

The NEBC Acquisition constitutes a “related party transaction” as such term is
defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security
Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). Tidewater is relying on the
exemptions from the formal valuation and minority approval requirements under
MI 61-101. Tidewater is exempt from the formal valuation requirement of MI
61-101 in reliance on sections 5.5(a) and (b) of MI 61-101 as the fair market
value of the NEBC Acquisition, insofar as it involves interested parties, is
not more than the 25% of Tidewater’s market capitalization, and no securities
of Tidewater are listed or quoted for trading on prescribed stock exchanges or
stock markets. Additionally, Tidewater is exempt from minority shareholder
approval relying on section 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101.

The Independent Special Committee determined that the NEBC Acquisition was in
the best interests of Tidewater and recommended that the Tidewater Board of
Directors approve the NEBC Acquisition. On March 29, 2017 the Tidewater Board
of Directors approved the NEBC Acquisition. The NEBC Acquisition is subject to
ordinary conditions including the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.

The NGL Trucking Acquisition

Tidewater also entered an agreement with Mach Energy Services Inc. (“Mach”) to
acquire six tractors, seven NGL trailers and three condensate trailers for a
total consideration of $3.5 million in cash. The NGL Trucking Acquisition
enhances the value of the recently announced fractionation facility at the BRC
gas plant and NGL truck-out gas processing facilities by providing further
control of its operations, and is consistent with Tidewater’s strategy to
enhance its logistics network and market access infrastructure throughout the
natural gas and NGL value chain. Tidewater estimates the NGL Trucking
Acquisition to generate annualized EBITDA of $0.9 million, which is a 4.0x
multiple based on total consideration of $3.5 million in cash.

Mach is a related party by virtue of being owned or controlled by Tidewater’s
Chief Financial Officer, Joel Vorra; Vice President, Logistic and Midstream
Operations, Jarvis Williams; and, various other Tidewater employees, officers
and related parties including Chairman, President and CEO, Joel Macleod and
one of Tidewater’s Directors, Steve Holyoake. Mach was formed prior to the
incorporation of Tidewater as an independent, standalone business. The
executive officers who owned shares of Mach have committed to invest a
significant portion of the proceeds received from the Mach disposition into
the acquisition of Tidewater common shares in the open market. CIBC provided
an opinion to the Independent Special Committee to the effect that, as of the
date of such opinion and subject to the assumptions, limitations and
qualifications contained herein, the consideration to be paid by Tidewater
pursuant to the NGL Trucking Acquisition is fair, from a financial point of
view, to Tidewater.

The NGL Trucking Acquisition constitutes a “related party transaction” as such
term is defined under MI 61-101. Tidewater is relying on the exemptions from
the formal valuation and minority approval requirements under MI 61-101.
Tidewater is exempt from the formal valuation requirement of MI 61-101 in
reliance on sections 5.5(a) and (b) of MI 61-101 as the fair market value of
the NGL Trucking Acquisition, insofar as it involves interested parties, is
not more than the 25% of Tidewater’s market capitalization, and no securities
of Tidewater are listed or quoted for trading on prescribed stock exchanges or
stock markets. Additionally, Tidewater is exempt from minority shareholder
approval relying on section 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101.

The Independent Special Committee determined that the NGL Trucking Acquisition
was in the best interests of Tidewater and recommended that the Tidewater
Board of Directors approve the NGL Trucking Acquisition. On March 29, 2017,
the Tidewater Board of Directors approved the NGL Trucking Acquisition. The
NGL Trucking Acquisition is subject to ordinary conditions including the
acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Outlook

Corporate throughput is currently at all-time highs with some processing
facilities operating at record levels through the quarter. Drilling activity
in Tidewater’s core Deep Basin area has continued to accelerate to all-time
highs with approximately 370 wells being licensed within 60 miles of the BRC
in the past six months contributing to strong first quarter 2017 results.
Tidewater continues to evaluate several organic capital growth opportunities
including an expansion at the BRC. The Corporation has also benefited from
increased throughput at its Edmonton area assets with the reactivation of the
Fort Saskatchewan Extraction Plant and continues to grow its NGL business
while working with producers to increase netback pricing. Commissioning of
Tidewater’s 10,000 bbl/d fractionation facility will further integrate the
Corporation’s value chain and help achieve its goal of offering producers
better pricing.

Tidewater also continues to increase its exposure to the Montney resource play
development with the move into North East British Columbia and the ongoing
development of the Montney Egress Hub in the Pipestone area. Tidewater has
received significant interest from Montney producers for processing,
fractionation, egress and marketing solutions.

Capital Program

Tidewater is nearing completion of a portion of its previously announced
capital projects, with $60 — $65 million deployed including its 10,000 bbl/d
fractionation facility at the BRC, relocation of the idled turbo expander from
the Edmonton area, and its Acheson rail facility. Tidewater remains on time
and on budget on its capital program and expects the above projects to be
commissioned at various stages through the second quarter of 2017. The EBITDA
generated from Tidewater’s capital program is expected to be in line with the
amount previously disclosed.

Tidewater has commenced reservoir injections on Phase I of its Montney
infrastructure/egress hub in the Pipestone area, which was completed on time
and on budget. In light of the recent and continued volatility in AECO pricing
as well as AECO summer and winter spreads, the Corporation continues to
advance toward a final investment decision on Phase II of the project which
will include connections to both Alliance and TCPL and continues to receive
interest from several investment grade counter parties to contract the
available capacity on a five-year basis, which will further diversify
Tidewater’s customer base. It is now expected Tidewater will make a final
investment decision by the end of 2017. The capital required to move the
project forward is currently accounted for in Tidewater’s total $125 million
capital budget previously announced through the end of 2017. If approved,
Tidewater expects to commence operations in the second quarter of 2018.

Tidewater continues to progress on its 50-100 Mmcf/day sour gas plant which
would be backed by take or pay contracts and/or reserve dedications. Although
no certainty can be provided, Tidewater is encouraged by the progress and
support and expects a final investment decision in 2017. The Pipestone Gas
Plant is expected to be directly connected to Tidewater’s Montney
infrastructure/egress hub in the Pipestone area.

Credit Facility Increase

Tidewater is also pleased to announce that it has increased availability under
its credit facility from $120 million to $180 million. The National Bank
Financial led facility includes ATB Financial, Canadian Imperial Bank of
Commerce, Business Development Bank, and Canadian Western Bank.

Stock Options and RSUs

The Corporation has approved a grant of 1,659,000 restricted share units and
1,231,000 stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of
the Corporation. The options will have an exercise price equal to the price
per common share on the date of grant, will vest over a period of three years,
and will expire five years from the date of grant. The Corporation has
determined that exemptions from the various requirements of TSX Venture
Exchange Policies are available for the granting of the options and RSUs.

About Tidewater

Tidewater was incorporated under the Alberta Business Corporations Act on
February 4, 2015 to pursue the purchase, sale and transportation of natural
gas liquids (“NGLs”) throughout North America and export to overseas markets.
Tidewater is engaged in the acquisition of oil and gas infrastructure,
including gas plants, pipelines, NGLs by rail, export terminals and storage
facilities. Tidewater continues to investigate opportunities with North
American producers and mid-streamers for the acquisition and operation of such
infrastructure assets.

Additional information relating to Tidewater is available on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com and at www.tidewatermidstream.com.

Advisory Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

In the interest of providing Tidewater’s shareholders and potential investors
with information regarding Tidewater, including management’s assessment of
Tidewater’s future plans and operations, certain statements in this press
release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking
information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation
(collectively, “forward-looking statements”). In some cases, forward-looking
statements can be identified by terminology such as “anticipate”, “believe”,
“continue”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “intend”, “may”,
“objective”, “ongoing”, “outlook”, “potential”, “project”, “plan”, “should”,
“target”, “would”, “will” or similar words suggesting future outcomes, events
or performance. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release
speak only as of the date thereof and are expressly qualified by this
cautionary statement.

Specifically, this press release contains forward-looking statements relating
to but not limited to: our business strategies, plans and objectives. These
forward-looking statements are based on certain key assumptions regarding, our
ability to execute on our business plan, our operating activities and current
industry conditions, laws and regulations continuing in effect (or, where
changes are proposed, such changes being adopted as anticipated). Readers are
cautioned that such assumptions, although considered reasonable by Tidewater
at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect.

Actual results achieved will vary from the information provided herein as a
result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other
factors.

The above summary of assumptions and risks related to forward-looking
statements in this press release has been provided in order to provide
shareholders and potential investors with a more complete perspective on
Tidewater’s current and future operations and such information may not be
appropriate for other purposes. There is no representation by Tidewater that
actual results achieved will be the same in whole or in part as those
referenced in the forward-looking statements and Tidewater does not undertake
any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities law.

TSX Venture Exchange

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

– END RELEASE – 30/03/2017

For further information:

For further information:

Joel MacLeod,
Chairman, President and CEO
Tidewater Midstream & Infrastructure Ltd.
587.475.0210
[email protected]

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TSX VENTURE Symbol: TWM

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Bri-Chem Announces Fourth Quarter 2016 and Year End Results

FOR: BRI-CHEM CORP.
TSX SYMBOL: BRY

Date issue: March 30, 2017
Time in: 1:24 AM e

Attention:

EDMONTON, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 29, 2017) –

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S.

Bri-Chem Corp. (“Bri-Chem” or “Company”) (TSX:BRY), a leading North American
wholesale distributor and manufacturer of oil and gas drilling fluids announced
its fourth quarter and yearend financial results. During the fourth quarter of
2016, drilling activity levels continued to show signs of recovery as the
active USA rig count increased 106 rigs on average from the third quarter,
while Canada increased from 144 average active rigs in the third quarter to 172
average active rigs for the fourth quarter of 2016. The Q4 2016 increase in
drilling activity resulted in a 23% increase in quarterly revenues and a $1.57M
increase in quarterly EBITDA as compared to Q3 2016. As a result of the
increase in recent activity levels, the Company, subsequent to year end,
obtained an increase of $5,000,000 in credit available under its ABL facility
and no further amendments were made to the sub-debt loan which matures
effective November 2017.

Bri-Chem’s Q4 2016 consolidated revenues from its North American oil and gas
drilling fluids distribution, blending and packaging businesses was $22,097,598
compared to $21,507,712 in the same prior period in 2015. This comparable
quarter revenue increase is a direct result of an increase in oil and gas
drilling activity throughout North America. The Company generated $62,091,325
in revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to sales of
$96,822,080, representing a decrease of 36% year over year. Earnings before
interest, taxes, amortization and depreciation, share-based payments expense,
and impairment charges (“EBITDA”) were $1,244,236 and ($955,696) for the three
and twelve months ended December 31, 2016, compared to ($5,695,852) and
($2,761,020) for the same periods in 2015. Net loss for the three month period
was $2,570,028 compared to net loss of $13,373,037 for the same period of 2015,
while net loss for the twelve month period was $6,793,064 compared to a net
loss of $14,357,367 for the same period of 2015.

North American Drilling Fluids Distribution Divisions

Bri-Chem’s Canadian drilling fluids distribution division generated sales of
$9,551,720 and $22,377,480 for the three and twelve months ended December 31,
2016, compared to sales of $6,873,850 and $29,606,959 over the comparable
periods in 2015. 2016 sales were affected by the overall continued decline in
drilling activity, while the industry did see a modest recovery in rig activity
late in Q4 2016, which led to a 39% increase in sales quarter over quarter.
With continued unstable oil prices, many companies remain cautious and are not
commencing drilling projects until commodity prices become more favorable. The
number of wells drilled in Western Canada for the three month period ended
December 31, 2016 was 1,483, representing an increase of 17% quarter over
quarter.

Bri-Chem’s United States drilling fluids distribution division generated sales
of $8,565,823 and $24,685,969 for the three and twelve month periods ended
December 31, 2016, compared to revenues of $8,995,967 and $45,986,292 in the
comparable periods of 2015, representing decreases of 5% and 46% respectively.
The average number of active rigs running in the USA during the fourth quarter
of 2016 was 586, a decrease of 22% from comparable quarters. The decline in
2016 revenue is primarily driven by a reduction in drilling activity as the
average number of active rigs running in 2016 was 560 compared to 1022 in 2015,
a decrease of 45.2%.

North American Drilling Fluids Blending & Packing Divisions

Bri-Chem’s Canadian drilling fluids blending and packaging division generated
sales of $3,434,795 and $11,163,466 for the quarter and year ended December 31,
2016 compared to the prior year period sales of $4,119,208 and $15,323,772
representing a 17% decrease quarter over quarter and 27% decrease year over
year. This decrease is directly related to lower customer demand for blending
services as a result of the significant decline in drilling activity throughout
2016.

Bri-Chem’s USA fluids blending and packaging division, generated sales of
$545,263 for the three month period ended December 31, 2016, while reporting
sales of $3,864,411 for the year of 2016 compared to $1,518,688 and $5,905,357
respectively for the comparable periods in 2015.

Outlook Summary

Bri-Chem is more optimistic about its future prospects than a year ago as
various industry benchmarks and recent activity levels signal improved industry
stability for the medium to long-term. North American oil and gas drilling
activity levels, throughout 2016, continued to decline year over year, however,
the industry did experience a healthy increase in activity levels in Q4 2016,
compared to Q3 2016, as commodity prices have rebounded from their 2016 lows
and oil and gas companies have cautiously increased drilling activity as a
result. We expect a continued modest increase in North American activity levels
into Q1 2017 with PSAC forecasting the number of wells to be drilled in Western
Canada to increase by 25.6% in 2017.

It is the Company’s view that further development of increased crude oil
transportation capacity, through proposed pipeline expansion to tidewater, is
required in order for Canada to have any profound increase to its future
oilfield activity levels. The oilfield activity levels in the USA have seen a
recent rebound from their historic lows and we expect this trend to continue so
long as commodity prices remain at or near current levels. Bri-Chem has been
proactive in response to the recent increase in North American business
activity and has successfully managed to supply and service its customers
during this recent surge in demand for oilfield chemicals.

As activity levels continue to improve over the short to medium term, we remain
committed to providing superior customer service, having sufficient inventory
levels to meet demand of our customers while maintaining our North American
exceptional industry infrastructure located throughout Canada and the U.S. We
will serve to be a valuable contributor to many of our customers throughout
North America and will benefit appreciably when the market returns to more
reasonable and stable levels as observed in Q4 2016.

About Bri-Chem

Bri-Chem has established itself, through a combination of strategic
acquisitions and organic growth, as the North American industry leader for
wholesale distribution and blending of oilfield drilling, completion,
stimulation and production chemical fluids. We sell, blend, package and
distribute a full range of drilling fluid products from 27 strategically
located warehouses throughout Canada and the United States. Additional
information about Bri-Chem is available at www.sedar.com or at Bri-Chem’s
website at www.brichem.com.

To receive Bri-Chem news updates send your email to [email protected].

Neither the TSX nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined
in the policies of the TSX) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy
of this release.

– END RELEASE – 30/03/2017

For further information:
Bri-Chem Corp.
Jason Theiss
CFO
(780) 962-9490 x237
[email protected]
www.brichem.com

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TSX SYMBOL: BRY

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Cenovus Energy buying most of ConocoPhillips’s Canadian assets for C$17.7B

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) announced Wednesday it plans to swallow most of the Canadian assets belonging to ConocoPhillips in a C$17.7 billion blockbuster acquisition that builds upon a recent trend of Canadian consolidation in the oilsands.

The deal makes the Houston-based ConocoPhillips the latest international player to reduce its exposure to Alberta’s oilpatch.

“In a low oil price environment, economies of scale are important,” Cenovus CEO Brian Ferguson said on a conference call.

“This deal about doubles the scale of the company and this will give us a greater competitive edge.”

The sale announced after the close of markets includes ConocoPhillips’s 50 per cent interest in the FCCL Partnership in northern Alberta, made up of the Cenovus-operated Foster Creek and Christina Lake oilsands projects — which in total produce about 390,000 barrels per day — and a proposed third major development called Narrows Lake.

Calgary-based Cenovus is also buying the majority of ConocoPhillips’s Deep Basin conventional assets in western Alberta and northeastern British Columbia, boosting its conventional output from 112,000 to 232,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day this year.

It said it expects to generate total 2017 production of about 588,000 boe/d if the sale closes, more than double its forecast of 290,000 boe/d.

The price includes C$14.1 billion in cash and 208 million Cenovus common shares.

Cenovus has also signed a five-year agreement that will see it make additional payments to ConocoPhillips if the average daily price of Western Canadian Select rises above C$52 per barrel. Western Canadian Select averaged C$39.14 per barrel last month, according to the Alberta government.

ConocoPhillips chairman and CEO Ryan Lance called the deal a “win-win” and said it would allow his company to reduce its debt.

“ConocoPhillips Canada will now focus exclusively on our Surmont oilsands and the liquids-rich Blueberry-Montney unconventional asset,” he said in a statement.

Surmont is a joint venture oilsands project with French oil giant Total with capacity of about 140,000 bpd.

Alberta’s oilsands, the third-largest proven oil reserves in the world, are also among the most costly and carbon-intensive to produce from and many companies have reconsidered their investments in the region recently.

Three weeks ago, Canadian Natural Resources announced a C$12.74-billion deal to buy Alberta oilsands assets from Royal Dutch Shell and Houston-based Marathon Oil.

Earlier this year, Norway’s Statoil closed its deal to sell all of its Canadian oilsands assets for C$832 million.

A year ago, Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) took majority control of Syncrude with a C$937-million purchase of American Murphy Oil’s five per cent stake in the mine.

Cenovus said it plans to raise C$3 billion in an offering of shares to help pay for the acquisition, supplemented by cash on hand and debt financing.

It said it has put its legacy Alberta conventional assets at Pelican Lake and Suffield up for sale and plans to sell additional non-core conventional assets to raise money to reduce debt.

In a news release Wednesday, credit rating agency DBRS said it would place Cenovus’s ratings under review with negative implications because of the increase in debt from the ConocoPhillips deal.

“Proceeds from asset sales will be key in assessing the overall impact on financial leverage ratios, as should the price of the WTI oil benchmark and heavy oil,” it said.

Cenovus shares closed Wednesday up nine cents at C$17.45 on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

 

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Dan Healing, The Canadian Press

Note to readers: This is a corrected story. A previous version said ConocoPhillips is exiting the oilsands.

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Premier Brad Wall invites Calgary energy companies to relocate to Saskatchewan

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CALGARY — Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is taking a turf war with Alberta to its economic heart, inviting energy companies based in Calgary to move their headquarters to his province.

In a letter to Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP) dated Monday, Wall offers to subsidize relocation costs, trim taxes and royalties and help find space in unused government buildings if the oil and gas firm moves to Saskatchewan.

Wall cites reductions to corporate and personal income taxes promised in his recent provincial budget as further incentives, adding that his government has no intention of implementing a carbon tax like the one Alberta did this year.

“Given these major tax changes and your production presence in our province, I would therefore like to formally ask you to consider a relocation of your head office from Calgary to Saskatchewan,” reads the letter.

A spokesman for the premier confirmed the letter’s authenticity.

The letter emerges in the wake of public bickering between Notley and Wall over each other’s provincial budgets. Neither was immediately available for comment.

The letter, provided to The Canadian Press, says it may make sense for Whitecap Resources and other Calgary companies with oil and gas production in Saskatchewan to make a “co-operative joint move” to benefit from additional cost savings.

Calgary Economic Development president Mary Moran said tax “tweaks” in the Saskatchewan budget don’t overcome Alberta’s competitive tax advantage, which includes no provincial sales tax, adding Wall’s short-term incentives will “borrow loyalty, not buy loyalty.”

“I’m not a big believer, whether it be labour or companies, that it serves us well as a country to be poaching from one province to the other,” Moran said.

Whitecap Resources CEO Grant Fagerheim said he’s taking Wall’s offer seriously but would only move if it would benefit his company’s shareholders. He conceded such a decision would come as a “shock” to his Calgary head office staff of 105.

“It’s a very pleasant offer from Premier Brad Wall but we have to look at that in much more detail,” Fagerheim said.

“When we’re working for shareholders, we have to consider all of our costs and everything that goes alongside that, (including) logistics.”

Whitecap Resources produces about 50 per cent of its oil and gas in Alberta, 40 per cent in Saskatchewan and the rest in B.C., said Fagerheim. Other Calgary companies with oil and gas production in Saskatchewan include Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG), Husky Energy (TSX:HSE), Raging River Exploration (TSX:RRX) and Surge Energy (TSX:SGY).

Notley’s NDP government tabled a budget this month that relies on economic growth to balance the books in six years. Wall’s budget boosts the provincial sales tax and cuts spending with the aim of returning to surplus in three years.

When Notley was asked whether there is anything in the budget tabled by Wall’s right-leaning government that she would never do, she replied: “Almost everything.”

On the weekend, Wall took to Twitter to say he wasn’t about to take budgeting advice from Notley and the Alberta NDP.

 

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Iowa regulator’s confirmation delayed after AP report

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa Senate delayed the confirmation of Geri Huser as the Iowa Utilities Board chairwoman after The Associated Press reported on her extensive private legal work, lawmakers said Wednesday.

The Senate commerce committee had been scheduled Tuesday to consider Huser’s appointment by Gov. Terry Branstad for a second two-year term leading the board that regulates electric and gas utilities and reviews plans for pipelines.

But hours before the meeting, the AP reported that Huser had maintained a busy personal law practice on the side during her tenure, handling scores of legal matters, being awarded more than $177,000 in legal fees and occasionally appearing at hearings on weekdays.

State law requires the board’s three members to devote their “whole time” to their state duties, and other members who have been lawyers have resigned from their law firms.

Sen. Janet Petersen, the committee’s ranking Democrat, said Huser’s appointment was pulled from the calendar because members wanted “time to read the article and do some due diligence.”

“When a story like that comes out, it’s important for legislators to ask questions,” she said. She said she wants to ask Huser about how she balances her outside legal work with her $128,900-per-year state job and whether the two roles are “an ongoing issue.”

Huser was in the Senate meeting privately with key lawmakers Wednesday as she sought to shore up her confirmation, which requires approval from 34 out of 50 senators.

Spokesmen for the board and Branstad have said that Huser’s outside work has been properly listed on her annual financial disclosures and doesn’t conflict with state law. They note that prior board members have worked unrelated jobs in their free time, such as farming and driving taxi.

But previous board members such as Sheila Tipton, Krista Tanner and Curtis Stamp left their law practices when they joined. Branstad’s new appointee, attorney Richard Lozier, said this week he would withdraw from his law firm if he’s confirmed.

Republican Sen. Bill Anderson, the commerce committee chairman, said he spoke with Huser on Wednesday and is still gathering information about her outside employment, which also includes helping run family-owned farming and property management businesses. He said he has spoken with Branstad’s office and Senate leaders and the committee could consider Huser’s appointment as early as next week.

“I want to see if there is a precedent,” he said. “Have others who have served in those capacities, were they able to continue farming or doing whatever their profession was before they took the appointment?”

Ryan J. Foley And Linley Sanders, The Associated Press

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Venezuela detains oil company official in corruption case

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan officials say they’ve arrested a senior manager at the state oil company on corruption charges at a moment when the oil-rich country is struggling with fuel shortages.

The chief prosecutor’s office says on its webpage Wednesday that international commerce manager Marco Antonio Malave is accused of conspiring with Petroleos de Venezuela’s contractors importing supplies for the domestic market.

It says the 47-year-old official was arrested on March 23. That was a day on which gasoline shortages had caused long lines at gasoline stations in the capital and much of the rest of the country.

Critics say the country’s stumbling economy is rife with corruption, much of it centred on the vast, government-controlled oil industry.

Four other company employees were arrested last month for alleged irregularities.

The Associated Press

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4.4 magnitude earthquake recorded in northern Oklahoma

DEER CREEK, Okla. — Officials say a relatively powerful earthquake has struck a remote area of northern Oklahoma.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports the 4.4 magnitude quake was recorded at 10:37 a.m. Wednesday in Grant County, between the towns of Medford and Deer Creek and about 95 miles north of Oklahoma City.

Grant County emergency management director Brandon Fetters says the temblor struck in an isolated area and there are no reports of injuries or damage.

Thousands of earthquakes have been recorded in Oklahoma in recent years, and many have been linked to the underground injection of wastewater from oil and natural gas operations.

Regulators have directed oil and natural gas producers to close some disposal wells or reduce the volume of fluids they inject.

The Associated Press

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Questor Technology Inc. Announces Year End 2016 and Fourth Quarter Results

FOR: QUESTOR TECHNOLOGY INC.TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: QSTDate issue: March 29, 2017Time in: 5:13 PM eAttention:
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 29, 2017) –
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Divestco Announces Additional Information Related to Recent Debt Financing

FOR: DIVESTCO INC.
TSX VENTURE Symbol: DVT

Date issue: March 29, 2017
Time in: 5:10 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, AB –(Marketwired – March 29, 2017) – In connection with the debt
financing announced by Divestco Inc. (“Divestco” or the “Company”) (TSX
VENTURE: DVT) on March 21, 2017, the Company paid a success fee of $131,250 in
addition to work fees of $21,000 to Cambio Merchant Capital Inc.

About the Company

Divestco provides innovative geoscience solutions to Energy and Service
companies worldwide. Our customers predominantly operate in geology,
geophysics, land and engineering and we work with our clients to ensure they
have the right solutions, at the right time, to help them make more informed
decisions. Commitment, innovation, accountability and agility form the
cornerstone of our values and enable us to consistently provide reliable
solutions and exceptional, personalized service in all of the core areas in
which we operate. Divestco provides Software & Data, Seismic Processing,
Geomatics Services, Seismic Data & Brokerage, and Land Services. Divestco is
headquartered in Calgary and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the
symbol “DVT”.

Additional information on the Company is available on its website at
Divestco.com and on SEDAR at sedar.com.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Forward-Looking Information and Statements

In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information and
statements pertaining to the following: the use of proceeds of the loan and
the Company’s contractual obligations and intentions in respect of repayment
of any existing loans. This forward- looking information and the related
statements are based upon factors, expectations and assumptions reflected in
the forward-looking statements that reasonable at this time but no assurance
can be given that these factors, expectations and assumptions will prove to be
correct.

The forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release
are based upon several material factors and expectations and assumptions of
Divestco including, without limitation: Divestco’s status as a going concern;
that Divestco will continue to conduct its operations in a manner consistent
with past operations; future interests rates; future availability of debt
and/or equity sources to fund Divestco’s capital and operating requirements as
needed on terms acceptable to management of Divestco or at all; future prices
for crude oil and natural gas; and the ability of the Company to complete a
sale of non-strategic assets, including but not limited to finding appropriate
potential purchasers who are willing to purchase such assets at market prices.

The forward-looking information and statements included in this press release
are not guarantees of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon.
Such information and statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially
from those anticipated in such forward- looking information and statements
including, without limitation: general economic, market and business
conditions; increased debt levels or debt service requirements; limited,
unfavourable or no access to debt or equity capital markets; volatility in
market prices for crude oil and natural gas; ability of Divestco’s clients to
explore for, develop and produce oil and gas; availability of financing and
capital; the ability of Divestco’s customers to pay in a timely manner;
fluctuations in interest rates; demand for the Company’s product and services;
the lack of a suitable purchaser for Divestco’s non-strategic assets;
competitive actions by other companies; failure to obtain regulatory approvals
in a timely manner; adverse conditions in the debt and equity markets; and
government actions including changes in environment and other regulation; and
certain other risks detailed from time to time in Divestco’s public disclosure
documents including, without limitation, those risks identified in this press
release.

The forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release
speak only as of the date of this press release, and Divestco does not assume
any obligation to publicly update or revise them to reflect new events or
circumstances, except as may be required pursuant to applicable laws.

– END RELEASE – 29/03/2017

For further information:

For more information please contact:

Divestco Inc.
(www.divestco.com)

Mr. Stephen Popadynetz
CEO and President
Tel 587-952-8152

Mr. Danny Chiarastella
Chief Financial Officer
Tel 587-952-8027

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TSX VENTURE Symbol: DVT

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
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PM highlights money for parks, conservation as U.S. changes course on climate

OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to sign an executive order aimed at reviving the coal industry and rolling back efforts to curtail global warming, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went for a hike.

Tuesday’s photo opportunity at Thousand Islands National Park in Gananoque, Ont., was meant to highlight government money for parks, conservation areas and the completion of the Trans Canada Trail outlined in the federal budget.

That includes $364 million over two years, starting in fiscal 2018-19, to support how Parks Canada manages national parks, marine conservation areas and historic sites. The government will also put $30 million over five years, starting in 2017-18, to stretch the trail to nearly 24,000 kilometres.

It would be no great surprise, however, if images of Trudeau — trudging on snow-dusted leaves or listening attentively as a guide points out wetlands on a map — ends up in one of those “Meanwhile in Canada…” Internet memes that now seem to be as often about Trump as they are about shovelling the driveway.

The prime minister was unwilling to talk about the contrast Tuesday. But Green party Leader Elizabeth May said Trudeau has lucked out on that front.

The Liberal government was widely pilloried for sticking with the national greenhouse gas reduction targets set by the previous Conservative government, and for approving pipeline projects that would make it that much harder to meet them.

Now, Trump is making them look like a bunch of tree-huggers.

“It’s a contrast, yes,” May said, “but the contrast itself is exaggerated by circumstances.”

Those circumstances now include an executive order that aims to suspend some policies brought in by former U.S. president Barack Obama, who made the global fight against climate change a key priority as he neared end of his time in the White House.

Earlier this month, the Trump administration also moved to take another look at federal regulations on the fuel efficiency of cars and trucks. Trump’s inaugural budget also proposed eliminating all federal funds for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

All this presents challenges for the Liberals. But in a statement, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna insisted they would carry on with their message that the environment and the economy go hand in hand.

Conservative MP Ed Fast disagreed, saying it’s high time the Liberals adapted to the changing political climate.

“There is just a lack of understanding how significant the Trump administration’s policies are and the negative impact those policies will have on Canada’s ability to compete,” Fast said.

Erin Flanagan, director of federal policy at the Pembina Institute, said she thinks the Liberal government should — and will — stay the course, especially since it reached a climate change deal with the provinces and territories, save Manitoba and Saskatchewan, last December.

“There was a moment where perhaps this government could have decided to go backwards and to be convinced by the arguments that we’re hearing in the U.S., and clearly that moment has passed,” Flanagan said.

Catherine Abreu, executive director of Climate Action Network Canada, said it is important to think beyond U.S. federal policy, as some states, such as California on the fuel efficiency standards, are still going ahead with more ambitious policies.

So are other countries.

“When we see countries like China starting to phase out coal-fired electricity, the writing is really on the wall for coal,” she said.

Meinhard Doelle, a professor at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, said Canada should take a long-term view of what the executive order means for the economy — even if that means having some tough conversations about short-term pain.

Doelle, who specializes in environmental and energy law, said that means figuring out how to protect those sectors — goods and services, but also jobs — that might be disadvantaged by being so dependent on trade with the U.S.

It could also mean encouraging “trade-exposed” sectors to cut their short-term losses in service of a more significant long-term goal, he added.

“We need to have a good discussion about whether that short-term pain puts us at a competitive advantage over the long term, and if so, we need to make good choices about whether the short-term pain is worth it.”

— With files from Terry Pedwell in Gananoque, Ont.

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Joanna Smith, The Canadian Press

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Alectra Utilities receives ‘Century Award’ from Hamilton Chamber

FOR: ALECTRA UTILITIES
Date issue: March 29, 2017Time in: 10:18 AM eAttention:
Presentation made at HCOC Outstanding Business Achievement Awards
HAMILTON, ON –(Marketwired – March 29, 2017) – In celebration of more than
100 years of business in Hamil…

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Just Energy to Ring NYSE Opening Bell Marking Company’s 20th Anniversary

FOR: JUST ENERGY GROUP INC.NYSE Symbol: JETSX Symbol: JEDate issue: March 29, 2017Time in: 9:38 AM eAttention:
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Jadestone Energy Announces Issuance of Stock Options

FOR: JADESTONE ENERGY INC.TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: JSEDate issue: March 29, 2017Time in: 9:08 AM eAttention:
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE–(Marketwired – March 29, 2017) – Jadestone Energy Inc.
(TSX VENTURE:JSE) (the “Company”) announces that it has issued an aggre…

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DIVERGENT Energy Services Corp. Announces Stock Option Grants

FOR: DIVERGENT ENERGY SERVICES CORP.TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: DVGDate issue: March 29, 2017Time in: 9:00 AM eAttention:
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Savanna Announces Termination of Arrangement Agreement With Western Energy Services Corp.

FOR: SAVANNA ENERGY SERVICES CORP.TSX SYMBOL: SVYDate issue: March 29, 2017Time in: 7:30 AM eAttention:
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 29, 2017) – Savanna Energy Services
Corp. (“Savanna”) (TSX:SVY) announces it has terminated the arrangement
a…

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Western Energy Services Corp. Receives Termination Notice from Savanna

FOR: WESTERN ENERGY SERVICES CORP.TSX SYMBOL: WRGDate issue: March 29, 2017Time in: 7:30 AM eAttention:
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Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited: 2016 Year End Results

FOR: CANADIAN OVERSEAS PETROLEUM LTDTSX VENTURE SYMBOL: XOPLSE SYMBOL: COPLDate issue: March 29, 2017Time in: 2:00 AM eAttention:
CALGARY, AB–(Marketwired – March 28, 2017) – Canadian Overseas Petroleum
Limited (TSX VENTURE: XOP) (LSE: COPL)
XOP: TSX-…

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MCW Energy Group Announces Shares for Debt Transaction

FOR: MCW ENERGY GROUP LIMITEDTSX VENTURE SYMBOL: MCWOTCQX SYMBOL: MCWEFDate issue: March 28, 2017Time in: 9:16 PM eAttention:
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – March 28, 2017) – MCW Energy Group Limited
(“MCW”) (TSX VENTURE:MCW)(OTCQX:MCWEF), a Canadian…

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5 Critical Human Resources Mistakes That Can Cost Your Company a LOT of Money & Time – Here’s Why! – Wendy Ferguson (CPHR) – Ferguson HR Consulting

          By Wendy Ferguson – BHRLR, CPHR – Ferguson HR Consulting Many companies within the energy industry, and those associated with the industry, remain vulnerable to costly HR mistakes often because their owners or leaders simply do not have the time, possess the knowledge or expertise, or employ functioning human resources … Read more

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Harvest Operations Files 2016 Year-End Disclosure Documents

FOR: HARVEST OPERATIONS CORP.

Date issue: March 28, 2017
Time in: 8:16 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 28, 2017) – Harvest Operations Corp.
(“Harvest” or the “Company”) announced the filing of its Annual Information
Form (“AIF”) and its Statement of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas
Information Form 51-101F1 for the year ended December 31, 2016.

The Company filed its Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year
ended December 31, 2016 and related Management’s Discussion and Analysis
(“MD&A”) on SEDAR, EDGAR and SGXNet on February 23, 2016.

An electronic copy of each document is available on Harvest’s website at
www.harvestenergy.ca and on Harvest’s System for Electronic Document Analysis
and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) profile at www.sedar.com.

HARVEST CORPORATE PROFILE

Harvest is a wholly-owned, subsidiary of Korea National Oil Corporation
(“KNOC”). Harvest is a significant operator in Canada’s energy industry
offering stakeholders exposure to exploration, development and production of
crude oil and natural gas (Upstream) and an oil sands project under
construction and development in northern Alberta (BlackGold).

KNOC is a state owned oil and gas company engaged in the exploration and
production of oil and gas along with storing petroleum resources. KNOC will
fully establish itself as a global government-run petroleum company by applying
ethical, sustainable and environment-friendly management and by taking
corporate social responsibility seriously at all times. For more information on
KNOC, please visit their website at www.knoc.co.kr/ENG/main.jsp.

ADVISORY

Certain information in this press release constitute “forward-looking
statements” which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factor that may cause actual results to be materially different from future
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements.
Words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “projects”, “intends”, “plans”, “will”,
“believes”, “seeks”, “estimates”, “should”, “may”, “could”, and variations of
such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such
forward-looking statements.

Readers are cautioned that the forward-looking information may not be
appropriate for other purposes and the actual results may differ materially
from those anticipated. Although management believes that the forward-looking
information is reasonable based on information available on the date such
forward-looking statements were made, no assurances can be given as to future
results, levels of activity and achievements. Therefore, readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no
assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based
will occur. Although we consider such information reasonable at the time of
preparation, it may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ
materially from those anticipated. Harvest assumes no obligation to update
forward-looking statements should circumstances, estimates or opinions change,
except as required by law. Forward-looking statements contained in this press
release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

– END RELEASE – 28/03/2017

For further information:
INVESTOR & MEDIA CONTACT:
Greg Foofat, Investor Relations
Harvest Operations Corp.
Toll Free Investor Mailbox: (866) 666-1178
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.harvestenergy.ca

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Canacol Energy Ltd. Tests Mono Capuchino 1ST Exploration Well at 1,013 BOPD; Spuds the Canahuate 1 Gas and Pumara 1 Oil Exploration Wells

FOR: CANACOL ENERGY LTD.
TSX SYMBOL: CNE
OTCQX SYMBOL: CNNEF
BVC SYMBOL: CNEC

Date issue: March 28, 2017
Time in: 5:10 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 28, 2017) – Canacol Energy Ltd.
(“Canacol” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:CNE)(OTCQX:CNNEF)(BVC:CNEC) is pleased to
provide an update on the Mono Capuchino 1ST exploration well and the
Corporation’s drilling program.

/T/

Mono Capuchino 1ST Exploration Well
VMM2 Exploration & Exploitation (“E&P”) contract
Middle Magdalena Valley Basin, Colombia
CNE Oil and Gas S.A.S. Operator WI 66.9%
Vetra Exploracion y Produccion Colombia S.A., Partner WI 33.1%

/T/

The Mono Capuchino 1 exploration well was spud on December 17, 2016, reaching a
total depth of 10,023 feet measured depth (“ft. md”) before experiencing
mechanical difficulties that required the well to be sidetracked. The Mono
Capuchino 1ST reached a total depth of 10,245 ft. md within the La Luna
formation on February 22, 2017. The well encountered approximately 103 feet of
net oil pay within the Tertiary Basal Lisama sandstone reservoir, with average
porosity of 22%, and approximately 406 feet of net oil pay within the
Cretaceous La Luna formation, which consists of shales and limestones with
average porosity of 15% and open fractures visible on image logs.

The Lisama sandstone reservoir interval was perforated between 5,691 and 5,884
ft md and flowed at a final stabilized rate 1,013 barrels of oil per day of 18
degrees API oil, 70 barrels of water per day, and 0.3 million standard cubic
feet per day of gas using a jet pump with an injection pressure of 3,000 psi
over a 34 hour test period. The composition of the produced water indicates
that it is power fluid for the jet pump and trace amounts of filtrate related
to the drilling process and not formation water. Approximately 769 feet of open
hole section within the La Luna was tested and recovered uncommercial heavy oil.

The Mono Capuchino 1ST well will be tied into the permanent production
facilities located at Mono Arana and brought on full time production within the
next 60 days.

2017 Near Term Drilling Program

/T/

Canahuate 1 Exploration Well
Esperanza E&P contract
Middle Magdalena Valley Basin, Colombia
CNE Oil and Gas S.A.S. Operator WI 100%

/T/

The Canahuate 1 exploration well was spud on March 24, 2017. The Canahuate 1
well is located 3 kilometers (“kms”) north of the Corporation’s Jobo gas
processing facility and is targeting gas-bearing sandstones within the Cienaga
de Oro reservoir. Over the past three years, six of the seven exploration wells
drilled by the Corporation on its gas blocks, including the Esperanza E&P
contract, have resulted in commercial gas discoveries. The Canahuate 1 well
will take approximately 6 weeks to drill and test.

/T/

Pumara 1 Exploration Well
LLA23 E&P contract
Llanos Basin, Colombia
CNE Oil and Gas S.A.S. Operator WI 91%

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The Corporation plans to spud the Pumara 1 exploration on March 31, 2017. The
Pumara 1 exploration is located 3 kms north of the Labrador field and is
targeting light oil bearing reservoirs within the proven producing C7, Mirador,
Gacheta, and Ubaque reservoirs. Over the past four years, five of the six
exploration wells drilled by the Corporation on the LLA23 contract have
resulted in commercial producing light oil discoveries. The Pumara 1 well will
take approximately 5 weeks to drill and test, and if successful will be placed
on permanent production via the Corporation’s oil processing facilities located
at Pointer.

Canacol is an exploration and production company with operations in Colombia,
Ecuador and Mexico. The Corporation’s common stock trades on the Toronto Stock
Exchange, the OTCQX in the United States of America, and the Colombia Stock
Exchange under ticker symbol CNE, CNNEF, and CNE.C, respectively.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of applicable securities law. Forward-looking statements are frequently
characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”,
“believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words, or statements that
certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur, including without
limitation statements relating to estimated production rates from the
Corporation’s properties and intended work programs and associated timelines.
Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of
management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of
risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or
results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements. The Corporation cannot assure that actual results will be
consistent with these forward looking statements. They are made as of the date
hereof and are subject to change and the Corporation assumes no obligation to
revise or update them to reflect new circumstances, except as required by law.
Prospective investors should not place undue reliance on forward looking
statements. These factors include the inherent risks involved in the
exploration for and development of crude oil and natural gas properties, the
uncertainties involved in interpreting drilling results and other geological
and geophysical data, fluctuating energy prices, the possibility of cost
overruns or unanticipated costs or delays and other uncertainties associated
with the oil and gas industry. Other risk factors could include risks
associated with negotiating with foreign governments as well as country risk
associated with conducting international activities, and other factors, many of
which are beyond the control of the Corporation.

Boe conversion – The term “boe” is used in this news release. Boe may be
misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of cubic
feet of natural gas to barrels oil equivalent is based on an energy equivalency
conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent
a value equivalency at the wellhead. In this news release, we have expressed
boe using the Colombian conversion standard of 5.7 Mcf: 1 bbl required by the
Ministry of Mines and Energy of Colombia.

– END RELEASE – 28/03/2017

For further information:
Canacol Energy Ltd.
Investor Relations
214-235-4798
[email protected]
www.canacolenergy.com

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FOR: CANACOL ENERGY LTD.
TSX SYMBOL: CNE
OTCQX SYMBOL: CNNEF
BVC SYMBOL: CNEC

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170328CC0095

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Razor Energy Corp. Announces 2016 Year-End Reserves

FOR: RAZOR ENERGY CORP.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: RZE

Date issue: March 28, 2017
Time in: 7:30 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 28, 2017) – Razor Energy Corp. (“Razor”
or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:RZE) is pleased to provide a summary of its 2016
year-end reserves evaluation.

The highlights and reserves summary below sets forth Razor’s gross reserves as
at December 31, 2016, as evaluated by Sproule Associates Limited (“Sproule”) in
an independent report (the “Sproule Report”). The figures in the following
tables have been prepared in accordance with the standards contained in the
Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook (the “COGE Handbook”) and the reserve
definitions contained in National Instrument 51-101 – Standards of Disclosure
for Oil and Gas Activities (“NI 51-101”). Additional reserve information as
required under NI 51-101 will be included in the Company’s annual information
form which will be filed on SEDAR on or before April 30, 2017.

HIGHLIGHTS(1)

/T/

— Net asset value, including estimated January 31, 2017 net cash ($12

million or $1.18 per basic share outstanding) and the term debt facility
due January 31, 2021 ($30 million or $2.95 per basic share outstanding),
excluding undeveloped land, tax pools, seismic, reclamation liabilities,
and other corporate attributes (“NAV”), was $6.50/share on a proved
developed producing basis (“PDP”) discounted at 10% (“NPV10”) and
$9.77/share on a total proved plus probable basis (“2P”) NPV10.(2)
— The Company’s gross year-end 2016 PDP reserves were 7,687 Mboe (74% oil
and liquids). Total proved (“1P”) reserves were 10,130 Mboe and 2P
reserves were 12,651 Mboe.
— PDP reserves represent approximately 76% of 1P reserves and
approximately 61% of 2P reserves.
— The Company’s reserve life index is 7.2 years for PDP, 9.5 years for 1P
and 11.9 years for 2P reserves based on February, 2017 average field-
estimated production of 2,900 boepd.

Notes:
(1) Financial information is based on the Company’s preliminary estimate as
at January 31, 2017 and is therefore subject to change.
(2) There are approximately 10.2 million common shares of the Company
outstanding as of the date hereof.

/T/

2016 INDEPENDENT RESERVES EVALUATION
Sproule conducted an independent reserves evaluation effective December 31,
2016, which was prepared in accordance with definitions, standards and
procedures contained in the COGE Handbook and in NI 51-101. Sproule evaluated
100% of Razor’s reserves and is familiar with the properties as it has
evaluated wells within these areas previously for other clients prior to
Razor’s acquisition of the properties. The reserves evaluation was based on
Sproule forecast pricing and foreign exchange rates at December 31, 2016 as
outlined herein.

Reserves included herein are stated on a company gross basis (working interest
before deduction of royalties without the inclusion of any royalty interest)
unless otherwise noted.

RESERVES SUMMARY

Summary of Gross Oil and Gas Reserves as of December 31, 2016(1), (2), (3), (4)

/T/

Light and
Medium Conventional Natural Gas Barrels of Oil
Crude Oil Natural Gas Liquids Equivalent
Gross Gross Gross Gross
(Mbbl) (MMcf) (Mbbl) (Mboe)
—————————————————————————-
Proved
Developed
Producing 4,824 5,146 2,006 7,687
Developed Non-
Producing 1,390 1234 847 2,442
Undeveloped – – – –
—————————————————————————-
Total Proved 6,214 6,379 2,852 10,130
Probable 1,517 1,707 720 2,521
—————————————————————————-
Total Proved
plus Probable 7,731 8,087 3,572 12,651
—————————————————————————-
—————————————————————————-

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Net Present Value Before Income Taxes Discounted at (% per Year) (M$)

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0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
—————————————————————————-
Proved
Developed Producing 142,228 105,905 84,208 70,005 60,060
Developed Non-Producing 21,682 17,998 14,974 12,543 10,601
Undeveloped – – – – –
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Total Proved 163,910 123,903 99,182 82,548 70,661
Probable 53,009 29,125 18,338 12,623 9,252
—————————————————————————-
Total Proved plus Probable 216,919 153,028 117,520 95,170 79,913
—————————————————————————-
—————————————————————————-
Notes:
(1) The tables summarize the data contained in the Sproule Report and as a
result may contain slightly different numbers due to rounding.
(2) Gross reserves means the total working interest (operating or non-
operating) share of remaining recoverable reserves owned by Razor before
deductions of royalties payable to others and without including any royalty
interests owned by Razor.
(3) Based on Sproule’s December 31, 2016 escalated price forecast. See
“Summary of Pricing and Inflation Rate Assumptions”.
(4) The net present value of future net revenue attributable to the
Company’s reserves is stated without provision for interest costs and
general and administrative costs, but after providing for estimated
royalties, production costs, development costs, other income, future capital
expenditures, and well abandonment and reclamation costs for only those
wells assigned reserves by Sproule. It should not be assumed that the
undiscounted or discounted net present value of future net revenue
attributable to the Company’s reserves estimated by Sproule represent the
fair market value of those reserves. Other assumptions and qualifications
relating to costs, prices for future production and other matters are
summarized herein. The recovery and reserve estimates of the Company’s oil,
NGL and natural gas reserves provided herein are estimates only and there is
no guarantee that the estimated reserves will be recovered. Actual reserves
may be greater than or less than the estimates provided herein.

/T/

NET ASSET VALUE(1)

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NPV10(M$) $/share(2)
—————————————————————————-
Proved
Developed Producing 84,208 8.27
Developed Non-Producing 14,974 1.47
Undeveloped – –
—————————————————————————-
Total Proved 99,182 9.74
Probable 18,338 1.80
—————————————————————————-
Total Proved plus Probable 117,520 11.54
Net Debt(3) (18,000) (1.77)
—————————————————————————-
Net Asset Value 99,520 9.77
—————————————————————————-
—————————————————————————-
Notes:
(1) The estimated Net Asset Values are based on the estimated net present
value of all future net revenue from Razor’s reserves, before tax, as
estimated by Sproule at year-end. All Net Asset Values cited in this press
release are the resulting NPV per reserves category per basic share plus
cash of $12 million or $1.18/share less $30 million term debt facility or
$2.95/share.
(2) Basic shares outstanding of approximately 10.2 million. There are no
dilutive instruments currently outstanding.
(3) Financial information is based on the Company’s preliminary estimate as
at January 31, 2017 and is therefore subject to change.

/T/

Summary of Pricing and Inflation Rate Assumptions – Forecast Prices and Costs

The forecast cost and price assumptions assume increases in wellhead selling
prices and include inflation with respect to future operating and capital
costs. Crude oil and natural gas benchmark reference pricing, inflation and
exchange rates utilized by Sproule as at December 31, 2016 were as follows:

/T/

—————————————————————————-

WTI
Cushing Canadian Hardisty
Exchange Oklahoma Light Bow River Natural Gas
Rate 40 API Sweet 40 API 25 API AECO
Year (CAD/USD) (USD/bbl) (CAD/bbl) (CAD/bbl) (CAD/mmbtu)
—————————————————————————-

2017 0.780 55.00 65.58 53.77 3.44
2018 0.820 65.00 74.51 62.59 3.27
2019 0.850 70.00 78.24 65.72 3.22
2020 0.850 71.40 80.64 67.74 3.91
2021 0.850 72.83 82.25 69.09 4.00
2022 0.850 74.28 83.90 70.47 4.10
2023 0.850 75.77 85.58 71.88 4.19
2024 0.850 77.29 87.29 73.32 4.29
2025 0.850 78.83 89.03 74.79 4.40
2026+ 0.850 +2.0%/yr +2.0%/yr +2.0%/yr +2.0%/yr
—————————————————————————-
—————————————————————————-

/T/

Reconciliation of Company Gross Reserves By Principle Product Type(1), (2)

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company’s reserves at
Forecast Prices and Costs:

/T/

—————————————————————————-
—————————————————————————-

Light and Medium Crude Oil Natural Gas Liquids
Gross Gross
Gross Gross Proved + Gross Gross Proved +
Proved Probable Probable Proved Probable Probable
Factors (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (Mbbl)
—————————————————————————-

December 31,
2015 – – – – – –
Discoveries – – – – – –
Extensions/Infil
l Drilling – – – – – –
Improved
Recovery – – – – – –
Technical
Revisions – – – – – –
Acquisitions 6,320.5 1,516.5 7,837.1 2,905.5 720.0 3,625.5
Dispositions – – – – – –
Economic Factors – – – – – –
Production (106.5) – (106.5) (53.5) – (178.0)
December 31,
2016 6,214.0 1,516.5 7,730.6 2,852.0 720.0 3,572.0
—————————————————————————-
—————————————————————————-

—————————————————————————-
—————————————————————————-

Conventional Natural Gas Barrels of Oil Equivalent
Gross Gross
Gross Gross Proved + Gross Gross Proved +
Proved Probable Probable Proved Probable Probable
Factors (Mmcf) (Mmcf) (Mmcf) (MBOE) (MBOE) (MBOE)
—————————————————————————-

December 31,
2015 – – – – – –
Discoveries – – – – – –
Extensions/Infil
l Drilling – – – – – –
Improved
Recovery – – – – – –
Technical
Revisions – – – – – –
Acquisitions 6,486.6 1,707.0 8,194.6 10,307.1 2,521.0 12,828.4
Dispositions – – – – – –
Economic Factors – – – – – –
Production (108) – (108) (178) – (178)
December 31,
2016 6,379.0 1,707.0 8087.0 10,129.6 2,521.0 12,650.5
—————————————————————————-
—————————————————————————-
Notes:
(1) The tables summarize the data contained in the Sproule Report and as a
result may contain slightly different numbers due to rounding.
(2) Conventional Natural Gas includes associated and non-associated gas.

/T/

Future Development Costs

The following table sets forth development costs deducted in the estimation of
Razor’s future net revenue attributable to the reserve categories noted below:

/T/

Forecast Prices and Costs (M$)
————————————————–
Year Proved Reserves Proved plus Probable
—————————————————————————-

2017 2,775 2,775
2018 1,186 1,186
2019 – –
2020 – –
Thereafter – –
—————————————————————————-
Total Undiscounted 3,961 3,961
—————————————————————————-
Total Discounted at 10% 3,625 3,625
—————————————————————————-

/T/

The future development costs are estimates of capital expenditures required in
the future for Razor to convert proved developed non-producing reserves and
probable reserves to proved developed producing reserves. The undiscounted
future development costs are $3.96 million for proved reserves and $3.96
million for proved plus probable reserves (in each case based on forecast
prices and costs).

ABOUT RAZOR

Razor Energy Corp. is a light oil focused company operating predominantly in
Alberta. Razor’s full-cycle business plan provides an opportunity to reposition
the Company as a disciplined and high-growth junior E&P company. With an
experienced management team and a strong, committed board of directors, growth
is anticipated to occur through timely strategic acquisitions and operations.
Razor currently trades on TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker “RZE”.

READER ADVISORY

Forward-Looking Statements. Certain information included in this press release
constitutes forward-looking information under applicable securities
legislation. Forward-looking information typically contains statements with
words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”,
“propose”, “project” or similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements
regarding an outlook. Forward-looking information in this press release may
include, but is not limited to future development costs associated with oil and
gas reserves. Statements relating to “reserves” are also deemed to be
forward-looking statements, as they involve the implied assessment, based on
certain estimates and assumptions, that the reserves described exist in the
quantities predicted or estimated and that the reserves can be profitably
produced in the future.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on
certain key expectations and assumptions made by Razor, including expectations
and assumptions concerning the success of future drilling, development and
completion activities, the performance of existing wells, the performance of
new wells, the availability and performance of facilities and pipelines, the
geological characteristics of Razor’s properties, the successful application of
drilling, completion and seismic technology, prevailing weather and break-up
conditions, commodity prices, royalty regimes and exchange rates, the
application of regulatory and licensing requirements, the availability of
capital, labour and services, the creditworthiness of industry partners and our
ability to acquire additional assets.

Although Razor believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the
forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not
be placed on the forward-looking statements because Razor can give no assurance
that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address
future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks
and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently
anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not
limited to, risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general (e.g.,
operational risks in development, exploration and production; the uncertainty
of reserve estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to
production, costs and expenses; and health, safety and environmental risks),
constraint in the availability of services, commodity price and exchange rate
fluctuations, regulatory and political risks, adverse weather or break-up
conditions and uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in
plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital
expenditures. These and other risks are set out in more detail in Razor’s
filing statement dated January 27, 2017 and in Razor’s annual information form
for the year ended December 31, 2016 which will be filed on SEDAR on or before
April 30, 2017.

The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as of
the date hereof and Razor undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise
any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws. The
forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly
qualified by this cautionary statement.

Oil and Gas Metrics. This press release contains a number of oil and gas
metrics, including “future development costs”, “net asset value” and “reserves
life index”, which do not have standardized meanings or standard methods of
calculation and therefore such measures may not be comparable to similar
measures used by other companies. Such metrics have been included herein to
provide readers with additional measures to evaluate the Company’s performance;
however, such measures are not reliable indicators of the future performance of
the Company and future performance may not compare to the performance in
previous periods. Future development costs are calculated as the sum of
development capital plus the change in future development costs for the period.
Net asset value is based on present value of future net revenues discounted at
10% before tax on 2P reserves net of net debt as at January 31, 2017 divided by
the number of Razor shares outstanding as at January 31, 2017. Reserves life
index is calculated as total Company share reserves divided by annual
production.

Boe Disclosure. The term barrels of oil equivalent (“boe”) may be misleading,
particularly if used in isolation. A BOE conversion ratio of six thousand cubic
feet of natural gas to barrels of oil equivalence is based on an energy
equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does
not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. All BOE conversions in the
report are derived from converting gas to oil in the ratio mix of six thousand
cubic feet of gas to one barrel of oil.

Non-IFRS Measures. This press release contains the term “net debt”, which does
not have a standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting
Standards (“IFRS”) and therefore may not be comparable with the calculation of
similar measures by other companies. Management believes “net debt” is a useful
supplemental measure of the total amount of current and long-term debt of the
Company. Additional information relating to non-IFRS measures can be found in
the Company’s most recent management’s discussion and analysis MD&A, which may
be accessed through the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com).

– END RELEASE – 28/03/2017

For further information:
Doug Bailey
President and Chief Executive Officer
(403) 262-0242
OR
Kevin Braun
Chief Financial Officer
(403) 262-0242

COMPANY:
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TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: RZE

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Sunshine Oilsands Ltd.: Partial Completion of Zhengwei Placement

FOR: SUNSHINE OILSANDS LTD.HKSE SYMBOL: 2012Date issue: March 28, 2017Time in: 7:20 AM eAttention:
HONG KONG, CHINA and CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 28, 2017) – The
Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. (the “Corporation”…

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Genoil Bolsters Management Team With Appointment of Executive Who Has Extensive Experience in Large International Transactions

FOR: GENOIL INC.
OTCQB SYMBOL: GNOLF

Date issue: March 28, 2017
Time in: 6:00 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 28, 2017) – Genoil Inc. (OTCQB:GNOLF),
the publicly traded clean technology engineering company for the petroleum
industry, has today announced the addition of a special adviser to its
management team with the appointment of Douglas A. Phillips, CPA, who joins
Genoil to provide strategic input on major transactions and provide advice to
top management.

Phillips has a distinguished track record in business counsel, having served a
wide variety of domestic and foreign companies in the areas of accounting and
auditing, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate structurings. He served as
the Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner of WeiserMazars LLP, Certified Public
Accountants, in the US, and as Co-CEO and the Vice Chairman of Mazars SCRL on
an international level. In these roles, which he held until 2015, Phillips
achieved a top ranking in the greater New York region and the US, executing
twenty mergers and acquisitions and engineering significant organic growth for
the company.

He is currently CEO of GYST Advisors LLC, a management consulting firm focusing
on strategy, business development, mergers and acquisitions, financial
performance and risk management.

Phillips joins Genoil after the agreement of several major initiatives for the
company. In November 2016, Genoil signed a US $50 billion Letter of Intent to
develop and construct upgrading and energy projects in Russia and Chechnya,
including the provision of a complete solution from oil field development
through to the production of 3.5m barrels per day of clean fuels. In April
2016, Genoil received a $5 billion Letter of Intent from a Chinese Policy
“Superbank” to develop a project in the Middle East. In February 2017 Genoil
also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bomin Group, a leading global
physical supplier and trader of marine fuel, to develop a co-operation
agreement to supply the marine market with compliant low sulphur products.

Bruce Abbott, COO of Genoil, commented: “The level of interest in Genoil’s
Hydroconversion Unit has been growing steadily in line with the global demand
for cleaner energy and low sulphur products. Doug’s high level of experience in
strategic business development and finance will add real value to Genoil as we
drive continued growth and negotiate on future deals.”

The appointment of Douglas Phillips follows the recent appointment of Raushan
Telyashev as Vice President of Genoil Middle East, which is testament to
Genoil’s strong and continued global growth ambitions.

About Genoil Inc.:

Genoil is a publicly traded Canadian clean technology engineering company for
the petroleum industries. Genoil is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, with
offices in Calgary, Sherwood Park, New York City, Constanta, Romania, and Dubai
& Abu Dhabi. Genoil has developed its proprietary technology, the Hydrocracking
Upgrader (GHU), which converts heavy crude oils and refinery bottoms into clean
burning fuels for transportation industries including shipping. The GHU can be
placed in remote locations, including receiving terminals, pipelines and ports.
The company operates one of the largest and most advanced pilot & design test
facilities in the world, from its 147-acre site in Alberta, Canada.

About The Genoil Hydrocracking Upgrader:

The Genoil Hydrocracking Upgrader (GHU(R)) is an advanced upgrading and
desulfurization technology, which converts heavy or sour crude oil into much
more valuable light low sulphur oil for a very low cost. The Genoil GHU was
designed to be versatile, can be placed at many different locations, either
upstream at oil fields, or downstream at refineries, in a standalone form at
ports and other logistical locations.

The GHU achieves 96% pitch conversion and 95% desulfurization with an operating
cost of up to 75% less than the competition. For Conoco Canada Ltd, Genoil
converted their bitumen of 6-8.5 API and converted it to 24.5 API. We also
removed 92% of the sulphur reducing the amount from 5.14% to below 0.24%. These
results were taken by Conoco Canada Ltd, who had them analysed by Core
Laboratories, one of the largest service providers of core and fluid analysis
in the petroleum industry.

– END RELEASE – 28/03/2017

For further information:
BLUE
Georgey Routen
01865 514214
[email protected]

COMPANY:
FOR: GENOIL INC.
OTCQB SYMBOL: GNOLF

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
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Vancouver Island First Nation gives nod to proposed LNG export facility

VANCOUVER — A First Nation on Vancouver Island has approved a proposed liquefied natural gas export facility on its traditional territories.

Leaders of the Huu-ay-aht First Nation and the CEO of Vancouver-based Steelhead LNG held a joint news conference in Vancouver on Monday to announce what Chief Robert Dennis said was the First Nation’s “official entry into the international business world.” 

Members of the small First Nation voted Saturday to approve development of the LNG facility at Sarita Bay, on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

“I feel it is going to be a very inviting opportunity for international investors to come to Canada and say, ‘Hey, there is certainty there and we would be willing to work there,'” Dennis said.

Steelhead CEO Nigel Kuzemko said the company has National Energy Board licences to export 24 million tonnes of LNG through the Sarita Bay facility every year, but he said discussions are ongoing about how they’ll get the natural gas from northeastern B.C. and Alberta to Vancouver Island.

Kuzemko said existing pipelines are favoured, and Steelhead has been in talks over the possibility of bringing gas across the Salish Sea from Washington state or piping it across southern B.C.

The company’s plans could even include building a new pipeline linking Vancouver Island and the B.C. mainland, but it is too early to discuss the costs of getting the LNG to market, he said. 

“The project size, the scope, the scale and the amount we have to spend to do that will obviously evolve over time. We just don’t have a number to give you,” Kuzemko said.

The company planned to make a final investment decision on Sarita Bay by 2019 or 2020, with first production targeted for 2024, he said.

Steelhead and the First Nation did not offer specifics about job creation but Huu-ay-aht leaders said the First Nation will benefit significantly, as would other workers.

“We are going to make sure that we extend as much of our energy to make sure Huu-ay-aht people are working and also to contribute to the employment sector of other Canadians and other B.C. people who are also working for us,” Dennis said.

Neither Steelhead nor the First Nation would discuss the financial aspects of the agreement.

However, Huu-ay-aht leaders said the First Nation would have an equity stake in the project that they would co-manage to ensure environmental oversight and also have a financial component commensurate with the size of the development.

John Jack, executive councillor with the Huu-ay-aht, said it’s time the First Nation took its place within Canada and British Columbia.

“This is an example of a First Nation working with business and working with the people of B.C. and Canada in order to create value that fits both of our interests.”

 

 

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Canacol Energy Ltd. Announces 2P Reserves of 85 MMBOE Worth US$1.3B BTAX and 13 Year Reserve Life Index

FOR: CANACOL ENERGY LTD.
TSX SYMBOL: CNE
BVC SYMBOL: CNEC
OTCQX SYMBOL: CNNEF

Date issue: March 27, 2017
Time in: 7:55 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 27, 2017) – Canacol Energy Ltd.
(“Canacol” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:CNE)(OTCQX:CNNEF)(BVC:CNEC) is pleased to
report its light, medium and heavy crude oil and conventional natural gas
reserves and deemed volumes for the fiscal year end December 31, 2016. The
Corporation engaged DeGolyer and MacNaughton Canada Limited (“DMCL”) to prepare
independent reserves evaluations for its two primary conventional natural gas
fields in Colombia and for its oil reserves in Colombia and deemed volumes in
Ecuador. The DMCL evaluated reserves and deemed volumes represent 92% of the
Corporation’s total reserves and deemed volumes on a Total Proved “1P” basis.

The Corporation’s conventional natural gas reserves are located in the Lower
Magdalena Valley basin, Colombia. Canacol’s light and medium crude oil reserves
are located in the Llanos and Middle Magdalena Valley basins, Colombia.
Additional deemed volumes of light and medium crude oil are developed in the
Oriente basin, Ecuador. Heavy crude oil reserves are located in the Caguan
basin, Colombia.

/T/

Canacol Energy Ltd. Gross Reserves and Deemed Volumes Summary

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Gross Reserves + Deemed Volumes
Proved Proved Proved
Developed Developed Undeveloped
Producing Non-Producing
Product Type (“PDP”) (“PDNP”) (“PUD”)
Conventional natural gas Bcf 236.0 1.0 45.2
Light and medium crude(3) MMbbl 1.0 2.0 2.0
Heavy crude MMbbl – 0.1 2.1
Total oil equivalent(4) MMBOE 42.4 2.3 12.0
Before tax NPV-10(5) MM US$ $ 693.0 $ 36.5 $ 170.0
After tax NPV-10(5) MM US$ $ 506.9 $ 27.9 $ 116.0
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Canacol Energy Ltd. Gross Reserves and Deemed Volumes Summary

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Gross Reserves + Deemed Volumes
Total Total Proved
Total Proved + Probable
Proved + Probable + Possible
Product Type (“1P”) (“2P”) (“3P”)
Conventional natural gas Bcf 282.3 411.0 503.2
Light and medium crude(3) MMbbl 5.1 7.5 9.3
Heavy crude MMbbl 2.1 5.0 8.4
Total oil equivalent(4) MMBOE 56.7 84.6 106.0
Before tax NPV-10(5) MM US$ $ 899.5 $ 1,330.8 $ 1,594.2
After tax NPV-10(5) MM US$ $ 650.7 $ 945.3 $ 1,128.9
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1. The numbers in this table may not add exactly due to rounding
2. All reserves and deemed volumes are represented at Canacol’s working

interest share before royalties
3. Light and medium crude volumes include working interest volumes and
deemed volumes
4. The term “BOE” means a barrel of oil equivalent on the basis of 5.7 Mcf
of natural gas to 1 barrel of oil (“bbl”) as per Colombian regulatory
practice
5. Net Present Value (NPV) are stated in thousands of USD and are
discounted at 10 percent

/T/

Highlights include:

/T/

— Proved Developed Producing “PDP” reserves and deemed volumes increased

by 49% since December 31, 2015, to total 42.4 million barrels of oil
equivalent (“MMBOE”) at December 31, 2016
— Total Proved + Probable “2P” reserves and deemed volumes totaled 84.6
MMBOE at December 31, 2016, with a before tax value discounted at 10% of
US$ 1.3 billion, representing CAD $ 8.79 per share
— Achieved 1P reserve replacement of 166% and 2P reserve replacement of
194% based on calendar 2016 gross reserve and deemed volume additions of
9.3 MMBOE (1P) and 11 MMBOE (2P)
— Achieved 2P finding and development costs (“F&D”) of US$ 4.71/BOE for
its gas assets and US$ 5.31/BOE as a corporate total for calendar 2016
— Achieved 2P F&D of US$ 2.52/BOE for its gas assets and US$ 3.48/BOE as a
corporate total for the 2 year period ending December 31, 2016
— Recorded 2P finding, development and acquisition costs (“FD&A”) of US$
5.04/BOE for its gas assets and US$ 5.66/BOE as a corporate total for
calendar 2016
— Recorded a 2P reserves life index (“RLI”) of 13 years based on
annualized fourth quarter 2016 production of 17,778 BOEpd

/T/

Ravi Sharma, Chief Operating Officer of Canacol Energy, commented: “The
Corporation has achieved significant conventional natural gas exploration and
development drilling success over the past 3.5 years. During this time, we have
added over 315 BCF of 2P conventional natural gas reserves from commercial
success on 11 out of 12 wells, representing a 52% compound annual growth rate
(“CAGR”). As of December 31, 2016, Canacol’s total 1P reserves and
corresponding before tax NPV-10 are 57 MMBOE and US$ 900 million, respectively,
or CAD $5.47 per share. The Corporation’s 2P reserves and corresponding before
tax NPV-10 are 85 MMBOE and US$ 1.3 billion, respectively, or CAD $8.79 per
share.

Canacol’s management team continues to execute its growth strategy with respect
to high value Colombian gas. The Corporation forecasts 130 million cubic feet
of gas per day (“MMcfd”) of natural gas production for exit rate 2017 and 230
MMcf/d of natural gas production for exit rate 2018. These targets represent
production growth of 44% from current production of 90 MMcf/d and sequential
production growth of 77% from 130 to 230 MMcf/d to exit 2018. ”

Discussion of Year Ended December 31, 2016 Reserves Report

During the six month period from June 30th 2016 to December 31st 2016, the
Corporation recorded increases in certain reserve categories as a result of the
drilling and completion of exploration locations at Nelson-6, Nispero-1 and
Trombon-1 on the Esperanza natural gas block in the Lower Magdalena valley
Basin, Colombia.

The following tables summarize information from the independent reserves report
prepared by DeGolyer and MacNaughton Canada Limited, effective December 31,
2016 (the “DMCL 2016 report”) and the independent reserves report prepared by
Petrotech Engineering Ltd., effective December 31, 2016 (the “Petrotech 2016
report”). The DMCL 2016 report covers 100% of the Corporation’s oil reserves
and deemed volumes and 90% of Canacol’s natural gas reserves on a 1P basis,
including Nelson and Clarinete fields.

Each independent reserves report was prepared in accordance with definitions,
standards and procedures contained in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation
Handbook (“COGE Handbook”) and National Instrument NI 51-101, Standards of
Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities (“NI 51-101”). Additional reserve
information as required under NI 51-101 is included in the Corporation’s Annual
Information Form which will be filed on SEDAR by March 31, 2017.

/T/

Canacol Gross Reserves and Deemed Volumes for the Year Ended December 31,
2016

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Reserve Category(1) 31-Dec-15 31-Dec-16 Difference
(MBOE)(2) (MBOE) (%)
Proved Developed Producing 28,413 42,426 49%
Proved Developed Non-Producing 2,882 2,265 -21%
Proved Undeveloped 21,717 12,045 -45%
Total Proved (1P) 53,012 56,735 7%
Total Proved + Probable (2P) 79,229 84,570 7%
Total Proved + Probable + Possible (3P) 93,032 106,016 14%
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1. All reserves and deemed volumes are Canacol working interest before

royalties
2. MBOE is defined as thousands of barrels of oil equivalent. Gas volumes
are converted to BOE using a factor of 5.7mcf/BOE as per Colombia
regulatory practice

5-Year Crude Oil Price Forecast – DMCL Report December 31, 2016 vs. December
31, 2015

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Reserve
Report Date 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
WTI US$/Bbl 31-Dec-16 55.00 59.16 63.46 68.98 72.52
WTI US$/Bbl 31-Dec-15 56.10 60.34 66.86 72.52 77.29
% difference -2% -2% -5% -5% -6%
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5-Year Gas Price Forecast – DMCL and Petrotech Reports December 31, 2016 vs.
Petrotech 2015

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Reserve
Report Date 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Volume weighted
average gas price US$/MMbtu 31-Dec-16 5.25 5.25 5.37 5.50 5.50
Volume weighted
average gas price US$/MMbtu 31-Dec-15 6.21 6.25 6.47 6.70 6.97
% difference -15% -16% -17% -18% -21%
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1. Gas price forecast is based on existing long term contracts adjusted for

inflation

Reserves and Deemed Volumes Net Present Value Before & After Tax Summary (1)

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Before tax After tax
———————— ————————
Net Asset Net Asset
Value Value
Reserve Category 31-Dec-16 31-Dec-16 31-Dec-16 31-Dec-16
($ ($
(M US$)(2) CAD/share)(2) (M US$)(2) CAD/share)(2)
————————————————– ————————
Proved Developed
Producing $ 692,992 $ 3.88 $ 506,871 $ 2.44
Proved Developed Non-
Producing $ 36,493 – $ 27,886 –
Proved Undeveloped $ 170,046 – $ 115,975 –
Total Proved (1P) $ 899,531 $ 5.47 $ 650,732 $ 3.55
Total Proved + Probable
(2P) $1,330,752 $ 8.79 $ 945,302 $ 5.82
Total Proved + Probable +
Possible (3P) $1,594,155 $ 10.82 $1,128,868 $ 7.23
—————————————————————————-

1. Net present values are stated in thousands of USD and are discounted at

10 percent. The forecast prices used in the calculation of the present
value of future net revenue are based on the price decks described
above. The DMCL price deck at December 31, 2016 is included in the
Corporation’s Annual Information Form. The DMCL and Petrotech forecasts
for gas prices at December 31, 2016 are included in the Corporation’s
Annual Information Form.
2. Net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated at December 31, 2016 NPV10 less
estimated net debt of US$190 million (being $255 million of bank debt
less estimated net working capital of $65 million) divided by 174
million basic shares outstanding as at December 31, 2016. NAV
calculations are converted to $CAD at USD:CAD = 1.3427.

Reserve Life Index (“RLI”)

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Reserve Category(1) 31-Dec-15 31-Dec-16
(yrs.)(1) (yrs.)(2)
Total Proved (1P) 16 9
Total Proved + Probable (2P) 24 13
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1. Calculated using average 3 month ending December 31, 2015 production of

9,064 BOEpd annualized. Production volumes include Ecuador incremental
production contract barrels.
2. Calculated using average 3 month ending December 31, 2016 production of
17,778 BOEpd annualized. Production volumes include Ecuador incremental
production contract barrels.
3. “RLI” Reserve Life Index is calculated by dividing a category of year
end reserves by expected current production rate.

Year Ended December 31, 2016 Canacol Gross Reserves Reconciliation (1)

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Light/Med
Total Oil Oil Heavy Oil
(MBBL) (MBBL) (MBBL)
TOTAL PROVED
—————————————————————————-
Opening Balance (December 31, 2015) 7,815 5,632 2,183
—————————————————————————-
Extensions – – –
Improved Recovery – – –
Technical Revisions(2) 701 746 (45)
Discoveries(3) – – –
Acquisitions – – –
Dispositions – – –
Economic Factors(4) (1) (1) –
Production (1,298) (1,290) (8)
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Closing Balance (December 31, 2016) 7,217 5,087 2,130
—————————————————————————-

Light/Med
Total Oil Oil Heavy Oil
(MBBL) (MBBL) (MBBL)
TOTAL PROVED + PROBABLE
—————————————————————————-
Opening Balance (December 31, 2015) 13,967 8,614 5,353
—————————————————————————-
Extensions – – –
Improved Recovery – – –
Technical Revisions(2) (205) 140 (345)
Discoveries(3) – – –
Acquisitions – – –
Dispositions – – –
Economic Factors(4) – – –
Production (1,298) (1,290) (8)
—————————————————————————-
Closing Balance (December 31, 2016) 12,464 7,464 5,000
—————————————————————————-

Year Ended December 31, 2016 Canacol Gross Reserves Reconciliation (1)

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Sales Gas NGL TOTAL
(MMCF) (MBBL) MBOE
TOTAL PROVED
—————————————————————————
Opening Balance (December 31, 2015) 257,624 – 53,014
—————————————————————————
Extensions – – –
Improved Recovery – – –
Technical Revisions(2) 19,286 – 4,082
Discoveries(3) 30,027 – 5,268
Acquisitions – – –
Dispositions – – –
Economic Factors(4) – – (1)
Production (24,681) – (5,628)
—————————————————————————
Closing Balance (December 31, 2016) 282,256 – 56,735
—————————————————————————

Sales Gas NGL TOTAL
(MMCF) (MBBL) MBOE
TOTAL PROVED + PROBABLE
—————————————————————————
Opening Balance (December 31, 2015) 371,992 – 79,228
—————————————————————————
Extensions – – –
Improved Recovery – – –
Technical Revisions(2) (6,476) – (1,340)
Discoveries(3) 70,167 – 12,310
Acquisitions – – –
Dispositions – – –
Economic Factors(4) – – –
Production (24,681) – (5,628)
—————————————————————————
Closing Balance (December 31, 2016) 411,002 – 84,570
—————————————————————————

1. The numbers in this table may not add due to rounding
2. Technical revisions (conventional natural gas) are associated with the

Nelson and Clarinete gas fields, technical revisions (light/medium oil)
are associated with LLA23 and Ecuador assets, technical revisions (heavy
oil) are associated with the Ombu block
3. Discoveries are associated with the Oboe discovery on VIM-5 block and
Nispero, Trombon and Porquero discoveries on Esperanza block
4. Economic factors are related to price and royalty factor changes
5. Production volumes include Ecuador incremental production contract
barrels

Reserve Metrics Reconciliation – Canacol Working Interest before Royalty (1)
(2) (3)

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2 Year Ending
Calendar 2016 December 31, 2016
Conventional Conventional
Natural Gas Total(4) Natural Gas Total(4)
—————————————————————————-
Capital Expenditures $63,770 82,880 93,973 164,418
Capital Expenditures –
Change in FDC(5) (11,100) (27,600) 21,300 (22,700)
—————————————————————————-
Total F&D(6) $52,670 55,280 115,273 141,718
Net Acquisitions 3,665 3,665 41,711 41,711
—————————————————————————-
Total FD&A(7)(8) $56,335 58,945 156,984 183,429
—————————————————————————-
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Reserve Additions (MBOE) 11,174 10,407 45,768 40,742
Reserve Additions – Net
Acquisitions 0 0 6,580 6,445
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Reserve Additions Including
Net Acquisitions (MBOE) 11,174 10,407 52,348 47,187
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F&D Costs ($/BOE)(6) $4.71 $5.31 $2.52 $3.48
FD&A Costs ($/BOE) (7)(8) $5.04 $5.66 $3.00 $3.89
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1. The numbers in this table may not add due to rounding
2. 2016 capital expenditure numbers exclude US $33 million related to the

Jobo 2 gas plant finance lease
3. All values in this table are stated on a 2P (Total Proved + Probable)
basis
4. Total oil and gas includes Colombian properties only. No Ecuador deemed
volumes nor capital have been included
5. “Capital Expenditures – change in FDC” is rounded to the nearest M US$.
FDC is the 2P (Proved + Probable) future development capital
6. F&D – Finding and Development Costs on a 2P (Total Proved + Probable)
basis
7. FD&A – Finding, Development and Acquisition Costs on a 2P (Total Proved
+ Probable) basis
8. With the finding and development costs, the aggregate of the exploration
and development costs incurred in the most recent financial year and the
change during that year in estimated future development costs generally
will not reflect total finding and development costs related to reserve
additions for that year.

/T/

The recovery and reserve estimates of light and medium crude oil, heavy crude
oil and conventional natural gas are estimates only. There is no guarantee that
the estimated reserves will be recovered and actual reserves of light and
medium crude oil, heavy crude oil and conventional natural gas may prove to be
greater than, or less than, the estimates provided.

Reserves of light and medium crude oil and heavy crude oil as at December 31,
2016 are evaluated against the DMCL forecast pricing effective at that date.
Comparative volumes of light and medium crude oil and heavy crude oil as at
December 31, 2015 are evaluated against the DMCL forecast pricing effective at
that date. Deemed volumes of light crude oil are determined by dividing cash
flow by the tariff price of USD$38.54/barrel which remains constant for the
life of the incremental production contract. Reserves of conventional natural
gas as at December 31, 2016 are evaluated against contract pricing forecast for
each gas contract. Comparative volumes of conventional natural gas as at
December 31, 2015 are evaluated against contract pricing for each gas contract
at the effective date. Forecast prices used in the reserves reports are
included in the Corporation’s Annual Information Form which will be filed on
SEDAR by March 31, 2017 under the sections “Forecast Prices Used in Estimates”
and “Forward Contracts” in the “Statement of Reserves Data and Other Oil and
Gas Information”.

All amounts in this news release are stated in Canadian dollars unless
otherwise specified.

Canacol is an exploration and production company with operations focused in
Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico. The Corporation’s common stock trades on the
Toronto Stock Exchange, the OTCQX in the United States of America, and the
Colombia Stock Exchange under ticker symbol CNE, CNNEF, and CNE.C, respectively.

Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking information and statements
within the meaning of applicable securities law. Forward-looking statement are
frequently characterized by words such as “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,”
“expect”, “objective,” “ongoing,” “may,” “will,” “project,” “should,”
“believe,” “plan,” “intend,” “strategy,” and other similar words, or statements
that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur, including without
limitation statements relating to estimated production rates from the
Corporation’s properties and intended work programs and associated timelines.

Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of
management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of
risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or
results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements. The Corporation cannot assure that actual results will be
consistent with these forward looking statements. They are made as of the date
hereof and are subject to change and the Corporation assumes no obligation to
revise or update them to reflect new circumstances, except as required by law.
Prospective investors should not place undue reliance on forward looking
statements. These factors include the inherent risks involved in the
exploration for and development of crude oil and natural gas properties, the
uncertainties involved in interpreting drilling results and other geological
and geophysical data, fluctuating energy prices, the possibility of cost
overruns or unanticipated costs or delays and other uncertainties associated
with the oil and gas industry. Other risk factors could include risks
associated with negotiating with foreign governments as well as country risk
associated with conducting international activities, and other factors, many of
which are beyond the control of the Corporation.

The reserves evaluations, effective December 31, 2016, were conducted by the
Corporation’s independent reserves evaluators DeGolyer and MacNaughton Canada
Limited (“DMCL”) and Petrotech Engineering Ltd. (“Petrotech”) and are in
accordance with National Instrument 51-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Oil
and Gas Activities. The reserves are provided on a Canacol Gross basis in units
of barrels of oil equivalent using a forecast price deck, adjusted for quality,
in US dollars. The estimated values may or may not represent the fair market
value of the reserve estimates.

“Gross” in relation to the Corporation’s interest in production or reserves is
its working interest (operating or non-operating) share before deduction of
royalties and without including any royalty interests of the Corporation;

“Net” in relation to the Corporation’s interest in production or reserves is
its working interest (operating or non-operating) share after deduction of
royalty obligations, plus its royalty interest in production or reserves;

“Proved reserves” are those reserves that can be estimated with a high degree
of certainty to be recoverable. It is likely that the actual remaining
quantities recovered will exceed the estimated proved reserves;

“Probable reserves” are those additional reserves that are less certain to be
recovered than proved reserves. It is equally likely that the actual remaining
quantities recovered will be greater or less than the sum of the estimated
proved plus probable reserves;

“Possible reserves” means those additional reserves that are less certain to be
recovered than probable reserves. It is unlikely that the actual remaining
quantities recovered will exceed the sum of the estimated proved plus probable
plus possible reserves;

“Deemed Volumes” refer to Volume 3 of COGEH, Reserves Recognition for
International Properties, Section 4 – Fiscal Regime, Service Contracts, and
refer to those volumes produced under a risked Service Agreement in which the
Corporation does not have a direct interest, but represents reserves
attributable to the Corporation. By definition, these volumes are calculated as
the production revenue divided by the fixed tariff price or operating netback
per barrel, and are considered additive to volumes certified as reserves. Under
the terms of this risked Service Agreement, these calculated volumes correspond
to actual volumes produced. The Corporation has a non-operated 25% equity
participation interest in the Ecuador IPC for which it receives a fixed price
tariff for each incremental barrel produced.

BOE Conversion – “BOE” barrel of oil equivalent is derived by converting
natural gas to oil in the ratio of 5.7 Mcf of natural gas to one bbl of oil. A
BOE conversion ratio of 5.7 Mcf to 1 bbl is based on an energy equivalency
conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent
a value equivalency at the wellhead. As the value ratio between natural gas and
crude oil based on the current prices of natural gas and crude oil is
significantly different from the energy equivalency of 5.7:1, utilizing a
conversion on a 5.7:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value. In
this news release, the Corporation has expressed BOE using the Colombian
conversion standard of 5.7 Mcf: 1 bbl required by the Ministry of Mines and
Energy of Colombia.

“1P” means Total Proved

“2P” means Total Proved + Probable

“3P” means Total Proved + Probable + Possible

1P Reserves replacement ratio: Ratio of reserve additions to production, as
reported in financial statements during the fiscal year ended December 31,
excluding acquisitions and dispositions on a Total Proved basis.

2P Reserves replacement ratio: Ratio of reserve additions to production, as
reported in financial statements during the fiscal year ended December 31,
excluding acquisitions and dispositions on a Total Proved + Probable basis.

2P Finding and development costs per barrel of oil equivalent (BOE) represent
exploration and development costs incurred per BOE of Total Proved + Probable
reserves added during the year. The Corporation, industry analysts, and
investors use such metrics to measure a Corporation’s ability to establish a
long-term trend of adding reserves at a reasonable cost.

2P Finding, development and acquisition costs per barrel of oil equivalent
(BOE) represent property acquisition, exploration, and development costs
incurred per BOE of Total Proved + Probable reserves added during the year. The
Corporation, industry analysts, and investors use such metrics to measure a
Corporation’s ability to establish a long-term trend of adding reserves at a
reasonable cost.

“RLI” Reserve Life Index is calculated by dividing a category of year end
reserves by expected current production rate.

With the finding and development costs, the aggregate of the exploration and
development costs incurred in the most recent financial year and the change
during that year in estimated future development costs generally will not
reflect total finding and development costs related to reserve additions for
that year.

Unaudited Financial Information

Certain financial and operating results included in this news release include
net debt, capital expenditures, production information and operating costs
based on unaudited estimated results. These estimated results are subject to
change upon completion of the Corporation’s audited financial statements for
the year ended December 31, 2016, and changes could be material. Canacol
anticipates filing its audited financial statements and related management’s
discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2016 on SEDAR on or
before March 31, 2017.

This press release contains a number of oil and gas metrics, including F&D,
FD&A, reserve replacement and RLI, which do not have standardized meanings or
standard methods of calculation and therefore such measures may not be
comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Such metrics have been
included herein to provide readers with additional measures to evaluate the
Corporation’s performance; however, such measures are not reliable indicators
of the future performance of the Corporation and future performance may not
compare to the performance in previous periods

– END RELEASE – 27/03/2017

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B.C. appeal court rules against Burnaby in bylaw battle with Trans Mountain

VANCOUVER — A legal battle between the City of Burnaby and the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has ended with the British Columbia Court of Appeal ruling the National Energy Board can override municipal bylaws.

The fight began in 2014 when Trans Mountain was set to begin field studies on Burnaby Mountain, which required it to cut down trees, drill boreholes and operate heavy machinery — activities that violate the city’s bylaws.

Before beginning the field work, the company obtained a ruling from the energy board that confirmed it was allowed to conduct surveys and examinations on land in Burnaby without the city’s consent.

Burnaby didn’t appeal the energy board’s ruling, but when Trans Mountain began engineering studies on Burnaby Mountain in September 2014, the company was served with notices of bylaw violations.

The dispute ultimately wound up in B.C. Supreme Court, where Justice George Macintosh ruled in 2015 that the energy board has the constitutional power to direct or limit the enforcement of Burnaby’s bylaws.

A three-member panel of appeal court judges agreed in a decision on Monday, with Justice Lauri Ann Fenlon writing that the energy board had jurisdiction to resolve the conflict between Burnaby’s bylaws and the powers granted under the National Energy Board Act.

The city continues to oppose the $7.4-billion project, which would triple the capacity of the pipeline running from Alberta to Burnaby. In December, it filed an application with the Federal Court of Appeal for leave to appeal the federal government’s approval of the expansion.

Mounties arrested more than 100 people during protests in 2014 on Burnaby Mountain, but a judge later tossed out civil contempt charges against many of the activists who were arrested for violating a court injunction ordering them to stay away.

The company said it had provided the wrong GPS co-ordinates when it asked for the original court order and the measurements were so inaccurate that the site was outside the area covered by the injunction.

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Canacol Energy Ltd. Announces 2016 Year End Results Posting $135.5 Million of EBITDAX

FOR: CANACOL ENERGY LTD.
TSX SYMBOL: CNE
BVC SYMBOL: CNEC
OTCQX SYMBOL: CNNEF

Date issue: March 27, 2017
Time in: 6:07 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 27, 2017) – Canacol Energy Ltd.
(“Canacol” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:CNE)(OTCQX:CNNEF)(BVC:CNEC) is pleased to
report its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2016. Dollar
amounts are expressed in United States dollars, except as otherwise noted.

Charle Gamba, President and CEO of the Corporation, commented: “2016 saw the
emergence of Canacol as a premier gas producer in Colombia. By April 2016, we
had achieved our goal of 90 million standard cubic feet per day (“MMscfpd”) of
gas production. As a result of the increased gas sales, our adjusted petroleum
and natural gas revenues after royalties increased 43% to $173.2 million for
the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to $121.5 million in 2015; our
adjusted funds from operations increased 122% to $113 million for the year
ended December 31, 2016 compared to $51 million in 2015; our EBITDAX increased
101% to $135.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to $67.4
million in 2015; and we posted comprehensive income of $23.6 million in 2016.
After achieving the 90 MMscfpd milestone, several significant new 2016 gas
discoveries drive our reserve and production base towards our December 1, 2017
target of 130 MMscfpd, and our December 1, 2018 target of 230 MMscfpd, which
will place Canacol as the second largest gas producer in Colombia behind the
state oil company.

Our industry leading 2015/2016 average gas F&D of $2.52/boe ($0.44/Mcf),
combined with our very low operating expenses and robust long term gas
contracts denominated in US dollars, ensure that our current and future gas
production will yield consistently high netbacks and margins for our
shareholders. This operating base in conjunction with the financial flexibility
achieved by the closing of the February, 2017 $265 million senior secured term
loan, led by Credit Suisse, provides a solid platform for our targeted growth.
For 2017, management’s primary goals are to 1) achieve a gas production rate of
130 MMscfpd by December 1, 2017 via the construction of a new private gas
pipeline, 2) drill three gas exploration wells to continue to build the
Corporation’s gas reserves base at industry leading F&D costs, and 3) drill two
oil exploration wells to increase oil production and satisfy exploration
commitments to the ANH.

With respect to the new private gas pipeline, a Special Purpose Vehicle (“SPV”)
has been formed to build and operate a six inch pipeline that will transport 40
MMscfpd of gas from the Corporation’s Jobo gas processing facility to Sincelejo
/ Bremen approximately 80 kilometers (“kms”) to the north, where the private
pipeline will connect to the Promigas operated pipeline that ships gas to
Cartagena. Canacol has executed a ten year take-or-pay contract for 40 MMscfpd
of gas at contractual terms comparable to the Corporation’s current US dollar
denominated gas sale contracts. A bank has been retained to raise the $60
million that the SPV will require to complete the pipeline outside of Canacol.
In the meantime, the SPV is acquiring all of the right of ways required for the
pipeline, and is tendering all of the major contracts which would include
tubulars and compression. The Corporation anticipates that the pipeline will be
in operation on December 1, 2017. The productive capacity of the Corporation’s
currently producing wells is approximately 195 MMscfpd, and that of the
Corporation’s gas processing facilities approximately 200 MMscfpd.

Canacol has also spud the Canahuate-1 gas exploration well and the Pumara-1 oil
exploration well. The Canahuate-1 exploration well, located on the Esperanza
E&P Contract (100% operated working interest), was spud on March 24, 2017. The
Canahuate-1 well is located approximately three kms north of the Corporation’s
Jobo gas processing facility and is targeting gas bearing sandstones within the
proven producing Cienaga de Oro reservoir. Over the past three years, six of
the seven exploration wells drilled by the Corporation on its gas blocks,
including the Esperanza E&P contract, have resulted in commercial gas
discoveries. The Canahuate-1 well is expected to take approximately six weeks
to drill and test.

Canacol also maintains a large inventory of light oil drill ready production
and exploration opportunities. The Corporation will spud the Pumara-1
exploration well on the LLA-23 E&P Contract (100% operated working interest) on
March 31, 2017. The Pumara-1 exploration well is located three kms north of the
Labrador field and is targeting light oil bearing reservoirs within the proven
producing C7, Mirador, Gacheta and Ubaque reservoirs. Over the past four years,
five of the six exploration wells drilled by the Corporation on the LLA-23
contract have resulted in commercial light oil discoveries. The Pumara-1 well
is expected to take approximately five weeks to drill and test, and if
successful, it will be placed immediately on permanent production via the
Corporation’s oil processing facilities located at Pointer.

With the 2017 capital program to be funded by a combination of existing working
capital and cash flows, Canacol is well positioned to continue to build
production and revenues despite the uncertainty and volatility associated with
global oil prices, especially with a near to mid term global outlook of “low
oil prices for longer”. It is important to point out that approximately 90% of
our current production revenues are not impacted by global oil prices, and that
the Corporation’s debt facility is not subject to redetermination should oil
prices fall. Our financial strength, coupled with Canacol’s outstanding
exploration drilling and commercialization track record, provides a solid
platform which will allow us to reach our target of 230 MMscfpd of gas
production exiting 2018.

The Corporation anticipates releasing an update on its Mono Capuchino-1
exploration well on March 28, 2017 and its 2017 guidance during the week of
April 3, 2017.”

During 2016, the Corporation had many operational and financial accomplishments:

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— The drilling and completion of the Oboe-1 exploration well and its

combined test results of 66 MMscfpd in March 2016.
— The completion of the Promigas pipeline and the Promisol Jobo gas plant
upgrade in April 2016, which allowed Canacol to increase gas production
to 90 MMscfpd. Canacol’s total current gas processing capability is 200
MMscfpd.
— The drilling and completion of the Nispero-1 exploration well and its
test result of 28 MMscfpd in August 2016.
— The completion of the first and second tranche of private placement
offerings of 9,687,670 and 1,800,000 common shares of the Corporation,
respectively, issued at C$4.08 per common share for a total of C$46.9
million in August 2016.
— The drilling and completion of the Trombon-1 exploration well and its
test result of 26 MMscfpd in October 2016.
— The drilling and completion of the Nelson-6 exploration well and its
test result of 23 MMscfpd in November 2016.
— The initiation of a private pipeline venture in November, 2016 that will
deliver 40 MMscfpd of new gas production to new and existing customers
located on the Caribbean coast in December 2017, thereby increasing the
Corporation’s transportation capacity from its current 90 MMscfpd to 130
MMscfpd upon completion.
— The execution of the agreement with Promigas in November 2016 to expand
the existing gas distribution network currently used by the Corporation
to accommodate an additional 100 MMscfpd of new gas transportation and
sales, thereby increasing the Corporation’s transportation capacity to
230 MMscfpd in December 2018.
— The drilling and completion of the Clarinete-3 development well and its
test result of 18 MMscfpd in December 2016.
— The Nelson-5 Porquero recompletion and its test result of 13 MMscfpd in
December 2016.

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Highlights for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2016
(in thousands of United States dollars, except as otherwise noted; production
is stated as working-interest before royalties)

Financial and operating highlights of the Corporation include:

/T/

— Realized contractual sales volumes increased 96% to 18,310 boepd for the

three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to 9,359 boepd for the
same period in 2015. The increase is primarily due to an increase in gas
production in the Esperanza and VIM-5 blocks as a result of the
additional sales related to the Promigas pipeline expansion.
— Average daily production volumes increased 96% to 17,728 boepd for the
three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to 9,064 boepd for the
same period in 2015. The increase is primarily due to an increase in gas
production in the Esperanza and VIM-5 blocks as a result of the
additional sales related to the Promigas pipeline expansion.
— Adjusted funds from operations for the three months ended December 31,
2016 increased 395% to $42 million compared to $8.5 million for the same
period in 2015. Adjusted funds from operations are inclusive of results
from the Ecuador Incremental Production Contract (the “Ecuador IPC”)
(see full discussion in MD&A). The increase in adjusted funds from
operations is primarily the result of additional sales related to the
Promigas pipeline expansion and an increase in benchmark crude oil
prices.
— Petroleum and natural gas revenues for the three months ended December
31, 2016 increased 141% to $42 million compared to $17.4 million for the
same period in 2015. Adjusted petroleum and natural gas revenues,
inclusive of revenues related to the Ecuador IPC, for the three months
ended December 31, 2016 increased 93% to $47.9 million compared to $24.9
million for the same period in 2015. The increase is primarily the
result of additional sales related to the Promigas pipeline expansion.
— Average corporate operating netback for the three months ended December
31, 2016 increased 9% to $24/boe compared to $21.96/boe for the same
period in 2015. Operating corporate netback is inclusive of results from
the Ecuador IPC.
— The Corporation recorded a comprehensive income of $20.3 million for the
three months ended December 31, 2016 despite the non-cash impairment
charge of $37.3 million, mainly due to the execution of its tax planning
strategies which significantly reduced income tax expense. The
Corporation recognized a current income tax recovery of $6.3 million and
a deferred income tax recovery of $42.3 million during the three months
ended December 31, 2016 despite its $42 million adjusted funds from
operations.
— Capital expenditures for the three months and year ended December 31,
2016 were $58.6 million and $107.9 million, respectively, while adjusted
capital expenditures, inclusive of amounts related to the Ecuador IPC,
were $59.7 million and $110.2 million, respectively.
— At December 31, 2016, the Corporation had $66.3 million in cash and
$62.1 million in restricted cash.

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Three Three Twelve
months months Months
ended ended ended
December 31,December 31, December 31,
Financial 2016 2015 Change 2016
—————————————————————————-

Petroleum and natural gas
revenues, net of royalties 41,967 17,402 141% 147,985
Adjusted petroleum and natural
gas revenues, net of
royalties(2) 47,943 24,883 93% 173,184

Cash provided by operating
activities 30,289 4,974 509% 73,577
Per share – basic ($) 0.17 0.03 467% 0.44
Per share – diluted ($) 0.17 0.03 467% 0.44

Adjusted funds from operations
(1) (2) 41,979 8,473 395% 113,019
Per share – basic ($) 0.24 0.05 380% 0.68
Per share -diluted ($) 0.24 0.05 380% 0.67

Comprehensive income (loss) 20,331 (84,466) n/a 23,638
Per share – basic ($) 0.12 (0.54) n/a 0.14
Per share – diluted ($) 0.12 (0.54) n/a 0.14

Capital expenditures, net,
including acquisitions 58,638 22,394 162% 107,930
Adjusted capital expenditures,
net, including acquisitions
(1)(2) 59,691 22,867 161% 110,224

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Six Twelve
months months
ended ended
December 31, June 30,
Financial 2015Change 2015 Change
———————————————————————-

Petroleum and natural gas
revenues, net of royalties 39,360 276% 149,047 (1%)
Adjusted petroleum and natural
gas revenues, net of
royalties(2) 54,782 216% 177,937 (3%)

Cash provided by operating
activities 19,276 282% 64,445 14%
Per share – basic ($) 0.14 214% 0.58 (24%)
Per share – diluted ($) 0.13 238% 0.58 (24%)

Adjusted funds from operations
(1) (2) 23,690 377% 87,395 29%
Per share – basic ($) 0.17 300% 0.79 (14%)
Per share -diluted ($) 0.16 319% 0.78 (14%)

Comprehensive income (loss) (103,495) n/a (106,022) n/a
Per share – basic ($) (0.72) n/a (0.96) n/a
Per share – diluted ($) (0.72) n/a (0.96) n/a

Capital expenditures, net,
including acquisitions 44,693 141% 217,342 (50%)
Adjusted capital expenditures,
net, including acquisitions
(1)(2) 48,947 125% 243,108 (55%)
December 31, December 31,
2016 2015
———————————-

Cash 66,283 43,257 53%
Restricted cash 62,073 61,721 1%
Working capital surplus, excluding non-
cash items and current portion of bank
debt(1) 64,899 46,310 40%
Current and long-term bank debt 250,638 248,228 1%
Total assets 787,508 668,349 18%

Common shares, end of period (000s) 174,359 159,266 9%
Three Three
months months
Operating ended ended
December 31, December 31,

2016 2015 Change
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Petroleum and natural gas production,
before royalties (boepd)

Petroleum (2) 3,616 5,523 (35%)
Natural gas 14,112 3,541 299%
Total (2) 17,728 9,064 96%

Petroleum and natural gas sales, before
royalties (boepd)

Petroleum (2) 3,657 5,468 (33%)
Natural gas 13,986 3,542 295%
Total (2) 17,643 9,010 96%

Realized contractual sales, before
royalties (boepd)

Natural gas 14,653 3,891 277%
Crude oil 2,026 3,390 (40%)
Ecuador (tariff oil) (2) 1,631 2,078 (22%)
Total (2) 18,310 9,359 96%

Operating netbacks ($/boe) (1)

Esperanza (natural gas) 26.35 24.03 10%
VIM-5 (natural gas) 21.99 20.78 6%
LLA-23 (oil) 14.80 12.02 23%
Ecuador (tariff oil) (2) 38.54 38.54 –
Total (2) 24.00 21.96 9%
—————————————————————————-

Twelve Six
months months
Operating ended ended
December 31, December 31,

2016 2015Change
————————————————————————–

Petroleum and natural gas production,
before royalties (boepd)

Petroleum (2) 4,012 6,253 (36%)
Natural gas 11,930 3,507 240%
Total (2) 15,942 9,760 63%

Petroleum and natural gas sales, before
royalties (boepd)

Petroleum (2) 4,019 6,370 (37%)
Natural gas 11,830 3,499 238%
Total (2) 15,849 9,869 61%

Realized contractual sales, before
royalties (boepd)

Natural gas 12,357 3,674 236%
Crude oil 2,315 4,253 (46%)
Ecuador (tariff oil) (2) 1,704 2,117 (20%)
Total (2) 16,376 10,044 63%

Operating netbacks ($/boe) (1)

Esperanza (natural gas) 27.15 23.27 17%
VIM-5 (natural gas) 23.68 20.78 14%
LLA-23 (oil) 12.05 16.74 (28%)
Ecuador (tariff oil) (2) 38.54 38.54 –
Total (2) 24.92 22.38 11%
————————————————————————–

Twelve
months
Operating ended
June 30,

2015 Change
—————————————————————

Petroleum and natural gas production,
before royalties (boepd)

Petroleum (2) 7,999 (50%)
Natural gas 3,505 240%
Total (2) 11,504 39%

Petroleum and natural gas sales, before
royalties (boepd)

Petroleum (2) 8,010 (50%)
Natural gas 3,512 237%
Total (2) 11,522 38%

Realized contractual sales, before
royalties (boepd)

Natural gas 3,512 252%
Crude oil 6,083 (62%)
Ecuador (tariff oil) (2) 1,927 (12%)
Total (2) 11,522 42%

Operating netbacks ($/boe) (1)

Esperanza (natural gas) 20.62 32%
VIM-5 (natural gas) – n/a
LLA-23 (oil) 34.91 (65%)
Ecuador (tariff oil) (2) 38.54 –
Total (2) 28.05 (11%)
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(1) Non-IFRS measure – see “Non-IFRS Measures” section within MD&A.
(2) Inclusive of amounts related to the Ecuador IPC – see “Non-IFRS
Measures” section within MD&A.

/T/

The Corporation’s has filed its audited consolidated financial statements and
related Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Annual Information Form as of
and for the year ended December 31, 2016 with Canadian securities regulatory
authorities. These filings are available for review on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Canacol is an exploration and production company with operations focused in
Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico. The Corporation’s common stock trades on the
Toronto Stock Exchange, the OTCQX in the United States of America, the Colombia
Stock Exchange and the Mexico Stock Exchange under ticker symbols CNE, CNNEF,
CNEC and CNEN respectively.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of applicable securities law. Forward-looking statements are frequently
characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”,
“believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words, or statements that
certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur, including without
limitation statements relating to estimated production rates from the
Corporation’s properties and intended work programs and associated timelines.
Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of
management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of
risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or
results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements. The Corporation cannot assure that actual results will be
consistent with these forward looking statements. They are made as of the date
hereof and are subject to change and the Corporation assumes no obligation to
revise or update them to reflect new circumstances, except as required by law.
Information and guidance provided herein supersedes and replaces any forward
looking information provided in prior disclosures. Prospective investors should
not place undue reliance on forward looking statements. These factors include
the inherent risks involved in the exploration for and development of crude oil
and natural gas properties, the uncertainties involved in interpreting drilling
results and other geological and geophysical data, fluctuating energy prices,
the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated costs or delays and other
uncertainties associated with the oil and gas industry. Other risk factors
could include risks associated with negotiating with foreign governments as
well as country risk associated with conducting international activities, and
other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Corporation. Other
risks are more fully described in the Corporation’s most recent Management
Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) and Annual Information Form, which are
incorporated herein by reference and are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Average production figures for a given period are derived using arithmetic
averaging of fluctuating historical production data for the entire period
indicated and, accordingly, do not represent a constant rate of production for
such period and are not an indicator of future production performance. Detailed
information in respect of monthly production in the fields operated by the
Corporation in Colombia is provided by the Corporation to the Ministry of Mines
and Energy of Colombia and is published by the Ministry on its website; a
direct link to this information is provided on the Corporation’s website.
References to “net” production refer to the Corporation’s working- interest
production before royalties.

Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures – Due to the nature of the equity method of
accounting the Corporation applies under IFRS 11 to its interest in the Ecuador
IPC, the Corporation does not record its proportionate share of revenues and
expenditures as would be typical in oil and gas joint interest arrangements.
Management has provided supplemental measures of adjusted revenues and
expenditures, which are inclusive of the Ecuador IPC, to supplement the IFRS
disclosures of the Corporation’s operations in this press release. Such
supplemental measures should not be considered as an alternative to, or more
meaningful than, the measures as determined in accordance with IFRS as an
indicator of the Corporation’s performance, and such measures may not be
comparable to that reported by other companies. This press release also
provides information on adjusted funds from operations. Adjusted funds from
operations is a measure not defined in IFRS. It represents cash provided by
operating activities before changes in non-cash working capital and
decommissioning obligation expenditures, and includes the Corporation’s
proportionate interest of those items that would otherwise have contributed to
funds from operations from the Ecuador IPC had it been accounted for under the
proportionate consolidation method of accounting.
The Corporation considers adjusted funds from operations a key measure as it
demonstrates the ability of the business to generate the cash flow necessary to
fund future growth through capital investment and to repay debt. Adjusted funds
from operations should not be considered as an alternative to, or more
meaningful than, cash provided by operating activities as determined in
accordance with IFRS as an indicator of the Corporation’s performance.
The Corporation’s determination of adjusted funds from operations may not be
comparable to that reported by other companies. For more details on how the
Corporation reconciles its cash provided by operating activities to adjusted
funds from operations, please refer to the “Non-IFRS Measures” section of the
Corporation’s MD&A. Additionally, this press release references working capital
and operating netback measures. Working capital is calculated as current assets
less current liabilities, excluding non-cash items such as the current portion
of commodity contracts, the current portion of warrants, and the current
portion of any embedded derivatives asset/liability, and is used to evaluate
the Corporation’s financial leverage. Operating netback is a benchmark common
in the oil and gas industry and is calculated as total petroleum and natural
gas sales, less royalties, less production and transportation expenses,
calculated on a per barrel of oil equivalent basis of sales volumes using a
conversion. Operating netback is an important measure in evaluating operational
performance as it demonstrates field level profitability relative to current
commodity prices. Working capital and operating netback as presented do not
have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be
comparable with the calculation of similar measures for other entities.

Operating netback is defined as revenues less royalties and production and
transportation expenses.

Realized contractual gas sales is defined as gas produced and sold plus gas
revenues received from nominated take or pay contracts.

Total cash sales is defined as realized contractual gas sales and crude oil
sales plus cash received for gas classified as deferred income according to
IFRS.

The reserves evaluations, effective December 31, 2016, were conducted by the
Corporation’s independent reserves evaluators DeGolyer and MacNaughton (“D&M”)
and Petrotech Engineering Ltd. (“Petrotech”) and are in accordance with
National Instrument 51-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas
Activities. The reserves are provided on a Canacol working interest before
royalty basis in units of barrels of oil equivalent using a forecast price
deck, adjusted for quality, in US dollars. The estimated values may or may not
represent the fair market value of the reserve estimates.

“proved reserves” are those reserves that can be estimated with a high degree
of certainty to be recoverable. It is likely that the actual remaining
quantities recovered will exceed the estimated proved reserves;

“probable reserves” are those additional reserves that are less certain to be
recovered than proved reserves. It is equally likely that the actual remaining
quantities recovered will be greater or less than the sum of the estimated
proved plus probable reserves;

“deemed volumes” means those volumes produced under a service agreement in
which the Corporation does not have a direct interest, but represents reserves
attributable to the Corporation as calculated using the cash flow divided by
the fixed tariff price over the life of the reserves. The Corporation has a
non-operated 25% equity participation interest in the Ecuador IPC for which it
receives a fixed price tariff for each incremental barrel produced;

Boe Conversion – “boe” barrel of oil equivalent is derived by converting
natural gas to oil in the ratio of 5.7 Mcf of natural gas to one bbl of oil. A
BOE conversion ratio of 5.7 Mcf to 1 bbl is based on an energy equivalency
conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent
a value equivalency at the wellhead. As the value ratio between natural gas and
crude oil based on the current prices of natural gas and crude oil is
significantly different from the energy equivalency of 5.7:1, utilizing a
conversion on a 5.7:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value. In
this news release, the Corporation has expressed Boe using the Colombian
conversion standard of 5.7 Mcf: 1 bbl required by the Ministry of Mines and
Energy of Colombia.

F&D – Finding and development costs on a 2P (Total Proved plus Probable) basis.

With the F&D costs, the aggregate of the exploration and development costs
incurred in the most recent financial year and the change during that year in
estimated future development costs generally will not reflect total finding and
development costs related to reserve additions for that year.

This press release contains a number of oil and gas metrics, including F&D,
FD&A, reserve replacement and RLI, which do not have standardized meanings or
standard methods of calculation and therefore such measures may not be
comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Such metrics have been
included herein to provide readers with additional measures to evaluate the
Corporation’s performance; however, such measures are not reliable indicators
of the future performance of the Corporation and future performance may not
compare to the performance in previous periods.

– END RELEASE – 27/03/2017

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Enbridge Inc. Raises $0.5 Billion through Secondary Offering of Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. Shares; Achieves Previously Announced Asset Monetization Target

FOR: ENBRIDGE INC.
TSX SYMBOL: ENB
NYSE SYMBOL: ENB

Date issue: March 27, 2017
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CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 27, 2017) –

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR OVER U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) (Enbridge or the Company) announced today
that it and Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (TSX:ENF) (EIFH) have entered
into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters (the Underwriters) led by
BMO Capital Markets, CIBC Capital Markets and Scotiabank, pursuant to which the
Underwriters have agreed to purchase, and Enbridge has agreed to sell, on a
bought deal basis, 15,085,000 EIFH common shares (the Common Shares) at a price
of $33.15 per Common Share (the Secondary Offering Price) for distribution to
the public, for gross proceeds to Enbridge of approximately $0.5 billion (the
Secondary Offering). The closing of the Secondary Offering is expected to occur
on or about April 18, 2017.

The Underwriters have also been granted an option to purchase up to an
additional 2,262,750 common shares of EIFH from Enbridge at the issue price to
cover over-allotments, if any. If exercised in full, Enbridge will receive
additional gross proceeds of approximately $75.0 million. The over-allotment
option is exercisable, in whole or in part, by the Underwriters at any time up
to 30 days after the closing of the Secondary Offering.

The proceeds of the Secondary Offering will initially be used by Enbridge to
pay down short-term debt, pending reinvestment by Enbridge in its growing
portfolio of secured projects. In September of 2016 at the time of the
announcement of its merger with Spectra Energy Corp, Enbridge also announced
its intention to divest or monetize up to $2.0 billion of assets over the
ensuing 12 months to further bolster its financial strength and flexibility. To
date, the Company has raised, enterprise wide, approximately $1.7 billion
through the sale by the Fund Group (made up of Enbridge Income Fund, Enbridge
Commercial Trust and Enbridge Income Partners LP) of the South Prairie Region
liquids pipeline assets and the divestiture of other assets and investments.
With the completion of this Secondary Offering, the Company will have more than
achieved its previously announced monetization target.

Immediately prior to the closing of the Secondary Offering, Enbridge will
exchange ordinary units of Enbridge Income Fund for an equivalent amount of
common shares of EIFH. In order to maintain its 19.9 percent interest in EIFH,
Enbridge will retain a portion of the common shares issued pursuant to such
exchange and sell the balance under the Secondary Offering. EIFH will not
receive any proceeds from the Secondary Offering and Enbridge will pay all
expenses and fees associated with the offering. Upon completion of the
Secondary Offering, Enbridge’s economic interest in the Fund Group will be
reduced from 86.9 percent to 84.9 percent (84.6 percent if the over-allotment
option is exercised in full).

“This transaction is expected to be neutral in 2017, but increasingly accretive
to Enbridge’s ACFFO/share over the Company’s planning horizon,” said John
Whelen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “It accomplishes
two important strategic initiatives. First, it enables us to more than achieve
the asset monetization target we announced last fall, earlier than planned,
bolstering the balance sheet and positioning the Company to grow post
combination with Spectra Energy Corp. Second, it furthers our previously
communicated objective to gradually increase the public’s economic interest in
the Fund Group to approximately 20 percent over time and increase EIFH’s public
market capitalization and trading liquidity. The sale of the South Prairie
Region assets late last year was more than sufficient to meet the Fund Group’s
equity financing needs through the end of 2017. With its near term equity
requirements taken care of, EIFH had additional capacity to accommodate a
secondary offering by Enbridge this year.”

Going forward, Enbridge will continue to hold a very significant economic
interest in the Fund Group which holds key assets within the larger Enbridge
asset portfolio. The Company is not contemplating any further secondary
offerings of EIFH shares at this time and expects that the public’s interest in
the Fund Group will grow to the communicated 20 percent target over the medium
term planning horizon as EIFH raises equity from the public to fund the secured
capital program being undertaken by the Fund Group.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an
offer to buy the Common Shares in any jurisdiction. The Common Shares offered
have not been registered under the United State Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States.

Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Enbridge Inc.

Certain information provided in this news release constitutes forward-looking
statements. The words “anticipate”, “expect”, “project”, “estimate”, “forecast”
and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release include,
but are not limited to, statements with respect to the Secondary Offering,
including the closing date thereof, the use of proceeds, the achievement of the
Company’s asset monetization target, the Company’s resulting balance sheet and
growth position, the increased liquidity for public shareholders of EIFH
resulting from the Secondary Offering, the Company’s intention to increase the
public’s economic interest in the Fund Group, the impact of the Secondary
Offering on the Company’s ACFFO over the term of the Company’s strategic plan,
the Fund Group’s equity funding needs, Enbridge’s intentions with respect to
its economic interest in the Fund Group and any future secondary offerings.
Although the Company believes that these statements are based on information
and assumptions which are current, reasonable and complete, these statements
are necessarily subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties
pertaining, but not limited to, the timing and completion of the Secondary
Offering and other asset monetization transactions; estimated future cash flow
and dividends; expected ACFFO; financial strength and flexibility; debt and
equity market conditions; project construction and completion; in-service
dates; operating performance; regulatory parameters; weather; economic and
competitive conditions; exchange rates, inflation and interest rates; changes
in tax law and tax rates; counterparty risk; and supply of and demand for
commodities and commodity prices. A further discussion of the risks and
uncertainties facing the Company can be found in the Company’s filings with
Canadian and United States securities regulators. While the Company makes these
forward-looking statements in good faith, should one or more of these risks or
uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect,
actual results may vary significantly from those expected. Except as may be
required by applicable securities laws, the Company assumes no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or
otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Measures

This news release makes reference to non-GAAP measures, including ACFFO and
ACFFO per share. ACFFO is defined as cash flow provided by operating activities
before changes in operating assets and liabilities (including changes in
environmental liabilities) less distributions to non-controlling interests and
redeemable non-controlling interests, preference share dividends and
maintenance capital expenditures, and further adjusted for unusual,
non-recurring or non-operating factors. Management of Enbridge believes the
presentation of these measures gives useful information to investors and
shareholders as they provide increased transparency and insight into the
performance of Enbridge. Management of Enbridge uses ACFFO to assess
performance and to set its dividend payout target. These measures are not
measures that have a standardized meaning prescribed by generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and may not
be comparable with similar measures presented by other issuers. Additional
information on Enbridge’s use of non-GAAP measures can be found in Enbridge’s
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) available on Enbridge’s website and
www.sedar.com.

About Enbridge Inc.

Enbridge Inc. is North America’s premier energy infrastructure company with
strategic business platforms that include an extensive network of crude oil,
liquids and natural gas pipelines, regulated natural gas distribution utilities
and renewable power generation. The Company safely delivers an average of 2.8
million barrels of crude oil each day through its Mainline and Express
Pipelines, accounting for nearly 68% of U.S.-bound Canadian crude oil
production, and moves approximately 20% of all natural gas consumed in the U.S.
serving key supply basins and demand markets. The Company’s regulated utilities
serve approximately 3.5 million retail customers in Ontario, Quebec, New
Brunswick and New York State. Enbridge also has a growing involvement in
electricity infrastructure with interests in more than 2,500 MW of net
renewable generating capacity, and an expanding offshore wind portfolio in
Europe. The Company has ranked on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations
index for the past eight years; its common shares trade on the Toronto and New
York stock exchanges under the symbol ENB.

Life takes energy and Enbridge exists to fuel people’s quality of life. For
more information, visit www.enbridge.com

– END RELEASE – 27/03/2017

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Suzanne Wilton
(403) 231-7385 or Toll Free: (888) 992-0997
[email protected]
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Enbridge Inc. – Investment Community
Jonathan Gould
(403) 231-3916 or Toll Free: (800) 481-2804
[email protected]

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TSX SYMBOL: ENB
NYSE SYMBOL: ENB

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Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Financial Results

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Suncor says 2017 targets intact despite fire at Syncrude oilsands project

CALGARY — Oil production remains offline two weeks after a fire halted operations at the Syncrude oilsands mining complex in northern Alberta but its largest owner says it still expects to meet 2017 targets.

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) said Monday it was still on track to meet its guidance issued in November of between 680,000 and 720,000 barrels of crude per day, in part because of strong results from its other oilsands and offshore assets. The company’s forecast called for between 150,000 and 165,000 bpd this year from its 54 per cent stake in Syncrude.

Analyst Arthur Grayfer of CIBC Capital Markets said in a note Monday that Syncrude had built up a “cushion” of production by averaging more than 95 per cent of capacity in January and February, above its 2017 average forecast of 84 per cent.

Suncor said some of the impact of the unplanned outage will be offset by advancing an eight-week maintenance turnaround that was originally scheduled to begin next month.

The fire erupted on March 14 at the Mildred Lake oilsands upgrader after a pipeline began leaking near one of its two hydrotreating units. It burned for two days.

Syncrude said Monday a male employee remains in hospital.

While much of Syncrude’s workforce returned a day after the fire, Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO) said in a separate statement Monday that there are no shipments of synthetic crude from the operation at this time.

Imperial owns 25 per cent of Syncrude and provides management services under contract. Suncor said it will handle some of Syncrude’s untreated production, starting this week.

Suncor said it expects pipeline shipments of treated oil to resume at up to 50 per cent capacity in April.

 

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Dan Healing, The Canadian Press

Note to readers: This is a corrected story. A previous version said Imperial Oil was the operator of Syncrude.

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Saudis announce new tax rate for Aramco amid plans for IPO

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia on Monday reduced the tax rate for Saudi Aramco as plans move forward to publicly list shares of the state-owned oil giant.

The new code, rolled out by royal decree from King Salman, taxes Aramco at 50 per cent on income retroactively starting Jan. 1.

Aramco CEO Amin Nasser thanked the king in a statement for the decree reducing the company’s tax rate from what he said was 85 per cent, and said it “will bring Saudi Aramco in line with international benchmarks.”

The company’s oil production is Saudi Arabia’s main source of revenue and its finances are not publicly disclosed. The government is embarking on an overhaul of its economy to move away from heavy reliance on oil, its main export, after a sharp drop in prices.

The government is preparing to list less than 5 per cent of Aramco, possibly by next year, on the Saudi stock exchange and an international exchange. It is gearing up to be the largest flotation in history, with officials valuing Aramco at more than $2 trillion. The government would remain the company’s largest shareholder.

The London-based Capital Economics said the lower tax rate means that the company will have a greater share of its profits available to pay out as dividends to shareholders. It says the dividends going to the government will largely cover the lost tax revenue, so that the move represents “merely a shift in the way that oil revenues accrue to the government.”

Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said in a statement that the new tax code will have no impact on the government’s ability to deliver services to its citizens.

He said any tax revenue reductions “are replaced by stable dividend payments by government-owned companies, and other sources of revenue including profits resulting from investments.”

Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih also said the royal order will not negatively affect state coffers, adding that the kingdom’s hydrocarbon resources “remain sovereign.”

The decree imposes a 50 per cent tax on oil and gas producers that have invested capital of more than $100 billion in the kingdom. That figure jumps to 65 per cent for producers with between $80 billion and $100 billion in invested capital, 75 per cent if between $60 billion and $80 billion, and 85 per cent on producers with invested capital that does not exceed $60 billion.

___

Batrawy reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Abdullah Al-Shihri And Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press

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France’s Total invests in $1.7 billion Texas energy site

PARIS — French energy company Total is launching a multi-billion-dollar petrochemical joint venture in Texas as it tries to profit from the “business-friendly environment” under the current U.S. administration.

The plan announced Monday in Paris is the company’s largest-ever investment in petrochemicals, and part of its strategy to benefit from cheap shale gas in the U.S. and President Donald Trump’s support for the energy industry.

Total will partner with chemical companies Borealis and Nova to build two new units on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

One is an ethane steam cracker in Port Arthur, Texas that would convert natural gas into chemicals used for plastics and other materials. Total would provide the initial $1.7 billion for that operation.

The other is a new polyethylene plant in Bayport, Texas, also for making plastics. The cost of that plant is still being worked out among Total, Borealis and Nova, said Bernard Pinatel, president of Total’s refining and chemicals. Overall, he said, the project would be worth several billion dollars and Total would hold 50 per cent of it.

Total says the venture, which depends on regulators’ approval, would start in 2020 and create at least 1,500 local jobs.

“We want to take advantage of the business-friendly environment” to boost Total’s 60-year presence in the U.S., CEO Patrick Pouyanne said in a statement.

Pinatel told The Associated Press that the French company is not scared away by Trump’s “America first” policies, and instead was encouraged by an “American administration favourable to everything that touches the energy sector.”

Total SA employs 6,000 people in the U.S. in the oil, gas and solar activities.

Angela Charlton, The Associated Press

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Birchcliff Energy Ltd. Announces Increase in Ownership by Seymour Schulich and Agreement for Firm Service Transportation on Canadian Mainline

FOR: BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD.TSX SYMBOL: BIRDate issue: March 27, 2017Time in: 10:39 AM eAttention:
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 27, 2017) – Birchcliff Energy Ltd.
(“Birchcliff”) (TSX:BIR) is pleased to announce that Mr. Seymour Schulich has
ac…

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Dundee Energy Limited Announces Arbitral Tribunal Decision on Castor Project

FOR: DUNDEE ENERGY LIMITED
TSX SYMBOL: DEN

Date issue: March 27, 2017
Time in: 9:03 AM e

Attention:

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – March 27, 2017) – Dundee Energy Limited
(“Dundee Energy” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:DEN) today announced that the
arbitral tribunal of the International Chamber of Commerce rendered its
decision related to the Castor Project in Spain, denying the claim made by
Castor UGS Limited Partnership. The decision was rendered by a majority of the
three-person tribunal, with the third member issuing a dissenting opinion.
Counsel is reviewing the decision to determine what steps may be taken based on
the decision rendered.

ABOUT THE CORPORATION

Dundee Energy Limited is a Canadian-based oil and natural gas company with a
mandate to create long-term value for its shareholders through the exploration,
development, production and marketing of oil and natural gas, and through other
high impact energy projects. Dundee Energy holds interests, both directly and
indirectly, in the largest accumulation of producing oil and gas assets in
Ontario and, through a preferred share investment, in certain exploration and
evaluation programs for oil and natural gas offshore Tunisia. The Corporation’s
common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “DEN”.

– END RELEASE – 27/03/2017

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Dundee Energy Limited
21st Floor,
1 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, ON M5C 2V9
OR
Dundee Energy Limited
Harold (Sonny) Gordon
Chairman
416-863-6990
OR
Dundee Energy Limited
Bruce Sherley
President & CEO
403-651-4581
www.dundee-energy.com

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TSX SYMBOL: DEN

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
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Methanex Comments on 13D Filing by Largest Shareholder

FOR: METHANEX CORPORATION
TSX SYMBOL: MX
NASDAQ SYMBOL: MEOH

Date issue: March 27, 2017
Time in: 8:30 AM e

Attention:

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – March 27, 2017) – Methanex
Corporation (the “Company”) (TSX:MX)(NASDAQ:MEOH) commented today on the filing
of a revised schedule 13D by its largest shareholder, M&G Investment Management
Limited of London, U.K. (“M&G”) in relation to its shareholding in Methanex.
The revised schedule 13D was filed with the US Securities Exchange Commission
on March 24, 2017 to replace an earlier version filed March 23, 2017.A schedule
13D is filed when a significant shareholder shifts from being a passive
investor to one who more actively asserts an agenda with management. M&G
currently owns around 17.5 million shares or approximately 19.5% of the issued
and outstanding shares of Methanex and has been a shareholder since 2007.

In their 13D filing, M&G cited that they believe that Methanex’s market
valuation does not reflect its intrinsic value, and encourages management to
use all excess cash, with the exception of potential modest capital
expenditures to refurbish Methanex’s Chilean assets, towards share buybacks.

John Floren, President and CEO of Methanex commented, “We understand M&G’s
frustration with Methanex’s share valuation and we believe that M&G’s views are
quite aligned with our strategy with respect to capital allocation. We have a
long track record of a disciplined approach to capital allocation and of
returning cash to shareholders, while maintaining a prudent balance sheet and
liquidity given the cyclical nature of our business. Over the last 20 years we
have repurchased over half of the company’s shares outstanding, and we have
grown our dividend every year except during the 2009-2010 financial crisis and
during 2016, when we maintained our dividend despite very low methanol prices.
Consistent with our strategy, on March 6 we announced a Normal Course Issuer
Bid (“NCIB”) for up to 5% of issued and outstanding shares. We also remain
committed to a meaningful and growing dividend that is sustainable at the
bottom of cycle methanol prices.”

Mr. Floren continued, “In recent years we have invested approximately $2
billion to add over 3 million tonnes of high quality methanol production at an
advantaged capital cost significantly below current estimated replacement cost.
This major capital expansion is now behind us. We have modest maintenance
capital and financing requirements in the next two years and our next bond
maturity is at the end of 2019. We also have an excellent potential opportunity
to invest in our Chile site. We are optimistic that we will be able to secure
additional gas to support an investment in the restart of our Chile IV plant,
and expect to be in a position to make a decision by mid-2017 to spend
approximately $50 million over 12 months. If we are successful in securing
sufficient gas to support a two-plant operation, we would expect to spend
around an additional $50 million approximately in mid-2018 to refurbish the
Chile I plant. We believe these investments would make excellent business sense
as they represent a high return on investment and a very low capital cost
opportunity to grow the business and return value quickly to shareholders.”

Mr. Floren concluded, “Our methanol production and sales volumes are at record
levels and we are currently benefiting from a stronger methanol price
environment. We have a track record of managing our balance sheet in a prudent
and fiscally responsible manner and do not intend to leverage our balance sheet
for the purpose of buying back shares. However, given our limited near-term
cash requirements, we expect to generate significant free cash flow even at
methanol prices that are lower than what we are realising in Q1 2017 and plan
to allocate the free cash to share repurchases. Assuming we are able to average
a realized price of around $400/tonne, in what is proving to be a very volatile
methanol market, we estimate that we could generate sufficient cash to complete
the NCIB within a period of approximately four months from the start date of
March 13, 2017. After completing the current NCIB on the NASDAQ, it would be
our intention to extend the NCIB on the Toronto Stock Exchange which would
allow us to use excess cash to purchase up to an additional roughly 1.7 million
shares. After completion of the extended NCIB we would have the option to
undertake a substantial issuer bid at a later date depending on the level of
cash accumulation on our balance sheet.”

Methanex is a Vancouver-based, publicly traded company and is the world’s
largest producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets.
Methanex shares are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada
under the trading symbol “MX” and on the NASDAQ Global Select Market in the
United States under the trading symbol “MEOH”.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION WARNING

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to
us and our industry. These statements relate to future events or our future
performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact are
forward-looking statements. Statements that include the words “expect”, and
“continue” or other comparable terminology and similar statements of a future
or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements. More
particularly and without limitation, any statements regarding the following are
forward-looking statements:

/T/

— Methanex’s expected future financial strength and cash generation

capability, and
— Methanex’s ability to continue to return excess cash to shareholders.

/T/

We believe that we have a reasonable basis for making such forward-looking
statements. The forward-looking statements in this document are based on our
experience, our perception of trends, current conditions and expected future
developments as well as other factors. Certain material factors or assumptions
were applied in drawing the conclusions or making the forecasts or projections
that are included in these forward-looking statements, including, without
limitation, future expectations and assumptions concerning the following:

/T/

— the supply of, demand for, and price of methanol, methanol derivatives,

natural gas, coal, oil and oil derivatives,
— operating rates of our facilities,
— operating costs including natural gas feedstock and logistics costs,
capital costs, tax rates, cash flows, foreign exchange rates and
interest rates,
— global and regional economic activity (including industrial production
levels).

/T/

However, forward-looking statements, by their nature, involve risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
contemplated by the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties
primarily include those attendant with producing and marketing methanol and
successfully carrying out major capital expenditure projects in various
jurisdictions, including without limitation:

/T/

— conditions in the methanol and other industries including fluctuations

in the supply, demand for and price of methanol and its derivatives,
including demand for methanol for energy uses,
— the price of natural gas, coal, oil and oil derivatives,
— the ability to successfully carry out corporate initiatives and
strategies,
— actions of competitors, suppliers and financial institutions,
— world-wide economic conditions, and
— other risks described in our 2016 Annual Management’s Discussion and
Analysis and our Fourth Quarter 2016 Management’s Discussion and
Analysis.

/T/

Having in mind these and other factors, investors and other readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. They are
not a substitute for the exercise of one’s own due diligence and judgment. The
outcomes anticipated in forward-looking statements may not occur and we do not
undertake to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable
securities laws.

FURTHER INFORMATION

To view the 13D filing referenced above, investors can go to the SEC website at
www.sec.gov and search for company fillings under M&G Investment Management
Limited.

– END RELEASE – 27/03/2017

For further information:
Sandra Daycock
Director, Investor Relations
604 661-2600

COMPANY:
FOR: METHANEX CORPORATION
TSX SYMBOL: MX
NASDAQ SYMBOL: MEOH

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Petrochemicals, Chemicals – Plastics and fibers, Chemicals –
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Western Energy Services Corp. Acknowledges Take-Up of Savanna Shares

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Suncor Energy provides update on Syncrude recovery plan

FOR: SUNCOR ENERGY INC.TSX SYMBOL: SUNYSE SYMBOL: SUDate issue: March 27, 2017Time in: 6:30 AM eAttention:
– Planned maintenance advanced to minimize outage impact
– No change expected to overall Suncor annual production guidance
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Mar…

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Strategic Oil & Gas Ltd. Announces Annual and Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial and Operating Results

FOR: STRATEGIC OIL & GAS LTD
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: SOG

Date issue: March 27, 2017
Time in: 5:30 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 27, 2017) – Strategic Oil & Gas Ltd.
(“Strategic” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:SOG) is pleased to report financial
and operating results for the year and three months ended December 31, 2016.
This year the Company took major strides towards strengthening its balance
sheet and increasing the value of its 100% owned core asset at Marlowe in
Northern Alberta, and is well positioned to increase production and cash flows
through development drilling in 2017.

HIGHLIGHTS

/T/

— Drilled 8 Muskeg wells during the year
— Achieved production of 2,800 boe/d in February 2017
— Increased proved and probable reserves by 53% to 19.6 MMBoe
— Reduced operating, transportation and G&A expenses by over $7 million

from 2015
— $50.8 million in cash at December 31, 2016 to fund future development at
Marlowe

FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
—————————————————————————-

Three Months Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31
—————————————————————————-
2016 2015 % change 2016 2015 % change
—————————————————————————-
Financial ($thousands, except per share amounts)
—————————————————————————-
Oil and natural gas sales 7,721 7,349 5 23,878 36,496 (35)
Funds from operations (1) 1,660 1,268 31 (219) 7,285 –
Per share basic (2) 0.06 0.05 20 (0.01) 0.27 –
Cash flow from (used in) (1,256) (275) 357 3,335 1,808 84
operating activities
Per share basic (2) (0.04) (0.01) 300 0.12 0.07 71
Net income (loss) 48,510 (31,790) – 33,242 (110,115) –
Per share basic (2) 1.69 (1.17) – 1.21 (4.06) –
Per share diluted (2) 0.61 (1.17) – 0.55 (4.06) –
Capital expenditures 9,018 2,267 298 29,279 11,742 149
(excluding dispositions)
Bank indebtedness – 42,857 (100) – 42,857 (100)
Convertible debentures 84,489 – – 84,489 – –
Net debt 37,166 54,024 (31) 37,166 54,024 (31)
—————————————————————————-
Operating
—————————————————————————-
Average daily production
Oil and NGL (bbl per day) 1,487 1,680 (11) 1,415 1,897 (25)
Natural gas (mcf per day) 2,233 3,085 (28) 2,359 3,674 (36)
Barrels of oil equivalent 1,859 2,194 (15) 1,808 2,509 (28)
(boe per day)
Average prices
Oil & NGL, before risk 51.38 42.65 20 42.33 47.07 (10)
management ($ per bbl)
Oil & NGL, including risk 51.38 50.46 2 42.33 54.92 (23)
management ($ per bbl)
Natural gas, before risk 3.36 2.66 26 2.27 2.91 (22)
management ($ per mcf)
Natural gas, including
risk management ($ per
mcf) 3.36 2.67 26 2.27 2.92 (22)
Netback ($ per boe)
Petroleum and natural gas 45.13 36.41 24 36.09 39.85 (9)
sales
Royalties (6.00) (5.00) 20 (4.96) (4.59) 8
Operating costs (19.87) (17.41) 14 (21.64) (21.58) –
Transportation costs (1.01) (0.75) 35 (0.84) (1.05) (20)
—————————————————————————-
Operating Netback ($ per 18.25 13.25 38 8.65 12.63 (32)
boe) (1)
—————————————————————————-
Common Shares (thousands)
—————————————————————————-
Common shares 43,978 27,116 62 43,978 27,116 62
outstanding, end of
period (2)
Weighted average common 28,775 27,116 6 27,533 27,116 2
shares (basic) (2)
Weighted average common 82,098 27,116 203 72,165 27,116 166
shares (diluted) (2)
—————————————————————————-
(1) Funds from operations, net debt and operating netback are non-IFRS
measurements; see “Non-IFRS Measurements” in management’s discussion and
analysis.
(2) Adjusted for the share consolidation on a twenty to one (20:1) basis
announced on February 27, 2017.

/T/

FOURTH QUARTER SUMMARY

/T/

— Funds from operations increased to $1.7 million from $1.3 million for

the comparable quarter in 2015, due to higher oil prices and lower
operating, general and administrative and cash interest expenses,
partially offset by gains on risk management contracts in the 2015
period. The operating netback increased 38% to $18.25/boe from
$13.25/boe for the fourth quarter of 2015 due to a 20% increase in
realized oil prices, partially offset by higher unit royalties and
operating costs.

— Production decreased 15% from 2,194 boe/d for the three months ended

December 31, 2015 to 1,859 boe/d for the current quarter, primarily due
to natural declines and delays in bringing on production from new Muskeg
wells. Production from new wells was also temporarily restricted due to
limitations of the artificial lift systems installed.

— Capital expenditures of $9.0 million for the current quarter included

completion costs for three wells of the Company’s four well summer 2016
drilling program as well as minor equipping projects and preliminary
costs for Strategic’s winter 2017 drilling program.

— Strategic closed a non-brokered private placement of 16.9 million common

shares at a price of $2.40 per common share for gross proceeds of $40.5
million. An additional 2.4 million common shares were issued in January
under a brokered private placement at a price of $2.40 per common share
for gross proceeds of $5.7 million (net proceeds of $5.4 million after
agent’s commission and legal costs). The Company currently has 46.4
million shares outstanding.

/T/

ANNUAL SUMMARY

/T/

— Production decreased by 28% from 2,509 boe/d in 2015 to an average of

1,808 boe/d in 2016 due to natural declines as a result of a lack of
drilling activity in 2016. Only four wells were drilled targeting
production additions during 2016, three of which came onstream in the
fourth quarter of the year. Approximately 100 boe/d of the decrease
relates to the shut-in of non-economic assets early in 2015 to conserve
cash in a low commodity price environment.

— Funds from operations decreased from $7.3 million in 2015 to funds used

in operations of $0.2 million in 2016 as lower revenues due to lower oil
prices and production levels were partially offset by reduced costs.

— The Company’s focus on cost reductions continued to positively affect

netbacks and cash flows in 2016. Year over year, operating costs
decreased 28% or $5.4 million, general and administrative (“G&A”)
expenses were reduced by 25% or $1.6 million and transportation costs
decreased by 42% or $0.4 million from 2015 levels. The 2016 cost
estimates provided in December 2016 of $14.25 million in operating costs
and $5 million in G&A expenses were achieved.

— Capital expenditures were $29.3 million for the year ended December 31,

2016. The first six months of the year were focused on drilling wells to
preserve undeveloped lands, increase reserves and further delineate the
Muskeg play at Marlowe. In the second half of 2016 Strategic executed a
four well drilling program on one pad designed to increase production
and demonstrate improved well performance by drilling longer wells with
additional completion stages.

— Due to successful drilling activities in 2016, proved and probable oil

and gas reserves increased by 53% or 6.8 MMboe from the previous year to
19.6 MMboe at December 31, 2016, as determined by the Company’s
independent reserve evaluators McDaniel and Associates Consultants Ltd.
(“McDaniel”). All in finding and development costs were $16.11 per boe
for proved reserves and $9.83 per boe for proved and probable reserves.

— Net present value of proved and probable reserves, discounted at 10%,

increased 81% from the prior year to $194.4 million at December 31,
2016.

— Net income increased to $33.2 million in 2016 compared to a net loss of

$110.1 million in 2015 due to a net impairment reversal of $52.7 million
related primarily to the Marlowe core area.

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PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

Strategic’s main priorities entering 2016 were to strengthen the Company’s
balance sheet and delineate the Muskeg resource at its 100% owned and operated
Marlowe field in Northern Alberta. The issuance of $94.9 million in convertible
debentures in February 2016 eliminated the Company’s bank debt and provided
working capital for asset development. A four well appraisal drilling program
completed in the first quarter of 2016 was instrumental in delineating a
significant portion of the Muskeg resource, as well as increasing the Company’s
understanding of the scope of the play within its large land base at Marlowe.
With these goals achieved, the Company planned and executed a four well Muskeg
development drilling program in the second half of 2016, designed to add
production volumes and continue to unlock the value of this sizable oil
resource.

Capital expenditures totaled $29.3 million in 2016, with 8 total wells drilled
at Marlowe. Successful drilling activities resulted in a 53% increase in proved
and probable reserves to 19.6 MMboe at December 2016. Net present value of
proved and probable reserves, discounted at 10%, increased to $194.4 million at
December 2016 from $107.5 million at December 31, 2015. These results have
confirmed once again the significant productivity and potential of the Muskeg
play.

With oil prices remaining low throughout 2016, Strategic continued to identify
cost efficiencies across its operations in order to remain competitive.
Operating and general and administrative costs dropped 28% and 25% respectively
from 2015 levels. In addition, the Company used the pay in kind option on its
convertible debentures to make the semi-annual interest payments in additional
debentures and conserve cash. At December 31, 2016, the Company had $50.8
million in cash, in addition to the $4.7 million in term deposits used as
collateral for outstanding letters of credit, providing ample liquidity to
continue the Muskeg play development.

OUTLOOK

The Company’s focus remains on developing the reserves and infrastructure in
the Marlowe area and continuing to identify efficiencies and reduce drilling
costs. In December 2016, Strategic’s board of directors approved a capital
budget of $30 million for the first half of 2017. In the first quarter of 2017,
five Muskeg horizontal wells have been drilled and are awaiting completion
operations in the second quarter.

The capital budget also included a 4 km pipeline to tie in 14-35 Muskeg well
drilled in the first quarter of 2016. Corporate production peaked at 2,800
boe/d after tie in of the 14-35 in February 2017. Current production is
approximately 2,500 boe/d.

With the significant increase in demand for oilfield equipment and services
this winter, the Company is facing delays in completing wells and bringing new
production onstream. Strategic is endeavoring to mitigate the impact of these
delays on its operations, and reiterates its earlier production guidance of
exiting the first half of 2017 at 4,000 boe/d.

About Strategic

Strategic is a junior oil and gas company committed to becoming a premier
northern oil and gas operator by exploiting its light oil assets primarily in
northern Alberta. The Company relies on its extensive subsurface and reservoir
experience to develop its asset base and grow production and cash flows while
managing risk. The Company maintains control over its resource base through
high working interest ownership in wells, construction and operation of its own
processing facilities and a significant undeveloped land and opportunity base.
Strategic’s primary operating area is at Marlowe, Alberta. Strategic’s common
shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol SOG.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Strategic has filed its annual audited consolidated financial statements and
related Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the year ended
December 31, 2016 with Canadian securities regulators. These filings, and
additional information including the Company’s recently updated corporate
presentation, are available for review through the Company’s website at
www.sogoil.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain information, with management’s assessment of
Strategic’s future plans and operations, and contains forward-looking
statements which may include some or all of the following: (i) anticipated
production rates; (ii) expected capital spending; (iii) the Company’s growth
strategy and timing; (iv) potential profitability and productivity of its asset
base; (v) the impact of cost reduction initiatives; (vi) the impact of drilling
and completion techniques on productivity; (vii) the effect of additional
production volumes on unit costs and funds from operations; which are provided
to allow investors to better understand the Company’s business. By their
nature, forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties; some of which are beyond Strategic’s control, including the
impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, volatility of
commodity prices, currency fluctuations, imprecision of reserve estimates,
environmental risks, changes in environmental tax and royalty legislation,
competition from other industry participants, the lack of availability of
qualified personnel or management, stock market volatility and ability to
access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and other risks
and uncertainties described under the heading ‘Risk Factors’ and elsewhere in
the Company’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2016 and
other documents filed with Canadian provincial securities authorities,
available to the public at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned that the
assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered
reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such,
undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The
principal assumptions Strategic has made includes security of land interests;
drilling cost stability; royalty rate stability; oil and gas prices to remain
in their current range; finance and debt markets continuing to be receptive to
financing the Company and industry standard rates of geologic and operational
success. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in, or
implied by, these forward-looking statements. Strategic disclaims any intention
or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by
law.

Basis of Presentation

This discussion and analysis of Strategic’s oil and natural gas production and
related performance measures is presented on a working-interest, before
royalties basis. For the purpose of calculating unit information, the Company’s
production and reserves are reported in barrels of oil equivalent (boe) and boe
per day (boed). Boe may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe
conversion ratio for natural gas of 6 Mcf: 1 boe has been used, which is based
on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner
tip and does not necessarily represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. As
the value ratio between natural gas and crude oil based on the current prices
of natural gas and crude oil is significantly different from the energy
equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as
an indication of value.

Non-GAAP Measurements

The Company utilizes certain measurements that do not have a standardized
meaning or definition as prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable
with the calculation of similar measures by other entities, including net debt,
operating netback and funds from operations. Readers are referred to advisories
and further discussion on non-GAAP measurements contained in the Company’s MD&A.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

– END RELEASE – 27/03/2017

For further information:
Strategic Oil & Gas Ltd.
Gurpreet Sawhney
President and CEO
403.767.2949
403.767.9122 (FAX)
OR
Strategic Oil & Gas Ltd.
Aaron Thompson
CFO
403.767.2952
403.767.9122 (FAX)
OR
Strategic Oil & Gas Ltd.
1100, 645 7th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 4G8

COMPANY:
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TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: SOG

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Blackbird Energy Announces 1,002% Increase in Pipestone Montney 2P Reserves NPV10% to $455 Million and Risked Best Estimate Contingent Resources NPV10% of $437 Million

FOR: BLACKBIRD ENERGY INC.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: BBI

Date issue: March 27, 2017
Time in: 3:00 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 27, 2017) –

Editors Note: There are three images associated with this press release.

(TSX VENTURE:BBI) Blackbird Energy Inc. (“Blackbird” or the “Company”) is
pleased to announce a 1,002% increase in proved plus probable reserves (“2P”)
before tax net present value to $455 million, discounted at 10% (“NPV10%”), and
a before tax risked best estimate contingent resources NPV10% (“2C”) value of
$437 million. Blackbird has now booked 11.9% of its net Pipestone / Elmworth
acreage on a 2P basis and 21.2% of its net Pipestone / Elmworth Montney acreage
on a contingent resources basis.

Historical Perspective

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— In 2013, Blackbird began the process of assessing and assembling its

Montney acreage at Pipestone / Elmworth through a cost-effective land
acquisition strategy. This strategy has resulted in Blackbird holding an
aggregate Pipestone / Elmworth Montney land position of 116 gross (100.9
net) sections as at March 27, 2017.

— Blackbird commissioned its level one infrastructure project and

commenced production from four Montney wells in January, 2017, with its
fifth well expected to be tied-in during the first half of 2017 and its
sixth well expected to be tied-in upon the construction of an eastern
pipeline gathering system.

— Blackbird recently closed an offering for gross proceeds of $84.8

million, entered into a non-binding nomination for an additional 90
mmcf/d of natural gas processing by 2021, and is implementing a 12 well
development and delineation program over the next twelve months.

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Highlights of Blackbird’s March 1, 2017 Reserves and Contingent Resources
Evaluations

As a result of the historical developments discussed above, Blackbird engaged
its independent reserves evaluators, McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd.
(“McDaniel”), to perform reserves and contingent resources evaluations
effective March 1, 2017 (the “Evaluations”).

Highlights from the Evaluations are as follows:

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— Total proved reserves (“1P”) volumes increased 913% to 30,526 MBOE (46%

natural gas liquids (“NGLs”)).

— Total 1P reserves NPV10% increased 1,356% to $204 million using the

McDaniel January 1, 2017 price deck (the “Forecasted Prices”) and
forecasted costs.

— As per Figure 1 below, Blackbird has now booked 8 of its Pipestone /

Elmworth Montney net sections on a 1P basis. This represents 7.9% of
Blackbird’s net Pipestone / Elmworth Montney acreage.

— Total 2P reserves volumes increased 814% to 59,169 MBOE (46% NGLs).

— Total 2P reserves NPV10% increased 1,002% to $455 million using the

Forecasted Prices and forecasted costs.

— As per Figure 2 below, Blackbird has now booked 12 of its Pipestone /

Elmworth Montney net sections on a 2P basis. This represents 11.9% of
Blackbird’s net Pipestone / Elmworth Montney acreage.

— Risked contingent resources low estimate (“1C”) volumes increased from

nil to 41,190 MBOE.

— Risked 1C NPV10% increased from nil to $277 million using the Forecasted

Prices and forecasted costs.

— Risked 2C volumes increased from nil to 53,818 MBOE.

— Risked 2C NPV10% increased from nil to $437 million using the Forecasted

Prices and forecasted costs.

— Risked contingent resources high estimate (“3C”) volumes increased from

nil to 64,675 MBOE.

— Risked 3C NPV10% increased from nil to $547 million using the Forecasted

Prices and forecasted costs.

— As per Figure 3 below, Blackbird has now booked 21.375 of its Pipestone

/ Elmworth net Montney sections on a contingent resources basis. This
represents 21.2% of Blackbird’s net Pipestone / Elmworth Montney
acreage.

— Blackbird has booked 1P reserves, 2P reserves and contingent resources

in two Montney intervals. In addition to these two intervals, management
believes that there are two additional un-booked highly prospective
intervals on the majority of its lands.

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Figure 1 – Blackbird’s Lands with Proved Reserves Booked (Outlined in Blue):
http://www.marketwire.com/library/20170326-Blackbird_Figure_1-800.jpg

Figure 2 – Blackbird’s Lands with Proved and Probable Reserves Booked (Outlined
in Red): http://www.marketwire.com/library/20170326-Blackbird_Figure_2-800.jpg

Figure 3 – Blackbird’s Lands with Contingent Resources Booked (Outlined in
Green): http://www.marketwire.com/library/20170326-Blackbird_Figure_3-800.jpg

All reserves and contingent resources volumes referenced above are reported on
a company gross basis.

Reserves and Resources Summary

The following table summarizes the Company’s gross reserves and contingent
resources volumes by category and the NPV10% as contained in the Evaluations.

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Natural
Gas
Natural Liquids Total Oil
Gas (1) Equivalent NPV 10% NPV 10%
—————————————————————————-
Reserves Category Mmcf Mbbls MBOE $000s $/BOE
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Proved Developed
Producing 5,215 848 1,717 33,002 19.22
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Proved Non Producing 2,012 278 613 10,718 17.48
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Proved Undeveloped (2)
(3) 92,539 12,773 28,196 160,375 5.69
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Total Proved 99,766 13,898 30,526 204,095 6.69
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Probable Developed
Producing 1,785 294 592 10,598 17.93
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Probable Non Producing 594 89 188 2,973 15.82
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Probable Undeveloped (3) 89,834 12,892 27,864 237,353 8.52
—————————————————————————-
Total Probable 92,213 13,274 28,643 250,924 8.76
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Total Proved Plus Probable
(4) (5) (6) (7) 191,979 27,172 59,169 455,018 7.69
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Contingent Resources
Development Pending
(Risked) (4)(6)(7) (8)
(9) (10) (11) (12)
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1C 135,188 18,659 41,190 277,344 6.73
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2C 175,079 24,638 53,818 436,509 8.11
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3C 212,160 29,315 64,675 547,410 8.46
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Notes:
(1) Includes field condensate.
(2) The Reserve Report contemplates 46 undeveloped 1P drilling locations.
(3) The Reserve Report contemplates 70 undeveloped 2P drilling locations.
(4) Drilling and completions cost per location contemplated in the

Evaluations is $6 million.
(5) Total undiscounted 2P capital expenditures contemplated in the reserve
report amount to $515 million.
(6) The Evaluations contemplate an expected ultimate recovery of 801,000
boe per undeveloped location (46% NGLs).
(7) Blackbird has a 100% working interest in the lands associated with the
reserves and contingent resources.
(8) Blackbird expects to recover natural gas and NGLs.
(9) See “Advisories and Forward Looking Information” below for a discussion
regarding the risks and the level and uncertainty associated with
contingent resources.
(10) All of the contingent resources discussed above are located at the
Company’s Pipestone / Elmworth Montney project where ongoing
development drilling is already occurring. For an illustration of the
location of the contingent resources, see Figure 3.
(11) Project maturity subclass development pending is defined as contingent
resources where resolution of the final conditions for development is
being actively pursued (high chance of development).
(12) Contingent resources for Pipestone have been estimated based on the
continued drilling in Blackbird’s active core asset and the associated
pre-development study using established recovery technologies. The
estimated cost to bring these contingent resources on commercial
production is $562MM and the expected timeline is between 1 and 6
years. The specific contingencies for these resources are corporate
commitment, development timing and uncertainty on additional required
gas processing and takeaway capacity.

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About Blackbird

Blackbird Energy Inc. is a highly innovative oil and gas exploration and
development company focused on the liquids-rich Montney fairway at Pipestone /
Elmworth, near Grande Prairie, Alberta.

For more information please view our Corporate Presentation at
www.blackbirdenergyinc.com.

Advisories and Forward Looking Information

Reader Advisory

This news release contains certain forward-looking information and statements
that involve various risks, uncertainties and other factors. The use of any of
the words “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”,
“should”, “believe”, “plans”, and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking information or statements. In particular, but without limiting
the foregoing, this news release contains forward-looking information and
statements pertaining to the following: Blackbird’s fifth and sixth wells being
tied-in during the first half of 2017 and upon the construction of an eastern
pipeline gathering system respectively, implementing a 12 well development and
delineation program over the next twelve months, the prospectivity of
additional unbooked intervals on Blackbird’s lands, the drilling of any
undeveloped locations, the expected ultimate recovery of Blackbird’s wells, the
capital costs associated with Blackbird’s wells, resolution of the final
conditions for development with respect to contingent resources, the estimated
cost to bring contingent resources on commercial production and the expected
timeline, corporate commitment, development timing and the ability to secure
additional required gas processing and takeaway capacity. In addition,
references to reserves and resources are deemed to be forward-looking
information, as they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates
and assumptions, that the reserves and resources described exist in the
quantities predicted or estimated.

With respect to forward-looking information contained in this document,
assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: future oil, NGLs and
natural gas prices being consistent with current commodity price forecasts
(including McDaniel’s price forecasts); the Company’s continued ability to
obtain qualified staff and equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner;
infrastructure and facility design concepts that have been applied by the
Company elsewhere in its Pipestone / Elmworth Project may be successfully
applied to the properties; the consistency of the regulatory regime and
framework governing royalties, taxes and environmental matters in the
jurisdictions in which the Company conducts its business and any other
jurisdictions in which the Company may conduct its business in the future; the
Company’s ability to market production of oil, NGLs and natural gas
successfully to customers; the Company’s future production levels and amount of
future capital investment will be consistent with the Company’s current
development plans and budget; the applicability of new technologies for
recovery and production of the Company’s reserves and resources may improve
capital and operational efficiencies in the future; the recoverability of the
Company’s reserves and resources; sustained future capital investment by the
Company; future cash flows from production; the future sources of funding for
the Company’s capital program; the Company’s future debt levels; geological and
engineering estimates in respect of the Company’s reserves and resources; the
geography of the areas in which the Company is conducting exploration and
development activities, and the access, economic, regulatory and physical
limitations to which the Company may be subject from time to time; the impact
of competition on the Company; and the Company’s ability to obtain financing on
acceptable terms.

Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the
forward-looking information that is contained herein as a result of the risks
and risk factors that are set forth in the Company’s annual information form
for the year ended July 31, 2016, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com,
including, but not limited to: volatility in market prices and demand for oil,
NGLs and natural gas and hedging activities related thereto; general economic,
business and industry conditions; variance of the Company’s actual capital
costs, operating costs and economic returns from those anticipated; the ability
to find, develop or acquire additional reserves and the availability of the
capital or financing necessary to do so on satisfactory terms; risks related to
the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas reserves and
resources; negative public perception of oil sands development, oil and natural
gas development and transportation, hydraulic fracturing and fossil fuels;
actions by governmental authorities, including changes in government
regulation, royalties and taxation; potential legislative and regulatory
changes; the rescission, or amendment to the conditions of, groundwater
licenses of the Company; management of the Company’s growth; the ability to
successfully identify and make attractive acquisitions, joint ventures or
investments, or successfully integrate future acquisitions or businesses; the
availability, cost or shortage of rigs, equipment, raw materials, supplies or
qualified personnel; adoption or modification of climate change legislation by
governments; the absence or loss of key employees; uncertainty associated with
estimates of oil, NGLs and natural gas reserves and resources and the variance
of such estimates from actual future production; dependence upon compressors,
gathering lines, pipelines and other facilities, certain of which the Company
does not control; the ability to satisfy obligations under the Company’s firm
commitment transportation arrangements; the uncertainties related to the
Company’s identified drilling locations; the high-risk nature of successfully
stimulating well productivity and drilling for and producing oil, NGLs and
natural gas; operating hazards and uninsured risks; the possibility that the
Company’s drilling activities may encounter sour gas; execution risks
associated with the Company’s business plan; failure to acquire or develop
replacement reserves; the concentration of the Company’s assets in the
Pipestone / Elmworth Project area; unforeseen title defects; aboriginal claims;
failure to accurately estimate abandonment and reclamation costs; development
and exploratory drilling efforts and well operations may not be profitable or
achieve the targeted return; horizontal drilling and completion technique risks
and failure of drilling results to meet expectations for reserves or production;
limited intellectual property protection for operating practices and dependence
on employees and contractors; third-party claims regarding the Company’s right
to use technology and equipment; expiry of certain leases for the undeveloped
leasehold acreage in the near future; failure to realize the anticipated
benefits of acquisitions or dispositions; failure of properties acquired now or
in the future to produce as projected and inability to determine reserve and
resource potential, identify liabilities associated with acquired properties or
obtain protection from sellers against such liabilities; changes in the
application, interpretation and enforcement of applicable laws and regulations;
restrictions on drilling intended to protect certain species of wildlife;
potential conflicts of interests; actual results differing materially from
management estimates and assumptions; seasonality of the Company’s activities
and the Canadian oil and gas industry; alternatives to and changing demand for
petroleum products; extensive competition in the Company’s industry; changes in
the Company’s credit ratings; third party credit risk; dependence upon a
limited number of customers; lower oil, NGLs and natural gas prices and higher
costs; failure of 2D and 3D seismic data used by the Company to accurately
identify the presence of oil and natural gas; risks relating to commodity price
hedging instruments; terrorist attacks or armed conflict; cyber security risks,
loss of information and computer systems; inability to dispose of non-strategic
assets on attractive terms; security deposits required under provincial
liability management programs; reassessment by taxing authorities of the
Company’s prior transactions and filings; variations in foreign exchange rates
and interest rates; third-party credit risk including risk associated with
counterparties in risk management activities related to commodity prices and
foreign exchange rates; sufficiency of insurance policies; potential
litigation; variation in future calculations of non-IFRS measures; sufficiency
of internal controls; breach of agreements by counterparties and potential
enforceability issues in contracts; impact of expansion into new activities on
risk exposure; inability of the Company to respond quickly to competitive
pressures; and the risks related to the common shares that are publicly traded
and the Company’s senior notes and other indebtedness.

Independent Reserves Evaluation

Estimates of the Company’s reserves and contingent resources and the net
present value of future net revenue attributable to the Company’s reserves and
contingent resources as at March 1, 2017, are based upon the reports that were
prepared by McDaniel, dated March 24, 2017. The estimates of reserves and
contingent resources provided in this document are estimates only and there is
no guarantee that the estimated reserves or contingent resources will be
recovered. Actual reserves and contingent resources may be greater than or less
than the estimates provided in this in this document, and the differences may
be material. The estimates of reserves or contingent resources and future net
revenue for individual properties may not reflect the same confidence level as
estimates of reserves and future net revenue for all properties, due to the
effects of aggregation. Estimates of net present value of future net revenue
attributable to the Company’s reserves and contingent resources do not
represent the fair market value of the Company’s reserves and contingent
resources and there is uncertainty that the net present value of future net
revenue will be realized. There is no assurance that the forecast price and
cost assumptions applied by McDaniel in evaluating Blackbird’s reserves,
contingent resources and prospective resources will be attained and variances
could be material. There is uncertainty that it will be commercially viable to
produce any portion of the contingent resources that are described herein.

Note Regarding Oil and Gas Metrics

Blackbird has adopted the standard of 6 Mcf:1 bbl when converting natural gas
to boes. Condensate and other NGLs are converted to boes at a ratio of 1 bbl:1
bbl. Boes may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe
conversion ratio of 6 Mcf:1 bbl is based roughly on an energy equivalency
conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent
a value equivalency at the Company’s sales point. Given the value ratio based
on the current price of oil as compared to natural gas is significantly
different from the energy equivalency of 6 Mcf: 1 bbl, utilizing a conversion
ratio at 6 Mcf: 1 bbl may be misleading as an indication of value.

Finding, development and acquisition costs have been calculated by the Company
as the sum of exploration and development capital, plus acquisition capital,
plus changes in future development costs for the given year, divided by total
reserve additions for that year. Finding and development costs are calculated
as the sum of exploration and development costs, plus changes in future
development costs (excluding future development capital associated with
acquisitions and dispositions), divided by reserve additions (excluding
reserves added via acquisitions). Finding and development both including and
excluding acquisitions are presented since acquisition and disposition activity
can result in reserve replacement metrics that are not indicative of the
long-term cost structure that is expected from the Company’s assets. Management
utilizes finding and development metrics for its internal measurement. Readers
are advised that this information may not be comparable to similarly defined
measures presented by other entities and comparisons should not be made between
such measures provided by the Company and by other companies without also
taking into account any differences in the way that the calculations were
prepared.

Oil and Gas Definitions

Terms that are used in this news release that are not otherwise defined herein
are provided below:

Low estimate contingent resources, defined herein as 1C, is a classification of
estimated resources described in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook,
which is considered to be the best estimate of the quantity that will actually
be recovered. It is equally likely that the actual quantities recovered will be
greater or less than the best estimate. Resources in the best estimate case
have a 90% probability that the actual quantities recovered will equal or
exceed the estimate.

Best estimate contingent resources, herein defined as 2C, is a classification
of estimated resources described in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation
Handbook, which is considered to be the best estimate of the quantity that will
actually be recovered. It is equally likely that the actual quantities
recovered will be greater or less than the best estimate. Resources in the best
estimate case have a 50% probability that the actual quantities recovered will
equal or exceed the estimate.

High estimate contingent resources, herein defined as 3C, is a classification
of estimated resources described in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation
Handbook, which is considered to be the best estimate of the quantity that will
actually be recovered. It is equally likely that the actual quantities
recovered will be greater or less than the best estimate. Resources in the best
estimate case have a 10% probability that the actual quantities recovered will
equal or exceed the estimate.

Contingent resources are the quantities of petroleum estimated, as of a given
date, to be potentially recoverable from known accumulations using established
technology or technology under development, but which are not currently
considered to be commercially recoverable due to one or more contingencies.
Contingencies are conditions that must be satisfied for a portion of contingent
resources to be classified as reserves that are: (a) specific to the project
being evaluated; and (b) expected to be resolved within a reasonable timeframe.
Contingencies may include factors such as economic, legal, environmental,
political and regulatory matters or a lack of markets. It is also appropriate
to classify as contingent resources the estimated discovered recoverable
quantities associated with a project in the early evaluation stage. There is no
certainty that it will be commercially viable to produce any portion of the
contingent resources or that Blackbird will produce any portion of the volumes
currently classified as contingent resources. The estimates of contingent
resources involve implied assessment, based on certain estimates and
assumptions, that the resources described exists in the quantities predicted or
estimated, as at a given date, and that the resources can be profitably
produced in the future. The risked net present value of the future net revenue
from the contingent resources does not represent the fair market value of the
contingent resources. Actual contingent resources (and any volumes that may be
reclassified as reserves) and future production therefrom may be greater than
or less than the estimates provided herein.

Developed producing reserves are those gross reserves that are expected to be
recovered from completion intervals open at the time of the estimate. These
reserves may be currently producing or, if shut in, they must have previously
been on production, and the date of resumption of production must be known with
reasonable certainty.

Developed non-producing reserves are those reserves that either have not been
on production, or have previously been on production, but are shut in, and the
date of resumption of production is unknown.

Developed reserves are those gross reserves that are expected to be recovered
from existing wells and installed facilities or, if facilities have not been
installed, that would involve a low expenditure (for example, when compared to
the cost of drilling a well) to put the reserves on production. The developed
category may be subdivided into producing and non-producing.

Gross means (i) in relation to the Company’s interest in production or
reserves, its “company gross reserves”, which are the Company’s working
interest (operating or non-operating) share before deduction of royalties and
without including any royalty interests of the Company; and (ii) in relation to
wells, the total number of wells in which the Company has an interest.

Net means, in relation to the Company’s interest in wells or lands, the number
of wells obtained by aggregating the Company’s working interest in each of its
gross wells.

Probable reserves are those additional gross reserves that are less certain to
be recovered than proved reserves. It is equally likely that the actual
remaining quantities recovered will be greater or less than the sum of the
estimated proved plus probable reserves.

Proved reserves are those gross reserves that can be estimated with a high
degree of certainty to be recoverable. It is likely that the actual remaining
quantities recovered will exceed the estimated proved reserves.

Reserves are estimated remaining quantities of oil and natural gas and related
substances anticipated to be recoverable from known accumulations, as of a
given date, based on: (i) analysis of drilling, geological, geophysical and
engineering data; (ii) the use of established technology; and (iii) specified
economic conditions, which are generally accepted as being reasonable. Reserves
are classified according to the degree of certainty associated with the
estimates.

Undeveloped reserves are those reserves expected to be recovered from known
accumulations where a significant expenditure (for example, when compared to
the cost of drilling a well) is required to render them capable of production.
They must fully meet the requirements of the reserves classification (proved,
probable) to which they are assigned.

THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE INC. HAS NEITHER APPROVED NOR DISAPPROVED THE CONTENTS
OF THIS PRESS RELEASE. NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION
SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE
EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS PRESS
RELEASE.

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– END RELEASE – 27/03/2017

For further information:
Blackbird Energy Inc.
Garth Braun
Chairman, CEO and President
(403) 500-5550
[email protected]
OR
Blackbird Energy Inc.
Jeff Swainson
Chief Financial Officer
(403) 699-9929
[email protected]
OR
Blackbird Energy Inc.
Joshua Mann
Vice President, Business Development
(403) 390-2144
[email protected]
www.blackbirdenergyinc.com

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TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: BBI

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170327CC0004

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‘We’re all hurting’: Calgary arts cut to the bone as corporate funds dry up

Calgary’s performing arts scene has become a casualty of corporate cost-cutting as the city’s economic doldrums drag into a third year, prompting organizations to band together to seek more municipal support.

The energy sector has long been a stalwart patron of the arts in the white-collar heart of the oilpatch. But weak energy markets have forced firms to tighten their spending, leaving less for sponsorships.

The issue came into stark relief earlier this month when Alberta Theatre Projects, a 45-year-old institution, put out an urgent plea for donations. It said it wasn’t sure it could survive past the upcoming season without a significant cash infusion by May 1.

“There’s a level of uncertainty in the corporate environment and we get it. We understand,” said Vicki Stroich, ATP executive director.

The organization’s corporate sponsorship dollars have dropped 70 per cent since the price of oil spiked above US$100 a barrel three years ago — more than double what it is now — and then plummeted.

The company, with a focus on new Canadian plays, was facing a $400,000 shortfall. Half of that was filled by a donation from the Calgary Foundation, a local philanthropic organization.

About three weeks after its plea, ATP was halfway way toward raising the remaining $200,000.

The mid-sized theatre company needs the money to hold it over while it figures out how to keep itself going in the long term, said Stroich.

“We’re not a supertanker, but we’re also not a tiny speedboat that can turn on a dime.”

Calgary ranks among the lowest in Canada when it comes to municipal grants for the arts, said Patti Pon, who leads the city’s arts development organization.

Data compiled by Calgary Arts Development shows the city gets $6.50 per capita in ongoing grant funding, which excludes capital investments. By contrast, Vancouver gets $19.36.

In boom times, the disparity wasn’t a problem because of the corporate sector’s generosity. Now, there’s only so far arts outfits can stretch their dollars.

“I think we’re at that point where it’s going to snap. It’s going to break,” said Pon.

“Just because companies are not-for-profit doesn’t mean that they’re for-loss. You do have to have your inputs be greater than your outputs over the long run.”

Some of the city’s main arts players met recently to discuss their collective challenges and the appeal they plan to make to the city.

Colleen Smith, executive director of Theatre Calgary, said her company is not in as dire a situation as ATP, but she’s worried about the tight-knit theatre community as a whole.

“It’s a bad situation and I really fear that if we don’t rectify what’s happening right now, we can lose some significant organizations in the very near future.”

Ann Connors with One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre said her company can’t cut much deeper without sacrificing quality.

“We already operate to the bone,” she said. “It’s safe to say we’re all hurting in some way.”

The company’s month-long High Performance Rodeo festival in January was well attended, but still missed box office targets because of lower ticket prices.

“That’s a pretty strong message. It says people want to come out and people want to see it, but there’s a challenge in what they can afford to do.” 

The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has seen little change in attendance, but there’s been a big shift in which seats are snapped up first, said president and CEO Paul Dornian.

“In good times, the good seats go first and now it’s sort of the reverse,” he said.

Ticket revenues dropped $300,000 between 2015 and 2016.

“With quite comparable audience numbers, we’re seeing somewhat less revenue.”

Donations dropped by about one-quarter in 2016 compared with 2015.

“It’s been a challenge, but I still feel great about our organization,” said Dornian. “We’re not going to stop making music because of the price of oil.”

Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press

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Russia says oil cuts may be extended amid high compliance

KUWAIT CITY — Russia’s energy minister says there’s “94 per cent” compliance on a six-month oil production cut among OPEC members and non-cartel nations, as well as discussions about continuing the cuts to boost crude prices.

Alexander Novak made the comments Sunday in Kuwait at a compliance meeting.

Russia’s TASS news agency quoted Novak as saying discussions on extending the cuts continue.

OPEC agreed in late November to cut its production by 1.2 million barrels a day, the first reduction agreed to by the cartel since 2008. Nearly a dozen other countries pledged in December to cut an additional 558,000 barrels a day.

Crude oil sold for over $100 a barrel in the summer of 2014, before bottoming out below $30 a barrel in January 2016. It now trades just under $50 a barrel.

The Associated Press

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Alectra Utilities reports 4% less electricity used during Earth Hour

FOR: ALECTRA INC.
Date issue: March 25, 2017Time in: 11:33 PM eAttention:
HAMILTON, ON –(Marketwired – March 25, 2017) – Earth Hour 2017 saw tens of
thousands Alectra Utilities customers, in the 15 communities served by the
electric utility, indicate…

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Total Energy Services Inc. Announces Take-Up of Savanna Common Shares and Extension of Period for Tender of Additional Savanna Common Shares under its Offer

FOR: TOTAL ENERGY SERVICES INC.
TSX SYMBOL: TOT

Date issue: March 25, 2017
Time in: 3:26 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 25, 2017) –

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED
STATES.

Total Energy Services Inc. (“Total Energy”) (TSX:TOT) announced today that
60,952,797 common shares of Savanna Energy Services Corp. (“Savanna”),
representing approximately 51.6% of the total number of outstanding Savanna
common shares, were validly tendered (and not withdrawn) under its offer (the
“Offer”) to purchase all of the outstanding Savanna common shares as of the
expiry of the initial deposit period for the Offer (11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
on March 24, 2017). As well, each of the conditions to the Offer (including the
minimum tender condition prescribed by securities laws in force in Canada) was
satisfied (or, in the case of the 66 2/3% tender condition, waived), by Total
Energy as of that time.

As of 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) on March 24, 2017, Total Energy took up the
60,952,797 Savanna common shares validly tendered to the Offer (and not
previously withdrawn). In accordance with the terms of the Offer, Total Energy
has provided Computershare Investor Services Inc. (the “Depositary”) with
7,923,864 common shares of Total Energy, representing the share consideration
payable by Total Energy for the Savanna common shares taken up by it to date
under the Offer. The cash portion of the consideration payable by Total Energy
is expected to be provided to the Depository on March 27, 2017, so as to enable
the Depository to promptly effect settlement with the Savanna shareholders
whose Savanna common shares were taken up by Total as of the expiry of the
initial deposit period under the Offer.

Non-Canadian Savanna shareholders who reside in certain U.S. states(1 ) or in
Puerto Rico and who are not “exempt institutional investors” under the laws of
their jurisdiction of residence (“Non-Exempt Shareholders”) are not entitled to
receive Total Common Shares as partial consideration for the Savanna common
shares tendered by them to the Offer. Arrangements have been made for the
Depositary, as agent for such Non-Exempt Shareholders, to sell, or cause to be
sold (through a broker in Canada and on the Toronto Stock Exchange) the Total
Common Shares that would otherwise be issuable to such Non-Exempt Shareholders.
After completion of such sales, the Depositary will distribute the aggregate
net proceeds of sale, after expenses, commissions and applicable withholding
taxes, pro rata, among the Non-Exempt Shareholders. Any sales of Total Common
Shares on behalf of Non-Exempt Shareholders will be completed as soon as
practicable after the date on which Total Energy pays for the Savanna common
shares of the Non-Exempt Shareholders under the Offer and will be done in a
manner intended to maximize consideration to be received from the sale of Total
Common Shares and to minimize any adverse impact of the sale on the market for
the Total Common Shares.

/T/

(1)Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut,

Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New
Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia or Wyoming.

/T/

Daniel Halyk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Total Energy, provided
the following comment following the initial take-up of Savanna common shares:
“We are pleased with the initial level of support demonstrated by Savanna
shareholders for the combination of our companies. While the process has been
long and hard fought at times, the underlying rationale for the combination of
Total Energy and Savanna remains sound. With this initial take-up of Savanna
common shares, we believe that the level of support for this transaction will
increase substantially and we look forward to engaging with Savanna to move
forward in an efficient and cooperative manner that serves the best interests
of all Savanna shareholders.”

Total Energy also announced that it has extended the period for the tender of
additional Savanna common shares under its Offer to 12:00 p.m. on April 7,
2017. Total Energy provided notice of the extension to the Depositary effective
11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) on Friday, March 24, 2017.

/T/

—————————————————————————-
THE OFFER HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND IS NOW OPEN FOR ACCEPTANCE UNTIL 12:00 P.M.

(PACIFIC TIME) ON APRIL 7, 2017 UNLESS THE OFFER IS FURTHER EXTENDED BY
TOTAL.
—————————————————————————-

/T/

Full details of the extension of the period during which additional Savanna
common shares may be tendered under the Offer will be included in a notice of
extension (the “Notice of Extension”), which Total Energy expects to file on
SEDAR (under Savanna’s profile) at www.sedar.com and mail to registered
securityholders of Savanna on or prior to March 27, 2017.

If employees, customers or suppliers of Savanna have any questions regarding
the Offer or the combination of Total Energy and Savanna, they are encouraged
to contact William Kosich, Vice President, Drilling Services of Total Energy,
directly at (403) 216-3944. Shareholder or other inquiries may be directed to
Daniel Halyk, President and CEO of Total Energy, directly at (403) 216-3921.

About Total Energy’s Offer to Savanna Shareholders

Full details of the Offer are contained in the offer to purchase and associated
take-over bid circular dated December 9, 2016 (the “Original Offer and
Circular”), as amended, varied and supplemented by the notice of change and
variation dated March 1, 2017 (the “First Notice of Change”), the Notice of
Variation dated March 13, 2017 and the Notice of Extension (when it becomes
available). Those documents are (or, in the case of the Notice of Extension,
will be) available under Savanna’s profile at www.sedar.com and on Total
Energy’s website at www.totalenergy.ca/savannaoffer. Securityholders of Savanna
are urged to read the Original Offer and Circular, the First Notice of Change,
the Second Notice of Variation and the Notice of Extension (when it becomes
available), the Letter of Transmittal (and the amended Letter of Transmittal)
and the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery for the Offer (collectively, the “Offer
Documents”) and to consider the important information set out in those
documents. Copies of the Offer Documents may be obtained free of charge at
www.sedar.com (under Savanna’s profile) and may also be obtained free of charge
upon request from the Corporate Secretary of Total Energy, at 2550, 300 – 5th
Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2P 3C4, or from Laurel Hill Advisory Group
(“Laurel Hill”) at the numbers and email address shown below under the heading
“Advisors to Total Energy”.

Advisors to Total Energy

Total Energy has engaged GMP FirstEnergy to act as its financial advisor and
dealer manager. Bennett Jones LLP is acting as Canadian legal advisor and Paul,
Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is acting as United States legal advisor
in connection with the Offer.

Laurel Hill has been retained as information agent for the Offer. Savanna
Shareholders may contact Laurel Hill by telephone at 1-877-452-7184 (Toll Free
in North America) or 1-416-304-0211 (Collect Outside North America) or by email
at [email protected].

Computershare Investor Services Inc. (“Computershare”) has been retained as the
depositary for the Offer. Shareholders of Savanna may contact Computershare by
telephone at 1-800-564-6253 (Toll free in North America), or at 1-514-982-7555
(Collect Outside of North America), or by e-mail at
[email protected].

About Total Energy

Total Energy is a growth oriented energy services corporation involved in
contract drilling services (Chinook Drilling), rentals and transportation
services (Total Oilfield Rentals) and the fabrication, sale, rental and
servicing of natural gas compression (Bidell Gas Compression) and process
equipment (Spectrum Process Systems).

The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved of the
information contained herein.

This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an
offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the applicable securities in any
jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful
prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any
such jurisdiction.

Total Energy has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)
a Registration Statement (the “Registration Statement”), which includes the
Original Offer and Circular, the First Notice of Change, the Second Notice of
Variation and the Notice of Extension, relating to its offer to Savanna
Shareholders. TOTAL URGES INVESTORS AND SECURITYHOLDERS TO READ THE
REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE ORIGINAL OFFER AND CIRCULAR, THE FIRST NOTICE OF
CHANGE, THE SECOND NOTICE OF CHANGE AND THE NOTICE OF EXTENSION (WHEN IT
BECOMES AVAILABLE) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC
AND CANADIAN SECURITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITIES, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT
INFORMATION. Investors may obtain a free copy of the Original Offer and
Circular, the First Notice of Change, the Second Notice of Variation and the
Notice of Extension (when it becomes available) and other documents filed by
Total Energy with the Canadian securities regulators at www.sedar.com (under
the issuer profile for Savanna) and with the SEC at the SEC’s website at
www.sec.gov. The Original Offer and Circular, the First Notice of Change, the
Second Notice of Variation and the Notice of Extension (when it becomes
available) and other documents may also be obtained free of charge from Total
Energy’s website at www.totalenergy.ca/savannaoffer or upon request made to
Total Energy at 2550, 300 – 5th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 3C4.

Securityholders should be aware that Total Energy may purchase Savanna common
shares otherwise than under the Offer, such as in open market purchases.

Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement

This news release contains certain forward-looking information (referred to
herein as “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements are often,
but not always, identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”,
“plan”, “scheduled”, “intend”, “objective”, “continuous”, “ongoing”,
“estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, or similar words
suggesting future events, circumstances or outcomes. In particular, this news
release contains forward-looking information concerning the payment for Savanna
common shares validly tendered to the Offer, including the timing thereof,
information concerning the arrangements for the sale of Total Common Shares on
behalf of Non-exempt Shareholders under the Offer, and the anticipated content,
filing and mailing of the Notice of Extension.

Forward-looking statements are based upon the opinions and expectations of
management of Total Energy as at the effective date of such statements.
Although Total Energy believes the expectations reflected in such
forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give
no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct.
Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual events or outcomes to differ materially from those
anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such things as changes in
general economic conditions in Canada, the United States and elsewhere, the
volatility of prices for oil and natural gas and other commodities,
fluctuations in currency and interest rates and fluctuations in market prices
for the publicly traded securities of Total Energy and Savanna, non-
fulfillment of conditions of the Offer and new laws and regulations (domestic
and foreign).

Having regard to the various risk factors, readers should not place undue
reliance upon the forward-looking statements contained in this news release and
such forward-looking statements should not be interpreted or regarded as
guarantees of future outcomes.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of
the date hereof and Total Energy does not undertake any obligation to update or
to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, except as required by
applicable securities laws in force in Canada. The forward-looking statements
contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary
statement.

– END RELEASE – 25/03/2017

For further information:
Total Energy Services Inc.
(403) 216-3939
(403) 234-8731 (FAX)
www.totalenergy.ca

COMPANY:
FOR: TOTAL ENERGY SERVICES INC.
TSX SYMBOL: TOT

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Equipment, Energy and Utilities –
Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170325CC0001

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Notley: KXL does not lessen need for Energy East, expanded Trans Mountain

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says U.S. approval of the Keystone XL pipeline does not lessen the need for two other controversial proposals within Canada’s borders.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the green light for the line more than eight years after Calgary-based TransCanada first applied for a cross-border permit.

Notley says pumping more Canadian crude to the U.S. Gulf Coast would mean a big boost in jobs and investment for the province’s economy.

But she says other proposed pipelines that would connect oilsands crude to Canada’s Atlantic and Pacific coasts — Energy East and the Trans Mountain expansion — are also needed if the industry is to reduce its reliance on rail transport.

Notley acknowledges Keystone XL still faces some barriers and says TransCanada is working hard to address concerns at the local level.

She says it’s reasonable to expect construction may begin in eight to 12 months.

“We’re hopeful that those timelines are real and if they’re not, then we’ll do whatever we can to advocate for them moving faster,” Notley told reporters Friday.

She said she’s optimistic remaining roadblocks can be worked out.

“Our view is always that you’re going to make better progress rolling up your sleeves and trying to work out accommodations.”

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall welcomed the announcement, saying it will be good for his province’s manufacturing industry.

He said Evraz, based out of Regina, will supply some of the pipe and jobs will be created as the pipeline runs through the southwest corner of the province.

— with files from CJWW

The Canadian Press

Note to readers: This is a corrected story. An earlier version erroneously used a quote from Wall saying it was in relation to Keystone, when he was talking about a Brandt purchase

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2017 Federal Budget Impact on Oilfield Services – MNP LLP

​​​​The 2017 Federal Budget announced March 22 by Finance Minister Bill Morneau included some expected and unexpected amendments relating directly to Canada’s oil and gas industry. While a $30-million injection into Alberta’s Orphan Well fund was welcomed by industry, tax changes around drilling new wells and flow-through share credits for junior producer were not. Prior … Read more

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Antler Hill Oil & Gas Ltd.: Qualifying Transaction Update

FOR: ANTLER HILL OIL & GAS LTD.
NEX BOARD SYMBOL: AHO.H
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: AHO.H

Date issue: March 24, 2017
Time in: 7:15 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 24, 2017) –

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR
DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES.

Antler Hill Oil & Gas Ltd. (the “Corporation” or “Antler Hill”) (NEX:AHO.H)
announces it has entered into an agency agreement (the “Agreement”) with
Richardson GMP Limited (“RGMP”) in connection with a previously announced
financing (the “Short Form Offering”) to be completed by way of Short Form
Offering Document in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) policies.

Under the terms of the Agreement, RGMP has been appointed to act as the
Corporation’s agent to raise, on a “commercially reasonable efforts” basis,
gross proceeds of $1,000,000 through the issuance of 15,625,000 common shares
in the capital of the Corporation at a price of $0.064 per common share.

In consideration for its services under the Short Form Offering, RGMP will
receive a cash commission equal to 8% (except that a 3% commission will apply
to President’s List subscriptions, being subscriptions from certain parties
introduced to RGMP by the Corporation) of the gross proceeds received from the
sale of the common shares. The Corporation will also grant to RGMP, an agent’s
option entitling RGMP to purchase such number of common shares equal to 8% of
the aggregate number of common shares sold to non-President’s List subscribers
and 3% of the aggregate number of common shares sold to President’s List
subscribers, at an exercise price of $0.064 per common share, for a period of
24 months from the date of closing of the Short Form Offering.

The closing of the Short Form Offering is conditional on the immediate
completion thereafter of the Corporation’s previously announced Qualifying
Transaction, which was conditionally approved by the TSXV on December 12, 2016
and extended on March 15, 2017.

The filing of the Short Form Offering Document with the TSXV will occur
immediately after the issuance of this press release. Once the TSXV has issued
a Bulletin indicating acceptance of the Short Form Offering Document, RGMP will
have sixty (60) days to market and sell the Short Form Offering.

A filing statement prepared in accordance with the requirements of the TSXV in
connection with the Qualifying Transaction and dated November 29, 2016 (the
“Filing Statement”) has been filed with the TSXV and the applicable Canadian
securities regulators on SEDAR and is available at www.sedar.com. The Filing
Statement contains disclosure with respect to the business and operations of
the Corporation and PetroPhoenix Capital Corp.

Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements.
These statements reflect management’s current estimates, beliefs, intentions
and expectations; they are not guarantees of future performance. The
Corporation cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently
uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material
factors, many of which are beyond the Corporation’s control. Such factors
include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to the
Corporation’s ability to complete the proposed Qualifying Transaction; and
other risks and uncertainties, including those described in the Corporation’s
Filing Statement dated November 29, 2016 and filed with the Canadian Securities
Administrators and available on www.sedar.com. Accordingly, actual and future
events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates,
beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward
looking information. Except as required under applicable securities
legislation, the Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update or
revise forward-looking information.

Completion of the transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including
but not limited to, TSXV acceptance and if applicable pursuant to TSXV
requirements, majority of the minority shareholder approval. Where applicable,
the transaction cannot close until the required shareholder approval is
obtained. There can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed as
proposed or at all.

Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information
circular or filing statement to be prepared in connection with the transaction,
any information released or received with respect to the transaction may not be
accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities
of a capital pool company should be considered highly speculative.

The TSX Venture Exchange has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed
transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press
release.

A halt in trading shall remain in place until after the Qualifying Transaction
is completed or such time that acceptable documentation is filed with the TSX
Venture Exchange.

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT
TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

– END RELEASE – 24/03/2017

For further information:
Antler Hill Oil & Gas Ltd.
Vic Luhowy
Interim President and CEO
(403) 860-4225
[email protected]

COMPANY:
FOR: ANTLER HILL OIL & GAS LTD.
NEX BOARD SYMBOL: AHO.H
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: AHO.H

INDUSTRY: Financial Services – Investment Services and Trading
RELEASE ID: 20170324CC0078

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Rooster Energy Satisfies Conditions of Third Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement With Holders of Senior Secured Notes and Enters Into Non-Binding Term Sheet

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Investment community still skeptical over prospects for Keystone XL

CALGARY — The presidential permit for Keystone XL did little to assuage concerns Friday from the investment community that the project, which has stoked controversy since its inception nearly a decade ago, still faces a litany of challenges.

Beyond the political and corporate bravado that greeted the White House’s blessing, analysts took a more cautious view over whether TransCanada’s pipeline would ever get built.

“There’s still a number of hurdles,” said Justin Bouchard of Desjardins Capital Markets.

“I’m sure we’re going to see blockades like we saw with the Dakota Access Pipeline. … It’s certainly not a foregone conclusion that this thing will be built.”

Environmentalists, First Nations and others opposed to the potential climate impacts from the 1,900-kilometre pipeline say they’ll keep trying to derail it through grassroots movements — and they are warning the financial community directly.

“Investors should be very worried about the risky financials and lack of social licence attached to pipeline projects across both countries,” said Greenpeace campaigner Mike Hudema in a statement.

“The fight is far from over.”

Skirmishes could play out at the national, state and local levels as TransCanada (TSX:TRP) works to put in place the final permits needed to start construction, with Nebraska the focal point of opposition.

A state commission is considering whether Keystone XL is in Nebraska’s interest, though its review is not taking into account safety risks.

TransCanada expects that process will conclude by the end of the year and construction to begin next year, with 2020 being the earliest that crude from Alberta’s oilsands could begin flowing in the pipeline.

Robert Kwan at RBC Capital Markets said the presidential permit was widely anticipated and he isn’t including Keystone XL in his valuation of TransCanada.

There’s also the question of economics. When Keystone XL was proposed, oil prices were far above US$100 a barrel, making the case for such a pipeline more attractive.

As the pace of oilsands growth slows, Keystone XL also faces increased competition from other proposed pipelines, including Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain expansion, the Enbridge Line 3 replacement and TransCanada’s own Energy East Pipeline, said Bouchard.

“Four or five years ago we needed all of those projects,” he said. “Today, it doesn’t seem like we do, just given there’s been massive curtailment in spending.”

Talk of challenges facing Keystone XL — legal or political —  are not surprising, said Dirk Lever at AltaCorp Capital.

“They’ll do anything to stop it,” said Lever. “They just see a pipeline like an artery coming out of the oilsands, and they want the heart to stop.”

TransCanada’s stock on the Toronto Stock Exchange barely changed Friday, closing at $61.82, up six cents or 0.1 per cent.

— With files from Dan Healing in Calgary.

 

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Geologist for Shell says company hid Nigeria spill dangers

JOHANNESBURG — Royal Dutch Shell’s Nigeria subsidiary “fiercely opposed” environmental testing and is concealing data showing thousands of Nigerians are exposed to health hazards from a stalled cleanup of the worst oil spills in the West African nation’s history, according to a German geologist contracted by the Dutch-British multinational.

An environmental study found “astonishingly high” pollution levels with soil “literally soaked with hydrocarbons,” geologist Kay Holtzmann wrote in a letter to the Bodo Mediation Initiative.

The people of Bodo in the oil-producing southern Niger Delta should get urgent medical tests, Holtzmann wrote in the letter dated Jan. 26 and seen by The Associated Press.

Shell did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The cleanup halted 17 months ago was part of a British out-of-court settlement in which Shell paid $83.5 million to 15,600 fishermen and farmers for damages from two oil spills caused by old pipelines in 2008 and 2009 that devastated thousands of hectares of mangroves and creeks. Lawyers alleged 500,000 barrels of oil spilled. Shell said it was only 1,640 barrels and initially offered the community $50,000 in compensation.

The agreement was reached through British law firm Leigh Day, which said Friday it has received no response to a Jan. 30 letter to Shell asking for the data from Holtzmann, who was hired by Shell to manage the cleanup.

“Leigh Day has been pushing for the cleanup of Bodo, health screening of the population and testing of the water supply since 2011 – all to no avail,” it said. “This letter shows that even those who were employed by Shell are deeply concerned by their behaviour and their lack of transparency.”

Holtzmann’s letter warns that children bathing in creeks are in danger of harm from toxic substances, as are people who drink from hand-dug wells.

Amnesty International called Shell “deeply irresponsible … Shell has a responsibility to share this information with the community to ensure they can take steps to protect themselves and their children,” a statement from the rights group said.

Cleanup efforts overseen by the Dutch government began in June 2015 but were halted within months by community disputes and problems with contractors.

Holtzmann’s letter urges Bodo Mediation Initiative co-chair Inemo Samiama to publish the data, noting that the initiative’s committee had insisted on the tests “against fierce opposition from SPDC.” Shell Petroleum Development Co. is the subsidiary in which Nigeria’s government is the majority shareholder. The country is one of Africa’s largest oil producers.

The environmental tests were carried out in August 2015 with support from Shell’s headquarters in The Hague, the letter said.

Holtzmann said his intent to publish the findings in a scientific magazine last year was quashed by Shell, which said his contract did not permit publication.

Samiama said in a telephone interview that residents’ health will be better served by getting on with the cleanup. After a challenging four-year process, “we are on the verge of getting contractors back to the site,” he said.

Bodo is part of Ogoniland, where the failure to clean up oil spills was called an environmental scandal in 2011 by the U.N. Environment Program. It reported contamination levels so high it could take 30 years to renew the land.

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North Dakota oil spill 3 times larger than first estimated

BISMARCK, N.D. — A December oil pipeline spill in western North Dakota might have been three times larger than first estimated and among the biggest in state history, a state environmental expert said Friday.

About 530,000 gallons of oil is now believed to have spilled from the Belle Fourche Pipeline that was likely ruptured by a slumping hillside about 16 miles northwest of Belfield in Billings County, Health Department environmental scientist Bill Seuss said. The earlier estimate was about 176,000 gallons.

No decision has been made on any fines against Wyoming-based True Cos., which operates the pipeline. The company says it is committed to cleaning up the spill and that the job is about 80 per cent done.

“There’s no timeline for completion, spokeswoman Wendy Owen said. “We will be there until it is” done.

A company’s efforts to clean up after an oil spill are a large factor in how much of a fine is levied, according to Seuss.

“We tend to hold off on those. It’s kind of a motivator,” he said.

The largest oil pipeline spill in North Dakota was 840,000 gallons, in a wheat field near Tioga in September 2013.

In the December spill, an unknown amount of oil flowed into Ash Coulee Creek, which feeds into the Little Missouri River, a tributary of the Missouri River. Seuss said no oil made it into those rivers or into any drinking water source, but that the focus is on cleaning up the creek before spring grazing season, since cattle drink from the waterway.

There have been no confirmed cases of livestock or wildlife deaths related to the spill. One rancher reported some cattle deaths but refused to allow the state veterinarian to do a necropsy, according to Seuss. Cleanup crews also found a dead beaver, but it’s not known what caused the death.

The pipeline had been leaking since being restarted Dec. 1 following routine maintenance, Seuss said. A landowner discovered the spill on Dec. 5.

There is still oil seeping out of the hillside but it’s being contained. Soil remediation work could take “a year or more,” Seuss said.

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A chronological look at the controversial Keystone XL pipeline project

CALGARY — Since TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) first proposed the 1,897-kilometre Keystone XL pipeline, the project has been studied, stalled, slammed and hyped — all amid political pressure from interests on all sides of the debate. Some key dates in Keystone XL’s history:

July 2008: TransCanada and ConocoPhillips, joint owners of the Keystone Pipeline, propose a major expansion to the network dubbed Keystone XL to carry oilsands bitumen from Alberta to Texas.

2009: As the U.S. State Department wades through comments based on an environmental assessment of the project, TransCanada starts visiting landowners potentially affected by the pipeline. Opposition emerges in Nebraska.

June 2009: TransCanada announces it will buy ConocoPhillips’s stake in Keystone.

March 2010: The Canada’s National Energy Board approves TransCanada’s application for Keystone XL, though the OK comes with 22 conditions regarding safety, environmental protection and landowner rights.

April 2010: The U.S. State Department releases a draft environmental impact statement saying Keystone XL would have a limited effect on the environment.

June-July 2010: Opposition to Keystone XL begins mounting in the United States. Legislators write to then-secretary of state Hillary Clinton calling for greater environmental oversight; scientists begin speaking out against the project; and the Environmental Protection Agency questions the need for the pipeline extension.

July 2010: The State Department extends its review of Keystone, saying federal agencies need more time to weigh in before a final environmental impact assessment can be released.

Aug. 26, 2011: The State Department releases its final environmental assessment, which reiterates that the pipeline would have a limited environmental impact.

August-September 2011: Protesters stage a two-week campaign of civil disobedience at the White House to speak out against Keystone XL. Police arrest approximately 1,000 people, including actors Margot Kidder and Daryl Hannah as well as Canadian activist Naomi Klein.

Sept. 26, 2011: At a demonstration on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, police arrest 117 of 400 protesters.

Nov. 10, 2011: The State Department says TransCanada must reroute Keystone XL to avoid an ecologically sensitive region of Nebraska.

Nov. 14, 2011: TransCanada agrees to reroute the line.

December 2011: U.S. legislators pass a bill with a provision saying President Barack Obama must make a decision on the pipeline’s future in the next 60 days.

Jan. 18, 2012: Obama rejects Keystone, saying the timeline imposed by the December bill did not leave enough time to review the new route. Obama says TransCanada is free to submit another application.

Feb. 27, 2012: TransCanada says it will build the southern leg of Keystone XL, from Cushing, Okla., to the Gulf Coast, as a separate project. This is not subject to presidential permission, since it does not cross an international border.

April 18, 2012: TransCanada submits a new route to officials in Nebraska for approval.

May 4, 2012: TransCanada files a new application with the State Department for the northern part of Keystone XL.

Jan. 22, 2013: Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman approves TransCanada’s proposed new route for Keystone XL, sending the project back to the State Department for review.

January 2013: Pipeline opponents file a lawsuit against the Nebraska government claiming the state law used to review the new route is unconstitutional.

Jan. 31, 2014: The State Department says in a report that Keystone XL would produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than transporting oil to the Gulf of Mexico by rail.

Feb. 19, 2014: A Nebraska judge rules that the law that allowed the governor to approve Keystone XL over the objections of landowners was unconstitutional. Nebraska says it will appeal.

April 18, 2014: The State Department suspends the regulatory process indefinitely, citing uncertainty about the court case in Nebraska.

Nov. 4, 2014: TransCanada says the costs of Keystone XL have grown to US$8 billion from US$5.4 billion.

November-December 2014: Midterm elections turn control of the U.S. Congress over to Republicans, who say they’ll make acceptance of Keystone XL a top priority. But Obama adopts an increasingly negative tone.

Jan. 9, 2015: At Nebraska Supreme Court, by the narrowest of margins, a panel of seven judges strikes down the lower-court decision.

Jan. 29, 2015: The U.S. Senate approves a bill to build Keystone XL, but the White House says Obama would veto it.

Feb. 24, 2015: Obama vetoes the bill.

June 30, 2015: TransCanada writes to then-secretary of state John Kerry and other U.S. officials saying the State Department should include recent climate change policy announcements by the Alberta and federal governments in its review of Keystone XL.

Nov. 2, 2015: TransCanada asks the U.S. government to temporarily suspend its application.

Nov. 4, 2015: The U.S. government rejects that request.

Nov. 6, 2015: The Obama administration rejects TransCanada’s application to build the Keystone XL pipeline. TransCanada CEO Russ Girling says he is disappointed, but continues to believe the project is in the best interests of both Canada and the U.S.

Jan. 6, 2016: TransCanada files notice to launch a claim under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement, alleging the U.S. government breached its legal commitments under NAFTA.

May 26, 2016: Republican presidential contender Donald Trump says he would approve Keystone XL if elected, a promise he repeats several times during the campaign.

Nov. 8, 2016: Trump elected president.

Jan. 24, 2017: Trump signs executive order that he says approves Keystone XL, but he also suggests the U.S. intends to renegotiate the terms of the project. He also signs an order requiring American pipelines to be built with U.S. steel.

Jan. 26, 2017: TransCanada submits new presidential permit application.

March 4, 2017: The White House says Keystone XL won’t use American steel because the pipeline is already under construction and Trump’s presidential directive applies to new pipelines or those under repair.

March 24, 2017: U.S. State Department grants presidential permit for Keystone XL. TransCanada discontinues its NAFTA challenge.

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Trump announces at White House: I’ve approved the Keystone XL pipeline

WASHINGTON — Canada’s hotly debated, long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline received its elusive U.S. presidential permit from Donald Trump on Friday, eight years and six months after the initial application for it to cross the American border.

The president made the announcement at the White House.

He was accompanied by the president of TransCanada Corp., the Calgary-based pipeline company that has wrestled with lawsuits, resistant landowners, protesters and Washington Democrats.

“You’ve been waiting for a long, long time,” Trump said to TransCanada’s Russ Girling. “It’s a great day for American jobs and a historic moment for North America and energy independence.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saluted the news: “We’re very pleased with the announcement coming out of the United States,” he said, welcoming indications the project would be spared from upcoming Buy American rules. 

The presidential approval doesn’t guarantee the pipeline gets built.

The removal of one big obstacle in Washington still leaves several sprinkled around the American Midwest, where opponents still hope to trip up the project with protests and lawsuits.

The likely epicentre of the coming battle is Nebraska, the very place where opposition to Keystone began years ago. TransCanada (TSX:TRP) must still reach deals with some landowners there, it lacks a state permit and faces possible court challenges there and in South Dakota.

The markets demonstrated their skepticism by yawning at Friday’s news: TransCanada’s share price barely budged, and in fact even declined a bit by late-afternoon, retaining a value similar to October before Trump was elected.

Keystone opponents swiftly linked their cause to the broader anti-Trump movement.

“This isn’t game over, it’s game on,” Stephen Kretzmann, executive director of Oil Change International, said in a statement that insulted Trump.

“Now we have a president who is deeply beholden to the oil industry and will do anything they ask, so this approval is no surprise. . . . Put your tiny hands in the air, Trump, and back away from the climate.”

Trump, meanwhile, has been eager to talk about projects like Keystone.

His young presidency has been consumed by problematic issues lately: a failed health reform and Russian election-meddling. Even as he made the Keystone announcement, reporters in the Oval Office shouted questions about the collapse of his health bill. At that same moment, networks were carrying a congressional committee announcement that Trump’s former campaign manager would be questioned in its Russia probe.

Trump says he wants to move onto jobs and the economy.

Keystone XL would mean thousands of temporary construction jobs and a permanent, annual boost in tax revenues for communities along the route, which would stretch from Canada to an already completed southern portion now pumping oil to refineries on the Gulf of Mexico.

It’s unclear if construction could start this year.

The Nebraska permit alone could take up to eight months, said Canada’s Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr. He welcomed the U.S. announcement, but pointed out the process is far from over.

“We in Canada know that pipeline decisions can be controversial,” Carr told reporters in Ottawa. “(But) you would assume that these approvals would lead to a completed pipeline project.”

He declined to say whether a completed Keystone would enter the calculus of whether the country needs another, larger project from TransCanada. Carr said the Energy East plan to move oil to the Atlantic Coast is undergoing an independent review.

U.S. regulators conducted their own, favourable reviews before politicians stepped in.

American government studies concluded that the pipeline would have negligible impact on the environment — and potentially even a beneficial one, as a cleaner alternative to oil transport by rail.

But opponents disputed the conclusion.

They pointed to the worst-case scenario calculated by U.S. regulators, and argued that it’s actually becoming reality — that if oil prices remain low, and no other pipelines get built, Alberta oilsands expansion would slow, and emissions would drop, without Keystone.

Hearing this pressure from the political left, Barack Obama rejected the project.

In response, TransCanada filed a challenge under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement, alleging the U.S. government breached its legal commitments under NAFTA. That challenge has been dropped, TransCanada said Friday.

Republicans had repeatedly promised to reverse Obama’s decision. That included Trump, who had often discussed the Keystone approval as a fait accompli, telegraphing intentions that the market received long ago.

“We believe that the receipt of the presidential permit was expected by the market,” RBC Capital Markets said in a note to clients. “We note that KXL is not included in our valuation for the stock and if the project moves forward, we view that as upside.”

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Prairie Provident Announces Updated Corporate Presentation

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TransCanada Receives Presidential Permit for Keystone XL

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Release – TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) (TransCanada) today
announced that the U.S. Department of State has signed and issued a
Presidential Permit to construct the Keystone XL Pipeline.

“This is a significant milestone for the Keystone XL project,” said Russ
Girling, TransCanada’s president and chief executive officer. “We greatly
appreciate President Trump’s Administration for reviewing and approving this
important initiative and we look forward to working with them as we continue to
invest in and strengthen North America’s energy infrastructure.”

Keystone XL is an important piece of TransCanada’s comprehensive U.S. growth
portfolio driving an investment of more than US$15 billion in liquids and
natural gas projects that will create thousands of well-paying jobs and
generate substantial economic benefits across the U.S.

TransCanada will continue to engage key stakeholders and neighbors throughout
Nebraska, Montana and South Dakota to obtain the necessary permits and
approvals to advance this project to construction.

In conjunction, TransCanada has discontinued its claim under Chapter 11 of the
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and will end its U.S.
Constitutional challenge.

With more than 65 years’ experience, TransCanada is a leader in the responsible
development and reliable operation of North American energy infrastructure
including natural gas and liquids pipelines, power generation and gas storage
facilities. TransCanada operates a network of natural gas pipelines that
extends more than 91,500 kilometres (56,900 miles), tapping into virtually all
major gas supply basins in North America. TransCanada is the continent’s
leading provider of gas storage and related services with 653 billion cubic
feet of storage capacity. A large independent power producer, TransCanada
currently owns or has interests in over 10,700 megawatts of power generation in
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one of North America’s leading liquids pipeline systems that extends over 4,300
kilometres (2,700 miles), connecting growing continental oil supplies to key
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Ithaca Energy Inc Announces Receipt of Bond Consents

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Calgary Stampede chuckwagon auction gives cause for tentative hope

CALGARY — There was tentative optimism Thursday night following the Calgary Stampede chuckwagon canvas auction, considered an economic bellwether for the oilpatch.

The annual event raised $2.4 million, a notch above the $2.3 million pledged last year, when Alberta was deep within the throes of the crash in crude prices.

“We’re starting to see the economy come around and this is very positive news as we start to enter into our ad campaigns and our launch,” said Dave Sibbald, president of the Calgary Stampede board of directors.

Still, the auction results were far off the record year of 2012, when bidders pledged just over $4 million at a time when oil prices were hovering above US$100 per barrel, more than double what they’re trading for now.

“I said if we raised the same amount of money as last year we’d be very lucky, because I think a lot of companies even this time last year were just thinking it would be short-lived,” said Kelly Sutherland, a 12-time racing champion whose chuckwagon drew the top bid of $110,000.

“To me, it’s 2018 and 2019 before we turn the corner.”

Driver Jason Glass bought the rights to advertise on his own chuckwagon for $95,000, the same price he paid last year, and said he plans to resell it to a group of advertisers who will split up the rights.

“With the economy, everyone is struggling,” Glass said.

“They’re cutting corners and trying to take care of their families and their business. It is what it is. You can’t sugarcoat what’s going on in Western Canada.”

The auction gives bidders the right to advertise on tarps on the 36 chuckwagons that compete at the Calgary Stampede, which is scheduled to run from July 7-16.

 

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Saskatchewan Justice reviewing whether charges warranted in Husky oil spill

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s Justice Ministry is reviewing Husky Energy’s response to alarms before a major oil spill last summer to determine whether charges are warranted.

The department is also looking into a delay in shutting down the ruptured pipeline.

“I am deeply concerned about this … and I think our actions to date, and going forward … show that we’ve taken this very seriously,” Energy and Resources Minister Dustin Duncan said Thursday at the legislature.

The leak last July allowed 225,000 litres of heavy oil mixed with diluent to spill onto the bank of the North Saskatchewan River. About 40 per cent reached the river.

Government investigators say the leak began July 20, the day before the spill was discovered.

Investigators found that the pipeline’s alarms were warning of potential problems before the spill and continued until the line was shut down for scheduled maintenance at 7:15 a.m. on July 21.

Husky said last summer that pipeline monitoring indicated pressure anomalies at 8 p.m. on July 20 and the company started a shutdown at 6 a.m.

Duncan said he’s also concerned that the government was first told about the spill by a member of the public.

“It was the ministry that notified Husky that there was oil spotted by a resident of the province on the river. It wasn’t the other way around. They didn’t notify us first. We notified them.”

Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) could face fines of up to $1 million a day under the Environmental Protection Act and $50,000 a day under the Pipelines Act.

When asked about the justice department review, a Husky spokesman said: “We respect that there’s a process underway.”

Mel Duvall said in an email to The Canadian Press that the summary provided by the Saskatchewan government appears to be consistent with the company’s own investigation.

“As we have stated from the beginning, Husky accepts full responsibility and is using what we’ve learned from this incident to improve our systems and operating procedures.”

Husky, which says it has spent $107 million on the clean up, has said the pipeline buckled because of ground movement.

The spill forced the cities of North Battleford, Prince Albert and Melfort to shut their intakes from the river and find other water sources for almost two months.

Environmentalists have called for Husky to be fined for discharging a substance that could hurt the environment.

Hayley Carlson with the Saskatchewan Environmental Society said her group is happy that the investigation is being reviewed by prosecutors

“If charges were laid in this case, it would definitely set a precedent that the government of Saskatchewan is willing to take this issue seriously,” said Carlson.

The government says the Husky investigation has revealed that regulatory standards for pipelines that intersect with water need to be strengthened to address risks in those locations, slope movement in particular.

The government is also investigating another major oil spill that was discovered by a member of the public.

On Jan. 20, a band member from the Ocean Man First Nation in southeastern Saskatchewan found a 200,000-litre pool of crude on farmland.

The pipeline responsible, owned by Tundra Energy Marketing Ltd., is nearly 50 years old and there’s no record of it ever being inspected by provincial authorities.

— With files from Ian Bickis in Calgary

Jennifer Graham, The Canadian Press

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Chinook Energy Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2016 Results and Provides Operational Update

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“we”, or “us”) (TSX:CKE) is pleased to announce its fourth quarter 2016
financial and operating results and provide an operations update, including in
respect of its most recent three well Birley/Umbach drilling program.

Our operational and financial highlights for the three months and year ended
December 31, 2016 are noted below and should be read in conjunction with our
consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2016 and
2015 and our related management’s discussion and analysis which have been
posted on the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com) and our website
(www.chinookenergyinc.com).

Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial and Operating Highlights

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Three months ended Year ended
December 31 December 31
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2016 2015 2016 2015
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OPERATIONS
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Production Volumes
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Crude oil (bbl/d) 451 922 768 1,187
Natural gas liquids (boe/d) 613 364 637 510
Natural gas (mcf/d) 21,548 15,851 24,631 23,642
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Average daily production (boe/d) 4,655 3,928 5,510 5,637
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Sales Prices
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Average oil price ($/bbl) $ 71.98 $ 47.93 $ 52.01 $ 53.08
Average natural gas liquids
price ($/boe) $ 40.70 $ 30.59 $ 26.35 $ 35.83
Average natural gas price
($/mcf) $ 3.31 $ 2.09 $ 2.06 $ 2.50
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Netback (1)
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Average commodity pricing
($/boe) $ 27.67 $ 22.51 $ 19.51 $ 24.89
Royalties ($/boe) $ (2.84) $ 2.39 $ (1.19) $ (0.73)
Net production expenses ($/boe)
(1) $ (11.88) $ (14.17) $ (13.61) $ (15.92)
G&A expense ($/boe) $ (5.80) $ (8.31) $ (4.58) $ (4.76)
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Netback ($/boe) (1) $ 7.15 $ 2.42 $ 0.13 $ 3.48
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Wells Drilled (net)
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Total natural gas wells drilled
(net) 2.63 – 2.63 2.75
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Three months ended Year ended
December 31 December 31
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2016 2015 2016 2015
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FINANCIAL ($ thousands, except
per share amounts)
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Petroleum & natural gas
revenues, net of royalties $ 10,631 $ 9,000 $ 36,943 $ 49,701
Funds (outflow) from operations
(1) $ 1,713 $ 1,516 $ (1,004) $ 9,033
Per share – basic and diluted
($/share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ (0.00) $ 0.04
Net income (loss) $ 6,427 $ (5,303) $ (54,773) $ (83,606)
Per share – basic and diluted
($/share) $ 0.03 $ (0.02) $ (0.25) $ (0.39)
Capital expenditures $ 4,177 $ 9,998 $ 9,211 $ 44,325
Net surplus (1) $ (15,138) $ (29,614) $ (15,138) $ (29,614)
Total assets $ 139,975 $ 321,564 $ 139,975 $ 321,564
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Common Shares (thousands)
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Weighted average during period
– basic 216,443 215,337 215,860 215,197
– diluted 216,621 215,337 215,860 215,197
Outstanding at period end 216,443 215,349 216,443 215,349
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(1) Funds (outflow) from operations, Funds (outflow) from operations per

share, net debt (surplus), netback, and net production expense are non-
GAAP measures. These terms do not have any standardized meanings as
prescribed by IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable with the
calculations of similar measures presented by other companies. See
headings entitled “Funds (outflow) from Operations”, “Net Debt
(Surplus)”, “Netback” and “Net Production Expense” in the Reader
Advisory below for further information on such terms.

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2016 Highlights (Exclusive of assets disposed to Craft Oil Ltd.)

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— Through several strategic transactions, we completed our transformation

to a well-financed company focussing on our large contiguous Montney
liquids-rich natural gas position at Birley/Umbach in northeast British
Columbia.
— Our total proved (“1P”) reserves, net of acquisition & divestiture
increased by 33% from 2015 to 2016 with record low finding and
development (“F&D”) costs of $6.65/Boe (1P additions replaced 330% of
production).
— Our total proved plus probable (“2P”) reserves, net of acquisition &
divestiture increased by 45% from 2015 to 2016 with record low F&D costs
of $4.76/Boe (2P additions replaced 660% of production).
— The net present value (NPV 10%) of our 1P reserves was $65.8 million at
the end of 2016, an increase of 216% compared to 2015.
— The net present value (NPV 10%) of our 2P reserves was $127.7 million at
the end of 2016, an increase of 178% compared to 2015.
— Reserves have been booked over only 15% of our 38,802 gross acres
(32,054 net acres) of Montney rights in the Birley/Umbach area, not
including 13,593 gross acres (11,755 net acres) of offsetting Montney
rights in the Martin Creek area.
— Our 2016 operating costs per boe related to the properties that we
currently still own (exclusive of our 2016 dispositions, including
Craft, and our 2017 disposition at Gold Creek), decreased by about 35%
to approximately $15.00/boe compared to our 2015 operating costs for
these same properties of approximately $23.00/boe.
— During the fourth quarter, we began to realize the benefits of a new gas
handling agreement which has significantly improved our go-forward
economics and reduced our operating costs by an additional $2.70/boe.
— During the fourth quarter, we drilled three wells (2.63 net) at
Birley/Umbach at an average cost of $1.28 million per well, a decrease
of 43% from our previous average cost of $2.25 million per well.
— Capital investment was $9.2 million during 2016 including $2.0 million
to complete the construction of our new 25 mmcf/d Birley/Umbach
compression facility. We ended 2016 with a strong balance sheet,
including a net surplus of $15.1 million (including cash of $16.1
million).
— During the fourth quarter, we negotiated an $8.0 million demand
revolving credit facility with a Canadian chartered bank, which was
signed during the first quarter of 2017.
— We continue to layer in commodity price hedges and diversify our natural
gas sales points with approximately 42% of forecast 2017 natural gas
production currently hedged and 20% of forecast 2017 natural gas
production sold at Alliance Chicago Pricing.

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2017 Recent Operations Highlights

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— We completed, equipped and tied-in three (2.63 net) horizontal Montney

wells at Birley/Umbach at an average cost to drill and complete of $3.7
million per well, a 30% decrease from the previous six (5.0 net) wells
which averaged $5.3 million per well.
— Including production from the following new Birley wells, our current
production is approximately 5,350 boe/d.
— A-071-F/094-H-03 (0.75 net) tested at a final rate of 1,288 boe/d
(approximately 96% gas, 4% free condensate).
— C-095-F/094-H-03 (0.90 net) tested at a final rate of 1,364 boe/d
(approximately 88% gas, 12% free condensate).
— D-095-F/094-H-03 (0.98 net) tested at a final rate of 1,094 boe/d
(approximately 94% gas, 6% free condensate).
— We have commenced construction of a new drilling pad to drill four (3.67
net) wells through spring break-up and will complete all four shortly
after spring break-up.

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Strategic Transactions

Craft Oil Ltd.

On June 10, 2016, we completed the conveyance of the majority of our Alberta
oil and natural gas assets, excluding our Montney assets, and the associated
decommissioning obligations in addition to $0.9 million cash (collectively, the
“Subject Assets”) to a predecessor of Craft Oil Ltd. (“Craft”), a private
Calgary-based petroleum and natural gas production company, for 70% of its
issued and outstanding common shares pursuant to an asset purchase and sale
agreement dated and effective May 1, 2016. On December 12, 2016 we completed
the distribution of all of the Craft shares held by us to our shareholders as
at the close of business pursuant to a plan of arrangement under the Business
Corporations Act (Alberta) (the “Craft Share Distribution”). Following the
Craft Share Distribution, we no longer had any ownership in Craft and, as a
result, for subsequent reporting periods, the results of Craft are no longer
required to be consolidated into our results.

2017 Non-Core Asset Dispositions

Effective January 23, 2017, we completed the sale of certain of our non-core
assets located in the Knopcik/Pipestone area of Alberta for net consideration
of approximately $7.5 million, subject to customary closing adjustments.

Effective February 1, 2017, we completed the disposition of certain of our
non-core assets located in the Gold Creek area of Alberta for net consideration
of approximately $10.5 million, subject to customary closing adjustments.

The foregoing dispositions further strengthened our company to pursue a more
aggressive drilling program on our core Birley/Umbach acreage.

2016 Financial Results

Our production in the fourth quarter of 2016 averaged 4,655 boe/d, up almost
19% from the same period in 2015. This increase is attributed to the completion
of our Birley/Umbach compressor expansion during the first quarter of 2016, in
addition to improved commodity pricing and a new gas handling agreement which
enabled us to reactivate wells in the Martin Creek and Black Conroy areas of
northeastern British Columbia, adding 1,100 boe/d of production during the
fourth quarter. These increases were partially offset by Craft’s disposition of
certain Alberta assets in October 2016 followed by our completion of the Craft
Share Distribution in December 2016, in addition to natural declines,
additional property dispositions and voluntary shut-ins. On an unconsolidated
basis (excluding results from Craft), our fourth quarter 2016 production
averaged 2,593 boe/d.

Our 2016 petroleum and natural gas revenues were down approximately 23% from
2015 primarily as a result of both decreased volumes and realized commodity
prices. However, our fourth quarter petroleum and natural gas revenues
increased almost 46% from the same period of 2015 primarily as a result of
increased natural gas and natural gas liquids volumes and increased realized
commodity prices. On an unconsolidated basis, our fourth quarter petroleum and
natural gas revenues were down approximately 41% from the same period of 2015
primarily as a result of decreased crude oil production. On an unconsolidated
basis, we had lower natural gas and natural gas liquids production during the
fourth quarter; however, these production decreases were offset by higher
commodity prices which led to an increase of approximately 11% and 23% in our
natural gas and natural gas liquids revenues, respectively, during the fourth
quarter compared to the same quarter of 2015, despite the decrease in volumes.

Our 2016 net production expense (operating costs net of processing income)
decreased by approximately 16% to $27.4 million from $32.8 million in the same
period of 2015. This decrease primarily resulted from disposing or shutting-in
high operating cost/lower netback properties during the year. On an
unconsolidated basis, our fourth quarter net production expense of $9.39/boe
benefited from the disposition of higher operating cost assets and a new gas
handling agreement which we entered into during the third quarter of 2016. For
2017 we forecast our operating costs to be approximately $10.00/boe ($9.50/boe
net of processing income.)

We have focused on improving our G&A cost structure and implementing cost
cutting initiatives. Our year over year G&A costs decreased by approximately 6%
despite including $1.6 million of Craft G&A costs. Although personnel were
transferred to Craft on conveyances of the Subject Assets, we will not report
this significant G&A cost reduction until the first quarter of 2017. During
2016, $2.4 million of our total G&A costs related to rent expense incurred on
our head office lease which expires June 30, 2019. Assuming current rental
market conditions remain the same or similar, we expect a favourable rent
adjustment commencing in 2019 upon our lease expiration, based on our
anticipated office space requirements.

Our fourth quarter funds from operations were $1.7 million an increase of
approximately 13% compared to the same quarter of 2015 as a result of increases
in our production volumes and corporate netbacks. On an unconsolidated basis,
our fourth quarter funds from operations were $0.2 million. For the year ended
2016, we reported an outflow from operations of $1.0 million compared to funds
from operations of $9.0 million during the year ended 2015 as a result of lower
production volumes and corporate netbacks. Our lower corporate netback was
primarily due to lower realized commodity pricing.

We reported a net loss for the year ended 2016 of $54.8 million compared to a
loss of $83.6 million for the year ended 2015. During 2016, we reported a lower
impairment charge of $58.1 million related to development and production assets
held by Craft, as well as a recovery of prior period impairments of $17.0
million related to our remaining assets at December 31, 2016, compared to an
impairment charge of $75.0 million during the year ended 2015.

Operational Results

We have transformed into a pure play Montney focused company. Completing the
foregoing non-core asset dispositions at Gold Creek and Knopcik/Pipestone
during the first quarter of 2017 raised capital which we are actively deploying
to develop and expand our Birley/Umbach property.

During mid-February 2016, we brought on-stream three (2.75 net) additional
wells at Birley/Umbach upon the commissioning of our new compression facility.
During the fourth quarter of 2016, we successfully completed a three well (2.63
net) drilling program at Birley/Umbach which was on schedule and under budget
by approximately 26%, with average drilling costs of approximately $1.28
million per well ($1.12 million, net).

During the first quarter of 2017, we completed and tied-in the three wells (the
a-71-F, d-95-F and c-95-F wells) drilled during the fourth quarter of 2016. The
gross test results for the three wells, as compared to gross test rates for all
our Birley/Umbach wells drilled to date, are as follows:

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24 Hour Test
Working Lateral Frac’d Rate End
Interest Length Stages Flow Time Date
Well (%) (metres) (gross) (hours) (MM/DD/YYYY)
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A-060-K/094-H-03 74.55 1,220 18 154 3/9/2014
B-071-F/094-H-03 74.55 1,553 23 211 10/4/2014
A-073-L/094-H-03 74.55 1,230 18 252 2/16/2015
C-073-K/094-H-03 100.00 1,210 18 145 9/23/2015
B-072-F/094-H-03 74.55 1,225 18 69 9/24/2015
B-004-K/094-H-03 100.00 1,200 16 119 9/24/2015
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A-071-F/094-H-03 74.55 1,517 24 113 2/8/2017
D-095-F/094-H-03 98.38 1,509 24 197 2/14/2017
C-095-F/094-H-03 90.38 1,498 24 98 2/15/2017
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Final 24 Final 24
Hour Hour
Average Average
Test Total Test Total
Gas Rates FCGR (1) IP30 IP60
Well (mcf/d) (bbl/mmcf) (mcf/d) (mcf/d) IP90 (mcf/d)
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A-060-K/094-H-03 5,276 54 3,726 3,754 3,923
B-071-F/094-H-03 8,870 6 4,489 4,375 4,348
A-073-L/094-H-03 3,827 23 3,712 3,417 3,459
C-073-K/094-H-03 5,281 49 4,228 4,094 3,851
B-072-F/094-H-03 3,908 30 3,991 4,104 4,227
B-004-K/094-H-03 4,127 17 3,364 3,082 2,921
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A-071-F/094-H-03 7,319 8 N/A N/A N/A
D-095-F/094-H-03 6,756 11 N/A N/A N/A
C-095-F/094-H-03 8,202 25 N/A N/A N/A
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(1) Free condensate gas ratio.

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The a-71-F well has been on production for 8 days and is currently producing at
a restricted gross rate of 3.9 mmcf/d and 77 bbls of free condensate per day
(gross – 724 boe/d; net – 540 boe/d). The d-95-F well has been on production
for 8 days and is currently producing at a restricted gross rate of 3.7 mmcf/d
and 154 bbls of free condensate per day (gross – 774 boe/d; net – 761 boe/d).
The c-95-F well has been on production for 4 days and is currently producing at
a restricted gross rate of 3.5 mmcf/d and 111 bbls of free condensate per day
(gross – 690 boe/d; net – 624 boe/d).

Our future growth potential at Birley/Umbach is significant with 52,395 acres
(43,809 net) of Montney rights with an upper Montney drilling inventory of over
270 (227 net) management identified locations along with additional potential
to reduce inter-well spacing in the upper Montney (from four to five or six
horizontal wells per section) and also develop middle and lower Montney layers
throughout a 250 meter thick Montney interval.

Hedging

We use commodity price hedges to support our capital investment and growth by
providing more certainty regarding our funds flow and balance sheet management.
Our internal policy permits us to hedge up to a maximum period of 24 months,
based on our total estimated oil and natural gas production volumes, consisting
of no more than 50% for the first 12 months and 25% for the last 12 months. Our
current hedges in place are as follows:

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Indexed Price Notional Volumes Company’s Received Price Contractual Term
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AECO 7,500 GJ/d $3.205/GJ January 1, 2017 to
December 31, 2017
AECO 4,000 GJ/d $2.50/GJ April 1, 2017 to
October 31, 2017
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Outlook

On January 23, 2017, we announced a $40 million capital program for 2017 which
included the expansion of our facility at Birley/Umbach to 50 mmcf/d and the
drilling of six (4.5 net) wells which were anticipated to be 1,600 meters in
length with frac spacing of 60 to 65 meters. We are optimizing our drilling and
completion program which has been revised to now include the drilling of four
(3.67 net) wells, two (2.0 net) of which will have lateral sections of 1,600
meters in length and two (1.67 net) will have 1,800 meter length laterals. All
four wells will have tighter frac spacing of approximately 52 meters from the
original 60 to 65 meters. The additional length of two of the wells is
anticipated to add to the recoverability of hydrocarbons while increased frac
density is anticipated to result in increased initial well rates. This change
in our drilling program will result in 10% more net frac stages despite
resulting in 0.83 fewer net wells. As a result of the longer length of two of
the wells and the decreased frac spacing, the amount of our capital program
will be maintained at $40 million. We are also marginally increasing our
previously announced average and ending production for 2017 and marginally
decreasing our working capital surplus at December 31, 2017 as follows:

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Original 2017 Revised 2017
($ millions, except boe/d) Guidance (1) Guidance(2)
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Average production (boe/d) 4,070 – 4,170 4,200 – 4,300
Exit production (boe/d) 6,000 – 6,150 6,300 – 6,500
Capital expenditures $ 40 $ 40
Net surplus as at December 31, 2017 $ 3 $ 2
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(1) Original 2017 guidance assumptions: AECO natural gas price $2.93/mmbtu,

Station 2 natural gas price $2.26/mmbtu and Chicago Alliance natural gas
price $3.20/mmbtu.
(2) Revised 2017 guidance assumptions: AECO natural gas price $2.64/mmbtu,
Station 2 natural gas price $2.11/mmbtu and Chicago Alliance natural gas
price $2.92/mmbtu.

Original 2017 Guidance Revised 2017 Guidance
Gross Net Gross Net
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Drilling program (wells) 6 4.5 4 3.67
Frac stages for drilling
program 144 107.4 130 118.4
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About Chinook Energy Inc.

Chinook is a Calgary-based public oil and natural gas exploration and
development company which is focused on realizing per share growth from its
large contiguous Montney liquids-rich natural gas position at Birley/Umbach,
British Columbia.

Reader Advisory

Abbreviations

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Oil and Natural Gas Liquids Natural Gas
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bbl barrel mmcf/d million cubic feet per day
bbls barrels GJ gigajoules
bbls/d barrels per day GJ/d gigajoules per day
mcf thousand cubic feet mmbtu million British Thermal Units
mmcf million cubic feet

Other
——

boe barrel of oil equivalent on the basis of 6 mcf/1 boe for natural gas
and 1 bbl/1 boe for crude oil and natural gas liquids (this
conversion factor is an industry accepted norm and is not based on
either energy content or current prices)
boe/d barrel of oil equivalent per day

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Forward-Looking Statements

In the interest of providing our shareholders and readers with information
regarding our company, including management’s assessment of our future plans
and operations, certain statements contained in this news release constitute
forward-looking statements or information (collectively “forward-looking
statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation.
Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as
“anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “may”, “will”,
“project”, “could”, “plan”, “intend”, “should”, “believe”, “outlook”,
“potential”, “target” and similar words suggesting future events or future
performance. In particular, this news release contains, without limitation,
forward-looking statements pertaining to: our expectation that the new gas
handling agreement will significantly improve our go-forward drilling economics
and reduce our operating costs, future G&A cost reductions and the realization
thereof, our expected future production costs, our plans and operations
including our intention to concentrate on our Montney assets, the amount and
composition of our 2017 capital program, future exploration and development
activities and the timing thereof and how we intend to manage our company as
well our revised guidance regarding average and ending production for 2017,
capital expenditures for 2017 and working capital surplus at December 31, 2017
set forth under the heading “Outlook”.

With respect to the forward-looking statements contained in this news release,
we have made assumptions regarding, among other things: that we will continue
to conduct our operations in a manner consistent with that expressed herein,
future capital expenditure levels, future oil and natural gas prices, future
oil and natural gas production levels, future currency, exchange and interest
rates, our ability to obtain equipment in a timely manner to carry out
exploration and development activities, the ability of the operator of the
projects in which we have an interest in to operate in the field in a safe,
efficient and effective manner, the impact of increasing competition, field
production rates and decline rates, anticipated production volumes, our ability
to replace and expand production and reserves through exploration and
development activities, certain cost assumptions, that the budgeted 2017
capital program, which is subject to the discretion of our Board of Directors,
will not be amended in the future, and the continued availability of adequate
debt and cash flow to fund our planned expenditures. Although we believe that
the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained in this
news release, and the assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are
made, are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will
prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements included in this news release, as there can be no
assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which the
forward-looking statements are based will occur.

By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known
and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that
predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will
not occur, which may cause our actual performance and financial results in
future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections of future
performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks associated
with oil and gas exploration, development, exploitation, production, marketing
and transportation, loss of markets, volatility of commodity prices and
currency fluctuations, our Board of Directors may amend the 2017 capital
program based on its discretion; environmental risks, competition from other
producers, inability to retain drilling rigs and other services, unanticipated
increases in or unforeseen capital expenditure costs, including drilling,
completion and facilities costs, unexpected decline rates in wells, delays in
projects and/or operations resulting from surface conditions, wells not
performing as expected, delays resulting from or inability to obtain the
required regulatory approvals and inability to access sufficient capital from
internal and external sources. As a consequence, actual results may differ
materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Readers
are cautioned that the forgoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Additional
information on these and other factors that could affect our operations and
financial results are included in reports on file with Canadian securities
regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the SEDAR website
(www.sedar.com) and at our website (www.chinookenergyinc.com). Furthermore, the
forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the
date of this news release and we do not undertake any obligation to update
publicly or to revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be
required by applicable securities laws.

Netback

The reader is cautioned that this news release contains the term netback, which
is not a recognized measure under IFRS and is calculated as a period’s sales of
petroleum and natural gas, net of royalties less net production and operating
expenses and G&A expense as divided by the period’s sales volumes. We use this
measure to assist us in understanding our profitability relative to current
commodity prices and it provides an analytical tool to benchmark changes in
operational performance against prior periods. Readers are cautioned, however,
that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to other terms such
as net income determined in accordance with IFRS as a measure of performance.
Our method of calculating this measure may differ from other companies, and
accordingly, it may not be comparable to measures used by other companies. We
include G&A expense in our Netback calculation as it represents the
administrative component of developing the associated production.

Net Production Expense

The reader is cautioned that this news release contains the term net production
expense, which is not a recognized measure under IFRS and is calculated as
production and operating expense less processing and gathering income. We use
net production expense to determine the current periods’ cash cost of operating
expenses and net production and operating expense per boe is used to measure
operating efficiency on a comparative basis. Our method of calculating this
measure may differ from other companies, and accordingly, it may not be
comparable to measures used by other companies.

Funds (Outflow) from Operations

The reader is cautioned that this news release contains the term funds
(outflow) from operations, which is not a recognized measure under IFRS and is
calculated from cash flow from operations adjusted for changes in non-cash
working capital related to operations, exploration and evaluation expenses
related to operations, decommissioning obligation expenditures related to
operations and transaction costs. We believe that funds (outflow) from
operations is a key measure to assess our ability to finance capital
expenditures and when debt is drawn, debt repayments. Funds (outflow) from
operations is not intended to represent cash flow from operating activities,
net earnings or other measures of financial performance calculated in
accordance with IFRS and should not be construed as an alternative to, or more
meaningful than, cash flow from operating activities as determined in
accordance with IFRS as an indicator of our financial performance. Our method
of calculating this measure may differ from other companies, and accordingly,
it may not be comparable to measures used by other companies. We adjust
exploration and evaluation expense as we could otherwise capitalize these
expenses.

Net Debt (Surplus)

The reader is cautioned that this news release contains the term net debt
(surplus), which is not a recognized measure under IFRS and is calculated as
bank debt adjusted for current assets less current liabilities as they appear
on the balance sheets, both of which exclude mark-to-market derivative
contracts and assets and liabilities held for sale and current liabilities
excludes any current portion of debt and decommissioning obligation. We use net
debt (surplus) to assist us in understanding our liquidity at specific points
in time. We exclude the current portion of decommissioning obligation as it is
not a financial instrument and only once it has been incurred and in turn
cycled through accounts payable, accrued liabilities or a reduction in cash, do
we view it as an adjustment to our net debt (surplus). Mark-to-market
derivative contracts are excluded as they are unrealized.

Future Oriented Financial Information

This news release, in particular the information in respect of the anticipated
capital expenditures and net surplus set out in the table under the heading
“Outlook”, may contain Future Oriented Financial Information (“FOFI”) within
the meaning of applicable securities laws. The FOFI has been prepared by our
management to provide an outlook of our activities and results and may not be
appropriate for other purposes. The FOFI has been prepared based on a number of
assumptions including the assumptions discussed under the heading
“Forward-Looking Statements” and assumptions with respect to production rates
and commodity prices. The actual results of our operations and the resulting
financial results may vary from the amounts set forth herein, and such
variations may be material. Our management believes that the FOFI has been
prepared on a reasonable basis, reflecting management’s best estimates and
judgments.

Barrels of Oil Equivalent

Barrels of oil equivalent (boe) is calculated using the conversion factor of 6
mcf (thousand cubic feet) of natural gas being equivalent to one barrel of oil.
Boes may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion
ratio of 6 mcf:1 bbl (barrel) is based on an energy equivalency conversion
method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value
equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current
price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from
the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be
misleading as an indication of value.

Drilling Locations

This news release discloses drilling locations in three categories: (i) proved
locations; (ii) probable locations; and (iii) unbooked locations. Proved
locations and probable locations are derived from our most recent independent
reserves evaluation as prepared by McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd. as of
December 31, 2016 and account for drilling locations that have associated
proved and/or probable reserves, as applicable. Unbooked locations are internal
estimates based on our prospective acreage and an assumption as to the number
of wells that can be drilled per section based on industry practice and
internal review. Unbooked locations do not have attributed reserves or
resources. Of the over 270 gross (227 net) additional drilling locations
identified herein, 16 gross (14.2 net) are proved locations, 10 gross (8.5 net)
are probable locations and 244 gross (204.3 net) are unbooked locations.
Unbooked locations have been identified by management as an estimation of our
multi-year drilling activities based on evaluation of applicable geologic,
seismic, engineering, production and reserves information. There is no
certainty that we will drill all unbooked drilling locations and if drilled
there is no certainty that such locations will result in additional oil and
natural gas reserves, resources or production. The drilling locations on which
we actually drill wells will ultimately depend upon the availability of
capital, regulatory approvals, seasonal restrictions, oil and natural gas
prices, costs, actual drilling results, additional reservoir information that
is obtained and other factors. While certain of the unbooked drilling locations
have been de-risked by drilling existing wells in relative close proximity to
such unbooked drilling locations, the majority of other unbooked drilling
locations are farther away from existing wells where management has less
information about the characteristics of the reservoir and therefore there is
more uncertainty whether wells will be drilled in such locations and if drilled
there is more uncertainty that such wells will result in additional oil and gas
reserves, resources or production.

Initial Production Rates

Any reference in this news release to initial, early and/or test or
production/performance rates (including IP30, IP60 and IP90) are useful in
confirming the presence of hydrocarbons, however, such rates are not
determinative of the rates at which such wells will continue production and
decline thereafter. Additionally, such rates may also include recovered “load
oil” fluids used in well completion stimulation. While encouraging, readers are
cautioned not to place reliance on such rates in calculating our aggregate
production. The initial production or test rates may be estimated based on
other third party estimates or limited data available at this time . In all
cases in this news release initial production or test rates are not necessarily
indicative of long-term performance of the relevant well or fields or of
ultimate recovery of hydrocarbons. Well-flow test result data should be
considered to be preliminary until a pressure transient analysis and/or
well-test interpretation has been carried out.

– END RELEASE – 23/03/2017

For further information:
Chinook Energy Inc.
Walter Vrataric
President and Chief Executive Officer
(403) 261-6883
OR
Chinook Energy Inc.
Jason Dranchuk
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
(403) 261-6883
www.chinookenergyinc.com

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FOR: CHINOOK ENERGY INC.
TSX SYMBOL: CKE

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170323CC0087

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B.C. reports 64 pipeline benefit deals with 29 northern First Nations

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has completed benefit agreements with 90 per cent of the eligible First Nations along four proposed natural gas pipeline routes across northern B.C.

The Ministry of Aboriginal Relations says 64 natural gas pipeline benefits contracts have been signed with 29 First Nations and that most include financial payments worth over $1 million, although the ministry says only $13 million has been paid out so far.

Most of the agreements also have separate milestone payments, covering when construction begins or gas starts to flow.

The four proposed pipelines linking the gas fields to the northern coast are Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline, the Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project, the Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission Project and the Pacific Trail Pipeline Project. 

A government news release says the 16 First Nations along the Pacific Trail route would receive an estimated $32 million in direct benefits during the construction phase.

The ministry says the agreements help to establish long-term working relationships that include sharing benefits while supporting environmentally and socially responsible natural gas development that also respects aboriginal rights.

The Canadian Press

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NewsAlert:TransCanada gets State Department’s OK for Keystone XL pipeline

CALGARY — TransCanada says it has received a presidential permit from the U.S. State Department that allows it to build the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline.

More coming

 

 

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Pengrowth Announces Sale of Bernadet Montney Lands for $92 Million

FOR: PENGROWTH ENERGY CORPORATIONTSX SYMBOL: PGFNYSE SYMBOL: PGHDate issue: March 23, 2017Time in: 7:10 PM eAttention:
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 23, 2017) – Pengrowth Energy Corporation
(TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH) today announced that it has enter…

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Enbridge spill east of Edmonton estimated at 10,000 litres of crude oil

CALGARY — The National Energy Board says about 10,000 litres of light crude oil spilled Monday at a storage site east of Edmonton.

Enbridge said that as of Tuesday morning, it had recovered almost all of the oil, which had leaked from a tank value in an industrial area of Strathcona County.

The company said the oil flowed into a drainage ditch and then into a creek.

The Transportation Safety Board dispatched a team to the spill site, marking the second time one has been sent to investigate a pipeline-related incident this year.

Last month, Enbridge said a third-party strike on its pipeline caused about 961,000 litres of light oil condensate to leak into a construction pit.

The TSB has launched a full investigation into the February spill.

The Canadian Press

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Savanna Reiterates Rejection of the Hostile Total Offer, Reminds Shareholders of Superior Transaction With Western Energy

FOR: SAVANNA ENERGY SERVICES CORP.
TSX SYMBOL: SVY

Date issue: March 23, 2017
Time in: 6:04 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 23, 2017) – Savanna Energy Services
Corp. (“Savanna”) (TSX:SVY) today reiterates the Savanna board of directors’
(the “Savanna Board”) unanimous rejection of the offer from Total Energy
Services Inc. (“Total”) to purchase all of the Savanna Shares on the basis of
0.13 common shares of Total (“Total Shares”) and $0.20 in cash for each common
share of Savanna (“Savanna Shares”) (the “Total Offer”).

The Savanna Board on recommendation of its Special Committee, unanimously
supports the acquisition of all of the Savanna Shares by Western Energy Service
Corp. (“Western”) pursuant to its previously announced proposed plan of
arrangement (the “Western Arrangement”) on the basis of 0.85 of a common share
of Western (the “Western Shares”) and $0.21 in cash per Savanna Share.

Do not accept the inferior value for your Savanna Shares. Since announcement,
the Western Arrangement has been at a premium to the Total Offer and based on
the respective closing prices on the Toronto Stock Exchange on March 23, 2017,
the Western Arrangement was at a 10.6% premium to the Total Offer. The Western
Arrangement currently provides Savanna shareholders with $2.12 in consideration
while the Total Offer provides $1.92, which is a 3.6% discount to Savanna’s
closing price on the Toronto Stock Exchange on March 23, 2017.

Do not feel pressured into tendering your shares to the inadequate Total Offer
as additional time provides you with optionality.

/T/

— If Total does acquire more than 50% of the outstanding Savanna Shares

(excluding Savanna Shares owned by Total or any person acting jointly or
in concert with Total), Total will be required to extend the Total Offer
for ten days following the initial expiry of the Total Offer.
— Total is paying your broker a solicitation fee to deposit your Savanna
Shares to the Total Offer. Make sure you are getting the appropriate
advice from an independent financial advisor in respect of your
alternatives.
— Time is on the Savanna shareholder’s side. A meeting of Savanna
shareholders to consider the Western Arrangement is scheduled for May,
2017. If you do not tender to the Total Offer, you’ll have the
opportunity to participate in the Western Arrangement or any alternative
proposals that may be made for your Savanna Shares. Do not tender and
inadvertently surrender your option to consider all alternatives.

/T/

Savanna shareholders are urged not to tender their Savanna Shares to the Total
Offer. If you have already tendered your Savanna Shares to the Total Offer, you
can withdraw your Savanna Shares by contacting your broker or D.F. King, North
American Toll Free at 1-800-622-1678 or via email at [email protected].

FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Peters & Co. Limited is acting as financial advisor to Savanna in respect of
the Western Arrangement and has provided the Savanna Board with its verbal
opinion that, subject to certain customary assumptions, qualifications and
limitations, the consideration to be received by holders of Savanna Shares
pursuant to the terms of the Western Arrangement is fair, from a financial
point of view, to the holders of Savanna Shares.

Cormark Securities Inc. has provided the Savanna Board with its verbal opinion
that, subject to certain customary assumptions, qualifications and limitations,
the consideration to be received by holders of Savanna Shares pursuant to the
terms of the Western Arrangement is fair, from a financial point of view, to
the holders of Savanna Shares.

About Savanna

Savanna is a leading contract drilling and oilfield services company operating
in North America and Australia providing a broad range of drilling, well
servicing and related services with a focus on fit for purpose technologies and
industry-leading Aboriginal relationships.

Cautionary Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking
information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of
the words “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”,
“project”, “should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends” and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. More
particularly and without limitation, this press release contains
forward-looking statements and information relating to the proposed acquisition
of Savanna by Western pursuant to a plan of arrangement, the timing of the
Savanna shareholders’ meeting and the opportunity to participate in the Western
Arrangement and any future alternative proposals. These forward-looking
statements and information are based on certain key expectations and
assumptions made by Savanna. Completion of the Western Arrangement is subject
to a number of conditions which are typical for transactions of this nature.
Assumptions have been made with respect to the satisfaction of all conditions
precedent under the arrangement agreement with Western. Although Savanna
believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking
statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not
be placed on the forward-looking statements and information as Savanna cannot
give any assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking
statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very
nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could
differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors
and risks. These include, but are not limited to, the failure to satisfy any of
the conditions to completion of the Western Arrangement, the emergence of a
superior proposal in respect of either party or the failure to obtain approval
of the Savanna shareholders or Western shareholders may result in the
termination of the arrangement agreement.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is not
exhaustive. Additional information on these and other risks that could affect
completion of the Western Arrangement will be set forth in an information
circular of Savanna to be mailed in connection with the Western Arrangement,
which will be available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Other risk factors that
could affect Savanna’s operations or financial results are included in
Savanna’s annual information form and may be accessed through the SEDAR website
(www.sedar.com). The forward-looking statements and information contained in
this press release are made as of the date hereof and Savanna does not
undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking
statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

– END RELEASE – 23/03/2017

For further information:
Savanna Energy Services Corp.
Chris Strong
President and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (403) 267-6728
OR
Savanna Energy Services Corp.
Dwayne LaMontagne
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: (403) 214-5959
OR
Media contact:
Trevor Zeck
Longview Communications Inc.
Telephone: (604) 694-6037
OR
Shareholder inquiries:
D.F. King Canada
Telephone (Toll Free): 1-800-622-1678

COMPANY:
FOR: SAVANNA ENERGY SERVICES CORP.
TSX SYMBOL: SVY

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Equipment, Energy and Utilities –
Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170323CC0081

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Blackbird Energy Inc. Closes Land Acquisition

FOR: BLACKBIRD ENERGY INC.TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: BBIDate issue: March 23, 2017Time in: 5:35 PM eAttention:
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 23, 2017) – Blackbird Energy Inc.
(“Blackbird”) (TSX VENTURE:BBI) is pleased to report that it has closed the…

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Ceiba Energy Services Announces Director Resignation

FOR: CEIBA ENERGY SERVICES INC.TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: CEBDate issue: March 23, 2017Time in: 5:31 PM eAttention:
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 23, 2017) – Ceiba Energy Services Inc.
(“Ceiba” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:CEB) announces that Mr. R…

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DXI Announces Corrections to Revenue and Royalties Disclosed in Q4 and Fiscal 2016 Results Press Release

FOR: DXI ENERGY INC.
TSX SYMBOL: DXI
OTCQB SYMBOL: DXIEF

Date issue: March 23, 2017
Time in: 5:05 PM e

Attention:

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – March 23, 2017) – DXI Energy Inc.
(TSX:DXI)(OTCQB:DXIEF) (“DXI” or the “Company”), an upstream oil and gas
exploration and production company operating in Colorado’s Piceance Basin and
the Peace River Arch region in British Columbia, today announced corrections to
the “Revenue” and “Royalties” dollar amounts included in the Q4 and Fiscal 2016
financial results press release announcement disseminated to the public on
March 22, 2017.

The revised numbers are as follows:

/T/

—————————————————————————-

Three months ended Twelve months ended
(CA$ thousands) December 31, December 31,
—————————————————————————-
2016 2015 Change 2016 2015 Change
—————————————————————————-
Revenue 954 2,768 -66% 4,808 8,579 -44%
—————————————————————————-
Royalties 127 517 -75% 735 1,483 -50%
—————————————————————————-

/T/

No corrections were required to be made to the Company’s Audited Consolidated
Financial Statements for the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016 or
the related Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the same period and year.

About DXI ENERGY INC.

DXI Energy Inc. is an upstream oil and natural gas exploration and production
company operating projects in Colorado’s Piceance Basin (25,684 net acres) and
the Peace River Arch region in British Columbia (14,444 net acres). DXI Energy
Inc. maintains offices in Calgary and Vancouver, Canada. The company is
publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (DXI.TO) and the OTCQB (DXIEF).

Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information: This news release contains
statements about oil and gas production and operating activities that may
constitute “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” within
the meaning of applicable securities legislation as they involve the implied
assessment that the resources described can be profitably produced in the
future, based on certain estimates and assumptions. Forward-looking statements
are based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a
number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those anticipated by DXI Energy and described
in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors
include, but are not limited to, adverse general economic conditions, operating
hazards, drilling risks, inherent uncertainties in interpreting engineering and
geologic data, competition, reduced availability of drilling and other well
services, fluctuations in oil and gas prices and prices for drilling and other
well services, government regulation and foreign political risks, fluctuations
in the exchange rate between Canadian and US dollars and other currencies, as
well as other risks commonly associated with the exploration and development of
oil and gas properties. Additional information on these and other factors,
which could affect DXI Energy Inc.’s operations or financial results, are
included in DXI Energy Inc.’s reports on file with Canadian and United States
securities regulatory authorities. We assume no obligation to update
forward-looking statements should circumstances or management’s estimates or
opinions change unless otherwise required under securities law.

The TSX does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
news release.

Follow DXI Energy’s latest developments on: Facebook
http://facebook.com/dxienergy and Twitter @dxienergy.

– END RELEASE – 23/03/2017

For further information:
DXI Energy Inc.
Robert L. Hodgkinson
Chairman & CEO
604-638-5055
[email protected]
OR
DXI Energy Inc.
Craig Allison
Investor Relations- New York
914-882-0960
[email protected]

COMPANY:
FOR: DXI ENERGY INC.
TSX SYMBOL: DXI
OTCQB SYMBOL: DXIEF

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170323CC0072

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Enbridge Gas Distribution Rates Change Effective April 1

FOR: ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC.
Date issue: March 23, 2017Time in: 4:31 PM eAttention:
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – March 23, 2017) – Enbridge Gas Distribution
Inc. (Enbridge) has received approval from the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for
new ra…

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Recent Alberta Budget Shows Why Consolidating Conservatives is Essential – David Yager – Yager Management

          David Yager – Yager Management Ltd. Oilfield Service Management Consulting – Oil & Gas Writer – Energy Policy Analyst March 23, 2017 Two entirely different and opposing events took place within two days of each other in mid-March which will indelibly shape the future of Alberta. The first was the … Read more

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United Hunter Oil and Gas Corp. Announces Several Recent Corporate Developments

FOR: UNITED HUNTER OIL & GAS CORP.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: UHO
FRANKFURT SYMBOL: A118VK

Date issue: March 23, 2017
Time in: 12:25 PM e

Attention:

Dual Listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and an Extension to the Exclusive
Option Agreement to Purchase Oil & Gas Interests in Archer County, Texas

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – March 23, 2017) – United Hunter Oil
& Gas Corp. (“Corporation”) (TSX VENTURE:UHO)(FRANKFURT:A118VK) announces that
the Corporation’s shares will be dually listed and traded on the Frankfurt
Stock Exchange (Frankfurter Wertpapierborse (FWB(R)). The Frankfurt Exchange is
the largest of Germany’s seven stock exchanges. The Corporation’s security
identification number is A118VK. With the dual listing, the Corporation now
provides German and European investors the ability to have direct access to
participate in the ownership of the Corporation.

Timothy Turner, CEO of the Corporation, stated that, “United Hunter Oil & Gas
Corp is pleased to announce the listing of our shares on the Frankfurt Stock
Exchange. United Hunter is in the beginning stages of an aggressive acquisition
strategy and this is attracting an increasing interest in the Corporation from
several investors in Germany and all across Europe. The cross-listing between
the TSX-Venture Exchange and the Frankfurt Exchange is in direct response to
this investor demand and it will introduce United Hunter to a wider audience of
potential retail and institutional investors. This will certainly improve
liquidity, further diversify our current shareholder base and increase the
visibility and awareness of United Hunter within the global investment
community.”

The Corporation, through its US subsidiary, United Hunter Texas, LLC (“UHT”),
also has received an extension to their exclusive Option Agreement (“Option”)
with Wilson Operating Company and certain other vendors (“Vendors”), for the
option to purchase 100% of the Vendors’ oil and gas interests in the Hull Silk
Sikes 4,300′ Sand Unit (“HSS Unit”) in Archer County, Texas.

The Extension Agreement provides UHT with an additional thirty (30) days to
continue the Company’s due diligence efforts thus extending the exclusive
Option until April 30, 2017. The Vendors have also agreed to provide UHT with
additional time after this date, if necessary.

UHT will continue to conduct its extensive due diligence activities over the
intervening period. The exercise of the Option, by UHT, is still subject to
completion of its due diligence, including final negotiation of the adjusted
purchase price, UHO board approval, financing and TSX Venture Exchange
approval.

Further details will be provided as they become available.

Certain statements in the documents referred to in this press release may
constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable
securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
statements concerning (i) the acquisition of the Property Interest; and (ii)
potential results from the Property Interest. Forward-looking statements
generally can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as
“outlook”, “objective”, “may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”,
“anticipate”, “believe”, “should”, “plans” or “continue”, or similar
expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. Such forward-looking
statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information
currently available to management. Forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
contemplated by such statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or
developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements
including, without limitation, the risks that: (1) UHO may not achieve the
results currently anticipated; and (2) UHO may not be able to obtain financing
in the future. Although UHO believes that the expectations reflected in its
forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed
on forward-looking information because UHO can give no assurance that such
expectations will prove to be correct. In addition to other factors and
assumptions which may be identified in this press release, assumptions have
been made regarding and are implicit in, among other things, the timely receipt
of required regulatory approvals. Details of the risk factors relating to UHO
and its business are discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the
Management Discussion & Analysis dated November 22, 2016, a copy of which is
available on UHO’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned that
the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which have
been used. Forward-looking information is based on current expectations,
estimates and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties
which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by
UHO and described in the forward looking information. The forward-looking
information contained in this press release is made as of the date hereof and
UHO undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking
information, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws. The forward looking
information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by this
cautionary statement.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its regulation services provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

– END RELEASE – 23/03/2017

For further information:
Timothy Turner
CEO
(832) 487-0813
[email protected]
OR
Jeff Ratcliffe
CFO
(778) 987-3925
[email protected]

COMPANY:
FOR: UNITED HUNTER OIL & GAS CORP.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: UHO
FRANKFURT SYMBOL: A118VK

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170323CC0045

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DIVERGENT Energy Services Corp. Appoints New Director

FOR: DIVERGENT ENERGY SERVICES CORP.TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: DVGDate issue: March 23, 2017Time in: 9:00 AM eAttention:
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 23, 2017) –
(NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA)
DIVERGENT Energy Services Corp….

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East West Provides Update on Drilling in Romania and Waterflood in New Zealand

FOR: EAST WEST PETROLEUM CORP.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: EW

Date issue: March 23, 2017
Time in: 8:30 AM e

Attention:

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – March 23, 2017) – EAST WEST
PETROLEUM CORP. (TSX VENTURE:EW) (“East West” or the “Company”) Mr. Dylan
Sidoo, Director, is pleased to announce that we have been informed by our JV
Partner, NIS, that drilling of the first well in EX-7 Periam block, in the
Pannonian Basin of Western Romania has been completed. Core and cutting
sampling correlated with wireline logging and other information collected
during drilling will be tested and evaluated. The results will be used in
developing the testing program which will be the next stage of operations. We
will be providing a further update when available. NIS will be funding 100% and
fully carrying East West through the minimum work program of the exploration
phase in return for earning an 85% interest in the blocks.

The Company is also pleased to report that in New Zealand, at the Cheal E site,
PEP 54877, a waterflood project has commenced. It is expected that water
injection rates will increase to 800 b/d, with an initial response projected to
be seen in calendar Q3 2017.

Said CEO, Mr. David Sidoo, “We are pleased with the progress being made by NIS
in Romania and look forward to the results of the testing. In New Zealand the
waterflood project is now underway and we are expecting positive response from
this capital investment. We are also reviewing other oil and gas acquisition
opportunities which are coming available during this period of lower commodity
prices.”

About East West Petroleum Corp.

East West Petroleum (www.eastwestpetroleum.ca) is a TSX Venture Exchange listed
company established in 2010 to invest in international oil & gas opportunities.
East West has built a diverse portfolio of attractive exploration assets
covering a gross area of over one million acres. The Company has its primary
focus on two key areas: New Zealand, where it has established production and
cash flow and is evaluating a low risk exploration play, and Romania where it
is fully carried on a seismic surveying and 12 well exploration program. In New
Zealand, East West holds an interest in three exploration permits near to
existing commercial production in the Taranaki Basin, operated by TAG Oil Ltd.
The Company also has interests in four exploration concessions covering
1,000,000 acres in the prolific Pannonian Basin of western Romania with Naftna
Industrija Srbije (“NIS”).

Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results,
level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from
those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors
include, but are not limited to: the ability to raise sufficient capital to
fund exploration and development; the quantity of and future net revenues from
the Company’s reserves; oil and natural gas production levels; commodity
prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates; capital expenditure
programs and other expenditures; supply and demand for oil and natural gas;
schedules and timing of certain projects and the Company’s strategy for growth;
competitive conditions; the Company’s future operating and financial results;
and treatment under governmental and other regulatory regimes and tax,
environmental and other laws.

Prospective Resources are those quantities of petroleum estimated, as of a
given date, to be potentially recoverable from undiscovered accumulations by
application of future development projects. Prospective resources have both an
associated chance of discovery and a chance of development. Prospective
Resources are further subdivided in accordance with the level of certainty
associated with recoverable estimates assuming their discovery and development
and may be subclassified based on project maturity. Best estimate resources are
considered to be the best estimate of the quantity that will actually be
recovered from the accumulation. If probabilistic methods are used, this term
is a measure of central tendency of the uncertainty distribution (most
likely/mode, P50/median, or arithmetic average/mean). As estimates, there is no
certainty that any portion of the resources will be discovered. If discovered,
there is no certainty that it will be commercially viable to produce any
portion of the resources that the estimated reserves or resources will be
recovered or produced.

BOEs may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A BOE conversion
ratio of 6 mcf: 1bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method
primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value
equivalency at the wellhead.

This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect our forward-looking
information. These and other factors should be considered carefully and readers
should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking information. The
Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise
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Pan Orient Energy Corp. 2016 Year End Financial & Operating Results

FOR: PAN ORIENT ENERGY CORP.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: POE

Date issue: March 23, 2017
Time in: 8:30 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 23, 2017) – Pan Orient Energy Corp.
(“Pan Orient”) (TSX VENTURE:POE) reports 2016 year-end and fourth quarter
consolidated financial and operating results. Please note that all amounts are
in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated and BOPD refers to barrels of oil
per day.

The Corporation is today filing its audited consolidated financial statements
as at and for the year ended December 31, 2016 and related management’s
discussion and analysis with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Copies
of these documents may be obtained online at www.sedar.com or the Corporation’s
website, www.panorient.ca.

Commenting today on Pan Orient’s 2016 results, President and CEO Jeff Chisholm
stated: “While 2016 was a difficult year for the industry as a whole, Pan
Orient weathered the storm by virtue of a very strong balance sheet, large cash
position, low cost and high net back onshore Thailand oil production and made
progress towards providing shareholders potentially substantial near term
growth at the East Jabung PSC in Indonesia with the completion of the
permitting process and the start of road and well pad construction for the
upcoming AYU-1 exploration well. We now look forward to the drilling of AYU-1
which is anticipated to commence in late April after a modest delay in
construction activities due to very heavy rain”.

2016 HIGHLIGHTS

Indonesia

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— Construction of the road to the AYU-1 exploration well location was

completed on March 9th and well pad construction is currently underway.
Heavy rain has been experienced throughout the construction period and
as a result, the first exploration well at the Anggun prospect of the
East Jabung Production Sharing Contract (“PSC”), is estimated to
commence in late-April 2017.

— The Batu Gajah PSC expired on January 15, 2017. The requested two year

extension to the PSC allowing for drilling throughout the PSC was not
going to be granted and information on nearby wells indicated that the
Akeh-1 accumulation was much more complex and substantially smaller than
first believed. Pan Orient decided not to drill the Akeh-2 appraisal
well and allowed the PSC to expire.

/T/

Thailand

/T/

— Net to Pan Orient’s 50.01% equity interest in the Thailand Joint

Venture, oil sales were 258 BOPD in 2016, (compared with 324 BOPD in
2015) and funds flow from operations was $2.4 million, or $25.89 per
barrel (compared with $3.9 million and $32.92 per barrel in 2015).

— Approval was received from the Government of Thailand, effective January

8, 2016, for a 215.87 square kilometer “reserved area” for exploration
at Concession L53 for a period of up to five years.

— The 2016 exploration and development program included a number of

workovers and the ANE-A1 exploration well at the “A” North East prospect
which failed to encounter hydrocarbons.

— It is expected that the 2017 Thailand capital program will include at

least one exploration well and a multi-well work-over program.

/T/

Sawn Lake, Canada (Pan Orient’s 71.8% subsidiary Andora owns a 50% working
interest and is the operator)

/T/

— The steam assisted gravity drainage (“SAGD”) demonstration project

reached a steady state production level in January and February 2016
with an average of 615 barrels per day (“BOPD”) (307 BOPD net to Andora)
and an average instantaneous steam-oil ratio (“ISOR”) of 2.1 from the
one SAGD wellpair.

— The demonstration project established the viability of the SAGD process

in the Bluesky formation at Sawn Lake, indicated the productive
capability and ISOR, and provided critical information required for well
and facility design associated with potential future commercial
development. The demonstration project was suspended on February 29,
2016.

— Andora’s June 30, 2016 Contingent Resources Report estimated unrisked

“Best Estimate” contingent resources of 231.6 million barrels of
recoverable bitumen (166.3 million barrels net to Pan Orient’s 71.8%
interest in Andora).

— Andora submitted an application for a potential commercial expansion at

Sawn Lake to 3,200 BOPD and is waiting for regulatory approval.
Expansion is dependent on completion of detailed engineering and higher
commodity prices to support project economics and financing.

/T/

Corporate

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— On February 16, 2016, Pan Orient returned $22.0 million ($0.40 per

common share) to shareholders.

— Corporate funds flow used in operations for 2016 was $1.3 million with

$2.5 million used in the first nine months of 2016, corporate funds flow
from operations was $1.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Corporate funds flow in the fourth quarter resulted from increased oil
sales and oil prices associated with Pan Orient’s 50.01% equity interest
in the Thailand Joint Venture and foreign exchange gains on United
States dollar holdings.

— The net loss attributable to common shareholders in 2016 was $82.8

million, with a $78.1 million net loss attributable to common
shareholders in the fourth quarter of 2016, primarily due to the net
impairment expense associated with the expiry of the Batu Gajah PSC.

— Pan Orient has a strong financial position at December 31, 2016 for

planned exploration activities in Indonesia and Thailand with working
capital and non-current deposits of $49.8 million and no long-term debt.

/T/

2016 FOURTH QUARTER OPERATING RESULTS

The financial statements reflect that on February 2, 2015 the Company sold a
49.99% equity interest in its subsidiary Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd. (“POS”)
and retained a 50.01% equity interest. From February 2, 2015 forward the
retained 50.01% equity interest is reclassified as a jointly controlled Joint
Venture and Pan Orient’s 50.01% equity interest in the working capital, assets,
capital expenditures, liabilities and operations of POS are recorded as
Investment in Thailand Joint Venture.

/T/

— Net loss attributable to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of

2016 of $78.1 million ($1.42 loss per share) compared with $0.9 million
loss ($0.02 loss per share) in the third quarter of 2016 and $4.0
million loss ($0.07 loss per share) in the fourth quarter of 2015. In
the fourth quarter of 2016 the Company reported a $102.3 million
impairment charge of Batu Gajah Exploration and Evaluation assets offset
by the $22.6 million associated reduction in accumulated other
comprehensive income related to foreign currency translation for a net
impairment expense of $79.7 million.

— For the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company recorded total corporate

funds flow from operations, which includes the economic results of the
50.01% interest in the Thailand joint venture, of $1.2 million ($0.02
per share). This compares with total corporate funds flow from
operations for the third quarter of 2016 of $0.3 million ($0.01 per
share). Compared with corporate funds flow from operations from the
third quarter of 2016, the fourth quarter of 2016 had:

— economic funds flow from Thailand operations were 71% higher driven
by an 19% increase in the realized crude oil price and a 23%
increase in oil sales volume.

— foreign exchange gains in Canada of $696 thousand ($242 thousand
gain in the third quarter) from the stronger United States dollar.

— Indonesia exploration expense recovery of $101 thousand ($4 thousand
expense in the third quarter) from receiving refund of government
deposit associated with the Citarum PSC.

— Pan Orient had capital expenditures of $0.4 million in the fourth

quarter of 2016, with $0.2 million in Indonesia and $0.2 million in
Canada at the Sawn Lake SAGD demonstration project of Andora. In
addition, Pan Orient’s share of Thailand joint venture capital
expenditures was $1.0 million, which was recorded in Investment in
Thailand Joint Venture.

— Capital expenditures for 2016, net of dispositions, were $5.2 million,

with $1.9 million in Indonesia, $1.8 million in Canada at the Sawn Lake
SAGD demonstration project of Andora, and $1.5 million for Pan Orient’s
share of Thailand joint venture capital expenditures.

— At December 31, 2016, Pan Orient had $49.8 million of working capital

and non-current deposits. Working capital and non-current deposits were
comprised of $46.9 million cash, $4.4 million of non-current deposits,
other receivables of $0.3 million and less Canadian taxes payable of
$0.1 million and accounts payable of $1.7 million. In addition, Pan
Orient’s Investment in Thailand Joint Venture includes $3.0 million of
Thailand working capital and non-current deposits and $1.9 million of
equipment inventory to be utilized for future Thailand Joint Venture
operations.

— Pan Orient had outstanding capital commitments as at December 31, 2016

of $2.0 million in Indonesia associated with the Company’s 49%
participating interest in the East Jabung PSC. In Canada, capital
commitments are $0.3 million with respect to contracted natural gas
pipeline tie-in and tariff charges associated with the Sawn Lake SAGD
demonstration project of Andora.

— Results net to Pan Orient’s 50.01% Interest in the Thailand Joint

Venture for Concession L53

— Average oil sales of 290 BOPD during the fourth quarter of 2016 and
generated $1.0 million in funds flow from operations, or $37.30 per
barrel. This compares with 2016 third quarter results of 236 BOPD (a
23% increase) and $26.74 per barrel in funds flow from operations (a
39% increase). The average realized sales price per barrel has
increased to $60.22 in the fourth quarter from $37.07 in the first
quarter and $50.68 in the third quarter.

— Per barrel amounts during the fourth quarter of 2016 were a realized
price for oil sales of $60.22, transportation expenses of $1.54,
operating expenses of $10.81, general and administrative expenses of
$7.57 and a 5% royalty to the Thailand government of $3.00. Oil
sales revenue during this period was allocated 33% to expenses for
transportation, operating, and general & administrative, 5% to the
government of Thailand for royalties, and 62% to the Thailand Joint
Venture. No Thailand petroleum income taxes or Special Remuneratory
Benefit tax was recorded during the quarter.

— Capital expenditures were $1.0 million during the fourth quarter of
2016 and $1.5 million for 2016. Capital expenditures for 2016 were
comprised of $0.9 million for drilling of the ANE-A1 exploration
well at the “A” North East prospect, $0.5 million for workovers and
other capital expenditures and $0.1 million for capitalized general
and administrative expenses. The ANE-A1 exploration well at the “A”
North East prospect did not encounter hydrocarbons.

— Oil sales in January and February 2017 at Concession L53, net to Pan
Orient’s 50.01% interest, averaged 254 BOPD.

— The December 31, 2016 independent reserves evaluation for Thailand
on-shore Concession L53 was prepared for POS, a 50.01% owned
subsidiary of Pan Orient, which is the operator and has a 100%
working interest. The evaluation was conducted by Sproule
International Limited of Calgary (“Sproule”) and was prepared in
accordance with Canadian Securities Administrators National
Instrument 51-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas
Activities. Pan Orient has a 50.01% ownership in POS, but does not
have any direct interest in, or control over, the crude oil reserves
or operations of on-shore Concession L53. The values at December 31,
2016 identified as “Net to Pan Orient’s 50.01% Equity Interest in
Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd.” represent 50.01% of POS reserves and
values.

Net to Pan Orient’s 50.01% equity interest in POS, proved plus
probable crude oil reserves of 570,000 barrels at December 31, 2016
from conventional sandstone reservoirs, decreased 5% compared with
the prior year. Net to Pan Orient’s 50.01% equity interest in POS,
net present value (after tax) of Thailand proved plus probable crude
oil reserves at December 31, 2016, using forecast prices and costs
discounted at 10% per year, of Cdn$13.2 million, or $0.24 per Pan
Orient share based on the current 54.9 million Pan Orient shares
outstanding.

— Indonesia

— At the East Jabung PSC, onshore Sumatra, Pan Orient has a 49%
participating interest and is a non-operator. In 2015 Pan Orient
completed a farm-out of a 51% participating interest and
operatorship of the East Jabung PSC to a subsidiary of Repsol S.A.
whereby the farminee funds the first USD$10 million towards the
first exploration well and a contingent commitment to fund the first
USD$5 million towards an appraisal well if the farminee elects to
drill an appraisal well as a follow up to success in the first
exploration well. In addition, the farminee bears 100% of the
general and administrative costs associated with the first
exploration well and for any appraisal well. Efforts in 2016 were
focused towards drilling of the AYU-1 exploration well, the first
exploration well at the Anggun ELOK prospect complex of the East
Jabung PSC. Construction of the five kilometer access road was
completed on March 9 and well pad construction is currently
underway. Drilling rig mobilization is planned to start prior to
month end and the commencement of drilling of the approximately 21
day well is anticipated on or about the end of April. Rain has
impacted timelines throughout the entire period of road and well pad
construction resulting in a departure from the original timelines as
mitigation measures are carried out.

— Pan Orient’s 2016 capital expenditures for the East Jabung PSC were
$0.6 million comprised of $0.5 million at the East Jabung PSC
accrued for the sub-surface portion of the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Land
and Building Tax assessments and $0.1 million for seismic
reprocessing and capitalized G&A expenses.

— At the Batu Gajah PSC, onshore Sumatra, Pan Orient was operator with
a 77% participating interest. During 2016, Pan Orient worked towards
drilling the Akeh-2 appraisal well to the Akeh-1 exploration well
drilled in the fourth quarter of 2015 which resulted in a natural
gas and condensate discovery, but recognizing that the test results
for Akeh-1 are not necessarily indicative of long-term performance,
ultimate recovery or commercial viability. In early 2016 the oil and
gas regulator of the Government of Indonesia (“GOI”) informed the
Company that an additional appraisal well of the Akeh discovery was
required prior to granting of “Release from Exploration Status” as a
“conclusive discovery”. The Batu Gajah PSC 10 year exploration phase
had an expiry date of January 15, 2017 and the Company submitted an
application for a two year extension in June 2016, the earliest date
for an application allowed under oil and gas regulations. The
requested two year extension would provide time to drill the Akeh-2
appraisal well, potentially obtain the “Release from Exploration
Status”, move forward to prepare a Plan of Development to determine
the likelihood of the commerciality of the Akeh-1 discovery and to
undertake other drilling activities within the PSC. Discussions with
the GOI at the end of 2016 indicated the possibility of a one year
extension to the exploration term of the PSC, specifically only
allowing the Akeh-2 appraisal well in early 2017 and no other
drilling activity. Additionally, information at that time indicated
that nearby wells, in close proximity to the Batu Gajah PSC
boundary, have performed in a fashion suggesting that the Akeh-1
accumulation is both much more complex and substantially smaller
than first believed. The implications are that it appears very
unlikely Pan Orient would achieve the required commercial threshold
for an approved Plan of Development for the Akeh structure, and as a
result, it is not possible to justify the expenditures required for
the drilling of the Akeh-2 appraisal well, particularly combined
with the current and foreseeable oil price environment. Pan Orient
notified the GOI that the PSC would expire at the end of the 10 year
term on January 15, 2017. As a result, the Company reported a $102.3
million impairment charge of Batu Gajah Exploration and Evaluation
assets and offset by the $22.6 million associated reduction in
accumulated other comprehensive income related to foreign currency
translation for a net impairment expense of $79.7 million.

— Pan Orient’s 2016 capital expenditures for the Batu Gajah PSC were
$1.3 million comprised of $1.4 million for capitalized G&A expenses,
and less a $0.1 million recovery from the expected refund of
government deposit associated with the Batu Gajah PSC.

— During 2016 Pan Orient recorded $0.8 million of exploration expenses
associated with the Citarum PSC which expired in 2015. These
expenses related to final drilling expenses associated with the PSC,
expenses associated with the relinquishment of the PSC, and less
recovery of $0.1 million from receiving refund of government deposit
associated with the Citarum PSC.

— Sawn Lake Alberta Heavy Oil (Operated by Andora, in which Pan Orient has

a 71.8% ownership)

— Capital expenditures for the Sawn Lake demonstration project during
the fourth quarter of 2016 were $0.1 million and $1.8 million for
2016. Capital expenditures related to suspension of demonstration
project operations at the end of February 2016, costs associated
with filing the application for potential commercial expansion at
the demonstration project site, capitalization of expenses and
revenues of the demonstration project and capitalized G&A. Andora
capitalized $1.1 million of demonstration project expenses less
revenues in 2016.

— The demonstration project successfully captured the key data
associated with its objectives, which was used to update the Sawn
Lake reservoir model and prepare an updated contingent resources
report. Production results to date are not necessarily indicative of
long-term performance or of ultimate recovery and the Sawn Lake
demonstration project has not yet proven that it is commercially
viable.

— The June 30, 2016 Contingent Resources Report is a National
Instrument 51-101 compliant resources evaluation for Andora’s oil
sands interests at Sawn Lake Alberta, Canada, as evaluated by
Sproule Unconventional Limited (“Sproule”). The evaluation included
all of Andora’s Oil Sands Leases at Sawn Lake based on exploitation
using SAGD. Results of the demonstration project increased unrisked
recoverable resources 8%, significantly increased average peak
production rates and decreased the requirement for natural gas by
16%. Andora’s unrisked “Best Estimate” contingent resources
increased 8% to 231.6 million barrels of recoverable bitumen (166.3
million barrels net to Pan Orient’s 71.8% interest in Andora). The
estimated before tax net present value, discounted at 10%, of
Andora’s unrisked “Best Estimate” contingent resources increased 21%
to $568 million ($408 million net to Pan Orient’s 71.8% interest in
Andora), despite a 15% decrease in the forecast average realized
price per barrel for bitumen, given the performance of the
demonstration project in terms of peak production rate and
cumulative steam-oil ratio (“CSOR”). The estimated after tax net
present value, discounted at 10%, of Andora’s unrisked “Best
Estimate” contingent resources increased 26% to $374 million ($268
million net to Pan Orient’s 71.8% interest in Andora). The
evaluation assigned an 85% chance of development for Sawn Lake, or a
15% development risk, and the risked “Best Estimate” contingent
resources for Andora are 196.9 million barrels of bitumen
recoverable (141.4 million barrels net to Pan Orient’s 71.8%
interest in Andora). The risked “Best Estimate” net present value,
discounted at 10%, for Andora’s interests is $482 million on a
before tax basis and $318 million on an after tax basis ($346
million and $228 million net to Pan Orient’s 71.8% interest in
Andora respectively).

— An application for a potential expansion at the demonstration
project site to 3,200 BOPD was submitted in April 2016. It is
expected that a reactivation of the demonstration project facility
and wellpair would be considered as part of a potential commercial
expansion to 3,200 BOPD. The expansion application requests the
drilling of up to seven additional SAGD wellpairs which are tied
into the existing demonstration project facility. The facility would
be expanded to generate the additional necessary steam, and it is
anticipated that additional steam generation would include the test
installation of Andora’s proprietary produced water boiler. Andora
believes that its produced water boiler could achieve significant
benefits for Sawn Lake SAGD field development. An expansion is
dependent on regulatory approval, completion of detailed engineering
and a higher commodity price environment to support project
economics and financing.

— Andora is completing detailed engineering for its proprietary
Thermal System and Process for Producing Steam from Oilfield
Produced Water (“Produced Water Boiler”).

/T/

OUTLOOK

INDONESIA

East Jabung PSC, Onshore Sumatra Indonesia (Pan Orient 49% ownership & Non
Operator)

Drilling of the AYU-1 exploration well, the first exploration well at the
Anggun prospect of the East Jabung Production Sharing Contract (“PSC”), is
estimated to commence in late-April 2017. Construction of the five kilometer
access road has been completed and well pad construction is underway.
Exploration success with AYU-1 could have a significant impact on Pan Orient.
With the expiry of the Batu Gajah PSC, Pan Orient will have substantially
reduced overhead and G&A in Indonesia.

THAILAND

Concession L53 Onshore (Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd., in which Pan Orient has
50.01% ownership)

Concession L53 has continued to generate funds flow from operations throughout
2016 due to its low cost structure. Exploration activities in 2017 are expected
to be financed by Thailand working capital and funds flow from operations. The
2017 Thailand capital program, soon to be finalized with partners, will include
at least one exploration well and a multi-well work-over program.

CANADA

Sawn Lake (Operated by Andora, in which Pan Orient has a 71.8% ownership)

Pan Orient continues to move forward with steps towards potential future
development at Sawn Lake. It is recognized that higher crude oil prices, and
specifically higher Western Canada Select reference prices, will have a
significant impact on any decision regarding the timing of future development.
The first steps will be receiving approval for the Sawn Lake expansion and
completing detailed engineering for its proprietary Produced Water Boiler.

Corporate

The Company maintains a strong financial position to conduct key exploration
and development activities in all three countries during 2017 and ensure
financial flexibility. Pan Orient continues to review its worldwide exploration
and development asset portfolio with the aim of maximizing corporate value and
the best allocation of a substantial net cash balance that is in excess of
future capital commitments. These activities range from the potential
divestment of existing assets to the ongoing screening of new venture
opportunities.

Pan Orient is a Calgary, Alberta based oil and gas exploration and production
company with operations currently located onshore Thailand, Indonesia and in
Western Canada.

This news release contains forward-looking information. Forward-looking
information is generally identifiable by the terminology used, such as
“expect”, “believe”, “estimate”, “should”, “anticipate” and “potential” or
other similar wording. Forward-looking information in this news release
includes, but is not limited to, references to: renewal, extension or
termination of oil concessions and production sharing contracts; other
regulatory approvals; well drilling programs and drilling plans; the benefits
of patented technology; estimates of reserves and potentially recoverable
resources, information on future production and project start-ups, and
negotiation, agreement, closing and financing and other terms of farmout and
other transactions; potential purchases of common shares under the normal
course issuer bid; and sufficiency of financial resources. By their very
nature, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release require
Pan Orient and its management to make assumptions that may not materialize or
that may not be accurate. The forward-looking information contained in this
news release is subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other
factors, which could cause actual results, expectations, achievements or
performance to differ materially, including without limitation: imprecision of
reserve estimates and estimates of recoverable quantities of oil, changes in
project schedules, operating and reservoir performance, the effects of weather
and climate change, the results of exploration and development drilling and
related activities, demand for oil and gas, commercial negotiations, other
technical and economic factors or revisions and other factors, many of which
are beyond the control of Pan Orient. Although Pan Orient believes that the
expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can
give no assurances that the expectations of any forward-looking statements will
prove to be correct.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term
is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

/T/

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Twelve Months
Three Months Ended Ended %
Financial and Operating Summary December 31, December 31, Change
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(thousands of Canadian dollars
except where indicated) 2016 2015 2016 2015
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FINANCIAL
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Financial Statement Results –
Excluding 50.01% Interest in
Thailand Joint Venture from
February 2, 2015 onwards (Note
1)
Net income (loss) attributed to
common shareholders (78,149) (3,980) (82,837) 29,053 -385%
Per share – basic and diluted $ (1.42) $ (0.07) $ (1.51) $ 0.52 -390%
Cash flow from operating
activities (Note 2) 82 80 8,620 1,439 499%
Per share – basic and diluted $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.16 $ 0.03 424%
Cash flow from (used in)
investing activities (Note 2) (65) (6,057) (5,864) 40,342 -115%
Per share – basic and diluted $ (0.00) $ (0.11) $ (0.11) $ 0.72 -115%
Working capital 45,447 74,901 45,447 74,901 -39%
Working capital & non-current
deposits 49,818 79,160 49,818 79,160 -37%
Long-term debt – – – – 0%
Shares outstanding (thousands) 54,885 54,885 54,885 54,885 0%
Capital commitments (Note 3) 2,318 2,399 2,318 2,399 59%
Contingencies (Note 4)
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Working Capital and Non-current
Deposits
Beginning of period 49,945 81,128 79,160 40,854 94%
Corporate funds flow from
(used in) operations (Note
6) 251 558 (3,778) 1,088 -447%
Special distribution – – (21,954) – 100%
Funds flow from sale of
Thailand interest – – – 48,877 -100%
Working capital and non-
current deposits
derecognized on sale of
Thailand interest and
recorded in Investment in
Joint Venture – – – (3,151) -100%
Consolidated capital
expenditures (Note 8) (431) (4,301) (3,905) (17,055) -77%
Amounts received from
Thailand Joint Venture 40 1,391 172 1,293 -87%
Disposal of petroleum and
natural gas assets (Note 9) 56 – 161 9,764 -98%
Normal course issuer bid – – – (2,691) -100%
Foreign operations –
unrealized foreign exchange
gain (loss) (43) 384 (38) 181 -121%
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End of period 49,818 79,160 49,818 79,160 -37%
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Economic Results – Including
50.01% Interest in Thailand
Joint Venture from February 2,
2015 onwards (Note 5)
Total corporate funds flow from
(used in) operations (Note 6) 1,249 1,837 (1,301) 4,676 -128%
Per share – basic and diluted $ 0.02 $ 0.03 $ (0.02) $ 0.08 -130%
Corporate funds flow from (used
in) operations by region (Note
6)
Canada (Note 7) 255 1,063 (2,424) 4,222 -157%
Thailand – 100% to February
1, 2015 (Note 1) (2) 19 (29) 305 -110%
Indonesia (2) (524) (1,325) (3,439) -61%
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Funds flow from (used in)
consolidated operations 251 558 (3,778) 1,088 -447%
Share of funds flow from
Thailand Joint Venture (Note
5) 998 1,279 2,477 3,588 -31%
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Total corporate funds flow
from (used in) operations 1,249 1,837 (1,301) 4,676 -128%
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Funds flow from sale of
Thailand interest – – – 48,877 -100%
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Petroleum and natural gas
properties
Capital expenditures (Note 8) 1,444 4,538 5,400 20,997 -74%
Dispositions – excluding sale
of Thailand interest (Note
9) (56) – (161) (9,764) -98%
Capital Expenditures (Note 8)
Canada (Note 7) 176 703 1,980 4,669 -58%
Thailand – 100% to February
1, 2015 (Note 1) – – – 60 -100%
Indonesia 255 3,598 1,925 12,326 -84%
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Consolidated capital
expenditures 431 4,301 3,905 17,055 -77%
Share of Thailand Joint
Venture capital expenditures 1,013 237 1,495 3,942 -62%
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Total capital expenditures 1,444 4,538 5,400 20,997 -74%
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Investment in Thailand Joint
Venture
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Beginning of period 33,316 36,328 35,088 – 100%
Investment retained on sale
of Thailand interest – – – 38,587 -100%
Net loss from Joint Venture (226) (928) (1,542) (1,992) -23%
Other comprehensive gain
(loss) from Joint Venture (255) 1,078 (579) (214) 171%
Amounts received from Joint
Venture (40) (1,391) (172) (1,293) -87%
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End of period 32,795 35,088 32,795 35,088 -7%
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Twelve Months
Three Months Ended Ended
December 31, December 31,
(thousands of Canadian dollars
except where indicated) 2016 2015 2016 2015 Change
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Thailand Operations
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Economic Results – Including
50.01% Interest in Thailand
Joint Venture from February 2,
2015 onwards (Note 5)
Oil sales (bbls) 26,702 38,740 94,539 118,269 -20%
Average daily oil sales (BOPD)
by Concession L53 290 421 258 324 -20%
Average oil sales price, before
transportation (CDN$/bbl) $ 60.22 $ 49.61 $ 48.95 $ 57.94 -16%
Reference Price (volume
weighted) and differential
Crude oil (Brent $US/bbl) $ 49.12 $ 44.02 $ 43.51 $ 50.84 -14%
Exchange Rate $US/$Cdn 1.34 1.35 1.34 1.28 4%
Crude oil (Brent $Cdn/bbl) $ 65.72 $ 59.34 $ 58.33 $ 65.23 -11%
Sale price / Brent reference
price 92% 84% 84% 89% -6%
Funds flow from (used in)
operations (Note 6)
Crude oil sales 1,608 1,922 4,628 6,853 -32%
Government royalty (80) (94) (229) (336) -32%
Transportation expense (41) (56) (143) (186) -23%
Operating expense (289) (371) (1,057) (1,626) -35%
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Field netback 1,198 1,401 3,199 4,705 -32%
General and administrative
expense (Note 10) (202) (102) (756) (777) -3%
Interest income 5 2 11 9 22%
Foreign exchange loss (5) (3) (5) (44) -89%
Current income tax – – (1) – 100%
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Funds flow from operations –
Thailand 996 1,298 2,448 3,893 -37%
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Funds flow from (used in)
operations / barrel (CDN$/bbl)
(Note 6)
Crude oil sales $ 60.22 $ 49.61 $ 48.95 $ 57.94 -16%
Government royalty (3.00) (2.43) (2.42) (2.84) -15%
Transportation expense (1.54) (1.45) (1.51) (1.57) -4%
Operating expense (10.81) (9.58) (11.18) (13.75) -19%
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Field netback $ 44.87 $ 36.16 $ 33.84 $ 39.78 -15%
General and administrative
expense (Note 10) (7.57) (2.63) (8.01) (6.57) 22%
Interest Income 0.19 0.05 0.12 0.08 53%
Foreign exchange loss (0.19) (0.08) (0.05) (0.37) -86%
Current income tax – – (0.01) – 100%
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Funds flow from operations –
Thailand $ 37.30 $ 33.51 $ 25.89 $ 32.92 -21%
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Government royalty as
percentage of crude oil sales 5% 5% 5% 5%
Income tax & SRB as percentage
of crude oil sales – – – –
As percentage of crude oil
sales
Expenses – transportation,
operating, G&A and other 33% 28% 42% 38% 4%
Government royalty, SRB and
income tax 5% 5% 5% 5% 0%
Funds flow from operations,
before interest income 62% 68% 53% 57% -4%
Wells drilled
Gross 1 – 1 3 -67%
Net 0.5 – 0.5 1.5 -67%
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Financial Statement
PresentationResults –
Excluding 50.01% Interest in
Thailand Joint Venture from
February 2, 2015 onwards (Note
1)
Crude oil sales – – – 809 -100%
Government royalty – – – (38) -100%
Transportation expense – – – (24) -100%
Operating expense – – – (257) -100%
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Field netback – – – 490 -100%
General and administrative
expense (Note 10) (3) (2) (30) (199) -85%
Interest income – – – 1 -100%
Foreign exchange gain 1 21 1 13 -92%
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Funds flow from (used in)
consolidated operations (2) 19 (29) 305 -110%
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Funds flow included in
Investment in Thailand Joint
Venture
Net loss from Thailand Joint
Venture (226) (928) (1,542) (1,992) -23%
Add back non-cash items in
net loss 1,224 2,207 4,019 5,580 -28%
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Funds flow from Thailand
Joint Venture 998 1,279 2,477 3,588 -31%
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Thailand – Economic funds flow
from operations 996 1,298 2,448 3,893 -37%
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Twelve Months
Three Months Ended Ended
December 31, December 31,
(thousands of Canadian dollars
except where indicated) 2016 2015 2016 2015 Change
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Canada Operations (Note 7)
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Interest income 46 32 173 149 16%
General and administrative
expenses (Note 10) (637) (604) (2,303) (2,425) -5%
Foreign exchange gain (loss) 696 1,635 (165) 6,498 -103%
Current income tax 150 – (129) – 100%
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Canada – Funds flow from
(used in) operations 255 1,063 (2,424) 4,222 -157%
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Indonesia Operations
—————————————————————————-
General and administrative
expense (Note 10) (110) (430) (516) (1,678) -69%
Exploration expense (Note 11) 101 (58) (831) (464) 79%
Foreign exchange gain (loss) 7 (76) 22 (881) -102%
Current income tax – 40 – (416) -100%
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Indonesia – Funds flow used
in operations (2) (524) (1,325) (3,439) -61%
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Wells drilled
Gross – – – 1 -100%
Net – – – 0.8 -100%
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Year Ended
December 31, Change

(thousands of Canadian dollars except
where indicated) 2016 2015
—————————————————————————-
RESERVES AND CONTINGENT RESOURCES
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Onshore Thailand – Concession L53 (50.01%
economic interest) (Note 1) (Note 12) (Note 13)
Proved oil reserves (thousands of
barrels) 273 253 8%
Proved plus probable oil reserves
(thousands of barrels) 570 599 -5%
Net present value of proved + probable
reserves, after tax discounted at 10% 13,187 13,051 1%
Per Pan Orient share – basic (Note 14) $0.24 $ 0.24 0%
Canada (Pan Orient’s 71.8% share of the
oil sands leases of Andora at Sawn Lake,
Alberta) (Note 15) (Note 16)
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INTERNATIONAL INTERESTS AT DECEMBER 31, 2016
—————————————————————————-
All amounts reflect Pan December 31, 2016
Orient’s economic interest Net Square Financial Commitments
Status Kilometers (Cdn thousands)
—————————————————————————-
Onshore Thailand Concession (Recorded
in Investment in Joint Venture)
—————————————
L53/48 (Pan Orient 50.01% to January
ownership as at December Partially 2021 (Note
31, 2016) (Note 1 & 17) developed 108 – 17)
————————
Onshore Indonesia PSCs (Consolidated
subsidiaries)
—————————————
East Jabung PSC, South Undeveloped 1,445 $ 2,049 to November
Sumatra (49% interest & 2017
non-operator) (Note 18, 10
& 20)
Batu Gajah PSC, South Undeveloped – – PSC expired
Sumatra (77% interest & January 15,
operator) (Note 21) 2017
————————
1,553 $ 2,049
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————————

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INTERNATIONAL INTERESTS AT
DECEMBER 31, 2016
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All amounts reflect Pan 2016 Avg. P+P Reserves
Orient’s economic interest Production (thousands
(BOPD) of barrels)
—————————————————–
Onshore Thailand Concession
(Recorded in Investment in
Joint Venture)
—————————
L53/48 (Pan Orient 50.01%
ownership as at December
31, 2016) (Note 1 & 17) 258 570

Onshore Indonesia PSCs
(Consolidated
subsidiaries)
—————————
East Jabung PSC, South
Sumatra (49% interest &
non-operator) (Note 18, 10
& 20)
Batu Gajah PSC, South
Sumatra (77% interest &
operator) (Note 21)

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(1) On February 2, 2015 the Company sold a 49.99% equity interest in its

subsidiary Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd. and retained a 50.01% equity
interest in the company. The transaction resulted in Pan Orient Energy
(Siam) Ltd. changing from a wholly-owned and controlled subsidiary to a
joint arrangement where the Company shares joint control with the
purchaser of the 49.99% equity interest. The resulting joint arrangement
is classified as a Joint Venture under IFRS 11 and is required to be
accounted for using the equity method of accounting rather than
consolidated as it had previously been when Pan Orient Energy (Siam)
Ltd. was a controlled subsidiary. The change in accounting from
consolidation to the equity method has resulted in the accounts of Pan
Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd. being derecognized from the consolidated
financial statements and a net investment related to the portion of the
interest retained being recognized at its estimated fair value upon
initial recognition. Pan Orient’s 50.01% equity interest in the assets,
liabilities, working capital, operations and capital expenditures of Pan
Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd. from February 2, 2015 forward are recorded in
Investment in Joint Venture.
(2) As set out in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in the
Consolidated Financial Statements of Pan Orient Energy Corp.
(3) Refer to Commitments in Note 19 of the December 31, 2016 and December
31, 2015 Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4) Refer to Contingencies in Note 20 of the December 31, 2016 and December
31, 2015 Consolidated Financial Statements.
(5) For the purpose of providing more meaningful economic results from
operations for Thailand, and for comparison to previous period, the
amounts presented consist of:
(a) Company’s share of Thailand funds flow from operation at 100% from
January 1, 2015 to February 1, 2015 (being the beginning of the year
to the last date before the equity interest was completed as
discussed in note 1)
(b) Company’s share of Thailand funds flow from operating at 50.01%
subsequent to February 2, 2015 (when the Company completed the
equity sale transaction).
(6) Corporate funds flow from operations is cash flow from operating
activities prior to changes in non-cash working capital, and reclamation
costs plus the corresponding amount from the Thailand operations which
is recorded in Investment in Joint Venture for financial statement
purposes. This measure is used by management to analyze operating
performance and leverage. Funds flow as presented does not have any
standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore it may not be
comparable with the calculation of similar measures of other entities.
Funds flow is not intended to represent operating cash flow or operating
profits for the period nor should it be viewed as an alternative to cash
flow from operating activities, net earnings or other measures of
financial performance calculated in accordance with IFRS.
(7) The Sawn Lake Demonstration Project in Alberta has not yet proven that
it is commercially viable and all related costs and revenues are being
capitalized as exploration and evaluation assets until commercial
viability is achieved.
(8) Cost of capital expenditures, excluding decommissioning provision and
the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates.
(9) During the second quarter of 2015 the Company completed a farmout of a
51% interest of the East Jabung PSC in Indonesia and received an upfront
cash payment of USD $8.0 million, less 5% withheld for transfer taxes,
plus USD $181 thousand reimbursed for G&A, which has been recorded as a
disposal of E&E assets with no gain or loss recorded on the transaction.
(10)General & administrative expenses, excluding non-cash accretion on
decommissioning provision and stock-based payments.
(11)Exploration expense relates to exploration costs associated with the
Citarum and South CPP PSCs in Indonesia.
(12)Thailand reserves as at December 31, 2016 as evaluated by Sproule
International Limited of Calgary assessed at forecast crude oil
reference prices and costs. The US$ reference price for crude oil per
barrel (US$ UK Brent per barrel) in the evaluation is $55.00 for 2017,
$65.00 for 2018, $70.00 for 2019, $71.40 for 2020, $72.83 for 2021 and
prices increase at 2.0% per year thereafter. Foreign exchange rate used
of Cdn$1=US$0.78 for 2017, Cdn$1=US$0.82 for 2018 and Cdn$1=US$0.85
thereafter. The engineered values disclosed may not represent fair
market value.
(13)Thailand reserves as at December 31, 2015 as evaluated by Sproule
International Limited of Calgary assessed at forecast crude oil
reference prices and costs. The US$ reference price for crude oil per
barrel (US$ UK Brent per barrel) in the evaluation is $45.00 for 2016,
$60.00 for 2017, $70.00 for 2018, $80.00 for 2019, $81.20 for 2020,
$82.42 for 2021 and prices increase at 1.5% per year thereafter. Foreign
exchange rate used of Cdn$1=US$0.75 for 2016, Cdn$1=US$0.80 for 2017,
Cdn$1=US$0.83 for 2018 and Cdn$1=US$0.85 thereafter. The engineered
values disclosed may not represent fair market value.
(14)Per share values calculated based on 54,885,407 Pan Orient Shares
outstanding at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
(15)The evaluation of the Andora’s contingent resources of the oil sands
project at Sawn Lake Alberta, Canada as at June 30, 2016 was conducted
by Sproule Unconventional Limited. The evaluation assigned an 85% chance
of development for Sawn Lake, or a 15% development risk, and the risked
“Best Estimate” contingent resources for Andora were 196.9 million
barrels of bitumen recoverable (141.4 million barrels net to Pan
Orient’s interest in Andora). Andora’s unrisked “Best Estimate”
contingent resources were 231.6 million barrels (166.3 million net to
Pan Orient’s interest in Andora) of recoverable bitumen as at June 30,
2016. The June 30, 2016 report has been updated for results of the Sawn
Lake demonstration project, the June 30, 2016 price forecasts for crude
oil, bitumen, natural gas and exchange rates, and a revised date of 2020
for the estimated commencement of commercial production.
(16)A contingent resource report was not prepared for December 31, 2015. Pan
Orient’s 71.8% share as at December 31, 2014 of the “Best Case”
contingent resources of Andora, a private company as evaluated by
Sproule Unconventional Limited assessed at forecast crude oil reference
prices and costs. The “Best Case” company gross contingent resources at
Sawn Lake were 214 million barrels of bitumen recoverable attributed to
Andora’s working interest, which is 154 million barrels attributed to
the 71.8% ownership interest of Pan Orient in Andora. The reference
prices for crude oil per barrel (Western Canada Select WCS 20.5 API in
Canadian dollars) is $60.50 for 2015, $75.13 for 2016, $84.52 for 2017,
$85.79 for 2018, $87.07 for 2019, $89.31 for 2020 and prices for the
reference price (WCS) increase at 1.5% per year thereafter. Undiscounted
future capital expenditures for Pan Orient’s 71.8% share are estimated
at $1,578 million. The engineered values disclosed may not represent
fair market value and there is no certainty that it will be commercially
viable to produce any portion of the resources.
(17)At December 31, 2016 Concession L53/48 in Thailand consisted of 20
square kilometers associated with the L53-A, L53-D and L53-G fields held
through production licenses (with a 20 year primary term to 2036 plus an
additional 10 year renewal period that can be applied for) and 215.87
square kilometers of “reserved area” exploration lands.
The original nine year exploration period for Concession L53 expired on
January 7, 2016. The Government of Thailand approved a 215.87 square
kilometer “reserved area” within Concession L53 for up to five years,
with the payment of a surface reservation fee of $0.8 million gross
($0.4 million net to Pan Orient), for each year the Company elects to
retain the reserved area. The Company is entitled to receive a refund of
the surface reservation fee for a particular year in an amount equal to
the petroleum exploration expenditures spent in that year within the
reserved area up to the reservation fee paid. The Company intends to
spend at least the full amount each year the reserved area is renewed
and, therefore, it is expected that the annual reservation fee will be
fully refunded.
(18)Pan Orient’s share of commitments in Indonesia reflects amounts to be
paid by Pan Orient in respect of the East Jabung Production Sharing
Contract (“PSC”). Commitments in Indonesia include the completion of a
work program as well as the Company’s estimated amount of the
expenditure. Financial commitments as provided above represent
management’s assessment of the costs of the work program required under
the initial 3-year firm commitment exploration period of the PSC. The
work program commitment is based on the original contract and timing is
subject to Government of Indonesia (“GOI”) approval. With respect to the
East Jabung PSC, the extension of this initial exploration period has
been agreed to with the GOI to the date indicated. If Pan Orient
exercises its options to continue beyond the initial exploration period,
additional commitments will be determined on a year-by-year basis
through submission of a work program and approval from the GOI. Although
extension of the exploration period is a departure from the original
contract, it is considered standard practice in Indonesia.
(19)In the fourth quarter of 2014 the Company entered into a farmin
agreement for the transfer of a 51% direct working interest and
operatorship of the East Jabung PSC. The agreement includes a firm
commitment by the farminee to fund the first USD $10.0 million towards
the first exploration well and a contingent commitment to fund the first
USD $5.0 million towards an appraisal well, if justified. The
transaction closed on June 1, 2015 and the Company transferred the
operatorship of the PSC to the farminee and reduced its interest to 49%.
The commitment provided above represents the Company’s 49% interest in
the two exploration wells and its share of the outstanding geological
studies.
(20)The Company relinquished the East Jabung PSC’s offshore area of 3,279.96
square kilometers in 2013, and this relinquishment was finalized in
2014. The result of the relinquishment does not impact the PSC’s onshore
exploration activities. As at December 31, 2016 Pan Orient had a 49%
interest in the East Jabung PSC, which had a gross area of 2,947.76
square kilometers (1,445 square kilometers net).
(21)At December 31, 2016 Pan Orient held a 77% interest in the Batu Gajah
PSC, which had a gross area of 791.71 square kilometers (610 square
kilometers net). On January 15, 2017 the Batu Gajah PSC expired.
(22)Tables may not add due to rounding.

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– END RELEASE – 23/03/2017

For further information:
Pan Orient Energy Corp.
Jeff Chisholm
President and CEO (located in Bangkok, Thailand)
[email protected]
OR
Pan Orient Energy Corp.
Bill Ostlund
Vice President Finance and CFO
(403) 294-1770, Extension 233

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Premier Brad Wall says he’s happy with long-term view in tough budget

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says he knows that some people won’t be happy with the new provincial budget.

The budget tabled Wednesday raises the provincial sales tax to six per cent, increases taxes for tobacco and alcohol, cuts funding for several programs and will see the shut down of the provincial bus company.

However, the premier says he’s happy with the budget because it takes a longer term view than any other budget the Saskatchewan Party has tabled.

Wall says the three-year plan has a specific date to get back to a balanced budget.

He also says the budget does what governments should have been doing for a long time in Saskatchewan — move away from a dependency on resource revenue.

Saskatchewan is facing a $1.3-billion deficit largely because of a big drop in revenue from oil and gas, potash and uranium, and the plan is to get the deficit down to $685 million in the year ahead.

 

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InPlay Oil Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and 2016 Year End Financial and Operating Results

FOR: INPLAY OIL CORP.
TSX Symbol: IPO
OTCQX Symbol: IPOOF

Date issue: March 23, 2017
Time in: 8:00 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, AB –(Marketwired – March 23, 2017) – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO)
(OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company”) announces its financial and
operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2016.
InPlay’s full audited financial statements and notes, as well as management’s
discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) for the three and twelve month periods ended
December 31, 2016 will be available shortly on the System for Electronic
Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”).

Financial and Operating Highlights

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For the Three and Twelve Three months ended Twelve months ended
Months Ended December 31 December 31
(CDN$) (000’s)
2016 2015 2016 2015
—————————————————————————-
Financial (CDN $)
—————————————————————————-
Petroleum and natural
gas revenue 10,578 7,655 27,850 32,556
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Funds flow from
Operations (1) (29) 4,500 6,407 15,792
—————————————————————————-
Per share — basic
and diluted (1) (2) 0.00 0.37 0.33 1.31
—————————————————————————-
Per boe(1) (0.12) 25.39 9.02 23.20
—————————————————————————-
Comprehensive Income
(Loss) 36,077 (9,862) 20,019 (30,101)
—————————————————————————-
Per share — basic
and diluted (2) 0.86 (0.82) 1.02 (2.50)
—————————————————————————-
Exploration and
Development Capital
expenditures 7,340 3,196 11,083 22,513
—————————————————————————-
Property Acquisitions 45,450 – 45,450 885
—————————————————————————-
Corporate Acquisitions 33,212 – 33,212 –
—————————————————————————-
(Net Debt)/Working
Capital (1) (34,556) (59,159) (34,556) (59,159)
—————————————————————————-
Shares outstanding (2) 62,396,169 12,063,110 62,396,169 12,063,110
—————————————————————————-
Basic & fully diluted
weighted-average
shares (2) 42,153,526 12,063,110 19,626,821 12,052,898
—————————————————————————-

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Operational
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Daily production
volumes
—————————————————————————-
Crude oil (bbls/d) 1,522 1,593 1,318 1,598
—————————————————————————-
Natural gas liquids
(bbls/d) 258 50 143 49
—————————————————————————-
Natural gas (Mcf/d) 5,592 1,701 2,871 1,305
—————————————————————————-
Total (boe/d) 2,712 1,926 1,940 1,865
—————————————————————————-
Realized prices
—————————————————————————-
Crude Oil & NGLs
($/bbls) 58.64 48.31 49.71 52.18
—————————————————————————-
Natural gas ($/Mcf) 3.33 2.27 2.53 2.50
—————————————————————————-
Total ($/boe) 42.40 43.20 39.22 47.84
—————————————————————————-
Operating netbacks ($
per boe) (1)
—————————————————————————-
Oil and Gas sales 42.40 43.20 39.22 47.84
—————————————————————————-
Royalties (3.75) (4.03) (3.48) (4.39)
—————————————————————————-
Transportation
expense (0.79) (0.33) (0.83) (0.24)
—————————————————————————-
Operating costs (17.61) (16.00) (17.36) (16.80)
—————————————————————————-
Operating Netback
(prior to realized
derivative contracts) 20.25 22.84 17.55 26.41
—————————————————————————-
Realized gain on
derivative
contracts (1.04) 12.18 3.74 5.73
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Operating Netback
(including realized
derivative contracts) 19.21 35.02 21.29 32.14
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(1) “Funds flow from operations”, “Funds flow from operations per share”,
“Funds flow from operations per boe”, “Net Debt”, “Working Capital”,
“Operating netback per boe” and “Operating income” do not have a
standardized meaning under international financial Reporting
standards (IFRS) and GAAP. Please refer to Non-GAAP Financial
Measures and BOE equivalent at the end of this news release.
(2) All weighted average share amounts are converted retrospectively at
the exchange rate of 0.1303 in accordance with the terms of the
Arrangement Agreement as outlined in note 5 & 13 in the audited
annual December 31, 2016 financial statements. This is done in
accordance with IAS 33.64.

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We are pleased to present InPlay’s financial and operating results for the
three months and year ended December 31, 2016. This was a transformational
year which saw InPlay transition into a publicly traded entity following the
November 7, 2016 private placement financing, asset acquisition in Pembina
(the “Asset Acquisition”) and the closing of the reverse take-over transaction
(the “Arrangement”) with Anderson Energy Inc. (“Anderson”). These transactions
have positioned InPlay as a well-financed light oil producer (65% oil &
liquids) with 74% of our current field estimated production of 4,100 boed in
the Cardium and providing ample opportunities for growth and development in
our expanded core areas.

The Company’s 2016 drilling program included a total of six (5.7 net) wells.
Two (1.7 net) Belly River horizontal wells were drilled in the first quarter
of 2016 and four (3.9 net) Pembina Cardium horizontals were drilled in the
fourth quarter. Two (1.9 net) of the Cardium horizontals came on production in
late December 2016 while the others began production in mid-February 2017. The
drilling and completion program carried over into 2017 with an additional six
(4.1 net) wells being drilled and five (3.1 net) wells are expected to be
completed and brought on production through March and April of 2017.

Fourth quarter 2016 production averaged 2,712 boe/day, reflecting limited
production from the newly acquired assets as of November 7, 2016. Capital
expenditures in 2016 amounted to $86.0 million comprised of $7.3 million
related to the quarterly E&D capital program and $78.7 million as
consideration for the Arrangement with Anderson as well as the Pembina Asset
Acquisition. Funds flow from operations for the fourth quarter was ($29)
thousand net of $2.4 million of transaction related expenses. We exited the
year with $34.6 million in net debt with a draw of $29.8 million on our $60.0
million syndicated credit facility. At year end, following these transactions,
proved plus probable reserves increased 180% to 24.5 mmboe from the previous
year’s 8.7 mmboe resulting in an asset base with a long reserve life of 19.3
years. Complete details of the results of our independent reserves evaluation
prepared by Sproule Associates Limited effective as of December 31, 2016 were
contained in our press release issued March 14, 2017.

Outlook

In 2017 we have a focused plan in place that will allow InPlay to achieve its
targeted production growth per share of greater than 20% (December 2017 over
December 2016) through an efficient development program in our core areas. In
2017 we anticipate drilling a total of 12.0 net wells in our two core Cardium
areas of Pembina and Willesden Green. We recently started drilling our first
(1.0 net) Willesden Green Cardium horizontal well that is expected to be
completed and placed on production in the second quarter which will leave
approximately seven net wells to be drilled for the second half of the year.
Capital expenditures are forecast to be $28.0 million for this program which
is expected to be less than forecasted funds flow from operations, assuming a
$55 WTI yearly average oil price. This program is forecast to generate net
debt to funds flow from operations for the fourth quarter annualized of
approximately 0.8 times. At a stress tested $45 WTI price for the remainder of
2017 this program is forecast to generate fourth quarter 2017 net debt to
adjusted funds flow from operations of approximately 1.1 times ensuring that
the 2017 capital program can be maintained in a lower commodity price
environment. This production growth is expected to yield top quartile
production per share growth within our oil weighted peers.

InPlay is in a very strong position with low debt levels, high operating
netback assets and a solid set of commodity hedges that will allow us to
continue to develop our asset base in the current volatile commodity price
environment, while always focusing on meaningful and sustainable per share
growth for our shareholders.

We thank our employees and directors for their commitment and dedication
through the past year, and we thank all of our shareholders for their
continued interest in InPlay.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

InPlay uses certain terms within this news release that do not have a
standardized prescribed meaning under GAAP and these measurements may not be
comparable with the calculation of similar measurements of other entities. The
terms “Funds flow from operations”, “Funds flow from operations per share”,
“Funds flow from operations per boe” and “Operating netbacks” and “netback per
boe” in this news release are not recognized measures under GAAP. Management
believes that in addition to net earnings and cash flow from operating
activities as defined by GAAP, these terms are useful supplemental measures to
evaluate operating performance and assess leverage. Funds flow from operations
is calculated by adjusting for changes in non-cash working capital from
operating activities and from cashflow from operating activities. Funds flow
from operations per share is calculated using the same weighted average number
of shares outstanding used in calculating earnings per share. Users are
cautioned, however, that these measures should not be construed as an
alternative to net earnings or cash flow from operating activities determined
in accordance with GAAP as an indication of InPlay’s performance. The term
“net debt” is not recognized under GAAP and is calculated as bank debt plus
working capital deficiency adjusted for risk management fair values and
deferred lease credits. Net debt is used by management to analyze the
financial position and leverage of InPlay. InPlay also uses “netback per boe”
as a key performance indicator. Netback per boe is utilized by InPlay to
evaluate the operating performance of its petroleum and natural gas assets,
and is determined by deducting royalties and operating and transportation
expenses from petroleum and natural gas revenue (all on a per boe basis).
Acquisition capital amounts to the total amount of cash and share
consideration net of any working capital balances assumed with an acquisition
on closing.

Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking information and statements
within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words
“expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “project”,
“should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends” “forecast” and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. In particular,
but without limiting the foregoing, this news release contains forward-looking
information and statements pertaining to the following: the volume and product
mix of InPlay’s oil and gas production; production estimates; targeted
production growth; reserve estimates; future oil and natural gas prices and
InPlay’s commodity risk management programs; forecasted funds flow from
operations and net debt to funds flow from operations; future liquidity and
financial capacity; future results from operations and operating metrics
including forecasts of operating netbacks, cash flow and well payouts; future
costs, expenses and royalty rates; future interest costs; the exchange rate
between the $US and $Cdn; future development, exploration, acquisition,
development and infrastructure activities and related capital expenditures,
including our 2017 capital budget, and the timing thereof; the number of wells
to be drilled, completed and tied-in and the timing thereof; the amount and
timing of capital projects; and methods of funding our capital program.
Forward-looking statements or information are based on a number of material
factors, expectations or assumptions of InPlay which have been used to develop
such statements and information but which may prove to be incorrect. Although
InPlay believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking
statements or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed
on forward-looking statements because InPlay can give no assurance that such
expectations will prove to be correct. In addition to other factors and
assumptions which may be identified herein, assumptions have been made
regarding, among other things: the impact of increasing competition; the
general stability of the economic and political environment in which InPlay
operates; the timely receipt of any required regulatory approvals; the ability
of InPlay to obtain qualified staff, equipment and services in a timely and
cost efficient manner; drilling results; the ability of the operator of the
projects in which InPlay has an interest in to operate the field in a safe,
efficient and effective manner; the ability of InPlay to obtain financing on
acceptable terms; field production rates and decline rates; the ability to
replace and expand oil and natural gas reserves through acquisition,
development and exploration; the timing and cost of pipeline, storage and
facility construction and the ability of InPlay to secure adequate product
transportation; future commodity prices; currency, exchange and interest
rates; regulatory framework regarding royalties, taxes and environmental
matters in the jurisdictions in which InPlay operates; the ability of InPlay
to successfully market its oil and natural gas products.

The forward-looking information and statements included herein are not
guarantees of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. Such
information and statements, including the assumptions made in respect thereof,
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may
cause actual results or events to defer materially from those anticipated in
such forward-looking information or statements including, without limitation:
changes in commodity prices; the potential for variation in the quality of the
reservoirs in which we operate; changes in the demand for or supply of our
products; unanticipated operating results or production declines; changes in
tax or environmental laws, royalty rates or other regulatory matters; changes
in development plans of InPlay or by third party operators of our properties,
increased debt levels or debt service requirements; inaccurate estimation of
our oil and gas reserve and resource volumes; limited, unfavorable or a lack
of access to capital markets; increased costs; a lack of adequate insurance
coverage; the impact of competitors; and certain other risks detailed from
time-to-time in InPlay’s disclosure documents. The forward-looking information
and statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date hereof
and InPlay does not assume any obligation to publicly update or revise any of
the included forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by
applicable securities laws.

BOE equivalent

Barrel of oil equivalents or BOEs may be misleading, particularly if used in
isolation. A BOE conversion ratio of 6 mcf: 1 bbl is based on an energy
equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does
not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value ratio
based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is
significantly different than the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a 6:1
conversion basis may be misleading as an indication of value.

– END RELEASE – 23/03/2017

For further information:

For further information please contact:

Doug Bartole
President and Chief Executive Officer
InPlay Oil Corp.
Telephone: (587) 955-0632

Darren Dittmer
Chief Financial Officer
InPlay Oil Corp.
Telephone: (587) 955-0634

COMPANY:
FOR: INPLAY OIL CORP.
TSX Symbol: IPO
OTCQX Symbol: IPOOF

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
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Prairie Provident Closes Strategic Light Oil Asset Acquisition, Increases Credit Facility and Reiterates 2017 Production Growth Guidance

FOR: PRAIRIE PROVIDENT RESOURCES INC.
TSX SYMBOL: PPR

Date issue: March 23, 2017
Time in: 7:00 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 23, 2017) –

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED
STATES. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION
OF U.S. SECURITIES LAW.

Prairie Provident Resources Inc. (“Prairie Provident” or “PPR” or the
“Company”) (TSX:PPR) is pleased to announce the completion of its previously
announced acquisition of strategic assets in the Greater Red Earth area of
northern Alberta (the “Assets”) for cash consideration of $41.0 million (the
“Acquisition”). The Assets include high-quality and low-decline oil production
which is complementary to Prairie Provident’s existing operations at Evi in the
Peace River Arch and further enhances the Company’s size and competitive
position. The Acquisition reinforces the Company’s growth profile by adding a
stable and predictable base of cash flow that is capable of funding repeatable
growth.

The Acquisition was funded through Prairie Provident’s credit facility, which
has been increased by $10.0 million to $65.0 million following closing of the
Acquisition, and through proceeds from the recently closed $4.0 million bought
deal equity financing of subscription receipts (“Subscription Receipts”).

Highlights of the Assets:

/T/

— Approximately 1,100 boe/d (98% oil and liquids) of production with a low

base decline rate of approximately 10%;
— Forecast 2017 operating netbacks of approximately $31.00 / boe(1);
— Forecast 12-month run rate funds from operations of approximately $12
million(1); and
— Potential to optimize PPR’s existing waterflood with seven approved
schemes.

/T/

Impact of the Acquisition:

/T/

— Approximately 6,500 boe/d (64% oil and liquids) of current production,

with annual 2017 average volumes expected between 6,100 and 6,600 boe/d
(60 – 65% oil and liquids) and exit production expected between 7,500
boe/d and 8,000 boe/d;
— 2017 capital budget is maintained at $25 million to $35 million, which
will flex depending on commodity prices;
— Forecast 2017 funds from operations anticipated between $31 to $35
million(1), primarily directed to funding the 2017 capital program, with
excess funds from operations directed to debt repayment;
— Debt to 12-month forward adjusted EBITDAX ratio is estimated at
approximately 1.3 times, with the intention to bring that ratio in line
with PPR’s target run-rate level of approximately 1.0 times over the
coming quarters; and
— Proximity to PPR’s existing asset base provides operational and
technical synergies, while economies of scale and operational
optimization in the area are expected to reduce operating costs by
$2.00/boe while improving the Company’s ability to compete for services.

/T/

Note:

(1) Assumes 2017 average WTI US$54.00, and FX rate of C$0.76 per US$1.00. See
“Oil and Gas Metrics and Non-IFRS Measures” below.

Given the complementary nature of the Acquisition, integration of the Assets
into PPR’s existing operations at Evi have already commenced. The Company will
announce its fourth quarter and year-end 2016 financial and operating results
on March 29, 2016. The results will include an operations update on first
quarter 2017 activity to date, including further information on the first four
Ellerslie wells from the 2017 budget which the Company has now drilled and
cased.

As previously announced, the Company issued 5,971,000 Subscription Receipts at
a price of $0.67 per Subscription Receipt, and 5,195,000 common shares issued
on a “flow-through” basis pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada)
(“Flow-Through Shares”) at a price of $0.77 per Flow-Through Share, for total
gross proceeds of approximately $8.0 million (the “Offering”). In accordance
with their terms, each Subscription Receipt was automatically exchanged, for no
additional consideration and without any action required on the part of the
holder, for one common share of the Company (an “Underlying Share”) and
one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, an
“Underlying Warrant”) in connection with closing of the Acquisition, and the
net proceeds of approximately $3.9 million from the sale of Subscription
Receipts under the Offering were released to the Company from escrow. Each
Underlying Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share at an
exercise price of $0.87 per share until March 16, 2019. The Underwriters led by
Mackie Research Capital Corporation have an over-allotment option exercisable
in whole or in part at any time prior to April 15, 2017 to purchase up to an
additional 15% of the number of Subscription Receipts and Flow-Through Shares
sold at the Offering prices, for total additional gross proceeds of up to
approximately $1.2 million. In the event and to the extent the Underwriters
exercise the option to purchase additional Subscription Receipts, an equal
number of Underlying Shares and one-half of such number of Underlying Issues
will be issued in lieu of the Subscription Receipts.

Further details regarding PPR, the Acquisition and the Offering are set out in
the Company’s short form prospectus dated March 8, 2017, which is available
under Prairie Provident’s profile on the SEDAR website and on the Company’s
website at www.ppr.ca .

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of
an offer to buy any securities of the Company in the United States or in any
other jurisdiction in which any such offer, solicitation or sale would be
unlawful. The securities to be offered under the Offering have not been and
will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the “1933 Act”) or any state securities laws, and may not be offered
or sold in the United States or to U.S. Persons (as that term is defined in
Regulation S under the 1933 Act) except in transactions exempt from the
registration requirements of the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws.

READER ADVISORIES

BOE Disclosure. We have adopted the industry-standard conversion ratio of six
Mcf to one bbl when converting natural gas quantities to “barrels of oil
equivalent” (BOEs). BOEs may be misleading, though, particularly if used in
isolation. A BOE conversion ratio of 6 mcf: 1 bbl is based on an energy
equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does
not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Although the six-to-one
conversion factor is an industry accepted norm, it is not reflective of price
or market value differentials between product types. Based on current commodity
prices, the value ratio between natural gas and oil is significantly different
than the 6:1 ratio based on energy equivalency. Accordingly, a 6:1 conversion
ratio may be misleading as an indication of value.

Forward-Looking Information. Certain information included in this press release
constitutes forward-looking information under applicable securities
legislation. All statements other than statements of current or historical fact
constitute forward-looking information. Forward-looking information typically
contains statements with words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”,
“intend”, “plan”, “budget”, “forecast”, “target”, “estimate”, “propose”,
“potential”, “project”, “continue”, “may”, “will”, “should” or similar words
suggesting future outcomes or events or statements regarding an outlook.
Forward-looking information in this press release includes, but is not limited
to, statements concerning: cash flows from the Assets (and their capability to
fund growth); forecast 2017 operating netback for the Assets; forecast 2017
funds from operations for the Assets and the Company; waterflood optimization
potential; expected annual 2017 production volumes; expected 2017 exit
production; estimated forward adjusted EBITDAX ratio and target run-rate level;
operational and technical synergies from the Acquisition; expected operating
cost reductions; improved ability to compete for services; asset integration
expectations; timing for announcement of the Company’s fourth quarter and
year-end 2016 financial and operating results; and the potential exercise of
the Underwriters’ over-allotment option to purchase additional Underlying
Shares, Underlying Warrants and Flow-Through Shares.

The forward-looking information contained in this press release is based on
certain key expectations and assumptions made by Prairie Provident, including
expectations and assumptions concerning, among other things: commodity prices
and foreign exchange rates for 2017 and beyond; the timing and success of
future drilling, development and completion activities (and the extent to which
the results thereof meet Management’s expectations); the continued availability
of financing (including borrowings under the Company’s credit facility) and
cash flow to fund current and future expenditures, with external financing on
acceptable terms; future capital expenditure requirements and the sufficiency
thereof to achieve the Company’s objectives; the performance of both new and
existing wells; the stability of production from the Assets and capital and
operating costs in respect thereof; the timely availability and performance of
facilities, pipelines and other infrastructure in areas of operation; the
geological characteristics and quality of Prairie Provident’s properties
(including the Assets) and the reservoirs in which the Company conducts oil and
gas activities (including field production and decline rates); successful
integration of the Assets into the Company’s operations; the successful
application of drilling, completion and seismic technology; future exploration,
development, operating, transportation, royalties and other costs; the
Company’s ability to economically produce oil and gas from its properties and
the timing and cost to do so; the predictability of future results based on
past and current experience; prevailing weather conditions; prevailing
legislation and regulatory requirements affecting the oil and gas industry
(including royalty regimes); the timely receipt of required regulatory
approvals; the availability of capital, labour and services on timely and
cost-effective basis; the creditworthiness of industry partners and the ability
to source and complete acquisitions; and the general economic, regulatory and
political environment in which the Company operates.

Although Prairie Provident believes that the expectations and assumptions upon
which the forward-looking information in this press release is based are
reasonable based on currently available information, undue reliance should not
be placed on such information, which is inherently uncertain, relies on
assumptions and expectations, and is subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors, both general and specific, many of which are
beyond the Company’s control, that may cause actual results or events to differ
materially from those indicated or suggested in the forward-looking
information. Prairie Provident can give no assurance that the forward-looking
information contained herein will prove to be correct or that the expectations
and assumptions upon which they are based will occur or be realized. These
include, but are not limited to: risks inherent to oil and gas exploration,
development, exploitation and production operations and the oil and gas
industry in general, including geological, technical, engineering, drilling,
completion, processing and other operational problems and potential delays,
cost overruns, production or reserves loss or reduction in production, and
environmental, health and safety implications arising therefrom; uncertainties
associated with the estimation of reserves, production rates, product type and
costs; adverse changes in commodity prices, foreign exchange rates or interest
rates; the ability to access capital when required and on acceptable terms; the
ability to secure required services on a timely basis and on acceptable terms;
increases in operating costs; environmental risks; changes in laws and
governmental regulation (including with respect to royalties, taxes and
environmental matters); adverse weather or break-up conditions; competition for
labour, services, equipment and materials necessary to further the Company’s
oil and gas activities; and changes in plans with respect to exploration or
development projects or capital expenditures in respect thereof. These and
other risks are discussed in more detail in the Company’s short form prospectus
dated March 8, 2017 and its Annual Information Form for the year ended December
31, 2015, copies of which are available under Prairie Provident’s issuer
profile on the SEDAR website and on the Company’s website at www.ppr.ca. This
list is not exhaustive.

The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as of
the date hereof and Prairie Provident undertakes no obligation to update
publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable
securities laws. All forward-looking information contained in this press
release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Oil and Gas Metrics and Non-IFRS Measures. This press release includes
reference to certain metrics commonly used in the oil and gas industry but
which do not have standardized meanings or methods of calculation under
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Canadian Oil and Gas
Evaluation Handbook or applicable law, namely “operating netback” and “funds
from operations” and “adjusted EBITDAX ratio”. Accordingly, such metrics, as
determined by the Company and presented in this news release (or in other
documents published by Prairie Provident), may not be comparable to similarly
defined or described measures presented by other entities, and should not be
used for any such comparisons. These metrics are provided as supplementary
information by which readers may wish to consider the Company’s performance,
but should not be relied upon for comparative or investment purposes. With
respect to the metrics referred to herein:

/T/

— Operating Netback. The Company calculates “operating netback” as

production revenues (excluding realized and unrealized gains and losses
on commodity hedging) less royalties and operating expenses, calculated
on a per boe basis. Management considers operating netback to provide a
useful measure by which to evaluate operational performance as an
indicator of field-level profitability relative to current commodity
prices. The forecast 2017 operating netback for the Assets of $31.00 per
boe assumes 2017 average WTI US$54.00 and a foreign exchange rate of
C$0.76 per US$1.00, and is based on the Company’s current operating
costs in the area, a royalty rate based on the current Crown royalty
regime in Alberta applicable to the Assets, and a selling price
differential to WTI that is consistent with recent average price
realization for area production.

— Funds from Operations. The Company calculates funds from operations as

cash flow from operating activities (as determined in accordance with
IFRS) adjusted for changes in non-cash working capital, transaction
costs, restructuring costs, decommissioning expenditures and other non-
recurring items. Run rate cash flow for the Assets is calculated based
on annualized production and operating netback. The forecast 12-month
run rate funds from operations in respect of the Assets is based on the
assumptions relating to forecast 2017 operating netback for the Assets
set forth above and the further assumption that production from the
Assets (both as the volumes and product type) will remain stable at
approximately 1,100 boe/d (98% oil and liquids) for the next 12 months.
Management believes that these are useful supplemental measures for
assessing Prairie Provident’s operational performance on a continuing
basis by eliminating certain non-cash charges and charges that are non-
recurring, and utilizes the measure to assess the Company’s ability to
generate the cash necessary to finance operating activities, capital
expenditures and debt repayments. Funds from operations as presented
does not and is not intended to represent, and should not be considered
an alternative to or more meaningful than, cash flow from operating
activities, net earnings or other measures of financial performance
calculated in accordance with IFRS.

— Adjusted EBITDAX. The Company monitors its capital structure and

liquidity based on the ratio of Debt to Adjusted EBITDAX, which provides
a measure of the Company’s ability to manage its debt levels under
current operating conditions. For purposes of this calculation, “Debt”
refers to the Company’s borrowings under its credit facility, while
“Adjusted EBITDAX” corresponds to defined terms in the Company’s credit
facility agreement and means net earnings before financing charges,
foreign exchange gain (loss), E&E expense, income taxes, depreciation,
depletion, amortization, other non-cash items of expense and non-
recurring items, adjusted for major acquisitions and material
dispositions assuming that such transactions had occurred on the first
day of the applicable calculation period. As transaction costs are non-
recurring costs, Adjusted EBITDAX has been calculated, excluding
transaction costs, as a meaningful measure of continuing operating cash
flows. For purposes of calculating covenants under the Company’s credit
facility, Adjusted EBITDAX is determined using financial information
from the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters.

/T/

Financial Outlook Information. The information disclosed in this press release
regarding forecast operating netback and forecast run rate funds from
operations in respect of the Assets, and corporate-level forecast 2017 funds
from operations and adjusted EBITDAX, constitutes financial outlook information
within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Statements
containing a financial outlook constitute forward-looking information and are
therefore subject to the assumptions, risk factors, limitations and
qualifications set forth under “Forward-Looking Information” above. All such
financial outlook information is made as of the date hereof and is provided for
the sole purpose of describing the Company’s internal expectations as to the
effect of the Acquisition on its cash flows for the stated period. Readers are
cautioned that the financial outlook information contained herein should not be
used, and may be inappropriate for, any other purpose.

– END RELEASE – 23/03/2017

For further information:
Prairie Provident Resources Inc.
Tim Granger
President and Chief Executive Officer
(403) 292-8110
[email protected]
OR
Prairie Provident Resources Inc.
Mimi Lai
Chief Financial Officer
(403) 292-8171
[email protected]
www.ppr.ca

COMPANY:
FOR: PRAIRIE PROVIDENT RESOURCES INC.
TSX SYMBOL: PPR

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170323CC0009

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Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. Announces 2016 Financial and Operating Results with Record Fourth Quarter 2016 Production and Board Appointment

FOR: TAMARACK VALLEY ENERGY LTD.
TSX SYMBOL: TVE

Date issue: March 23, 2017
Time in: 6:00 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 23, 2017) – Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.
(TSX:TVE) (“Tamarack” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its financial
and operating results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016,
along with the appointment of Mr. Ian Currie to Tamarack’s Board of Directors.

2016 Financial and Operating Highlights

/T/

— Achieved record Q4/16 average production of 11,453 boe/d, up 6% from

Q3/16 and up 15% over Q4/15, and grew annual average production by 22%
to average 10,344 boe/d in 2016 compared to 8,448 boe/d in 2015.
— Total funds from operations increased 23% to $20.5 million in Q4/16 from
$16.7 million in Q3/16, and increased 10% compared to Q4/15.
— Enhanced financial flexibility by reducing net debt by 47% at year end
2016 compared to year end 2015, and reduced by 17% compared to the
previous quarter, resulting in year end 2016 net debt to Q4 2016
annualized funds from operations of 0.6x, down from 1.3x at year end
2015.
— Improved field efficiencies combined with a continued focus on cost
reductions resulted in production expense declining 9% to $11.64/boe in
2016 compared to $12.81/boe in 2015.
— General and administrative (“G&A”) costs per boe decreased by 17% in
2016 over 2015, declining to $1.95/boe from $2.35/boe, despite higher
activity levels, closing two strategic acquisitions and achieving 22%
growth in production.
— As announced on February 27, 2017, delivered 5% growth per fully diluted
share in proved developed producing reserves (“PDP”), and increased
reserves on an absolute basis by 43% for PDP, 34% for total proved
(“1P”) and 26% for proved plus probable (“2P”) reserves.
— Achieved attractive capital efficiencies through the 2016 development
program, generating a 2P finding and development cost (“F&D”) recycle
ratio of 2.3 times and a 2P finding, development and acquisition cost
(“FD&A”) recycle ratio of 1.5 times based on the 2016 field netback
(excluding hedges) of $16.55/boe. Using the Q4 2016 field netback of
$22.03/boe, generated a 2P F&D recycle ratio of 3.1 times and a 2P FD&A
recycle ratio of 1.9 times.
— Announced the transformative transaction with Spur Resources, Ltd. (the
“Viking Acquisition”) on November 2, 2016, positioning Tamarack as a
Cardium and Viking-focused growth entity with forecast 2017 annual
production between 19,000-20,000 boe/d (approximately 55-60% liquids),
as well as control of key infrastructure across its core areas.
Concurrent with closing, the borrowing base on the Company’s credit
facilities was increased by over 80% to $220 million from $120 million,
providing ample liquidity for ongoing development of Tamarack’s high-
netback, light oil-weighted asset base.

/T/

Financial & Operating Results

/T/

Three months ended

December 31,
—————————————————————————-
2016 2015 % change
—————————————————————————-
($, except share numbers)
Total Revenue 39,793,215 27,725,228 44
Funds from operations 20,453,183 18,614,626 10
Per share – basic $ 0.15 $ 0.19 (21)
Per share – diluted $ 0.15 $ 0.19 (21)
Net income (loss) (8,424,255) 5,118,919 (265)
Per share – basic $ (0.06) $ 0.05 (220)
Per share – diluted $ (0.06) $ 0.05 (220)
Net debt (1) (52,316,066) (97,940,880) (47)
Capital Expenditures (2) 12,416,830 10,817,509 (46)
—————————————————————————-
Weighted average shares
outstanding
Basic 137,043,779 99,945,577 37
Diluted 137,043,779 99,945,577 37
—————————————————————————-
Share Trading
High $ 3.89 $ 3.25 20
Low $ 3.00 $ 2.22 35
Trading volume 39,341,999 26,929,737 46
—————————————————————————-
Average daily production
Light oil (bbls/d) 4,858 4,258 14
Heavy oil (bbls/d) 316 620 (49)
NGLs (bbls/d) 1,075 1,218 (12)
Natural gas (mcf/d) 31,226 23,229 34
Total (boe/d) 11,453 9,968 15
—————————————————————————-
Average sale prices
Light oil ($/bbl) 58.71 47.16 24
Heavy oil ($/bbl) 44.60 26.79 66
NGLs ($/bbl) 28.99 18.22 59
Natural gas ($/mcf) 3.27 2.66 23
Total ($/boe) 37.76 30.23 25
—————————————————————————-
Operating netback ($/Boe) (3)
Average realized sales 37.76 30.23 25
Royalty expenses (3.56) (2.80) 27
Production expenses (12.17) (12.20) (0)
—————————————————————————-
Operating field netback ($/Boe)
(3) 22.03 15.23 45
Realized commodity hedging
gain (loss) (0.15) 8.16 (102)
Operating netback 21.88 23.39 (6)
—————————————————————————-
Funds flow from operations
netback ($/Boe) (3) 19.41 20.30 (4)
—————————————————————————-

Years ended

December 31,
—————————————————————————-
2016 2015 % change
—————————————————————————-
($, except share numbers)
Total Revenue 115,516,949 106,145,723 9
Funds from operations 63,567,478 60,161,226 6
Per share – basic $ 0.52 $ 0.66 (21)
Per share – diluted $ 0.52 $ 0.66 (21)
Net income (loss) (27,822,948) (17,328,368) (61)
Per share – basic $ (0.23) $ (0.19) (21)
Per share – diluted $ (0.23) $ (0.19) (21)
Net debt (1) (52,316,066) (97,940,880) (47)
Capital Expenditures (2) 140,777,100 107,431,198 46
—————————————————————————-
Weighted average shares
outstanding
Basic 122,235,231 90,661,207 35
Diluted 122,235,231 90,661,207 35
—————————————————————————-
Share Trading
High $ 4.28 $ 4.80 (11)
Low $ 2.16 $ 1.83 18
Trading volume 122,074,351 94,324,264 29
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Average daily production
Light oil (bbls/d) 4,215 3,703 14
Heavy oil (bbls/d) 363 602 (40)
NGLs (bbls/d) 1,035 803 29
Natural gas (mcf/d) 28,388 20,038 42
Total (boe/d) 10,344 8,448 22
—————————————————————————-
Average sale prices
Light oil ($/bbl) 50.53 52.06 (3)
Heavy oil ($/bbl) 35.45 41.98 (16)
NGLs ($/bbl) 20.74 19.49 6
Natural gas ($/mcf) 2.41 2.85 (15)
Total ($/boe) 30.51 34.43 (11)
—————————————————————————-
Operating netback ($/Boe) (3)
Average realized sales 30.51 34.43 (11)
Royalty expenses (2.32) (3.43) (32)
Production expenses (11.64) (12.81) (9)
—————————————————————————-
Operating field netback ($/Boe)
(3) 16.55 18.19 (9)
Realized commodity hedging
gain (loss) 3.25 5.67 (43)
Operating netback 19.80 23.86 (17)
—————————————————————————-
Funds flow from operations
netback ($/Boe) (3) 16.79 19.51 (14)
—————————————————————————-

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Notes:

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(1) Net debt does not have any standard meaning prescribed by International

Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and therefore may not be
comparable with the calculation of similar measures for other entities.
Net debt includes accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and deposits,
bank debt and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, but excludes the
fair value of financial instruments.
(2) Capital expenditures include property acquisitions and are presented net
of disposals, but exclude corporate acquisitions.
(3) Operating netback, operating field netback and funds flow from
operations netback does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by
IFRS and therefore may not be comparable with the calculation of similar
measures for other entities. Operating field netback equals total
petroleum and natural gas sales less royalties and operating costs
calculated on a boe basis. Operating netback is the operating field
netback with realized gains and losses on commodity derivative
contracts. Funds flow from operations netback equals funds flow from
operations divided by the total sales volume and reported on a per boe
basis. Tamarack considers operating netback and funds flow from
operations netback as important measures to evaluate its operational
performance as it demonstrates its field level profitability relative to
current commodity prices.

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2016 In Review

This past year was one of true transformation and unprecedented growth for
Tamarack, demonstrating continued success in the execution of its strategy
while navigating through another challenging year for commodity markets. The
Company increased annual production volumes by 22% to 10,344 boe/d (54%
liquids), compared to 8,448 boe/d in 2015 as a direct result of higher
production volumes from its successful 2016 drilling program, capital
efficiencies that exceeded expectations, and the impact of the strategic Penny
and Redwater / Wilson Creek acquisitions that closed in July. Tamarack achieved
record production of 11,453 boe/d during the fourth quarter of 2016, a 6%
increase over the 10,790 boe/d produced in the third quarter of 2016, and
higher than the Company’s target 2016 exit rate of 11,000 boe/d.

Year-end 2016 net debt totaled $52 million, a reduction of $46 million from
year-end 2015, resulting in a net debt to fourth quarter 2016 annualized funds
from operations ratio of 0.6 times, a significant improvement over the 1.5
times ratio at December 31, 2015. Tamarack’s debt reduction focus during the
first half of 2016 positioned the Company to close two key acquisitions in July
of 2016, which added approximately 1,900 boe/d of predominantly light oil and
natural gas liquids production. The first was comprised of a producing, light
oil pool at Penny (the “Penny Acquisition”) in southern Alberta, and the second
was the consolidation of assets with significant key infrastructure at
Redwater/Wilson Creek (the “Redwater / Wilson Creek Acquisition”). The assets
acquired through these transactions outperformed during 2016, producing 25%
more to date than originally forecast with decline rates much shallower than
expected. In addition, after investing approximately $90 million in 2016 on
these assets ($84 million for the acquisition and approximately $6 million for
capital), the independent year end 2016 reserves evaluation reflected $110
million of PDP before-tax net present value of future net revenue (discounted
at 10%) (“NPV10BT”) and $247 million of 2P NPV10BT value, increases of 1.2 and
2.7 times, respectively.

The Company’s strong balance sheet and previous experience with Viking oil in
Alberta, set the stage for the Viking Acquisition which closed on January 11,
2017, and elevated Tamarack to the position of an intermediate producer and one
of the largest land bases within the Saskatchewan / Alberta light oil Viking
fairway. The Viking Acquisition, similar to each of the Company’s transactions
completed to date, incorporates Tamarack’s strategy of adding high-quality,
oil-weighted assets which, on a half cycle basis, can achieve a capital cost
payout of 1.3 years or less while maintaining balance sheet flexibility. The
Company’s inventory of identified, high-quality drilling locations that pay out
in 1.5 years or less at current strip prices now totals over 800 net locations,
fueling longer-term organic growth with forecast production and cash flow per
share growth anticipated in 2017 and beyond. The actions and strategic
decisions Tamarack made during 2016 have contributed to securing the Company’s
long-term future sustainability and financial flexibility, while clearly
demonstrating the strength of Tamarack’s unique returns-based growth model.

Operational Update

To date in the first quarter of 2017, Tamarack is pleased to confirm that it
has drilled 35 (32.1 net) horizontal Viking light oil wells, 8 (7.3 net)
extended reach horizontal Cardium light oil wells, 3 (3.0 net) heavy oil wells
in Hatton and one net Notikewin liquids-rich natural gas well. This is the most
active quarter in the Company’s history for drilling and capital activity, and
Tamarack is pleased with the operational and safety performance the team has
achieved thus far. Of these wells, a total of 27 (25.1 net) new wells are
currently on production, which includes 22 (20.5 net) horizontal Viking light
oil wells, 3 (2.6 net) extended reach horizontal Cardium light oil wells, one
net heavy oil well in Hatton and one net Notikewin liquids-rich natural gas
well. Production additions from each of these new wells are contributing to the
Company’s current production of approximately 19,750 boe/d and Tamarack remains
on target to meet its average first half production guidance range of 18,500 to
19,000 boe/d.

Tamarack anticipates completing its first half drilling program early in the
second quarter, pending surface access, by fracture stimulating and equipping
for production the remaining 20 (18.3 net) wells, bolstering the Company’s
positive production momentum through the first half of 2017.

New Board Member Appointment

Tamarack is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ian Currie to its Board
of Directors. Mr. Currie is a professional engineer with over 30 years of oil
and gas experience, and is currently the President and CEO of Spur Petroleum
Ltd., a privately-held oil and gas exploration and production company.
Previously he served as President and CEO of Spur Resources, Ltd. from 2006
until its acquisition by Tamarack in January, 2017. Prior thereto, he was Vice
President, Operations at Profico Energy Management from its inception in 2000
until its acquisition in 2006, and held senior operational roles with
Renaissance Energy Ltd. since 2002.

Tamarack also confirmed it has filed its Annual Information Form (“AIF”) today
on SEDAR, which includes information pursuant to the requirements of National
Instrument 51-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities (“NI
51-101”) of the Canadian Securities Administrators relating to reserves data
and other oil and gas information. In addition, the AIF contains a pro-forma
summary of the Viking Acquisition reserves evaluation with an effective date of
January 31, 2017, combined with a modified look-ahead summary performed by GLJ
Petroleum Consultants, Ltd (“GLJ”) on Tamarack’s year end 2016 reserves
effective January 31, 2017. The AIF can be accessed either on Tamarack’s
website at www.tamarackvalley.ca or under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com.

The Company has also filed its audited consolidated financial statements for
the year ended December 31, 2016 (“Financial Statements”) and management’s
discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) on SEDAR. Selected financial and operational
information is outlined above and should be read in conjunction with the
Financial Statements, which were prepared in accordance with IFRS, and the
related MD&A. These documents are also accessible on Tamarack’s website at
www.tamarackvalley.ca or under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

About Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.

Tamarack is an oil and gas exploration and production company committed to
long-term growth and the identification, evaluation and operation of resource
plays in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Tamarack’s strategic direction
is focused on two key principles – targeting repeatable and relatively
predictable plays that provide long-life reserves, and using a rigorous, proven
modeling process to carefully manage risk and identify opportunities. The
Company has an extensive inventory of low-risk development oil locations in the
Pembina, Wilson Creek, Garrington and Lochend Cardium fairway and the Redwater
shallow Viking play in Alberta. With a balanced portfolio and an experienced
and committed management team, Tamarack intends to continue to deliver on its
promise to maximize shareholder return while managing its balance sheet.

Abbreviations

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bbls barrels
bbls/d barrels per day
Boe barrels of oil equivalent
boe/d barrels of oil equivalent per day
Mboe thousands barrels of oil equivalent
mcf thousand cubic feet
MMcf million cubic feet
Mbbls million barrels
mcf/d thousand cubic feet per day

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Unit Cost Calculation

For the purpose of calculating unit costs, natural gas volumes have been
converted to a barrel of oil equivalent (“boe”) using six thousand cubic feet
equal to one barrel unless otherwise stated. A boe conversion ratio of 6:1 is
based upon an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the
burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. This
conversion conforms with Canadian Securities Regulators’ NI 51-101. Boe’s may
be misleading, particularly if used in isolation.

Drilling Locations

In this Press Release, the 800 net drilling locations identified include 283
proved locations, 507 proved and probable locations and 293 un-booked
locations. Proved locations and probable locations account for drilling
locations that have associated proved and/or probable reserves, as applicable.
Un-booked locations are internal estimates based on prospective acreage and an
assumption as to the number of wells that can be drilled per section based on
industry practice and internal review. Un-booked locations do not have
attributed reserves or resources. While certain of the un-booked drilling
locations have been de-risked by drilling existing wells in relative close
proximity to such un-booked drilling locations, the majority of un-booked
drilling locations are farther away from existing wells where management has
less information about the characteristics of the reservoir and therefore there
is more uncertainty whether wells will be drilled in such locations and, if
drilled, there is more uncertainty that such wells will result in additional
oil and gas reserves, resources or production.

Forward Looking Information

This press release contains certain forward-looking information (collectively
referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of
applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are often, but
not always, identified by the use of words such as “target”, “plan”,
“continue”, “intend”, “ongoing”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “should”, or
similar words suggesting future outcomes. More particularly, this press release
contains statements concerning forecast 2017 annual production range and liquid
weighting percentage, first half 2017 production guidance and timing of
completion of first half 2017 drilling program. The forward-looking statements
contained in this document are based on certain key expectations and
assumptions made by Tamarack relating to prevailing commodity prices, the
availability of drilling rigs and other oilfield services, the cost of such
oilfield services, the timing of past operations and activities in the planned
areas of focus, the drilling, completion and tie-in of wells being completed as
planned, the performance of new and existing wells, the application of existing
drilling and fracturing techniques, the continued availability of capital and
skilled personnel, the ability to maintain or grow the banking facilities and
the accuracy of Tamarack’s geological interpretation of its drilling and land
opportunities. Although management considers these assumptions to be reasonable
based on information currently available to it, undue reliance should not be
placed on the forward-looking statements because Tamarack can give no
assurances that they may prove to be correct.

By their very nature, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks
and uncertainties (both general and specific) that could cause actual events or
outcomes to differ materially from those anticipated or implied by such
forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to: risks associated with the oil and gas industry (e.g. operational
risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans
with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures);
commodity prices; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to
production, cash generation, costs and expenses; health, safety, litigation and
environmental risks; and access to capital. Due to the nature of the oil and
natural gas industry, drilling plans and operational activities may be delayed
or modified to react to market conditions, results of past operations,
regulatory approvals or availability of services causing results to be delayed.
Please refer to Tamarack’s AIF for additional risk factors relating to
Tamarack. The AIF can be accessed either on Tamarack’s website at
www.tamarackvalley.ca or under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of
the date hereof and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update
publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, except as
required by applicable law. The forward-looking statements contained herein are
expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

– END RELEASE – 23/03/2017

For further information:
Brian Schmidt
President & CEO
Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.
Phone: 403.263.4440
www.tamarackvalley.ca
OR
Ron Hozjan
VP Finance & CFO
Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.
Phone: 403.263.4440

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Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. Announces Filing of 2016 Annual Information Form

FOR: TAMARACK VALLEY ENERGY LTD.
TSX SYMBOL: TVE

Date issue: March 23, 2017
Time in: 6:00 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 23, 2017) – Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.
(TSX:TVE) (“Tamarack” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has filed
today, March 23, 2017, with Canadian securities authorities its 2016 disclosure
documents. Included in the Canadian filings were Tamarack’s Annual Information
Form (“AIF”), including disclosure and reports related to reserves data and
other oil and gas information pursuant to Section 2.1 of National Instrument
51-101; its Financial Statements; and its related Management’s Discussion and
Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Tamarack’s previously disclosed reserves summary issued on February 27, 2017
did not include the impact of the transformative Spur Resources Ltd.
acquisition which closed subsequent to year end on January 11, 2017 (the
“Viking Acquisition”). Included within the AIF is a pro-forma summary of the
Viking Acquisition reserves evaluation (“Viking Acquisition Reserves Report”)
with an effective date of January 31, 2017, combined with a modified look-ahead
summary performed by GLJ Petroleum Consultants, Ltd (“GLJ”) on Tamarack’s year
end 2016 reserves effective January 31, 2017 (the “Pro-Forma Reserves Report”).
Please see “Information Regarding Disclosure on Oil and Gas Reserves” below.

Pro-Forma Reserves Report Highlights:

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— 81.5 mmboe of Proved plus probable (“2P”) reserves, 47.7 mmboe of total

proved (“1P”) and 30.2 mmboe of proved developed producing (“PDP”)
reserves (all reserves are Company Interest);
— $1.03 billion of net present value of future net revenue discounted at
10% (before tax) (“NPV10 BT) for 2P reserves, $607 million for 1P and
$431 million for PDP;
— Pro-forma debt, after giving effect to the Viking Acquisition at
December 31, 2016, of $128 million represents a draw of only 42% on
Tamarack’s $220 million credit facility, providing ample liquidity to
continue developing its Viking and Cardium oil focused assets;
— Based on pro-forma production at January 11, 2017, of approximately
18,000 boe/d, Tamarack’s 2P Reserve Life Index totals 12.4 years;
— Booked proved undeveloped drilling locations on a 1P and 2P basis were
283, and 507, respectively relative to the more than 800 identified
locations that pay out in 1.5 years or greater at current commodity
prices, demonstrating the long-term sustainability and potential future
upside in Tamarack’s asset base.

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Pro-Forma Reserves Report Data (Forecast Prices and Costs) – Company Interest

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SUMMARY OF PRO-FORMA OIL AND GAS RESERVES AS OF JANUARY 31,
2017
FORECAST PRICES AND COSTS
RESERVES
————————————————————
LIGHT & MEDIUM CRUDE CONVENTIONAL NATURAL
OIL HEAVY CRUDE OIL GAS(1)
————————————————————
Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net
(Mbbls) (Mbbls) (Mbbls) (Mbbls) (Mmcf) (Mmcf)
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PROVED:
Developed
Producing 13,171 11,531 417 352 81,865 72,663
Developed Non-
Producing 56 54 92 83 1,945 1,669
Undeveloped 9,669 8,577 182 140 35,023 32,176
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TOTAL PROVED 22,896 20,163 691 574 118,833 106,508
PROBABLE 16,636 14,601 547 414 80,255 71,804
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TOTAL PROVED
PLUS PROBABLE 39,531 34,764 1,239 988 199,088 178,312
————————————————————
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SUMMARY OF PRO-FORMA OIL AND GAS RESERVES AS OF JANUARY 31,
2017
FORECAST PRICES AND COSTS
RESERVES
————————————————————
NATURAL GAS LIQUIDSTOTAL OIL EQUIVALENT
————————————————————
Gross Net Gross Net
(Mbbls) (Mbbls) (Mboe) (Mboe)
————————————————————
PROVED:
Developed
Producing 2,969 2,420 30,201 26,413
Developed Non-
Producing 12 8 485 423
Undeveloped 1,312 1,198 17,001 15,278
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TOTAL PROVED 4,294 3,626 47,686 42,114
PROBABLE 3,241 2,794 33,800 29,775
————————————————————
TOTAL PROVED
PLUS PROBABLE 7,535 6,419 81,486 71,890
————————————————————
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(1) Immaterial CBM volumes have been included in Conventional Natural Gas.

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Pro-Forma Net Present Values of Future Net Revenue Before Tax (Forecast Prices
and Costs)

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PRO-FORMA NET PRESENT VALUES OF FUTURE NET
REVENUE
BEFORE INCOME TAXES DISCOUNTED AT (%/year)
———————————————
RESERVES 0% 5% 10%
CATEGORY ($000s) ($000s) ($000s)
———————————————
PROVED:
Developed
Producing 698,753 520,506 431,063
Developed Non-
Producing 5,520 4,107 3,396
Undeveloped 297,424 233,401 172,847
———————————————
TOTAL PROVED 1,001,697 758,014 607,306
PROBABLE 939,484 601,454 417,704
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TOTAL PROVED
PLUS PROBABLE 1,941,180 1,359,468 1,025,011
———————————————
———————————————

PRO-FORMA NET PRESENT VALUES OF FUTURE NET REVENUE
BEFORE INCOME TAXES DISCOUNTED AT (%/year)
————————————————————
Unit Value Unit Value
Before Income Before Income
Tax Discounted Tax Discounted
at 10% Per at 10% Per
RESERVES 15% 20% Year(1) Year(1)
CATEGORY ($000s) ($000s) ($/Boe) ($/Mcfe)
————————————————————
PROVED:
Developed
Producing 373,614 332,414 16.32 2.72
Developed Non-
Producing 2,929 2,573 8.03 1.34
Undeveloped 127,297 93,876 11.31 1.89
————————————————————
TOTAL PROVED 503,839 428,863 14.42 2.4
PROBABLE 307,596 236,535 14.03 2.34
————————————————————
TOTAL PROVED
PLUS PROBABLE 811,435 665,398 14.26 2.38
————————————————————
————————————————————

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Copies of the filed documents may be obtained through SEDAR at www.sedar.com or
on Tamarack’s website at www.tamarackvalley.ca.

About Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.

Tamarack is an oil and gas exploration and production company committed to
long-term growth and the identification, evaluation and operation of resource
plays in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Tamarack’s strategic direction
is focused on two key principles – targeting repeatable and relatively
predictable plays that provide long-life reserves, and using a rigorous, proven
modeling process to carefully manage risk and identify opportunities. The
Company has an extensive inventory of low-risk, oil development drilling
locations focused in the Cardium and Viking fairways primarily in Alberta that
are economic at a variety of oil and natural gas prices. With this type of
portfolio and an experienced and committed management team, Tamarack intends to
continue delivering on its strategy to maximize shareholder return while
managing its balance sheet.

Abbreviations

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bbls barrels
bbls/d barrels per day
boe barrels of oil equivalent
boe/d barrels of oil equivalent per day
Mboe thousands barrels of oil equivalent
mcf thousand cubic feet
MMcf million cubic feet
Mbbls thousand barrels
mcf/d thousand cubic feet per day

/T/

Unit Cost Calculation

For the purpose of calculating unit costs, natural gas volumes have been
converted to a barrel of oil equivalent (“boe”) using six thousand cubic feet
equal to one barrel unless otherwise stated. A boe conversion ratio of 6:1 is
based upon an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the
burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. This
conversion conforms with Canadian Securities Regulators’ NI 51-101. Boe’s may
be misleading, particularly if used in isolation.

Drilling Locations

In this Press Release, the 800 net drilling locations identified include 283
proved locations, 507 proved and probable locations and 293 un-booked
locations. Proved locations and probable locations account for drilling
locations that have associated proved and/or probable reserves, as applicable.
Un-booked locations are internal estimates based on prospective acreage and an
assumption as to the number of wells that can be drilled per section based on
industry practice and internal review. Un-booked locations do not have
attributed reserves or resources. While certain of the un-booked drilling
locations have been de-risked by drilling existing wells in relative close
proximity to such un-booked drilling locations, the majority of un-booked
drilling locations are farther away from existing wells where management has
less information about the characteristics of the reservoir and therefore there
is more uncertainty whether wells will be drilled in such locations and, if
drilled, there is more uncertainty that such wells will result in additional
oil and gas reserves, resources or production.

Information Regarding Disclosure on Oil and Gas Reserves

The information above provides a summary of the pro-forma combination of
Tamarack and the Viking Acquisition. GLJ conducted a modified look ahead
summary (the “Modified Look Ahead Summary”) on its reserve report as at
December 31, 2016, in which the December 31, 2016 report was mechanically
updated to January 31, 2017 utilizing 3 Consultants’ Average January 1, 2017
pricing. The mechanical update, or “look ahead” was slightly modified so as to
include the conversion of existing reserves entities from undeveloped to
producing or developed non-producing reserves categories to reflect January
2017 activity. Three Cardium wells in Wilson Creek were converted from proved
undeveloped (“PUD”) to proved developed producing (“PDP”) and one Cardium well
in Alder Flats was converted from probable undeveloped (“PBUD”) to probable
developed non-producing (“PBDNP”). No changes were made to technical reserves
volumes or production forecasts for these entities, only their development and
production status category, timing and capital costs were adjusted to reflect
January 2017 activity. The Modified Look Ahead Summary was combined with the
Viking Acquisition Reserves Report, to generate the Pro-Forma Reserves Report
effective January 31, 2017. Readers are cautioned that the Pro-Forma Reserves
Report is comprised of a manual summation of two independently evaluated
reserves reports prepared in accordance with procedures and standards contained
in COGEH and with the reserves definitions contained in COGEH and NI 51-101,
but with two different effective dates, and that the Modified Look Ahead
Summary is a simplified measure that is not consistent with a full reserves
evaluation.

Forward Looking Information

This press release contains certain forward-looking information (collectively
referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of
applicable Canadian securities laws. More particularly, statements relating to
“reserves” are deemed to be forward-looking statements, as they involve the
implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the
resources and reserves described can be profitably produced in the future. The
forward-looking statements contained in this document are based on certain key
expectations and assumptions made by Tamarack relating to prevailing commodity
prices, the availability of drilling rigs and other oilfield services and
associated cost of such services, the timing of past operations and activities
in the planned areas of focus, the drilling, completion and tie-in of wells
being completed as planned, the performance of new and existing wells, the
application of existing drilling and fracturing techniques, the continued
availability of capital and skilled personnel, the ability to maintain or grow
the banking facilities and the accuracy of Tamarack’s geological interpretation
of its drilling and land opportunities. Although management considers these
assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it,
undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because
Tamarack can give no assurances that they may prove to be correct.

By their very nature, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks
and uncertainties (both general and specific) that could cause actual events or
outcomes to differ materially from those anticipated or implied by such
forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to: risks associated with the oil and gas industry (e.g. operational
risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans
with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures);
commodity prices; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to
production, cash generation, costs and expenses; health, safety, litigation and
environmental risks; and access to capital. Due to the nature of the oil and
natural gas industry, drilling plans and operational activities may be delayed
or modified to react to market conditions, results of past operations,
regulatory approvals or availability of services causing results to be delayed.

Please refer to Tamarack’s AIF for additional risk factors relating to
Tamarack. The AIF can be accessed either on Tamarack’s website at
www.tamarackvalley.ca or under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of
the date hereof and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update
publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, except as
required by applicable law. The forward-looking statements contained herein are
expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

– END RELEASE – 23/03/2017

For further information:
Brian Schmidt
President & CEO
Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.
Phone: 403.263.4440
www.tamarackvalley.ca
OR
Ron Hozjan
VP Finance & CFO
Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.
Phone: 403.263.4440

COMPANY:
FOR: TAMARACK VALLEY ENERGY LTD.
TSX SYMBOL: TVE

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
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Funding for Resources Sector Will Help Beleaguered Oil and Gas Services Sector

March 22, 2017 The Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) was pleased to hear the federal government will provide a one-time payment of $30 million to the Government of Alberta to “support provincial actions that will stimulate economic activity and employment in Alberta’s resource sector.”  PSAC has been advocating for loans to decommission orphan wells, … Read more

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Higher Saskatchewan sales tax in budget that eats away at deficit

REGINA — Saskatchewan residents will have to dig deeper into their pockets for everything from alcohol to home renovations as the government increases the provincial sales tax to help tackle a $1.3-billion deficit.

The budget tabled Wednesday raises the PST to six per cent from five and applies the tax to things that were previously exempt, such as children’s clothing and restaurant meals.

“We need the revenue,” Saskatchewan Finance Minister Kevin Doherty said of the PST increase.

“All the changes that we’re making with respect to the shift from tax on income and productivity to consumption taxes is based on our government’s intention to get off such a heavy reliance on resource revenues.”

“I acknowledge it will put some pressure on families,” he added.

The Saskatchewan government is facing a $1.3-billion deficit in the fiscal year just ending, and hopes to bring it down to $685 million in the year ahead. The plan is to balance the budget in three years.

The government’s problem is a big drop in revenue from oil and gas, potash and uranium. Tax revenue was also lower than forecast and crop insurance claims were up.

Doherty says personal income and corporate taxes are being cut to spur economic growth.

But the Opposition NDP said the budget is an attack on families.

“I think they’re going to say, ‘Ow.’ That’s what average families are going to say,” said NDP finance Cathy Sproule.

“Even if you want to do renovations to your homes, now that’s going to be another five per cent PST because that exemption’s gone. Children’s clothing … that’s an important reduction or exemption for families.

“There’s a number of things in here that are going to hit families really hard.”

Tobacco and alcohol taxes are also going up.

The provincially owned bus company will be shut down, putting 224 people out of a job. The government says it would have cost $85 million to keep the Saskatchewan Transportation Company, known as STC, running for the next five years.

“Everything that they possibly could do to improve their revenue base and to get ridership up just did not work,” said Doherty.

The head of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities says losing the bus company is worrisome.

President Ray Orb says it’s a valuable service, especially for smaller communities and seniors.

“For a lot of people, it perhaps might be going to the doctor. It might be somebody from Weyburn that wants to go to the doctor in Regina and can actually get a trip back the same day,” said Orb.

“It means for some people, some businesses, being able to send freight from community to community, and agriculture parts, things like that, and I think it’s quite important.”

Funding is also being cut by five per cent for post-secondary schools to save $30 million.

University of Regina president Vianne Timmons says they expected a reduction. But the amount is a shock and it will “be felt deeply on our campus by all,” she said.

“We don’t absorb it. There’s no way we can absorb it, so we will have to look at positions, we will have to look at everything we do,” said Timmons.

Public-sector compensation, such as wages and benefits, are also to be reduced by 3.5 per cent, although Premier Brad Wall has said he won’t dictate how that is to be achieved.

Wall says there were difficult decisions in the budget and he’s not surprised that some people aren’t pleased.

But the premier says he’s happy with it “because it takes a longer view than any other budget we’ve ever tabled.”

“It does what governments should have been doing for a long time in Saskatchewan, including ours, starting to move away from resource revenue,” said Wall.

“I don’t think that revenue’s coming back any time soon. Now’s the chance that we have, the opportunity we have to move away from that dependency.”

 

Jennifer Graham, The Canadian Press


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Husky spill in southwest Alberta estimated at 25,000 litres; cleanup going well

CALGARY — Husky Energy says about 25,000 litres of crude oil leaked from one of its pipelines in southwestern Alberta last week.

Spokesman Mel Duvall said in an email to The Canadian Press that cleanup at the site at Cox Hill Creek west of Bragg Creek is progressing well.

But he added the terrain where the leak happened is “very rocky and difficult.”

The area where the Husky (TSX:HSE) pipeline leaked is popular for hiking, camping and other outdoor recreation.

Duvall said the cleanup is expected to be done in the next few days and then reclamation work will begin.

The leak was reported to Alberta Energy Regulator last Thursday.

“We take every incident seriously and will use what we learn from this incident to further improve our operations,” Duvall said Wednesday.

“We are undertaking a thorough investigation of the incident.”

A Husky pipeline rupture last July resulted in 225,000 litres of heavy oil mixed with diluent to spill onto the bank of the North Saskatchewan River in Saskatchewan, with about 40 per cent or 90,000 litres reaching the river.

The spill forced the cities of North Battleford, Prince Albert and Melfort to shut their intakes from the river and find other water sources for almost two months, resulting in costs that Husky pledged to cover.

The company said last month it cost $107 million for the clean up.

The Canadian Press

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Gibsons Announces Closing of Senior Unsecured Notes

FOR: GIBSON ENERGY INC.
TSX SYMBOL: GEI

Date issue: March 22, 2017
Time in: 9:49 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 22, 2017) –

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN
THE UNITED STATES

Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibsons” or the “Company”) (TSX:GEI) announced today the
closing of its issuance of CDN$350 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25%
senior unsecured notes due July 15, 2024 (the “Notes”) on an exempt private
placement basis (the “Private Placement”). The net proceeds of the Private
Placement, along with a portion of the net proceeds from the previously
announced sale of the Company’s Industrial Propane Business, were utilized to
purchase CDN$211,052,000 of its 7.000% senior notes due 2020 and US$338,800,000
of its 6.75% senior notes due 2021 pursuant to the tender offer announced on
March 8, 2017.

“Today’s closing of the Private Placement, in combination with the early
settlement of the tender offer, strengthens the Company’s balance sheet by
reducing our long-term indebtedness, decreasing annual interest costs and
extending our debt maturity profile,” said Sean Brown, Gibsons’ Chief Financial
Officer.

The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the United States
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or applicable state
securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent
registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of
the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The Notes have not
been and will not be qualified for sale to the public under applicable Canadian
securities laws and, accordingly, any offer and sale of the Notes in Canada
will be made on a basis which is exempt from the prospectus requirements of
such securities laws. The securities mentioned herein will be offered and sold
only to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the
Securities Act and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance on
the “accredited investor” prospectus exemption in Canada and Regulation S under
the Securities Act.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or purchase, or a
solicitation of an offer to sell or purchase, any securities. No offer,
solicitation, purchase or sale of securities will be made in any jurisdiction,
in which such an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful.

About Gibsons

Gibsons is a Canadian-based midstream energy company with operations in most of
the key hydrocarbon-rich basins in North America. For over 60 years, Gibsons
has delivered integrated midstream solutions to customers in the oil and gas
industry. With headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, the Company’s North American
operations include the storage, blending, processing, transportation, marketing
and distribution of crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products. The
Company also provides oilfield waste and water management services.

Gibsons’ shares trade under the symbol GEI and are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange. For more information, visit www.gibsons.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking
information and statements (collectively, “forward-looking statements”)
including, but not limited to, statements concerning the Company’s liquidity
and future capital expenditures. These statements relate to future events or
the Company’s future performance. All statements other than statements of
historical fact are forward-looking statements. The use of any of the words
“anticipate”, “plan”, “contemplate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”,
“intend”, “propose”, “might”, “may”, “will”, “shall”, “project”, “should”,
“could”, “would”, “believe”, “predict”, “forecast”, “pursue”, “potential” and
“capable” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from
those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given
that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking
statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon.
These statements speak only as of the date of this news release. In addition,
this news release may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking
information attributed to third party industry sources. The Company does not
undertake any obligations to publicly update or revise any forward looking
statements except as required by securities law. Actual results could differ
materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a
result of numerous risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the
risks and uncertainties described in “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk
Factors” included in the Company’s Annual Information Form dated March 7, 2017
as filed on SEDAR and available on the Gibsons website at www.gibsons.com.

– END RELEASE – 22/03/2017

For further information:
Gibson Energy Inc.
Tammi Price
Vice President Finance & Corporate Affairs
(403) 206-4212
[email protected]

COMPANY:
FOR: GIBSON ENERGY INC.
TSX SYMBOL: GEI

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
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Highlights: Sales tax up, bus company cut in Saskatchewan deficit budget

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government tabled a budget Wednesday which forecasts a $685-million deficit this year and includes a plan to balance the books in three years. Here are the highlights:

Provincial sales tax increases to six per cent from five per cent.

Tobacco and alcohol taxes going up.

Operational funding for all post-secondary institutions cut by five per cent.

 Income and corporate tax cuts to be phased in.

Saskatchewan Transportation Company which provides bus service in the province, including to remote areas, will be shut down.

— Funding for hearing aids and funeral services for low-income residents being cut.  

Emergency departments in Regina and Saskatoon to get a $12-million boost to address wait times.

Funding for libraries in Regina and Saskatoon eliminated; funding for seven regional library systems cut in half. 

$750,000 to expand HPV vaccination program to boys.

$1.4 million and 13 full-time positions added to boost oversight of oil and gas industry.

Long-term care fees increase for about 50 per cent of residents —about 8,500 people.

The Canadian Press

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Highlights of federal budget tabled Wednesday by Finance Minister Bill Morneau

OTTAWA — Highlights from the 2017 federal budget tabled Wednesday by Finance Minister Bill Morneau:

— Employment insurance premiums are going up five cents to $1.68 per every $100 of insurable earnings, up from $1.63 — the maximum allowable increase under the Employment Insurance Act.

— The deficit is at $23 billion, down from $25.1 billion in the last fiscal update, and is projected to reach $28.5 billion for 2017-18 — including a $3 billion contingency fund — before declining to $18.8 billion in 2021-22.

— The 71-year-old Canada Savings Bond program, first established in 1946, is no longer cost effective and is being phased out.

— Higher taxes on alcohol and tobacco products: the excise duty rate on cigarettes goes up to $21.56 per carton of smokes from $21.03, while the rates on alcohol are going up two per cent. Both will be adjusted every April 1 starting next year, based on the consumer price index.

— The public transit tax credit, which allows the cost of transit passes to be deducted, is being eliminated effective July 1.

— The budget dedicates $11.2 billion to cities and provinces for affordable housing over 10 years as part of the second wave of the government’s infrastructure program, $5 billion of which is to encourage housing providers to pool their resources with private partners to pay for new projects.

— An “innovation and skills plan” to foster high-tech growth in six sectors: advanced manufacturing, agri-food, clean technology, digital industries, health/bio-sciences and clean resources

— $523.9 million over five years to prevent tax evasion and improve tax compliance, including more auditors, a crackdown on high-risk avoidance cases and better investigative efforts.

— $7 billion in spending over 10 years for Canadian families, including 40,000 new subsidized daycare spaces across Canada by 2019, extended parental leave and allowing expectant mothers to claim maternity benefits 12 weeks before their due date.

— $2.7 billion over six years for labour market transfer agreements with the provinces and territories to modernize training and job supports, to help those looking for work to upgrade skills, gain experience, start a business or get employment counselling.

— A national database of all housing properties in Canada, known as the Housing Statistics Framework, to track details on purchases, sales, demographics and financing, as well as foreign ownership.

— $400 million over three years through the Business Development Bank of Canada for a “venture capital catalyst initiative” to make more venture capital available to Canadian entrepreneurs.

— A comprehensive spending review of “at least three federal departments,” to be named later, to eliminate waste and inefficiencies, as well as a three-year review of federal assets and an audit of existing innovation and clean-tech programs.

— $59.8 million over four years, beginning in 2018-19, to make student loans and grants more readily available for part-time students, and $107.4 million over the same period for assist students with dependent children.

— $287.2 million over three years, starting in 2018-19, for a pilot project to facilitate adult-student access to student loans and grants.

— $225 million over four years, starting in 2018-19, for a new organization to support skills development and measurement.

— $395.5 million over three years for the youth employment strategy.

The Canadian Press

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Granite Oil Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2016 Financial Results and Operations Update

FOR: GRANITE OIL CORP.
TSX SYMBOL: GXO
OTCQX SYMBOL: GXOCF

Date issue: March 22, 2017
Time in: 8:27 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 22, 2017) – GRANITE OIL CORP. (“Granite”
or the “Company”) (TSX:GXO)(OTCQX:GXOCF) is pleased to release its financial
results for the year ended December 31, 2016, and to provide an overview of the
operational highlights of the 2016 financial year. Granite has filed its
audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 and related
Management Discussion & Analysis with the applicable Canadian securities
regulatory authorities. Granite’s annual financial materials may be viewed in
their entirety on www.sedar.com and on the Company’s website at
www.graniteoil.ca.

2016

Granite’s focus in 2016 continued to be setting up its unique, large
oil-in-place asset for the long-term, with the goal of maximizing value and
returns to our shareholders. Despite challenging times in the industry, the
Company made significant strides during the year towards this goal through its
organic development formula. With its Gas Injection Enhanced Oil Recovery
(“EOR”) scheme up to speed and efficiency gains realized across the board, the
Company has proven its ability to add producing barrels at costs that offer
returns during periods of low commodity prices. With twenty years of potential
drilling opportunities and most of its oil yet to be recovered, the Company is
confident it offers its shareholders a model for long-term, consistent, organic
returns.

2016 Financial and Operating Highlights

Financial and operational highlights for the three and twelve month periods
ended December 31, 2016 are set out below and should be read in conjunction
with the financial statements and related management’s discussion and analysis
for the year ended December 31, 2016 that are available for review at
www.graniteoil.ca and www.sedar.com. This is the sixth interim period completed
by Granite following its disposition of certain oil and gas properties pursuant
to its May 2015 corporate reorganization. Prior period information is not
presented in the following table due to its limited comparability resulting
from these dispositions.

/T/

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Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31 December 31
—————————————————————————-
2016 2016
—————————————————————————-
(000s, except per share amounts) ($) ($)
FINANCIAL
Oil and natural gas revenues 14,072 45,508
Funds from operations (1) 6,203 24,236
Per share – basic 0.18 0.75
Per share – diluted (2) 0.18 0.74
Cash flow from operating
activities 6,405 26,510
Net income (loss) (1,061) (7,277)
Per share – basic (0.03) (0.22)
Per share – diluted (2) (0.03) (0.22)
Capital expenditures (3) 5,326 21,623
Net debt (4) 31,763 31,763
Shareholders’ equity 214,346 214,346
—————————————————————————-
(000s) (#) (#)
SHARE DATA
At period-end 33,672 33,672
Weighted average – basic 33,663 32,375
Weighted average – diluted 33,902 32,675
—————————————————————————-

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OPERATING (5)
Production

Natural gas (mcf/d)(6) 299 184
Crude oil (bbls/d) 2,928 2,835
Total (boe/d) 2,978 2,866
Average wellhead prices
Natural gas ($/mcf) 3.17 2.19
Crude oil and NGLs ($/bbl) 51.85 43.59
Combined average ($/boe)(7) 51.30 43.26
Netbacks
Operating netback ($/boe) (8) 27.60 27.69
Reserves
Proved (mboe) 12,483 12,483
Proved plus probable 18,653 18,653
Total net present value – proved
plus probable (10% discount
before taxes) 292,193 292,193
Undeveloped Land
Gross (acres) 381,554 381,554
Net (acres) 379,734 379,734
Gross (net) wells drilled
Oil (#) 3 (3.0) 10 (10.0)
Dry and abandoned (#) – (-) – (-)
—————————————————————————-
Total (#) 3 (3.0) 10 (10.0)
Average working interest (%) 100 100
—————————————————————————-
(1) Funds from operations and funds from operations per share are not
recognized measures under International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS). Refer to the commentary in the “Reader Advisory” under “Non-
GAAP Measurements” for further discussion.

(2) The Company uses the weighted average common shares (basic) when there

is a net loss for the period to calculate net income (loss) per share
diluted. The Company uses the weighted average common shares (diluted)
to calculate the funds from operations diluted.

(3) Total capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions and excluding non-

cash transactions.

(4) Net debt, which is calculated as current liabilities (excluding

derivative financial instruments) and bank debt less current assets
(excluding derivative financial instruments), is not a recognized
measure under IFRS. Please refer to the commentary in the “Reader
Advisory” under “Non-GAAP Measurements” for further discussion.

(5) For a description of the boe conversion ratio, refer to the commentary

in the “Reader Advisory” under “BOE Presentation”.

(6) Commencing in March 2016, the Company began injecting the majority of

its natural gas production into the Alberta Bakken property pursuant to
the EOR scheme.

(7) Combined average realized prices includes all oil, gas and NGL sales

revenue, excluding other income.

(8) Operating netback, which is calculated by deducting royalties,

operating expenses and transportation expenses from oil and gas revenue
and adjusting for any realized hedging on financial instruments, is not
a recognized measure under IFRS. Please refer to the commentary in
“Reader Advisory” under “Non-GAAP Measurements” for further discussion.

/T/

2016 Highlights

/T/

— Record finding and development costs, including the change in future

development capital:
— $13.02/boe on a proved developed producing basis, resulting in a
recycle ratio of 2.1 times;
— $4.96/boe on a total proved basis, resulting in a recycle ratio of
5.6 times; and
— $4.62/boe on a proved plus probable basis, resulting in a recycle
ratio of 6.0 times.

— Executed a $21.5 million, 100% organic capital expenditure program on

the Company’s Bakken Property, a 46% decrease in year-over-year
expenditures, with the following highlights:
— Drilled 10 (10.0 net) wells with a success rate of 100%, and reduced
the average well cost to $1.25 million, a 50% year-over-year
decrease;
— Converted three producing wells to gas injectors and increased gas
injection rates under the EOR scheme by 66%; and
— Acquired 50,000 net acres of strategic Bakken lands.

— Continued improvement in drilling results throughout the year, with gas

injection and completion-optimization strategies providing consistent
well results from its second-half, five-well drilling program, with
average IP rates of:
— IP30 of 294 bbls/d of oil
— IP90 of 213 bbls/d of oil
— IP180 of 192 bbls/d of oil

— Continued to improve overall decline rates with up to 15 wells currently

flowing oil, including several restricted wells, as the Company
optimizes its injection scheme.

— Proved the effectiveness of 200 metre well spacing within the area of

its gas injection EOR scheme. With drilling inventory of over 130
potential well locations considered to be material, the Company has 20
years of development and exploitation opportunities on its Bakken
Property under its current model.

— Following strategic Corporate reorganization decisions made in 2016, the

Company’s G&A is budgeted to drop 25% to $2.25/boe in 2017 as it
continues to realize efficiency gains. The Company recorded a one-time
severance charge in the fourth quarter.

— The Company achieved operating costs of $6.65/boe for the fourth quarter

of 2016 excluding an adjustment booked in the period relating primarily
to prior year’s facility equalization expenses.

— Maintained a strong balance sheet, exiting the year with $31.8 million

of net debt on a current bank line of $60 million.

/T/

2017 Operations Update

Granite’s drilling success continued into 2017 with the three wells drilled in
the first quarter performing comparably to the best wells of 2016. Two of the
three wells drilled in the first quarter tested reduced offset spacing of just
over 100 meters with the goal of further improving long-term oil recovery from
the pool. The Company is encouraged by the positive results from these wells
and the implication these results have on increasing the Company’s potential
drilling inventory and ultimate oil recovery.

With increased demand for oilfield services, the Company faced delays in
accessing both cementing and hydraulic fracturing crews during the quarter,
delaying on-stream production from the wells drilled in the first quarter. The
Company believes it can mitigate these delays with further operational
improvements and timing advantages going forward.

The Company continued to expand the gas injection EOR infrastructure in the
first quarter with the conversion of one formerly producing oil well to a gas
injection well and shut-in a second producing well in preparation for
conversion early in the second quarter. As well, approximately 2,000 horsepower
of additional gas injection compression facilities were set on site. These
facilities will be brought on-stream in the second quarter to take advantage of
lower demand for services during spring break up and will increase total
injection horsepower by approximately 52%. This will provide compression
capacity that will support several years of drilling.

The Company’s first quarter production is expected to average approximately
3,100 boe/d (95% oil), despite service delays and adverse weather conditions.

2017 Outlook

With the efficiency gains made throughout 2016 and its increasingly solid
production base, Granite is well-positioned to manage continued uncertainty in
commodity pricing throughout 2017. Capital expenditures for 2017 are expected
to total $16.5 million, a 23% decrease year-over-year, and result in average
production growth of 7% to approximately 3,050 bbl/d of oil, with the yearly
dividend maintained at $0.42 per share. With an average WTI price of $55 USD
this will result in year-end net debt of $33.2 million and a net debt to cash
flow ratio of 1.1. Anticipated capital expenditures include approximately $3.0
million allocated towards high-impact, strategic exploration and pool
delineation projects, which Granite has the flexibility to adjust should
commodity prices warrant. Additionally, the Company is well-hedged through
2017, with 1,000 bbl/d hedged at an average price of $48.05 USD/bbl through the
first half of 2017, and 750 bbl/d hedged at an average price of $52.23 USD/bbl
through the second half of 2017, reducing its exposure to price volatility.

With the capital program dedicated predominantly towards drilling and the
efficiency at which Granite can add producing barrels, Granite is confident it
will continue to add value to shareholders despite the challenges in the
commodity price environment.

Reader Advisories

Forward-Looking Statements. Certain statements contained in this news release
may constitute forward-looking statements or information (collectively,
“forward-looking statements” or “statements”). These statements relate to
future events or Granite’s future performance. All statements other than
statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of
words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”,
“may”, “will”, “project”, “predict”, “potential”, “targeting”, “intend”,
“could”, “might”, “should”, “believe” and similar expressions. Statements
relating to “reserves” are also deemed to be forward-looking statements, as
they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and
assumptions, that the reserves described exist in the quantities predicted or
estimated and that the reserves can be profitably produced in the future. These
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those
anticipated in such forward-looking statements. In particular, this news
release contains forward-looking statements, pertaining to the following:
forecasted capital expenditures and plans, drilling and development plans,
Granite’s financial strength, anticipated production rates, projections of
market prices and costs, supply and demand for oil and natural gas, the
quantity of reserves, oil and natural gas production levels, the success of the
enhanced oil recovery scheme,, treatment under governmental regulatory and
taxation regimes and expectations regarding Granite’s ability to raise capital
and to continually add to reserves through acquisitions and development.

Granite believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements
and the assumptions upon which such forward-looking statements are based, to be
reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to
be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release
should not be unduly relied upon by investors. These statements speak only as
of the date of this news release and are expressly qualified, in their
entirety, by this cautionary statement. Granite’s actual results could differ
materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a
result of risk factors that may include, but are not limited to: volatility in
the market prices for oil and natural gas; general economic conditions, stock
market volatility and ability to access sufficient capital from internal and
external sources, uncertainties associated with estimating reserves;
uncertainties associated with Granite’s ability to obtain additional financing
on satisfactory terms; geological, technical, drilling and processing problems;
liabilities and risks, including environmental liabilities and risks, inherent
in oil and natural gas operations; incorrect assessments of the value of
acquisitions; competition for, among other things, capital, acquisitions of
reserves, undeveloped lands and skilled personnel. Readers are cautioned that
the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Management has included the
above summary of assumptions and risks related to forward-looking information
provided in this news release in order to provide securityholders with a more
complete perspective on Granite’s future operations and such information may
not be appropriate for other purposes. Additional information on these and
other factors that could affect Granite’s operations and financial results are
included in reports on file with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and
may be accessed through the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com).

With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this news release,
Granite has made assumptions regarding, among other things: prevailing
commodity prices, exchange rates, interest rates, applicable royalty rates and
tax laws; the legislative and regulatory environments of the jurisdictions
where Granite carries on business or has operations; future production rates
and estimates of operating costs; performance of existing and future wells;
reserve and resource volumes; anticipated timing and results of capital
expenditures; the success obtained in drilling new wells; the sufficiency of
budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the timing,
location and extent of future drilling operations; the state of the economy and
the exploration and production business; results of operations; performance;
business prospects and opportunities; the availability and cost of financing,
labour and services; the impact of increasing competition; ability to market
oil and natural gas successfully and Granite’s ability to obtain additional
financing on satisfactory terms.

The forward-looking statements represent Granite’s views as of the date of this
document and such information should not be relied upon as representing its
views as of any date subsequent to the date of this document. Granite has
attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results,
performance or achievements to vary from those current expectations or
estimates expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. However,
there may be other factors that cause results, performance or achievements not
to be as expected or estimated and that could cause actual results, performance
or achievements to differ materially from current expectations. There can be no
assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as results
and future events could differ materially from those expected or estimated in
such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking information. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes
no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Non-GAAP Measurements. This news release contains the terms “net debt”, which
represent current assets less current liabilities, excluding current derivative
financial instruments, is used to assess efficiency, liquidity and the
Company’s general financial strength. No IFRS measure is reasonably comparable
to working capital deficit. This press release uses the term “operating
netback” or “netback”, which is calculated by deducting royalties, operating
expenses and transportation expenses from oil and gas revenue and adjusting for
any realized hedging on financial instruments, is not a recognized measure
under IFRS.

BOE Presentation. References herein to “boe” mean barrels of oil equivalent
derived by converting gas to oil in the ratio of six thousand cubic feet (Mcf)
of gas to one barrel (bbl) of oil. Boe may be misleading, particularly if used
in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf: 1 bbl is based on an energy
conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent
a value equivalency at the wellhead. In addition, given that the value ratio
based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is
significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a
conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value.

– END RELEASE – 22/03/2017

For further information:
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Michael Kabanuk
President & CEO
(587) 349-9123
OR
Granite Oil Corp.
Tyler Klatt
V.P. Exploration
(587) 349-9125

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TSX SYMBOL: GXO
OTCQX SYMBOL: GXOCF

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Opportunities Opening South of the Border – See Where & Who is Going – MNP LLP

U.S.  Permian Activity Driving Growth for Canadian Companies For Canadian service and technology exporters, the U.S. oilfield services market represents the best near- and mid-term opportunities, industry insiders say. The benefits of working south of the border include the size of the market, the ease of operating there and the proximity of major U.S. resource … Read more

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Enbridge cutting 1,000 jobs after completing takeover of Spectra Energy

CALGARY — The cuts have come swiftly at energy giant Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB), which is laying off about 1,000 staff less than a month after closing its blockbuster takeover of Houston-based Spectra Energy Corp.

Calgary-based Enbridge says the layoffs, amounting to about six per cent of the 17,000 employees of the combined company, stem from the merger that closed Feb. 27.

“After a careful evaluation, Enbridge has taken the difficult but necessary step to address the overlap in the combined company’s organizational structure,” said spokesman Todd Nogier in a statement.

He did not provide details about where the cuts are happening, but says they’re being done across the merged company.

Nogier also confirmed that the company will be moving out of the Enbridge offices in downtown Houston and consolidating operations in the state at Spectra’s offices there by the end of the year.

Under the terms of the merger, Calgary became the headquarters of the combined company, while the Houston office became the company’s gas pipelines business unit centre.

When the C$37-billion, all-stock takeover was announced last September, the companies said they expected to achieve C$540 million in annual cost savings from synergies.

At the time, Enbridge CEO Al Monaco said they would move forward quickly to cut costs, expecting about 60 per cent of those savings to happen this year and another 30 per cent in 2018.

The latest job cuts come after Enbridge eliminated about 530 positions last October in Canada and the U.S. after an organizational review it said was started well before the Spectra deal was announced.

Jim Fearon, vice president at recruitment firm Hays Canada, says Wednesday’s job cuts should be seen as tied to the merger, rather than an indicator of the overall economy.

“I do think it’s an outlier to what’s going on in the rest of the market; we’ve seen an easing in the pain of the market,” said Fearon.

“Two big companies become one, and sad as it may be, and unfortunate for some people, some of them are surplus to requirements, and I think that’s really all that you’re seeing in this scenario.”

He said that overall, there are positive signs of hiring in the oil and gas industry, though companies are still being cautious about committing to long-term staff increases.

 

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Activists seek to intervene in Nebraska Keystone XL review

LINCOLN, Neb. — Activists who want to derail the Keystone XL pipeline in Nebraska are again mobilizing to try to make their case to a small state commission that will decide the project’s fate.

Opponents on Wednesday will ask the Nebraska Public Service Commission to let them intervene in the case, allowing them to file legal briefs, cross-examine witnesses and present formal arguments alongside pipeline developer TransCanada’s attorneys.

Nebraska requires residents to show a “substantial legal interest” in a project before they can intervene. Commission Chairman Tim Schram will decide who qualifies at a later date.

TransCanada announced last month that it had filed an application with the commission, which regulates oil pipelines in Nebraska. The Canadian company’s previous attempts to start construction in Nebraska have been thwarted by activists and some landowners who argue the pipeline could damage property and contaminate groundwater.

The fight in Nebraska had been rendered moot when President Barack Obama rejected the Keystone XL in 2015, but President Donald Trump in January signed executive memos to make it easier for the project to move forward. The Keystone XL would carry about 830,000 barrels a day from Canada through Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska, where it would connect with an existing Keystone pipeline network to carry crude to Texas Gulf Coast refineries.

Keystone opposition group Bold Nebraska will argue that opponents have an interest as taxpayers and consumers of the state’s water, among other roles, said executive director Linda Anderson. Native American members of Anderson’s group will argue that members of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska have an interest because the pipeline could cross an historic route known as the Ponca Trail of Tears, Anderson said.

“We’ve been going all around Nebraska, talking to people and trying to get them involved,” she said. “My hope is that there are quite a few applications.”

TransCanada spokesman Terry Cuhna said he did not know of anyone seeking to intervene in support of the company.

“We continue to have positive dialogue with our Nebraska stakeholders … and will continue to do so as the project moves through the PSC process,” Cunha said.

The commission has already received applications from a few law firms that want to be part of the case, said agency spokeswoman Deb Collins. Pipeline opponents organized by Bold Nebraska were expected to drop off more applications at 4 p.m. Wednesday, just before the submission deadline.

Members of the Public Service Commission generally take about seven months to approve or deny an application, but they can postpone a decision for up to a year. Their decision hinges on whether they believe the project serves a public interest, based on evidence presented at a public hearing. Four of the commission’s five members are Republicans.

According to a 2014 report by the U.S. State Department, Keystone XL would support about 42,100 jobs, including about 3,900 workers directly involved in construction. Workers, including those indirectly supported by the pipeline, would earn about $2 billion.

Once construction ends and oil starts flowing, the pipeline would support just 35 permanent jobs, according to the report.

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FEI Canada praises government for focusing on innovation, maintaining current capital gains inclusion rate

FOR: FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONAL CANADA (FEI CANADA)

Date issue: March 22, 2017
Time in: 5:36 PM e

Attention:

TORONTO, ON –(Marketwired – March 22, 2017) – FEI Canada, the country’s
leading association for CFOs and senior financial executives, applauds
measures to foster innovation and job training, which will enhance the
competitiveness of Canadian businesses.

“These proposals are sure to be welcomed by Canadian entrepreneurs, start-ups
and other businesses which are trying to stay one step ahead of their
international rivals through research and development,” said Norm Ferguson,
Chair of Canada’s Policy Forum.

FEI Canada recommended in its fall pre-budget submission that the federal
government should:

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— Increase support for innovation, with an emphasis on commercialization,

and permit companies to issue flow-through shares.
— Increase collaboration with industry, startups, government and academia,
encouraging start-ups to move to commercialization and remain in Canada.
— Invest in pipelines, rail and highway networks as part of its
infrastructure focus, to enhance Canada’s export ability (using the P3
model where appropriate).

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FEI Canada also praised the fact that the government did not increase the
federal capital gains inclusion rate at this time.

“Any tax increase on capital gains from investments has the possibility of
reducing investment in businesses in Canada, negatively impacting job
creation, so we are pleased to see this,” said Sandra Pereira, Co-Chair of FEI
Canada’s tax committee. “We need to be careful about discouraging investment
in Canada since this is a major driver of our economy.”

“FEI Canada believes that, in ordinary course, government should balance
budgets and reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio without raising taxes, to be globally
competitive and remain attractive for capital investment,” said Michael
Conway, President and CEO of FEI Canada. “At this stage, FEI Canada agrees
with the government’s announcement of continued investment in infrastructure
and enhancements to the innovation funding to stimulate Canada’s economy.”

FEI Canada is the all-industry professional membership association for senior
financial executives. With 11 chapters across Canada, it seeks to bring
together senior financial executives to further enhance their leadership
skills and broader management knowledge. The association membership, which
consists of chief financial officers, audit committee directors and senior
executives in the finance, controller, treasury and taxation functions,
represents a significant number of Canada’s leading and most influential
corporations. For more information, please visit www.feicanada.org. Follow us
on Twitter @FEICanada.

– END RELEASE – 22/03/2017

For further information:

Contact:

Laura Bobak
Research & Communications Manager
FEI Canada
[email protected]
416-366-3007 Ext. 5103
Mobile: 416-817-2192

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INDUSTRY: Professional Services – Associations
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DXI Reports Q4 and Fiscal 2016 Results

FOR: DXI ENERGY INC.
TSX SYMBOL: DXI
OTCQB SYMBOL: DXIEF

Date issue: March 22, 2017
Time in: 5:15 PM e

Attention:

Consolidated Petroleum & Natural Gas Reserves of $23MM at December 31, 2016

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – March 22, 2017) – DXI Energy Inc.
(TSX:DXI)(OTCQB:DXIEF) (“DXI” or the “Company”), an upstream oil and gas
exploration and production company operating in Colorado’s Piceance Basin and
the Peace River Arch region in British Columbia, today announced its financial
results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2016.

2016 Key Financial and Operating Highlights are:

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1. Retired the Company’s bank loan and related credit facility with a
Canadian bank;
2. Completed a $995,800 private placement;
3. Decreased G&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016 by $675,000
(30%) to $1.6 million in response to a 24% decrease in average realized
prices per BOE from 2015 to 2016; and
4. Decreased the loss for the year ended December 31, 2016 to $5.5 million
from $7.1 million for the comparative period ended December 31, 2015.

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CORPORATE SUMMARY – THREE AND TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016

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—————————————————————————-

Three months ended Twelve months ended
OPERATIONS December 31, December 31,
—————————————————————————-
2016 2015 Change 2016 2015 Change
—————————————————————————-
Production
—————————————————————————-
Oil and natural gas
liquids (bbls/d) 106 515 -80% 209 369 -43%
—————————————————————————-
Natural gas (mcf/d) 1,327 2,773 -52% 1,666 1,764 -6%
—————————————————————————-
Combined (BOE/d) 327 977 -67% 487 663 -27%
—————————————————————————-

—————————————————————————-
Realized sales prices
—————————————————————————-

Oil and natural gas
liquids ($/bbl) 57.53 46.72 23% 43.25 52.68 -18%
—————————————————————————-
Natural gas ($/mcf) 3.28 2.26 45% 2.47 2.33 6%
—————————————————————————-

—————————————————————————-
Operating expenses
—————————————————————————-

Oil operations ($/bbl) 21.63 10.62 104% 18.31 13.39 37%
—————————————————————————-
Natural gas operations
($/mcf) 3.21 3.27 -2% 2.59 3.19 -19%
—————————————————————————-

—————————————————————————-
Operating netback
—————————————————————————-

Oil operations ($/bbl) (1) 27.44 26.79 2% 17.45 29.04 -40%
—————————————————————————-
Natural gas operations
($/BOE) (2) -1.77 -7.91 -78% -2.32 -6.09 -62%
—————————————————————————-

—————————————————————————-
General and administrative
expenses ($/BOE) 10.01 6.85 46% 8.82 9.28 -5%
—————————————————————————-
Notes:
(1) Decline for the year ended December 31, 2016 due to the reduction in oil
production at Woodrush combined with 18% reduction in oil prices.
(2) Decline for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016 due to
the reduction in natural gas production combined with the reduction in gas
prices.

—————————————————————————-
FINANCIAL (CA$ thousands, Three months ended Twelve months ended
except per share) December 31, December 31,
—————————————————————————-
2016 2015 Change 2016 2015 Change
—————————————————————————-

—————————————————————————-
Revenue 558 2,206 -75% 3,306 7,093 -53%
—————————————————————————-
Royalties 396 562 -30% 1,502 1,486 1%
—————————————————————————-

—————————————————————————-
Cash flow(1) -207 164 -226% -1,017 860 -218%
—————————————————————————-
Cash flow per share (basic) -0.00 0.00 0% -0.02 0.02 -203%
—————————————————————————-
Cash flow per share
(diluted) -0.00 0.00 0% -0.02 0.02 -203%
—————————————————————————-

—————————————————————————-
Net loss 2,366 3,827 -38% 5,486 7,108 -23%
—————————————————————————-
Basic loss ($/common share) 0.05 0.10 -50% 0.13 0.19 -33%
—————————————————————————-
Diluted loss ($/common
share) 0.05 0.10 -50% 0.13 0.19 -33%
—————————————————————————-

—————————————————————————-
Capital expenditures, net of
dispositions 53 1,236 -96% 530 5,738 -91%
—————————————————————————-

—————————————————————————-
Weighted average common
shares outstanding
(thousands)
—————————————————————————-
Basic 44,808 36,505 23% 42,095 36,492 15%
—————————————————————————-
Diluted 44,808 36,505 23% 42,095 36,492 15%
—————————————————————————-

—————————————————————————-
Debt, net of working capital 11,075 10,697 4%
—————————————————————————-
Note 1: “Cash flow” is a non-IFRS measure calculated by adding back
settlement of decommissioning liabilities and change in operating working
capital to cash flows from (used in) operating activities. See “Non-IFRS
Measure” below for details.

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SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION – NON-IFRS MEASURE

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—————————————————————————-

Three months ended Twelve months ended
December 31, December 31,
(CA$ thousands) 2016 2015 2016 2015
—————————————————————————-

Cash flows from (used in) operating
activities (1,005) 371 (350) 1,064
Change in operating working capital 798 (207) (667) (204)
—————————————————————————-
Cash flow (207) 164 (1,017) 860
—————————————————————————-
—————————————————————————-

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RESERVES

Independent Reserves Evaluation

DXI’s reserves were evaluated by independent evaluators as at December 31, 2016
in accordance with National Instrument 51-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Oil
and Gas Activities (“NI 51-101”). GLJ Petroleum Consultants (“GLJ”) were
retained by the Company to evaluate it Canadian properties and Gustavson
Associates (“Gustavson”) were retained by the Company to evaluate its US
properties. The reserves evaluation was based on forecast pricing as outlined
in the notes to the table below entitled “Forecast Prices in 2016 Reserves
Report”. Additional reserves disclosures are included in the Company’s AIF for
the year ended December 31, 2016.

Summary of Reserves as at December 31, 2016(1)

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—————————————————————————-

Natural Oil % of Proved
Oil Gas NGL Equivalent Plus Probable
(MBBL) (MMCF) (MBOE) (MBOE) Reserves
—————————————————————————-
Proved
Developed Producing 96 1,984 71 498 4%
Developed Non-Producing – 462 12 89 1%
Undeveloped – 35,094 1,923 7,771 60%
—————————————————————————-
Total Proved 96 37,540 2,006 8,358 65%
Total Probable 35 21,088 1,131 4,680 35%
—————————————————————————-
Total Proved and
Probable 131 58,628 3,137 13,038 100%
—————————————————————————-
—————————————————————————-
Note 1: Reserves means DXI’s working interest reserves before deduction of
royalties and without including any royalty interests.

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Summary of Net Present Values, Before Tax

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—————————————————————————-

Discounted at
(CA$ thousands) 0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
—————————————————————————-
Proved
Developed Producing 4,351 3,806 3,441 3,169 2,953
Developed Non-Producing 643 540 473 427 391
Undeveloped 45,639 23,322 11,271 4,028 (661)
—————————————————————————-
Total Proved 50,633 27,668 15,185 7,624 2,683
Total Probable 30,398 15,427 7,988 3,917 1,547
—————————————————————————-
Total Proved and Probable 81,031 43,095 23,173 11,541 4,230
—————————————————————————-
—————————————————————————-

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Future Development Costs

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————————————————————

Proved plus
(CA$ thousands) Proved Reserves Probable Reserves
————————————————————
2017 21,146 21,146
2018 20,946 20,946
2019 10,876 20,141
2020 – 20,543
2021 – 1,209
Remainder 705 1,093
————————————————————
Total Undiscounted 53,673 85,078
————————————————————
————————————————————

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Forecast Prices in 2016 Reserves Report

The following table summarizes the first five years of the forecast prices used
by GLJ and Gustavson in preparing DXI Energy’s estimated reserve volumes and
net present values of future net revenues in the 2016 reserves report.

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—————————————————————————-

GLJ Gustavson
———————————- ———————————–
NGL NGL
(Edmonton Crude oil Natural gas (Williams
Natural gas Pentanes (Edmonton (NYMEX Fork Condensate
(AECO) Plus) Par) Henry Hub) Wellhead) (NYMEX)
Year Cdn$ / mmbtu Cdn$ / bbl Cdn$ / bbl US$ / mmbtu US$ / bbl US$ / bbl
—————————————————————————-
2017 3.46 72.11 69.33 3.42 38.39 42.05
2018 3.10 74.79 72.26 2.96 33.20 42.49
2019 3.27 78.75 75.00 3.21 36.02 42.09
2020 3.49 79.80 76.36 3.33 37.37 42.01
2021 3.67 82.37 78.82 3.44 38.62 42.15
2022+ See AIF for additional details
—————————————————————————-

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About DXI ENERGY INC.

DXI Energy Inc. is an upstream oil and natural gas exploration and production
company operating projects in Colorado’s Piceance Basin (25,684 net acres) and
the Peace River Arch region in British Columbia (14,444 net acres). DXI Energy
Inc. maintains offices in Calgary and Vancouver, Canada. The company is
publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (DXI.TO) and the OTCQB (DXIEF).

Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information: This news release contains
statements about oil and gas production and operating activities that may
constitute “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” within
the meaning of applicable securities legislation as they involve the implied
assessment that the resources described can be profitably produced in the
future, based on certain estimates and assumptions. Forward-looking statements
are based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a
number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those anticipated by DXI Energy and described
in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors
include, but are not limited to, adverse general economic conditions, operating
hazards, drilling risks, inherent uncertainties in interpreting engineering and
geologic data, competition, reduced availability of drilling and other well
services, fluctuations in oil and gas prices and prices for drilling and other
well services, government regulation and foreign political risks, fluctuations
in the exchange rate between Canadian and US dollars and other currencies, as
well as other risks commonly associated with the exploration and development of
oil and gas properties. Additional information on these and other factors,
which could affect DXI Energy Inc.’s operations or financial results, are
included in DXI Energy Inc.’s reports on file with Canadian and United States
securities regulatory authorities. We assume no obligation to update
forward-looking statements should circumstances or management’s estimates or
opinions change unless otherwise required under securities law.

The TSX does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
news release.

Follow DXI Energy’s latest developments on: Facebook
http://facebook.com/dxienergy and Twitter @dxienergy.

– END RELEASE – 22/03/2017

For further information:
DXI Energy Inc.
Robert L. Hodgkinson
Chairman & CEO
604-638-5055
[email protected]
OR
Craig Allison
Investor Relations- New York
914-882-0960
[email protected]

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TSX SYMBOL: DXI
OTCQB SYMBOL: DXIEF

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
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Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Financial Results Conference Call on March 27th at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

FOR: MIDWEST ENERGY EMISSIONS CORP.
OTCQB Symbol: MEEC

Date issue: March 22, 2017
Time in: 4:05 PM e

Attention:

LEWIS CENTER, OH –(Marketwired – March 22, 2017) – Midwest Energy Emissions
Corp. (OTCQB: MEEC) (“ME2C” or the “Company”), a leader in mercury emissions
control in North America, will report its financial results after the market
closes on Monday, March 27, 2017, for the fourth quarter and full year ended
December 31, 2016.

Management will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on March 27,
2017, to discuss ME2C’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 results, provide a
corporate update, and conclude with a Q&A from participants. To participate,
please use the following information:

Conference Call and Webcast
Date: Monday, March 27, 2017
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time
U.S. Dial-in: 1-888-600-4885
International Dial-in: 1-913-312-0381
Conference ID: 8414605
Webcast: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=123329

Please dial in at least 10 minutes before the start of the call to ensure
timely participation. A playback of the call will be available through May 27,
2017. To listen, call 1-844-512-2921 within the United States or
1-412-317-6671 when calling internationally. Please use the replay pin number
8414605.

About Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (ME2C)
Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. (OTCQB: MEEC) delivers patented and proprietary
solutions to the global coal-power industry to remove mercury from power plant
emissions, providing performance guarantees, and leading-edge emissions
services. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) MATS rule, which has
been subject to legal challenges, requires that all coal- and oil-fired power
plants in the U.S., larger than 25 mega-watts, must remove roughly 90% of
mercury from their emissions starting April 15, 2015. ME2C has developed
patented technology and proprietary products that have been shown to achieve
mercury removal levels compliant with MATS at a significantly lower cost and
with less operational impact than currently used methods, while preserving the
marketability of fly-ash for beneficial use. For more information, please
visit www.midwestemissions.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
With the exception of historical information contained in this press release,
content herein may contain “forward-looking statements” that are made pursuant
to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by using words
such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” and
similar expressions, but these words are not the exclusive means of
identifying forward-looking statements. These statements are based on
management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes
in circumstances. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the statements made. Matters that may cause actual results to
differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among
other factors, the gain or loss of a major customer, change in environmental
regulations, disruption in supply of materials, capacity factor fluctuations
of power plant operations and power demands, a significant change in general
economic conditions in any of the regions where our customer utilities might
experience significant changes in electric demand, a significant disruption in
the supply of coal to our customer units, the loss of key management
personnel, availability of capital and any major litigation regarding the
Company. In addition, this release contains time-sensitive information that
reflects management’s best analysis only as of the date of this release. The
Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or
circumstances that arise after the date of this release. Further information
concerning issues that could materially affect financial performance related
to forward-looking statements contained in this release can be found in the
Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

– END RELEASE – 22/03/2017

For further information:

Company Contact:
Richard MacPherson
Chief Executive Officer
Midwest Energy Emissions Corp.
Main: 614-505-6115
[email protected]

Investor Relations Contact:
Greg Falesnik
Managing Director
MZ Group – MZ North America
Main: 949-385-6449
[email protected]
www.mzgroup.us

COMPANY:
FOR: MIDWEST ENERGY EMISSIONS CORP.
OTCQB Symbol: MEEC

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Coal, Energy and Utilities – Utilities,
Environment – Air Pollution Control, Environment – Regulations and Law

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Cub Energy Inc. Announces Q4 2016 Financial and Operational Results

FOR: CUB ENERGY INC.TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: KUBDate issue: March 22, 2017Time in: 4:00 PM eAttention:
HOUSTON, TEXAS–(Marketwired – March 22, 2017) – Cub Energy Inc. (“Cub” or the
“Company”) (TSX VENTURE:KUB), a Ukraine-focused upstream oil and gas compan…

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Mooncor Oil & Gas Corp Releases Statement of Reserves Data and other Oil and Gas Information

FOR: MOONCOR OIL & GAS CORP.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: MOO

Date issue: March 22, 2017
Time in: 2:47 PM e

Attention:

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – March 22, 2017) – Mooncor Oil & Gas Corp. (TSX
VENTURE:MOO) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has filed its
Statement of Reserves Data and other Oil and Gas Information (the “Report”)
highlighting the oil and natural gas reserves, which are in the Provinces of
Alberta and Saskatchewan, and the value of future net revenue of the Company. A
copy of the Report can be found under the Company’s profile on the SEDAR
website (www.sedar.com).

The reserves data is based on an evaluation by DeGolyer and MacNaughton Canada
Limited (“DeGolyer MacNaughton”) with an effective date of December 31, 2015.
The reserves data summarizes the Company’s crude oil, natural gas liquids and
natural gas reserves (Table 1 below) and the net present values of future net
revenue for these reserves using constant prices and costs and forecast prices
and costs (Table 2 below).

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Table 1
Summary of Reserves

——————————————–
Light & Medium Oil Heavy Oil
——————————————–
Gross (2) Net (3) Gross (2) Net (3)
RESERVE CATEGORY (Mbbls) (Mbbls) (Mbbls) (Mbbls)
——————————————–

——————————————–
PROVED
——————————————–
Developed Producing – – – –
——————————————–
Developed Non-Producing – – 40 34
——————————————–
Undeveloped – – 26 24
——————————————–
TOTAL PROVED – – 66 58
——————————————–
Probable – – 100 84
——————————————–
TOTAL PROVED + PROBABLE – – 166 142
——————————————–
Possible – – 56 46
——————————————–
TOTAL PROVED + PROB + POSS – 222 188
——————————————–

——————————————–
Natural Gas (1) Natural Gas Liquids
——————————————–
Gross (2) Net (3) Gross (2) Net (3)
RESERVE CATEGORY (MMcf) (MMcf) (Mbbls) (Mbbls)
——————————————–

——————————————–
PROVED
——————————————–
Developed Producing – – – –
——————————————–
Developed Non-Producing – – – –
——————————————–
Undeveloped – – – –
——————————————–
TOTAL PROVED – – – –
——————————————–
Probable – – – –
——————————————–
TOTAL PROVED + PROBABLE – – – –
——————————————–
Possible – – – –
——————————————–
TOTAL PROVED + PROB + POSS – – – –
——————————————–

1. Estimates of reserves of natural gas include associated and non-

associated gas.
2. “Gross Reserves” are Company’s working interest reserves before the
deduction of royalties.
3. “Net Reserves” are Company’s working interest reserves after deduction
of royalty obligations plus the Company’s royalty interests.

Table 2
Net Present Value of Future Net Revenue

—————————————-
Net Present Value (NPV) of Future Net
Revenue (FNR)
—————————————-
Before Income Taxes – Discounted at
(%/yr.)
—————————————-
0 5 10 15 20
RESERVE CATEGORY (M$) (M$) (M$) (M$) (M$)
—————————————-

—————————————-
PROVED
—————————————-
Developed Producing – – – – –
—————————————-
Developed Non-Producing 857 715 604 516 445
—————————————-
Undeveloped 571 467 387 323 273
—————————————-
TOTAL PROVED 1,428 1,182 991 839 718
—————————————-
Probable 3,078 2,235 1,668 1,277 998
—————————————-
TOTAL PROVED + PROBABLE 4,506 3,417 2,659 2,116 1,716
—————————————-
Possible 1,987 1,216 783 528 371
—————————————-
TOTAL PROVED + PROB + POSS 6,493 4,633 3,442 2,644 2,087
—————————————-

—————————————-
Net Present Value (NPV) of Future Net
Revenue (FNR)
—————————————-
After Income Taxes – Discounted at
(%/yr.)
————————————————-
0 5 10 15 20 10%/yr
RESERVE CATEGORY (M$) (M$) (M$) (M$) (M$) ($/BOE)
————————————————-

————————————————-
PROVED
————————————————-
Developed Producing – – – – – –
————————————————-
Developed Non-Producing 857 715 604 516 445 17.54
————————————————-
Undeveloped 571 467 387 323 273 16.41
————————————————-
TOTAL PROVED 1,428 1,182 991 839 718 17.08
————————————————-
Probable 2,954 2,162 1,624 1,250 981 19.76
————————————————-
TOTAL PROVED + PROBABLE 4,382 3,344 2,615 2,089 1,699 18.67
————————————————-
Possible 1,454 906 596 411 296 17.32
————————————————-
TOTAL PROVED + PROB + POSS 5,836 4,250 3,211 2,500 1,995 18.34
————————————————-

1. NPV of FNR includes all resource income: Sale of oil, gas, by-product

reserves; processing of third party reserves; other income.
2. Income taxes includes all resource income, appropriate income tax
calculations and prior tax pools.
3. The unit values are based on net reserve volumes before income tax
(BFIT).

/T/

About Mooncor Oil & Gas Corp.

Mooncor is a junior oil and gas exploration company. Mooncor holds interests in
lands in the Pondera and Teton Counties in Northwestern Montana, the Muskwa /
Duvernay liquids rich shale gas area in Hamburg, Alberta, and in southwest
Ontario where the focus has been on conventional oil and gas opportunities.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term
is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

The information in this news release includes certain information and
statements about management’s view of future events, expectations, plans and
prospects that constitute forward looking statements. These statements are
based upon assumptions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.
Because of these risks and uncertainties and as a result of a variety of
factors, the actual results, expectations, achievements or performance may
differ materially from those anticipated and indicated by these forward looking
statements. Although Mooncor believes that the expectations reflected in
forward looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that the
expectations of any forward looking statements will prove to be correct. Except
as required by law, Mooncor disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation
to update or revise any forward looking statements to reflect actual results,
whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions,
changes in factors affecting such forward looking statements or otherwise.

– END RELEASE – 22/03/2017

For further information:
Mooncor Oil & Gas Corp.
Allen Lone
Chief Executive Officer
905.275.7570
[email protected]

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Trican, Canyon outline plan to combine through $637-million friendly deal

CALGARY — Two Calgary-based companies that provide services to the oil and gas industry are planning to combine forces through an exchange of shares and debt valued at $637 million.

Trican Well Service Ltd. (TSX:TCW) would exchange 1.7 of its common shares for each share of Canyon Services Group Inc. (TSX:FRC) under the friendly deal, which is supported by the boards of both companies.

Both companies say the offer is worth $6.63 per Canyon share, based on Trican’s stock price at the end of trading on Tuesday.

Trican would also assume $40 million of Canyon’s debt.

Canyon’s shareholders would end up with 44 per cent of the combined company’s equity, with the rest going to Trican shareholders.

The proposed transaction requires approval by at least two-thirds of votes cast by Canyon shareholders at a meeting and by a simple majority of votes cast by Trican shareholders.

The Canadian Press

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Going once, going twice: Uncertainty high ahead of Stampede chuckwagon auction

CALGARY — Kurt Bensmiller uses an old expression when asked what he expects Thursday night during the annual chuckwagon canvas auction for the Calgary Stampede.

“There’s lots of interest out there but everyone’s holding their cards pretty close to their chests,” says the 17-year veteran of chuckwagon racing.

“With anything, it takes a little while before everybody really gets spending again.”

The chuckwagon races are one of the marquee events at the Stampede, and the auctions are considered an economic bellwether for Canada’s oilpatch.

Every year, bidders attend the auction in an effort to buy rights to advertise on the canvases that adorn the chuckwagons. This year, they’ll do so at a time when crude prices have been lingering below the US$50 per barrel mark, though nearly US$10 above what they were this time last year.

Bensmiller, 33, last year secured the sponsorship of the Tsuu T’ina Nation for the third year running with a bid of $120,000. This year, however, the First Nation located just south of Calgary has indicated it won’t be taking part, leaving Bensmiller looking for a new backer.

Stampede spokeswoman Kristina Barnes said Tuesday the number of bidders who have pre-registered for the auction is on pace to reach last year’s total of about 180.

In response to the faltering economy last year, the Stampede for the first time stepped in to help sponsors form teams to bid for tarps on one of the 36 participating chuckwagons. Barnes said 20 tarps were purchased by teams of bidders who then took turns putting their colours on their chuckwagon over the 10 days of racing.

The 2016 auction raised just under $2.3 million, nearly $500,000 less than the total the year before and the worst showing since 2010, when it brought in $1.97 million.

Chuckwagon driver Jason Glass of High River, Alta, bought his own tarp at last year’s auction for $95,000 when bids fell short of his expectations, reselling the advertising rights to sponsors later.

Glass, 46, says he hopes that doesn’t happen again this year.

“I think the economy is recovering somewhat,” he says.

“It’s a struggle. Once the oilpatch takes a hit, it kind of trickles down through the whole economy in Western Canada.”

A perk of sponsorship is access to the chuckwagon barns and entertainment facilities which allow the winning bidders to host clients, employees, family and friends for a behind-the-scenes experience.

The Calgary Stampede runs from July 7-16.

 

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Terrestrial Energy Announces Appointment of Former Chief Technology Officer of Westinghouse Regis Matzie To Advisory Board

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OAKVILLE, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – March 22, 2017) – Terrestrial Energy
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Savanna Reiterates Rejection of the Inadequate Value of the Total Offer and Support for Acquisition of Savanna by Western Energy

FOR: SAVANNA ENERGY SERVICES CORP.
TSX SYMBOL: SVY

Date issue: March 22, 2017
Time in: 7:30 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 22, 2017) – Savanna Energy Services
Corp. (“Savanna”) (TSX:SVY) today reiterates the unanimous support of the
special committee (the “Special Committee”) of the board of directors of
Savanna (the “Savanna Board”) and the Savanna Board of the acquisition of all
of the issued and outstanding common shares of Savanna (the “Savanna Shares”)
by Western Energy Services Corp. (“Western”) on the basis of 0.85 of a common
share of Western (the “Western Shares”) and $0.21 in cash per Savanna Share
(the “Western Offer”).

The Savanna Board, on the recommendation of the Special Committee, has
unanimously determined that Savanna shareholders should reject the offer from
Total Energy Services Inc. (“Total”) to purchase all of the Savanna Shares on
the basis of 0.13 common shares of Total and $0.20 in cash for each Savanna
Share (the “Total Offer”).

Total is Purchasing Savanna Shares in the Market for Greater Than its Offer
Price to Savanna Shareholders

Why is Total not treating all Savanna shareholders equally? Even Total knows
that the Total Offer undervalues Savanna and fails to adequately compensate
Savanna shareholders for their shares. The proof is in Total’s own actions: on
four occasions within the last month, including as recently as March 21, Total
purchased Savanna Shares in the market at a price that is HIGHER than the
implied value of the Total Offer.

On all four days, the implied value of the Western Offer was SUPERIOR to both
the implied value of the Total Offer and the price paid by Total for the shares
it purchased, as illustrated in the table below.

Western Offer is Superior to the Total Offer and to Total’s Recent Purchases of
Savanna Shares

/T/

—————————————————————————-

Implied Value of Price Paid by Total in Implied Value of
Date Total Offer(1) the Open Market (2) Western Offer(1)
—————————————————————————-
March 9(3) $1.90 $1.98 $2.03
—————————————————————————-
March 16 $1.92 $2.00 $2.19
—————————————————————————-
March 20 $1.92 $1.96 $2.12
—————————————————————————-
March 21 $1.95 $1.99 $2.12
—————————————————————————-
(1) Closing prices on the applicable date on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
(2) Highest price paid for Savanna Shares acquired on the applicable date as
disclosed by Total.
(3) Implied value of Western Offer on March 9th excludes cash consideration
of $0.21 per share.

/T/

In addition, Total sought and received the approval of its shareholders to
issue more than twice the number of common shares of Total currently required
to be issued pursuant to the Total Offer indicating it expected to pay
significantly more for the Savanna Shares.

A Higher Value, Strategically Superior Alternative is Available

The Savanna Board believes the Western Offer is financially, strategically and
operationally superior to the Total Offer and Savanna shareholders should not
tender their Savanna Shares to the Total Offer. Based on price alone, the
Western Offer represents a premium of 9.1% over the Total Offer for Savanna
shareholders (based on the closing price of the Western Shares and common
shares of Total, as applicable, on March 21, 2017).

Total’s self-interested arguments do not change the fundamental fact that a
combination of Western and Savanna makes more business sense and creates
greater potential for long-term value.

2016 Was the Worst Year for Oilfield Services Companies in Recent History and
the Outlook for the Sector is Considerably Stronger

In its latest press release Total once again refers to Western’s financial
results for the year ended December 31, 2016 (the most challenging year in
recent decades for oilfield services companies). Total, once again, is
misleading shareholders by ignoring the fact that current financial projections
of oilfield equity research analysts for 2017 and 2018 are materially higher
than 2016 levels. The previously disclosed operations updates of Savanna and
Western are supportive of oilfield equity research analyst views on activity
levels in 2017.

Total has highlighted that Western operated at above average utilization levels
during 2016. What Total has not stated is that Total operated at utilization
levels below the industry average. Western has demonstrated that it is a
drilling contractor that is committed to providing an essential service to its
customers during even the most challenging of times. As the industry continues
to recover, Western and its current and prospective shareholders will be well
served by the commitment that Western made to its customers during 2016.

Western Debt Following a Combination with Savanna is Appropriately Positioned

Total’s ongoing efforts to justify their inferior offer with references to
Western’s debt levels are misleading for two primary reasons. Firstly,
Western’s debt levels are already reflected in its share price. Total’s
continued insistence that Savanna shareholders should apply a further discount
to the consideration they are receiving from Western is illogical. Secondly,
upon the planned and fully financed redemption of Savanna’s senior notes, the
combined company would have no debt maturities before 2019, which provides for
considerable certainty should near-term weakness in the oilfield services
industry persist. Debt capital markets continue to share this view with
Western’s senior unsecured notes trading very near to par and a key credit
agency considering a potential credit upgrade for Western as a result of the
proposed business combination. With the anticipated industry activity levels in
2017 and 2018, the combination of Western and Savanna would be on a very firm
footing.

Total Offer Introduces Significant Potential Debt Charges

Total has not advised how it intends to refinance the Savanna debt that may
become due and payable upon the change of control that would occur upon it
taking up Savanna Shares pursuant to the Total Offer which may be significantly
more difficult if Savanna is still a public company not wholly-owned by Total.
Specifically:

/T/

— Savanna will be required to make an offer to acquire all of its

outstanding senior notes at 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus
the accrued and unpaid interest.
— If consent to the change of control is not obtained, the second lien
credit agreement with Alberta Investment Management Corporation
(“AIMCo”) will become due and payable with Savanna having to refinance
the same in a circumstance where Savanna could be a public company with
shareholders other than Total at the time and not be wholly owned by
Total.

/T/

The agreements Savanna entered into with AIMCo fundamentally restructured
Savanna’s balance sheet and were the result of comprehensive efforts to
negotiate the best available alternative. Total’s hostile and inferior offer
put Savanna’s balance sheet stability at risk.

Do Not Be Coerced Into Tendering to the Inferior Total Offer Prior to Its
Expiry

You should not accept inferior value for your Savanna Shares, particularly when
Total is itself willing to purchase shares for a higher price.

If Total does acquire 50.1% of the outstanding Savanna Shares (excluding
Savanna Shares owned by Total and persons acting jointly or in concert with
Total), Total will be required to extend the Total Offer for ten days following
the initial expiry of the Total Offer.

Savanna shareholders are urged not to tender their Savanna Shares to the Total
Offer. If you have already tendered your Savanna Shares to the Total Offer, you
can withdraw your Savanna Shares by contacting your broker or D.F. King, North
American Toll Free at 1-800-622-1678 or via email at [email protected].

FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Peters & Co. Limited is acting as financial advisor to Savanna in respect of
the Western Offer and has provided the Savanna Board with its verbal opinion
that, subject to certain customary assumptions, qualifications and limitations,
the consideration to be received by holders of Savanna Shares pursuant to the
terms of the Western Offer is fair, from a financial point of view, to the
holders of Savanna Shares.

Cormark Securities Inc. has provided the Savanna Board with its verbal opinion
that, subject to certain customary assumptions, qualifications and limitations,
the consideration to be received by holders of Savanna Shares pursuant to the
terms of the Western Offer is fair, from a financial point of view, to the
holders of Savanna Shares.

About Savanna

Savanna is a leading contract drilling and oilfield services company operating
in North America and Australia providing a broad range of drilling, well
servicing and related services with a focus on fit for purpose technologies and
industry-leading Aboriginal relationships.

Cautionary Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking
information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of
the words “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”,
“project”, “should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends” and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. More
particularly and without limitation, this press release contains
forward-looking statements and information relating to the proposed acquisition
of Savanna by Western pursuant to a plan of arrangement, the indebtedness of
the combined company, expectations with an industry recovery and the risks
resulting from Total acquiring more than 50% of the Savanna Shares. These
forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key
expectations and assumptions made by Savanna. Completion of the Western Offer
is subject to a number of conditions which are typical for transactions of this
nature. Assumptions have been made with respect to the satisfaction of all
conditions precedent under the arrangement agreement with Western. Although
Savanna believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such
forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue
reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information
as Savanna cannot give any assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since
forward-looking statements and information address future events and
conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties.
Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to
a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, the
failure to satisfy any of the conditions to completion of the Western offer,
the emergence of a superior proposal in respect of either party or the failure
to obtain approval of the Savanna shareholders or Western shareholders may
result in the termination of the arrangement agreement.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is not
exhaustive. Additional information on these and other risks that could affect
completion of the Western Offer will be set forth in an information circular of
Savanna to be mailed in connection with the Western Offer, which will be
available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Other risk factors that could affect
Savanna’s operations or financial results are included in Savanna’s annual
information form and may be accessed through the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com).
The forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release
are made as of the date hereof and Savanna does not undertake any obligation to
update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so
required by applicable securities laws.

– END RELEASE – 22/03/2017

For further information:
Savanna Energy Services Corp.
Chris Strong
President and Chief Executive Officer
(403) 267-6728
OR
Savanna Energy Services Corp.
Dwayne LaMontagne
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(403) 214-5959
OR
Media contact:
Trevor Zeck
Longview Communications Inc.
(604) 694-6037
OR
Shareholder inquiries:
D.F. King Canada
(Toll Free): 1-800-622-1678

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TSX SYMBOL: SVY

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Equipment, Energy and Utilities –
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OneSoft Subsidiary, OneBridge Solutions Inc., to Present at Upcoming Pipeline Asset Management Workshop Hosted by Microsoft

FOR: ONESOFT SOLUTIONS INC.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: OSS

Date issue: March 22, 2017
Time in: 7:00 AM e

Attention:

EDMONTON, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 22, 2017) – OneSoft Solutions Inc. (the
“Company” or “OneSoft”) (TSX VENTURE:OSS) is pleased to announce that its
wholly owned subsidiary, OneBridge Solutions Inc. will be presenting at a
Pipeline Asset Management Workshop to be held at the Microsoft Technology
Center in Houston, Texas on March 29, 2017.

Hosted by Microsoft, this interactive workshop will feature new technology and
innovation in pipeline asset management. This will include investigation of new
technology deployment by oil and gas pipeline companies and exploration
regarding application of digital technologies such as advanced analytics,
machine learning and field service automation, which can assist pipeline
operators to deploy cutting edge industry practices to enhance pipeline safety
and efficiencies of operations.

Tim Edward, President of OneBridge, will be presenting a 45-minute session at
the workshop that will include demonstrations of OneBridge’s Cognitive
Integrity Management SaaS solution and OneBridge’s HoloLens solution that
displays digital data such as corrosion as a hologram on pipeline
infrastructure.

This event is targeted at senior managers who are responsible for pipeline
integrity roles including engineering, integrity management, maintenance, data
science, analytics and information technology.

About OneSoft Solutions Inc.

OneSoft Solutions Inc. has developed software technology and products that have
capability to transition legacy, on premise licensed software applications to
operate on the Microsoft Cloud, in conjunction with Office 365, CRM Online,
Microsoft BI and Microsoft Azure Machine Learning. OneSoft’s business strategy
is to seek opportunities to convert legacy business software applications that
are historically cumbersome to deploy and costly to operate, to a more cost
efficient subscription based business model utilizing the Microsoft Cloud
platform and services, with accessibility through any internet capable device.
Visit www.onesoft.ca for more information.

About OneBridge Solutions Inc.

OneSoft’s wholly owned subsidiary, OneBridge Solutions Inc., is developing
revolutionary new applications for the Oil & Gas pipeline industry, which we
believe will be able to predict pipeline failures and thereby save lives,
protect the environment, reduce operational costs and address regulatory
compliance requirements. OneBridge utilizes a single geo-spatial database that
accommodates pipe-centric, structured and unstructured big data, with
capability to address the key functions that pipeline companies require to
manage, operate and maintain their pipelines. OneBridge solutions are designed
to address two key areas of functionality – Safety Management Systems and
Compliance Analytics (“SMS/CA”), and Cognitive Integrity Management (“CIM”)
solutions, all of which will be deployed as SaaS solutions that leverage Data
Science, Azure Machine Learning, HoloLens, Microsoft BI and other components of
the Microsoft Cloud platform and services. Visit www.onebridgesolutions.com for
more information.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ONESOFT SOLUTIONS INC.

Douglas Thomson, Chair

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future
operations and profitability of the Company and other statements that are not
historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such
as “may”, “should”, “anticipate”, “expects”, “believe”, “will”, “intends”,
“plans” and similar expressions. Any statements that are contained in this news
release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be
forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking information is provided for
the purpose of delivering information about management’s current expectations
and plans relating to the future. Investors are cautioned that reliance on such
information may not be appropriate for other purposes, such as making
investment decisions.

In respect of the forward-looking information and statements the Company has
placed reliance on certain assumptions that it believes are reasonable at this
time, including expectations and assumptions concerning, among other things:
interest and foreign exchange rates; planned synergies, capital efficiencies
and cost-savings; applicable tax laws; the sufficiency of budgeted capital
expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the availability and cost of
labour and services; the success of growth projects; future operating costs;
that counterparties to material agreements will continue to perform in a timely
manner; that there are no unforeseen events preventing the performance of
contracts; and that there are no unforeseen material development or other costs
related to current growth projects or current operations. Accordingly, readers
should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in
this press release. Since forward-looking information addresses future events
and conditions, such information by its very nature involves inherent risks and
uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently
anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not
limited to the risks associated with the industries in which the Company
operates in general such as: costs and expenses; interest rate and exchange
rate fluctuations; competition; ability to access sufficient capital from
internal and external sources; and changes in legislation, including but not
limited to tax laws.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.
Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly
qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements
contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release,
and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or to revise any of
the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by
Canadian securities law.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of
an offer to buy any securities within the United States. The securities to be
offered have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or
sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from
the registration requirements of such Act or other laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

– END RELEASE – 22/03/2017

For further information:
Dwayne Kushniruk
CEO
[email protected]
(780) 437-4950

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TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: OSS

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Touchstone Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2016 Results

FOR: TOUCHSTONE EXPLORATION INC.TSX SYMBOL: TXPDate issue: March 22, 2017Time in: 7:00 AM eAttention:
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Announcement of Results for the Fourth Quarter and the Year Ended December 31, 2016 and an Update on West Ells Progress

FOR: SUNSHINE OILSANDS LTD.
HKSE SYMBOL: 2012

Date issue: March 22, 2017
Time in: 5:59 AM e

Attention:

HONG KONG, CHINA and CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 22, 2017) –
Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. is pleased to announce its financial results for the
fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016 and an update on West Ells
progress. Please see the attached announcement for further information.

Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. Announcement of Results for the Fourth Quarter and the
Year Ended December 31, 2016 and an Update on West Ells Progress

Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. (the “Corporation” or “Sunshine”) (HKSE:2012) today
announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended
December 31, 2016. The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements, notes
to the consolidated financial statements, Management’s Discussion and Analysis
and Annual Information Form have been filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and with
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Hong Kong Stock Exchange”)
(www.hkexnews.hk) and are available on the Corporation’s website
(www.sunshineoilsands.com). The Annual Information Form includes the
Corporation’s reserves and resource data as at an effective date of December
31, 2016 as evaluated by GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. and DeGolyer and
MacNaughton Canada Limited and prepared in accordance with National Instrument
51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities. All figures are in
Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.

MESSAGE TO SHAREHOLDERS

For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Corporation achieved progress in the
following areas:

/T/

— Construction of Phase 1 is substantially completed;
— All 8 well pairs were on early SAGD production;
— All downhole pumps installation were completed and in operation mode;
— The Corporation has received its certificate from the Pressure Equipment

Safety Authority in Alberta, for Sunshine’s total asset integrity
management.

/T/

On February 28, 2017, the Corporation ceased capitalization of its West Ells
Phase I project. Hence, the Corporation will cease capitalization of the
petroleum revenue, royalties, diluent costs, transportation costs and operating
expenses in relation to the Project and will commence recording depletion of
the Project under IFRS effective March 1, 2017. These amounts will then be
included in the Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.

Sunshine’s Capital Raising Activities

On September 12, 2016, the Corporation and noteholders representing 96% of the
outstanding Notes (the “Forbearing Holders”) entered into a long-term
forbearance agreement in respect of the Notes (the “Agreement”). The principal
terms of the Agreement include: (a) payment on October 17, 2016 of the yield
maintenance premium payment due on August 1, 2016; (b) payment of the coupon
interest accruing on the Notes and repurchase of US$22.5 million in principal
amount of the Notes on February 1, 2017; (c) payment of the principal of the
Notes and the coupon interest on the Notes on August 1, 2017; (d) payment of
forbearance fees accruing at 2.50% on the principal amount of the Notes held by
the Forbearing Holders; (e) payment of a fee equal to 7.298% of the outstanding
principal amount of the Notes held by the Forbearing Holders on August 1, 2017
and proportionately smaller fees if the Notes are repurchased or redeemed prior
to that date; (f) covenants relating to minimum liquidity to be maintained by
the Corporation for specified periods; (g) board of director observation rights
for certain significant noteholders; (h) use of proceeds restrictions for the
proceeds of any asset sales completed by the Corporation; (i) budget approval
rights; and (j) requirements that the Corporation raise additional capital and
provide additional security for the Notes.

On October 31, 2016, the Corporation updated the status of the long term
forbearance agreement with its note holders dated September 9, 2016 (the
“Agreement”). In view of the importance of supporting active operations at West
Ells while it examines the potential to progress the Memorandum of
Understanding with Nobao Energy Holding (China) Corporation Limited to
definitive terms and agreements, the Corporation initiated discussions with the
forbearing holders about altering the timing and the form of payment of the
yield maintenance premium. As such, the Corporation has not paid the yield
maintenance premium to the forbearing holders as required by the Agreement.
While this constitutes a termination event under the Agreement and entitles the
forbearing holders to exercise their rights and remedies under the Agreement,
the forbearing holders have not taken steps to terminate the Agreement or
exercise such rights and they have not, at this time, advised of any intention
to do so.

On March 20, 2017, the Company and the Forbearing Holders confirmed the signing
of the Forbearance Reinstatement Agreement (the “FRA”) and a Note Exchange
Agreement (the “NEA”). The principal payment terms of the FRA include: (i)
Payment of 20% of the Yield Maintenance Premium (the “YMP”) originally due on
August 1, 2016 by cash; (ii) 80% of the YMP will be repaid on August 1, 2017 as
the bond matures; (iii) the Company agreed to repay bond principal of
approximately USD11.2 million by issuance of shares (the “Share Issuance”),
which therefore the NEA is to be executed; (iv) Payment of 20% accrued interest
and forbearance fee fell due on February 1, 2017 by cash and the remaining
amount to be repaid on August 1, 2017 as the bond matures; (v) Regarding the
USD22.5 million of principal repayment which fell due on February 1, 2017, both
parties agreed to defer the repayment as follows: USD5.0 million and USD10.0
million are to be repaid by the end of April 2017 and June 2017 respectively.
The remaining amount shall be repaid on or before the maturity date of the
bond, i.e. August 1, 2017.

The Board believes the entering into of the FRA and NEA is in the best
interests of the Company and its shareholders as a whole as the FRA and NEA
will provide the Company with additional time to repay or refinance the
indebtedness owed by the Company to the Noteholders under the Notes. The
Company is not aware that the Noteholders intend to enforce their rights in
respect of the Notes.

General mandate

Reference is made to the announcements of the Corporation dated March 16, 2016,
April 28, 2016, May 16, 2016, June 22, 2016, July 4, 2016, September 1, 2016,
October 24, 2016 and October 31, 2016 (all Hong Kong time) (collectively, the
“Bright Hope Announcements”) in relation to the proposed issue of a total of
558,823,500 new Class “A” Common Voting Shares of the Corporation (“Common
Shares”) to Bright Hope Global Investments Limited (“Bright Hope”) under the
General Mandate.

On March 15, 2016, the Corporation entered into a subscription agreement with
Bright Hope under which Bright Hope agreed to subscribe for a total of
558,823,500 Common Shares at a price of HK$0.34 per Common Share or
approximately CDN$0.055 per Common Share, which in the aggregate amounts to
gross proceeds of HK$190.0 million (approximately CDN$30.9 million) (the
“Bright Hope Placement”).

During year ended December 31, 2016, the Corporation completed the closing of
308,575,588 Common Shares (the “Bright Hope Closing”) under the General Mandate
at a price of HK$0.34 per Common Share (approximately CDN$0.06 per Common
Share). Under the Bright Hope Closing, the Corporation received total gross
proceeds of HK$104,915,700 (approximately CDN$17.6 million in total).

On October 31, 2016, the Corporation announced an extension of the subscription
of the remaining 250,247,912 Common Shares (approximately HK$85,084,290 or
CDN$14.69 million) subscribed for by Bright Hope (“Further Extension”) to no
later than January 31, 2017.

On November 21, 2016, the Corporation announced that the Further Extension
granted to Bright Hope has been mutually terminated as the Corporation was
informed by Stock Exchange that the Further Extension did not comply with the
allowable pricing discount provisions of the Listing Rules and, as such, the
Corporation cannot issue those remaining Common Shares under the Private
Placement under the General Mandate.

Reference is made to the announcements of the Corporation dated on December 7,
2016 and December 14, 2016 (Hong Kong time) in relation to the proposed issue
of a total of 50,000,000 new Class “A” Common Voting Shares of the Corporation
to a Third Party (“Third Party”) under the General Mandate.

On December 7, 2016, the Corporation entered into a subscription agreement with
a third party for a total of 50,000,000 class “A” common shares at a price of
HK$0.321 per share (approximately CDN$0.054 per common share), for gross
proceeds of HK$16.05 million (approximately CDN$2.7 million). On December 14,
2016 the Corporation completed the closing of this subscription agreement. In
addition, a placing commission of HK$120,375 (approximately CDN$0.02 million),
had been incurred in relation to the Closing.

Reference is made to the announcements of the Corporation dated on December 28,
2016 and December 29, 2016 (all Hong Kong time) in relation to the proposed
issue of a total of 150,000,000 new Class “A” Common Voting Shares of the
Corporation to Zhengwei International Investment and Management Co. Ltd.
(“Zhengwei”) under the General Mandate.

On December 28, 2016, the Corporation entered into a subscription agreement
with Zhengwei International Investment and Management Co., Limited under which
Zhengwei agreed to subscribe for a total of 150,000,000 Class “A” Common Voting
Shares of the Corporation at a price of HK$0.29 per Common Share or
approximately CDN$0.048 per Common Share, which in the aggregate amounts to
gross proceeds of HK$43.5 million (approximately CDN$7.6 million).

Subsequent to December 31, 2016, on January 17, 2017, the Corporation entered
into a subscription agreement for a total of 60,000,000 class “A” common shares
at a price of HK$0.262 per share (approximately CDN$0.045 per common share),
for gross proceeds of HK$15.7 million (approximately CDN$2.7 million). On
January 24, 2017 the Corporation completed the closing of this subscription
agreement. In addition, a placing commission of HK$117,900 (approximately
CDN$0.02 million), had been incurred in relation to the Closing.

On March 16, 2017 the Company entered into a subscription agreement for a total
of 247,350,000 class “A” common shares at a price of HK$0.283 per share
(approximately CDN$0.050 per common share), for gross proceeds of HK$70 million
(approximately CDN$12.1 million).

Specific mandate

Reference is made to the announcements of the Corporation dated June 1, 2015,
July 28, 2015, August 21, 2015, October 1, 2015, November 2, 2015, December 6,
2015, March 2, 2016, May 3, 2016, June 3, 2016, June 23, 2016, July 21, 2016,
August 1, 2016, August 4, 2016 and October 24 (all Hong Kong time)
(collectively, the “Prime Union Announcement”) and the circular of the
Corporation dated June 22, 2015 (the “Circular”) in relation to, among other
matters, the proposed issue of new Common Shares under the Specific Mandate (as
defined in the Prime Union Announcement) and the connected transactions
involving subscriptions for new Common Shares by connected persons. Unless the
context requires otherwise, terms use herein shall have the same meanings as
those defined in the Prime Union Announcement and the Circular.

During year ended December 31, 2016, the Corporation completed the closing the
remaining of 413,520,000 Common Shares (the “Prime Union Partial Closing”)
under the Specific Mandate at a price of HK$0.75 per Common Share
(approximately CDN$0.13 per Common Share). Under the Prime Union Partial
Closing, the Corporation received total gross proceeds of HK$310,140,000
(approximately CDN$52.3 million)

The Corporation intends to apply the net proceeds from the Issued Shares (i)
for general working capital of the Corporation and (ii) as funds for future
development of the existing business of the Corporation, including funding the
operation costs of the West Ells project.

Summary of Financial Figures

As at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Corporation notes the
following selected balance sheet figures.

/T/

—————————————————————————-
(Canadian $000s) December 31, December 31,
2016 2015
—————————————————————————-
Cash $ 13,635 $ 6,545
Current restricted cash and cash
equivalents – 14,389
Prepaid expense and deposits 5,054 8,119
Exploration and evaluation
assets 291,716 290,945
Property, plant and equipment 684,531 650,930
Total liabilities 390,135 369,083
Shareholders’ equity 607,455 604,098
—————————————————————————-

/T/

For the fourth quarter of 2016, the Corporation had a net loss of $23.2
million, compared to $325.8 million for the same period in 2015, representing a
net loss per share for each respective year of $0.00 and $0.08. For the year
ended December 31, 2016, the Corporation had a net loss of $73.3 million
compared to $406.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, representing a
net loss per share for each respective year of $0.02 and $0.10.

Reserves and Resources

On March 21, 2017, the Corporation announced the results of its reserves and
resources evaluations, effective as at December 31, 2016. For a full discussion
of the Corporation’s reserves and resources data and other oil and gas
information, see the “Statement of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas
information” in the Corporation’s Annual Information Form for the year ended
December 31, 2016, a copy of which is available on the Hong Kong Stock
Exchange’s website at www.hkexnews.hk, on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com
and on the Corporation’s website at www.sunshineoilsands.com.

2017 Outlook

As at the date of this release, all eight West Ells Phase I well pairs are on
early SAGD production. The Corporation is fully committed to advancing its
corporate initiatives and expects to operate the plant to prove the reservoir
performance.

/T/

Hong Luo Qiping Men
Chief Executive Officer President & Chief Operating Officer

/T/

ABOUT SUNSHINE OILSANDS LTD.

The Corporation is a Calgary based public corporation, listed on the Hong Kong
Stock Exchange since March 1, 2012. The Corporation was also listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange from November 16, 2012 to September 30, 2015, when it
chose to voluntarily delist. The Corporation is focused on the development of
its significant holdings of oil sands and heavy oil leases in the Athabasca oil
sands region. The Corporation owns interests in oil sands and petroleum and
natural gas leases in the Athabasca region of Alberta. The Corporation is
currently focused on executing milestone undertakings in the West Ells project
area. West Ells Phase 1 is operational and has an initial production target
rate of 5,000 barrels per day.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This announcement contains forward-looking information relating to, among other
things, (a) the future financial performance and objectives of Sunshine; (b)
the closing of under General Mandate and Specific Mandate and the timing
thereof; and (c) the plans and expectations of the Corporation. Such
forward-looking information is subject to various risks, uncertainties and
other factors. All statements other than statements and information of
historical fact are forward-looking statements. The use of words such as
“estimate”, “forecast”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, “target”, “vision”,
“goal”, “outlook”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “believe”, “intend”, “anticipate”,
“potential”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on Sunshine’s experience,
current beliefs, assumptions, information and perception of historical trends
available to Sunshine, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties
including, but not limited to, those associated with resource definition and
expected reserves and contingent and prospective resources estimates,
unanticipated costs and expenses, regulatory approval, fluctuating oil and gas
prices, expected future production, the ability to access sufficient capital to
finance future development and credit risks, changes in Alberta’s regulatory
framework, including changes to regulatory approval process and land-use
designations, royalty, tax, environmental, greenhouse gas, carbon and other
laws or regulations and the impact thereof and the costs associated with
compliance. Although Sunshine believes that the expectations represented by
such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that
such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned that the
assumptions and factors discussed in this announcement are not exhaustive and
readers are not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as the
Corporation’s actual results may differ materially from those expressed or
implied. Sunshine disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, subsequent to the date of this announcement, except as required
under applicable securities legislation. The forward-looking statements speak
only as at the date of this announcement and are expressly qualified by these
cautionary statements. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists are not
exhaustive and are made as at the date hereof. For a full discussion of the
Corporation’s material risk factors, see the Corporation’s annual information
form for the year ended December 31, 2016 and risk factors described in other
documents we file from time to time with securities regulatory authorities, all
of which are available on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at www.hkexnews.hk, on
the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com or the Corporation’s website at
www.sunshineoilsands.com.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no
representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any
liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon
the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

This announcement appears for information purpose only and does not constitute
an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for securities of
Sunshine Oilsands Ltd.

(a corporation incorporated under the Business Corporations Act of the Province
of Alberta, Canada with limited liability)

By Order of the Board of Sunshine Oilsands Ltd.

Sun Kwok Ping, Executive Chairman

Hong Kong, March 22, 2017

Calgary, March 21, 2017

As at the date of this announcement, the Board consists of Mr. Kwok Ping Sun,
Mr. Hong Luo, Dr. Qi Jiang and Mr. Qiping Men as executive directors; Mr.
Michael John Hibberd, Mr. Jianzhong Chen and Ms. Xijuan Jiang as non- executive
directors; and Mr. Raymond Shengti Fong, Mr. Gerald Franklin Stevenson, Ms.
Joanne Yan and Mr. Yi He as independent non-executive directors.

(i) For identification purposes only

– END RELEASE – 22/03/2017

For further information:
Sunshine Oilsands Ltd.
Mr. Hong Luo
Chief Executive Officer
(1) (403) 930-5677
OR
Sunshine Oilsands Ltd.
Qiping Men
President & Chief Operating Officer
(1) (403) 984-5142
[email protected]
www.sunshineoilsands.com

COMPANY:
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Strike or lockout possible after Regina Co-op refinery contract offer rejected

REGINA — Hundreds of unionized workers at the Co-op oil refinery in Regina have rejected what the company is calling its final contract offer.

Almost 650 members of Unifor Local 594 voted on Monday.

Union president Kevin Bittman won’t release the specific result, but says it was an overwhelming “no” to accepting the offer.

The union had recommended the 800 employees covered by the negotiations reject the package.

A two-week cooling-off period is in place until March 30.

After that, the union can issue a 48-hour strike notice and Co-op can do the same for a lockout.

The refinery workers’ last contract expired in January 2016.

The union says the company is demanding too many concessions, including changes to pensions, and is looking for a seven-day work week but is unwilling to talk about the details.

“Our membership said, ‘We’re willing to take the status quo, (but) we shouldn’t have to go backwards when a company, or a co-operative, made $500 million last year in profit,’ ” Bittman said Tuesday.

He added that a provincially appointed mediator checked out of negotiations last week. That triggered the mandated cooling-off period.

The company has called the rejection vote disappointing but not unexpected. It says it’s still willing to talk, but stands by its latest offer.

“We’ve gone as far as we can go and we’ve made that very clear,” said Vic Huard, Co-op’s executive vice-president.

Unifor has also raised concerns regarding the safety of temporary workers who may be brought in by the company in the event of a strike.

Huard pointed out that there are workers on site 24 hours a day every day. He said there is air monitoring and testing, and Co-op has done its due diligence to ensure safety in the area where trailers have been brought in for a potential work camp.

If a labour disruption does hit, production will decrease to ensure safe operations, Huard said, but the refinery is confident fuel supply would be kept up to retailers, especially for rural customers as spring seeding approaches.

(CJME, CKRM)

 

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Provinces considering carbon pricing watch Ontario’s first cap-and-trade auction

TORONTO — Ontario’s cap-and-trade system aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions begins in earnest Wednesday with its first auction, which other provinces said they will be watching closely as they consider their own carbon pricing plans.

The provincial Liberal government hopes the auction — held every three months — will bring in $1.9 billion a year, or $8 billion by the end of 2020, to be invested in programs that reduce emissions and help businesses and consumers adapt to a low-carbon economy.

Under the plan, businesses will have limits — or caps — on the amount of pollution they can emit. Companies that exceed those limits, which will be reduced each year, can buy permits or allowances through auctions or from other companies that come in under their limits.

The cap-and-trade system, which came into effect Jan. 1, added 4.3 cents per litre to the price of gasoline and about $80 a year to natural gas home heating costs, in addition to indirect costs that will be passed onto consumers.

The Opposition Progressive Conservatives have been critical of those added costs and party leader Patrick Brown said Tuesday he would instead bring in a “revenue negative” carbon tax, with which any increased costs to consumers would be more than offset by tax cuts.

A government-commissioned analysis showed that a carbon tax would achieve more emission reductions — almost half through businesses leaving Ontario — but cost more, and an unlinked cap-and-trade model would be the most expensive option.

Ontario plans to link its cap-and-trade system with a joint Quebec-California market next year. But when that happens, an estimated $466 million will leave the Ontario economy over three years, because it will be cheaper to buy allowances in those jurisdictions, the auditor general has said. Both the environmental commissioner and the auditor have said that means greenhouse gas emissions won’t actually be cut in Ontario.

The most recent Quebec-California joint cap-and-trade auction saw just 18 per cent of allowances sold, with previous results of 88 per cent, 35 per cent and 11 per cent. Since 2014, the linked market has sold 74 per cent of its credits at auction.

Ontario Environment Minister Glen Murray couldn’t comment on his province’s expected results so close to the auction, but has previously said he didn’t think Ontario’s market would see the same problem of oversupply, because the number of available allowances will decline at a more aggressive rate.

Ontario is capping emission allowances at roughly 142 megatonnes this year, declining about four per cent each year to 2020, when the Liberals hope to have achieved a 15-per-cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over 1990 levels.

As the emissions cap declines, the government hopes companies have more incentive to invest in technologies that cut their emissions.

Carbon market expert Nicolas Girod said he expects the first auction to be close to fully subscribed. However, some businesses may sit this one out and some may be waiting until the market is linked with the California-Quebec one, he said.

“There will be…excess allowances in California, so they may be cautious about buying in this first auction, or they may not be willing to buy (at) too high a price in this first auction because they know that there will be excess allowances from California coming next year,” said Girod, responsible for trading and research at Clear Blue Markets.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said all provinces must set up a cap-and-trade system or impose a price on carbon of at least $10 per tonne starting next year. In Ontario, the floor price on carbon is expected to be set for auctions at between $17.50 and $18 per tonne, though demand could push the price higher.

Provinces without a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system are weighing their options and some say they will be closely watching Ontario’s results.

Nova Scotia’s Liberal government is proposing a cap-and-trade system but isn’t currently planning to link its market. It is opting instead for trading of credits among emitters within the province and proposing to not make polluters pay the full cost for the greenhouse gas emissions that are over the capped limits.

Jason Hollett, the executive director of Noca Scotia’s climate change division, said the plan is to distribute credits “for free” to carbon emitters, because the province has already met Ottawa’s targeted emission requirements due to changes to its electricity generation.

Most large emitters in Ontario will receive allowances for free until 2020, which the government says is meant to prevent them from moving to jurisdictions without carbon pricing.

Newfoundland and Labrador will watch what happens in Ontario and may consider a cap-and-trade system in the future, said Perry Trimper, the minister responsible for the office of Climate Change. Emissions caps are being set in that province and emitters who go over them will be required to invest in a low-carbon technology fund being run by the government, or find ways to reduce their emissions.

“I must say I’m hoping for the best for them and we see an opportunity in the future to join jurisdictions like Ontario and Quebec in a cap-and-trade system,” Trimper said.

Ontario’s results will be made public on April 3.

— With files from Michael Tutton.

Allison Jones, The Canadian Press

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RMP Energy Provides Operations Update Highlighting Elmworth Delineation Success, Updates Market Guidance and Reports Year-End Reserves and Fiscal 2016 Financial Results

FOR: RMP ENERGY INC.
TSX SYMBOL: RMP

Date issue: March 21, 2017
Time in: 8:09 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 21, 2017) – RMP Energy Inc. (“RMP” or
the “Company”) (TSX:RMP) is pleased to provide an update on its first quarter
2017 field operations and to announce its year-end independent reserves
evaluation in addition to its financial results for the fourth quarter and
fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.

OPERATIONS UPDATE

Waskahigan Montney, West Central Alberta

At Waskahigan in the first quarter of 2017, RMP successfully drilled and
completed a 100% working interest Montney ‘step-out’ horizontal oil well (13-
30 -63-23W5), located on the western flank of the Company’s acreage position.
The flow test result from the recently completed hybrid slick-water operation
was strong. Production flow testing was for a 200-hour period (approximately 8
days). Over the last 72 hours of the production test, the 13-30 well tested at
an average rate of approximately 760 bbls/d of 40-degree API crude oil and 1.5
MMcf/d of associated sweet solution gas for an oil-equivalent rate of
approximately 1,000 boe/d. RMP expects to have the 13-30 well tied into
company-owned infrastructure and placed on-production later this week. The
Company expects to book and assign proved developed reserves to this well and
recognize proved undeveloped and probable undeveloped reserves for future
locations offsetting the 13-30 well, none of which were booked or assigned in
the year-end 2016 independent reserves report.

At Waskahigan, the Company’s hybrid slick-water completions have resulted in
improved well productivity, and corresponding improvement in well project
economics. In addition to the 13-30 well, the Company is budgeted to drill
three more (3.0 net) Montney horizontal wells at Waskahigan this year. In the
first quarter of 2017, the Company increased its acreage position by five (5.0
net) sections (3,200 gross acres), and its land base at Waskahigan now consists
of 78.5 (77.6 net) sections (50,240 gross acres) of operated acreage. RMP
estimates its future Waskahigan drilling inventory to consist of approximately
200 potential unbooked and undeveloped drilling locations (of which only 47
locations have assigned proved and/or probable reserves in the Company’s
year-end 2016 independent reserves report).

Elmworth (Gold Creek) Montney, West Central Alberta

At Elmworth (formerly known as Gold Creek) during the first quarter of 2017,
the Company commenced the strategic delineation of the areal extent of the
hydrocarbon-bearing Middle Montney reservoir oil window.

As follow-up to last year’s successful exploration well (3-22-68-3W6), RMP
drilled two more wells at Elmworth. A 100% working interest, exploration well
(8-25-68-4W6) was drilled and completed with hybrid slick-water, approximately
one township to the west of the Company’s 3-22 well. The 8-25 well production
test results were successful, with flow-back results indicating the discovery
of a new oil pool and demonstrating the Middle Montney reservoir to be oil
bearing and gas charged. The 8-25 well was drilled to a total measured depth of
4,523 metres, with 2,208 metres of horizontal section. The production flow test
was for a 173-hour period (approximately seven days). Over the last 72 hours of
the production test, the 8-25 well tested at an average rate of approximately
220 bbls/d of 45-degree API crude oil and approximately 1.0 MMcf/d of natural
gas, resulting in an oil-equivalent rate of approximately 390 boe/d. Please
refer to Reader Advisories at the end of this news release.

The Company also successfully drilled and completed its third, 100% working
interest well in the Middle Montney oil window at Elmworth (4-18-68-2W6).
Drilled from the same surface lease pad as the 3-22 well, the 4-18 well is a
‘step-out’ to the southeast. The 4-18 delineation well, drilled to a total
measured depth of 4,935 metres with 2,518 metres of horizontal length, was
fracture stimulated with hybrid slick-water. The production flow test was for a
165-hour period (approximately seven days). Over the last 72 hours of the
production test, the 4-18 well tested at an average rate of approximately 200
bbls/d of 45-degree API crude oil and 2.3 MMcf/d of natural gas, resulting in
an oil-equivalent rate of approximately 600 boe/d. Please refer to Reader
Advisories at the end of this news release.

In addition to delineation drilling of its Montney acreage, RMP also secured
strategic infrastructure in the Elmworth area for hydrocarbon egress. As
previously disclosed, the Company has entered into gathering, processing and
transportation agreements with a regional mid-stream service provider to handle
RMP’s Elmworth crude oil and natural gas production. The agreements encompass
an area dedication and are not subject to take-or-pay commitments. The
mid-stream company is in the process of installing a gathering system in order
to connect their existing infrastructure to RMP’s oil battery facility located
at 2-23-68-3W6, which is presently undergoing construction. The Company’s
Elmworth natural gas will be processed at the mid-stream company’s Patterson
Creek Gas Plant, which will undergo expansion later this year with an expected
capacity level of 150 MMcf/d. This gas plant will provide pipeline connections
for sales gas into both the TransCanada and Alliance gas systems. Oil volumes
will be transported downstream of the gas plant with connectivity to a Pembina
crude oil sales terminal. Barring any unforeseen delays, the gathering pipeline
and oil battery facility is scheduled to be commissioned and operational in May
2017.

At Elmworth, RMP has now successfully drilled and completed three (3.0 net)
Middle Montney horizontal wells. The Company has a large undeveloped land base
consisting of 79 (78.5 net) sections (50,560 gross acres) of operated acreage.
RMP estimates that it has potentially in excess of 300 unbooked and undeveloped
drilling locations at Elmworth (of which only six locations have assigned
proved and/or probable reserves in the Company’s year-end 2016 independent
reserves report). With drilling and completion results to-date, and continued
exploration and development activity, Elmworth has the potential to be a
long-term production and reserves growth asset for RMP.

Updated Market Guidance and 2017 Capital Budget

For 2017, the Company is budgeting to incur $49 million in exploration and
development capital expenditures. In addition to key infrastructure investment
at Elmworth, the 2017 capital plan includes the drilling of three (3.0 net)
Middle Montney horizontal wells at Elmworth, of which two have been drilled
already, and four (4.0 net) Montney horizontal wells at Waskahigan, of which
one has been drilled to-date. The focus of the capital budget for the first
half of this year is to maintain corporate base production levels through a
pared-back level of drilling operations at Waskahigan while de-risking and
delineating its large Elmworth resource potential with the strategic objective
of establishing additional inventory and scale for the Company. Infrastructure
commissioning at Elmworth is expected to bolster RMP’s base production levels
thereafter, providing production momentum for the second half of this year and
into fiscal 2018. For the second half of this year, the Company is forecasting
production to average approximately 4,500 boe/d (weighted 42% light crude oil
and NGLs).

YEAR-END 2016 RESERVES

The following provides information on RMP’s crude oil, natural gas and NGLs
reserves as of December 31, 2016, as evaluated by the Company’s independent
qualified reserves evaluators, InSite Petroleum Consultants Ltd. (“InSite”).
The evaluation of RMP’s reserves was prepared in accordance with the
definitions, standards and procedures prescribed in National Instrument 51-101
– Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities (“NI 51-101”) and the
Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook. Unless stated otherwise, all reserves
referred to in this news release are stated on a company gross basis (working
interest before deduction of royalties and without including any royalty
interests). The reported reserves at December 31, 2016 exclude reserves that
were disposed of in connection with the sale of the Company’s Ante Creek asset
(the “Ante Creek Disposition”), which closed on November 15, 2016. The
Company’s year-end 2016 reserves highlights include the following:

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— Total proved plus probable reserves at December 31, 2016 were 27.7

million boe. The Ante Creek Disposition (9.8 million boe), fiscal 2016
production (2.9 million boe) and a minor Pine Creek divestiture (1.2
million boe), partially offset by positive additions (net of revisions)
of 3.1 million boe, resulted in lower reserves reported at year-end 2016
as compared to 38.5 million boe of proved plus probable reserves at
December 31, 2015. Adjusting for production and the reserves disposed
with the Ante Creek Disposition, total proved plus probable reserves
increased year-over-year.

— Total proved reserves at December 31, 2016 were 16.4 million boe. The

Ante Creek Disposition (6.6 million boe), fiscal 2016 production (2.9
million boe) and a minor Pine Creek divestiture (0.7 million boe),
partially offset by positive additions (net of revisions) of 1.2 million
boe, resulted in lower reserves reported at year-end 2016 as compared to
25.3 million boe of proved reserves at December 31, 2015. Adjusting for
production and the reserves disposed with the Ante Creek Disposition,
total proved reserves increased year-over-year.

— Total proved developed producing reserves at December 31, 2016 were 6.8

million boe, as compared to 15.1 million boe at December 31, 2015. The
Ante Creek Disposition (6.2 million boe), a minor Pine Creek divestiture
(0.1 million boe) and fiscal 2016 production (2.9 million boe) were
partially offset by positive additions (net revisions) of approximately
1.0 million boe. Adjusting for production and the reserves disposed with
the Ante Creek Disposition, total proved developed producing reserves
increased year-over-year.

— RMP’s net asset value at December 31, 2016 is estimated at $2.19 per

share (discounted at 10%). Refer to the detailed calculation under the
Net Asset Value heading hereafter.

— Booked and assigned initial reserves at Elmworth (formerly Gold Creek)

at December 31, 2016, of 4.7 million boe proved plus probable and 1.5
million boe proved.

— Achieved finding and development (“F&D”) costs of $18.45 per proved plus

probable boe, including changes in future development capital (“FDC”).
Refer to the detailed calculation under the Capital Expenditures
Efficiency heading hereafter.

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Corporate Reserves Information

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December 31, 2016 Reserves Summary (1) (company gross reserves)
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Natural Oil
Gas (2) Oil (3) NGLs Equivalent
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(Columns may not add due to (Mboe)
rounding) (Bcf) (Mbbls) (Mbbls) (6:1)
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Proved developed producing 28.438 1,590.7 474.3 6,804.6
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Proved developed non-producing 3.298 202.1 47.6 799.3
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Proved undeveloped 34.684 2,496.6 480.8 8,758.0
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Total Proved 66.419 4,289.4 1,002.7 16,361.9
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Probable 41.285 4,037.5 421.1 11,339.5
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Total Proved plus Probable 107.705 8,326.9 1,423.8 27,701.4
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(1) Estimated using InSite’s forecast prices and costs as of December 31,
2016.
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(2) Includes conventional natural gas and shale gas.
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(3) Substantially all tight oil.
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December 31, 2016 Net Present Value Summary (1) (company gross reserves)
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(Columns may not add due to rounding)
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Discount factor: 0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
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Proved developed
producing $ 110,932 $ 90,689 $ 77,226 $ 67,625 $ 60,452
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Total Proved 215,371 151,644 111,437 84,414 65,423
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Probable 205,358 134,869 93,247 66,671 48,749
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Total Proved plus
Probable $ 420,729 $ 286,513 $ 204,684 $ 151,085 $ 114,172
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(1) Net present values reported are before taxes based on InSite’s forecast
prices and costs as of December 31, 2016. No provision for bank debt
interest and general and administrative expenses have been made within the
net present values.
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A summary of InSite’s escalated price forecast assumptions as of December 31,
2016 are as follows:

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Edm
Par
Price
WTI @ Exchange Inflation
YEAR Cushing 40 API AECO-C Propane Butane Condensate Rate Rate
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$US/bbl $C/bbl C$/GJ $C/bbl $C/bbl $C/bbl $C/$US %
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2017 55.00 68.33 3.29 23.92 47.83 75.17 0.7500 2.00%
2018 60.00 72.32 3.24 25.31 52.07 79.55 0.7750 2.00%
2019 65.00 76.05 3.40 26.62 54.75 83.65 0.8000 2.00%
2020 70.00 79.54 3.72 27.84 57.27 87.50 0.8250 2.00%
2021 75.00 82.82 3.80 28.99 59.63 91.11 0.8500 2.00%
2022 80.00 88.60 3.95 31.01 63.79 97.46 0.8500 2.00%
2023 81.60 90.37 4.05 31.63 65.07 99.41 0.8500 2.00%
2024 83.23 92.18 4.20 32.26 66.37 101.39 0.8500 2.00%
2025 84.90 94.02 4.28 32.91 67.69 103.42 0.8500 2.00%
2026 86.59 95.90 4.37 33.57 69.05 105.49 0.8500 2.00%
2027 88.33 97.82 4.46 34.24 70.43 107.60 0.8500 2.00%
2028 90.09 99.77 4.54 34.92 71.84 109.75 0.8500 2.00%
2029 91.89 101.77 4.64 35.62 73.27 111.95 0.8500 2.00%
2030 93.73 103.81 4.73 36.33 74.74 114.19 0.8500 2.00%
2031 95.61 105.88 4.82 37.06 76.23 116.47 0.8500 2.00%
2032 97.52 108.00 4.92 37.80 77.76 118.80 0.8500 2.00%
2033 99.47 110.16 5.02 38.56 79.31 121.18 0.8500 2.00%
2034 101.46 112.36 5.12 39.33 80.90 123.60 0.8500 2.00%
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Net Asset Value

The Company’s net asset value details, as of December 31, 2016, are as follows:

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(columns may not add due to
rounding) NPV 10% NPV 15%
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(per share figures based on
basic outstanding shares) ($000s) $/share ($000s) $/share
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Proved plus probable reserves
NPV (1,2) $ 204,684 $ 1.36 $ 151,085 $ 1.00
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Undeveloped acreage (3) 126,634 0.84 126,634 0.84
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Net debt (4) (885) (0.01) (885) (0.01)
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Net Asset Value $ 330,433 $ 2.19 $ 276,835 $ 1.83
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(1) Evaluated by InSite as at December 31, 2016. Net present values do not
represent fair market value of the reserves.
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(2) Net present values (“NPV”) reported are before taxes based on InSite’s
forecast prices and costs as of December 31, 2016. No provision for bank
debt interest and general and administrative expenses have been made within
the net present values.
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(3) Independently-evaluated with average acreage value of $890 per net acre.
Reflects an independent third-party estimate of the fair market value of
RMP’s undeveloped acreage based on past Crown land sale activity, adjusted
for tenure and other considerations.
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(4) Working capital deficit net of deferred charge asset at December 31,
2016 (unaudited).
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(5) Shares outstanding at December 31, 2016 total 150.97 million.
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Capital Expenditures Efficiency

The following table provides an overview of RMP’s finding and development
(“F&D”) costs for fiscal 2016. Generally the calculation of both F&D costs and
finding, development and acquisition (“FD&A”) costs includes incorporating
changes in future development capital (“FDC”) required to bring the proved
undeveloped and probable undeveloped reserves on-production. Changes in
forecasted FDC occur annually due to capital development activities,
acquisition and/or disposition activities, undeveloped reserve revisions and
capital cost estimates that reflect the independent reserves evaluators best
estimate of what it will cost to bring the proved undeveloped and probable
undeveloped reserves on-production. For fiscal 2016, the Company cannot
calculate its FD&A costs, including changes in FDC, as the impact of the Ante
Creek Disposition and the change in FDC more than offsets 2016 exploration and
development expenditures. The Company, however, has calculated its F&D costs
for its exploration and development capital expenditures, exclusive of its net
acquisition/disposition activities.

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Fiscal 2016
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Proved +
(amounts in $000s except reserve units and unit costs) Proved Probable
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Exploration and development expenditures (1,2,3) 30,229 30,229
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Acquisitions / (dispositions), net (1,2) (89,426) (89,426)
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Total capital expenditures (59,197) (59,197)
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Change in future development capital (“FDC”): (1)
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Exploration and development 12,588 23,432
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Acquisitions / (dispositions), net (19,352) (30,595)
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Aggregate F&D, including change in FDC (4) 42,817 53,661
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Aggregate FD&A, including change in FDC (4) (65,961) (66,360)
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Reserve additions (Mboe):
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Exploration and development 1,091 2,909
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Acquisitions / (dispositions), net (7,108) (10,854)
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F&D Costs ($/boe)(4) $ 39.25 $ 18.45
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FD&A Costs ($/boe) (4,5) N/A N/A
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(1) The aggregate of the exploration and development costs incurred in the
most recent financial year and the change during that year in estimated
future development costs generally will not reflect total F&D costs related
to reserves additions for that year.
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(2) Capital incurred during 2016 at Ante Creek before the disposition ($10.5
million) has been included in “Acquisitions / (dispositions), net”.
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(3) Fiscal 2016 capital expenditures are unaudited and exclude non-cash
capitalized share-based compensation expense of $1.5 million.
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(4) Calculation includes changes in FDC.
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(5) Due to the impact on reserves and FDC related to the Ante Creek
Disposition, FD&A costs are deemed non-applicable (“N/A”).
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The following outlines F&D costs for the prior year of 2015, in addition to the
average over the three-year period of 2014 to 2016, inclusive.

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Fiscal 2015 Three Year Average
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(amounts in $000s except reserve Proved + Proved +
units and unit costs) Proved Probable Proved Probable
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Total exploration and
development expenditures (1,4) 97,003 97,003 314,337 314,337
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Future development capital –
ending period (2) 158,290 286,124 151,526 278,961
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Less: Future development capital
– beginning period (2) (177,625) (359,675) (141,488) (264,269)
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Aggregate F&D, including change
in FDC (4) 77,668 23,452 324,374 329,029
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Total reserve additions (Mboe) 4,047.5 952.2 15,291.4 15,985.9
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F&D Costs ($/boe)(3) $ 19.19 $ 24.63 $ 21.21 $ 20.58
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(1) Excludes non-cash capitalized share-based compensation expense.
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(2) FDC expenditures required to convert proved non-producing reserves and
probable reserves to proved producing.
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(3) Calculation includes changes in FDC.
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(4) The aggregate of the exploration and development costs incurred in the
most recent financial year and the change during that year in estimated
future development costs generally will not reflect total F&D costs related
to reserves additions for that year.
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Future Development Capital

The following table outlines the FDC required to bring proved undeveloped and
probable undeveloped reserves on-production. The FDC has been deducted in the
estimation of future net revenue attributable to total proved reserves and
total proved plus probable reserves (using forecast prices and costs).

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Future Development Capital (1)
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Total
Total Proved +
(amounts in $000s) Proved Probable
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2017 $ 46,640 $ 63,490
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2018 33,303 69,156
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2019 39,106 64,180
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2020 27,382 68,769
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2021 5,094 13,366
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Total undiscounted FDC $ 151,525 $ 278,961
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Total discounted FDC at 10% per year $ 126,365 $ 226,418
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(1) FDC as per InSite’s independent reserves evaluation as of December 31,
2016 and based on InSite’s forecast pricing as at December 31, 2016.
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The Company expects to fund its FDC requirements from internally-generated cash
flow from operations and, as appropriate, from its existing committed bank
credit facility, equity or debt financing. It is anticipated that the costs of
funding the FDC will not impact development of RMP’s properties or the
Company’s reserves or future net revenue.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

For the year ended December 31, 2016, RMP reported funds from operations of
$29.6 million ($0.20 per fully-diluted share) on revenue of $77.3 million and
average daily production of 7,895 barrels of oil equivalent (42% light oil and
NGLs weighted). Detailed results are as follows:

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Financial
Results Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
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(thousands
except share
and per boe
data) (6:1
oil
equivalent Dec. 31, Dec. 31, % %
conversion) 2016 2015 change Year 2016 Year 2015 change
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P&NG revenue
(1) 13,371 34,178 (61) 77,322 161,633 (52)
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Funds from
operations
(2) 3,373 18,725 (82) 29,584 92,452 (68)
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Per share –
basic /
diluted 0.02 0.15 (87) 0.20 0.75 (73)
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Net loss (65,508) (32,380) 102 (86,019) (84,795) 1
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Per share –
basic /
diluted (0.43) (0.26) 65 (0.59) (0.69) (14)
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Total capital
expenditures (103,076) 12,008 – (59,197) 97,003 –
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Net debt (3) –
period end 885 117,956 (99) 885 117,956 (99)
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Weighted
average basic
shares 150,970,068 124,790,535 21 145,415,191 123,220,485 18
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Weighted
average
diluted
shares 150,970,068 124,790,535 21 145,415,191 123,220,485 18
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Issued and
outstanding
shares (4) 150,970,068 126,475,068 19 150,970,068 126,475,068 19
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Operating
Results
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Average daily
production:
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Natural gas
(Mcf/d) 17,110 36,352 (53) 27,599 38,606 (29)
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Crude oil
(bbls/d) 1,500 4,952 (70) 2,983 5,318 (44)
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NGLs
(bbls/d) 301 246 22 312 274 14
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Oil
equivalent
(boe/d) 4,652 11,257 (59) 7,895 12,026 (34)
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Average sales
price (1):
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Natural gas
($/Mcf) 2.79 3.26 (14) 2.22 3.32 (33)
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Crude oil
($/bbl) 58.75 50.13 17 47.80 57.86 (17)
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NGLs ($/bbl) 31.60 19.83 59 23.86 25.06 (5)
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Oil
equivalent
($/boe) 31.24 33.00 (5) 26.76 36.82 (27)
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Operating
expenses
($/boe) 9.67 4.61 110 5.92 4.90 21
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Operating
netback (5)
($/boe) 13.88 20.95 (34) 13.71 23.65 (42)
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Wells drilled:
gross (net) – 2 (2.0) – 8 (8.0) 15 (15.0) (47)
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Table Notes:

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(1) Petroleum and natural gas (“P&NG”) revenue and pricing includes realized

gains or losses from risk management commodity contract settlements.
(2) Funds from operations does not have any standardized meaning prescribed
by International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). Please refer to
the Reader Advisories at the end of the news release.
(3) Net debt is not a recognized measure under IFRS. Please refer to the
Reader Advisories at the end of the news release.
(4) As of March 20, 2017, 151.0 million common shares were outstanding.
(5) Operating netback is not a recognized measure under IFRS. Please refer
to the Reader Advisories at the end of the news release.

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Fourth Quarter 2016 Highlights

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— In connection with the Company’s strategic initiatives review undertaken

last year, RMP completed the transformational disposition of its crude
oil and natural gas interests in the Ante Creek area of West Central
Alberta for net cash proceeds of $109.2 million, after normal and
customary closing adjustments (the “Ante Creek Disposition”). The assets
sold in the Ante Creek Disposition, which closed mid-fourth quarter on
November 15, 2016, included reserves, land acreage, infrastructure
facility and pipeline interests. Net disposition proceeds were used to
eliminate the Company’s outstanding bank indebtedness. The Ante Creek
Disposition resulted in the recognition of a gain on disposition of
$35.5 million.

— Fourth quarter 2016 production averaged 4,652 boe/d (weighted 39% light

oil and NGLs), lower from the preceding third quarter production due to
the intra-quarter Ante Creek Disposition on November 15, 2016 and the
Pembina and Alliance sales pipeline service outages in early-October
2016 (as previously disclosed). RMP’s fiscal 2016 average daily
production was 7,895 boe/d, comprised of crude oil and NGLs production
of 3,295 bbls/d and natural gas output of 27.6 MMcf/d

— Fourth quarter petroleum and natural gas revenue amounted to $13.4

million (including a realized hedging loss of $1.1 million).
Approximately 67% of the Company’s revenue was derived from crude oil
and NGLs sales. Petroleum and natural gas revenue for fiscal 2016
amounted to approximately $77.3 million (including a realized hedging
loss of $1.2 million).

— Fourth quarter petroleum and natural gas royalties amounted to $1.7

million (12% of petroleum and natural gas sales excluding realized
hedging results), as compared to $3.4 million (15% of petroleum and
natural gas sales) in the third quarter of 2016.

— Fourth quarter field operating costs on an oil-equivalent per unit basis

were $9.67/boe, as compared to the preceding third quarter 2016 per-unit
expense of $5.58/boe. In the fourth quarter, battery facility
‘turnaround’ maintenance activity conducted during the aforementioned
sales pipelines service outages affected per-unit costs by approximately
$1/boe. Additionally, the Ante Creek Disposition resulted in the
Company’s reported per-unit operating costs to increase, since the Ante
Creek field had a lower per-unit operating cost profile than RMP’s other
producing assets as a whole. RMP continues to be highly-focused on
delivering meaningful operating cost reductions and efficiency gains
across its field operations.

— Fourth quarter transportation costs were $3.64/boe on an oil-equivalent

basis, which reflects oil sales pipeline tariffs, gas sales pipeline
firm service tolls, and pipeline fuel surcharges. This compares to the
$3.51/boe of reported per-unit transportation cost for the preceding
third quarter of 2016.

— Fourth quarter general and administrative (“G&A”) expenses amounted to

$2.2 million, as compared to $1.6 million in the preceding third quarter
of 2016. As a result of year-end G&A activities associated with the
independent reserves report and the fiscal financial statement audit,
fourth quarter 2016 gross G&A costs were $835 thousand higher than the
preceding third quarter. Personnel retention costs in connection with
the corporate strategic review process undertaken in 2016 also
contributed to the quarter-over-quarter increase. RMP continues to
maintain an efficient organizational structure and presently employs 19
head office personnel and engages the services of two consultants on a
part-time basis. For 2017 the Company’s personnel have taken a 10%
salary decrease, in addition to the 10% compensation reduction put in-
place last year.

— In fiscal 2016, the Company incurred approximately $40 million on its

2016 exploration and development program. RMP undertook a light oil-
focused exploration and development capital program in 2016, albeit to a
lesser scale due to a pared-back capital expenditures budget reduced in
response to lower commodity prices. In 2016, a total of eight (8.0 net)
Montney horizontal crude oil wells were drilled, as compared to a
drilling program in fiscal 2015 of 15 (15.0 net) horizontal wells. RMP’s
2016 drilling program encompassed four (4.0 net) wells at Waskahigan,
three (3.0 net) wells at Ante Creek and one (1.0 net) exploration well
in Elmworth (formerly known as Gold Creek). The Company also completed
an asset acquisition at Elmworth in June 2016 for $10 million.

— At year-end 2016, RMP was not drawn on its bank credit facility. The

Company is presently drawn approximately $7 million on its bank line of
credit, with a current debt-servicing rate of 3.4% (per annum). The
Company’s bank credit facility has a maximum borrowing base limit of
$40.0 million and the lender’s annual borrowing base re-determination is
scheduled to occur in June 2017. RMP’s working capital deficit at
December 31, 2016 was $885 thousand.

— Fourth quarter funds from operations was $3.4 million ($0.02 per basic

share). Funds from operations for fiscal 2016 was approximately $30
million ($0.20 per basic share). The Company’s fourth quarter 2016
operating netback was $13.88/boe. For fiscal 2016, RMP’s realized
operating netback was $13.71/boe.

— For the year ended December 31, 2016, RMP reported a net loss of $86.0

million, as compared to a net loss of $84.8 million in fiscal 2015. The
Company’s earnings in fiscal 2016 was impacted by the non-cash
impairment charge on the carrying value of its property, plant and
equipment of approximately $80 million, net of the gain on the Ante
Creek Disposition. The non-cash impairment charge primarily related to
RMP’s Greater Waskahigan Cash Generating Unit (“CGU”), which prior to
the Ante Creek Disposition included the Waskahigan, Ante Creek and
Grizzly Montney fields. As a result of the transformational Ante Creek
Disposition, the Ante Creek field was removed from this CGU, which
resulted in the CGU to be assessed for indicators of impairment and
subsequent recognition of such.

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The Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and associated
Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2016 is
available on RMP’s website at www.rmpenergyinc.com within “Investors” under
“Financials”. Additionally, these documents have been filed today on the System
for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”). These documents can
be retrieved electronically from the SEDAR system by accessing RMP’s public
filings under “Search for Public Company Documents” within the “Search
Database” module at www.sedar.com.

ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

RMP’s annual meeting of shareholders is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
June 6, 2017 in the McMurray Room of the Calgary Petroleum Club, located at 319
– 5th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta.

Abbreviations

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bbl or bbls barrel or barrels Mcf/d thousand cubic feet
per day
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Mbbl thousand barrels MMcf/d million cubic feet per
day
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bbls/d barrels per day MMcf Million cubic feet
—————————————————————————-
boe barrels of oil equivalent Bcf billion cubic feet
—————————————————————————-
Mboe thousand barrels of oil equivalent psi pounds per square inch
—————————————————————————-
boe/d barrels of oil equivalent per day kPa kilopascals
—————————————————————————-
NGLs natural gas liquids GJ/d Gigajoules per day
—————————————————————————-
WTI West Texas Intermediate
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Reader Advisories

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this news release contains certain forward-looking
statements. These statements relate to future events or our future performance.
All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by
the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “budget”, “plan”, “continue”,
“estimate”, “approximate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “predict”,
“potential”, “targeting”, “intend”, “could”, “might”, “should”, “believe”,
“would” and similar expressions.

More particularly and without limitation, this news release contains
forward-looking information relating to, the terms of certain gas processing
and oil transportation agreements entered into by RMP with a regional
mid-stream service provider, including the anticipated timing of completion of
the installation of a gathering system by such mid-stream service provider; the
anticipated timing of commissioning RMP’s oil battery facility; expected
construction at the Patterson Creek Gas Plant, including the anticipated timing
thereof, expected capacity level upon completion and pipeline connections;
anticipated number of drilling locations; the Company’s belief that Elmworth
has the potential to be a long-term production and reserves growth asset for
RMP; RMP’s drilling and completion plans, including the anticipated timing that
the 13-30 well at Waskahigan will be tied into company-owned infrastructure and
placed on production, the Company’s expectation that reserves will be booked to
such well and future locations offsetting the well, and expected total budgeted
number of wells to be drilled at Waskahigan in 2017; the Company’s capital
budget for 2017, including the amount and focus thereof and anticipated
drilling plans; the Company’s expectation that production additions from the
Waskahigan drilling program will maintain corporate base production levels; the
Company’s expectation that infrastructure commissioning at Elmworth will
bolster RMP’s base production levels and provide production momentum for the
second half of 2017 and into 2018; the Company’s forecasted production for the
second half of 2017; anticipated timing of the Company providing its market
guidance for the balance of the year; RMP’s plans to fund its FDC requirements
from internally-generated cash flow from operations and, as appropriate, from
its existing committed bank credit facility, equity or debt financing and RMP’s
expectation that the costs of funding the FDC will not impact development of
RMP’s properties or its reserves or future net revenue; anticipated timing of
the Company’s next borrowing base determination under its credit facility; and
other matters. In addition, statements relating to “reserves” are
forward-looking statements, as they involve the implied assessment, based on
certain estimates and assumptions, that the reserves described can be
profitably produced in the future.

, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the reserves described can
be profitably produced in the future.

With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this news release, RMP
has made assumptions regarding, but not limited to: conditions in general
economic and financial markets; effects of regulation by governmental agencies;
current and future commodity prices and royalty regimes; future exchange rates;
royalty rates; future operating costs; availability of skilled labor;
availability of drilling and related equipment; timing and amount of capital
expenditures; the impact of increasing competition; the price of crude oil and
natural gas; that the Company will have sufficient cash flow, debt or equity
sources or other financial resources required to fund its capital and operating
expenditures and requirements as needed; that the Company’s conduct and results
of operations will be consistent with its expectations; available pipeline
capacity; that the Company will have the ability to develop the Company’s
properties in the manner currently contemplated; that the Company will be able
to drill, complete and tie-in wells in the manner and on the timing described
herein; current or, where applicable, proposed assumed industry conditions,
laws and regulations will continue in effect or as anticipated; and the
estimates of the Company’s production and reserves volumes and the assumptions
related thereto (including commodity prices and development costs) are accurate
in all material respects.

These statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties,
certain of which are beyond the Company’s control, including: the impact of
general economic conditions; industry conditions; changes in laws and
regulations including the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations
and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced; fluctuations in commodity
prices and foreign exchange and interest rates; stock market volatility and
market valuations; volatility in market prices for oil and natural gas;
liabilities inherent in oil and natural gas operations; changes in income tax
laws or changes in tax laws and incentive programs relating to the oil and gas
industry; geological, technical, drilling and processing problems and other
difficulties in producing petroleum reserves; obtaining required approvals of
regulatory authorities; unexpected drilling results; the Company’s is unable to
achieve its objectives; changes in capital expenditures, reserves or reserves
estimates and debt service requirements; the occurrence of unexpected events
involved in the exploration for, and the operation and development of, oil and
gas properties, including hazards such as fire, explosion, blowouts, cratering,
and spills, each of which could result in substantial damage to wells,
production facilities, other property and the environment or in personal
injury; changes or fluctuations in production levels; delays in anticipated
timing of drilling and completion of wells; lack of available capacity on
pipelines; the lack of availability of qualified personnel; uncertainties
associated with estimating oil and natural gas reserves; that the Company isn’t
able to book any reserves related to the 13-30 well at Waskahigan or other
wells off-setting such well; and ability to access sufficient capital from
internal and external sources. Many of these risks and uncertainties and
additional risk factors are described in the Company’s Annual Information Form
which is available at www.sedar.com. The Company’s actual results, performance
or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by,
such forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurances can be given
that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will
transpire or occur or, if any of them do, what benefits that the Company will
derive from them. The Company’s forward-looking statements are expressly
qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Except as required by
law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements.

Oil and Gas Matters

In this news release RMP has adopted a standard for converting thousands of
cubic feet (“mcf”) of natural gas to barrels of oil equivalent (“boe”) of 6
mcf:1 boe. Use of boes may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation.
The boe rate is based on an energy equivalent conversion method primarily
applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the
wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as
compared to natural gas is significantly different than the energy equivalency
of the 6:1 conversion ratio, utilizing the 6:1 conversion ratio may be
misleading as an indication of value.

This news release may disclose drilling locations in three categories: (i)
proved undeveloped locations; (ii) probable undeveloped locations; and (iii)
unbooked locations. Proved undeveloped locations and probable undeveloped
locations are booked and derived from the Company’s most recent independent
reserves evaluation as prepared by InSite as of December 31, 2016 and account
for drilling locations that have associated proved and/or probable reserves, as
applicable. Unbooked locations are internal estimates based on the Company’s
prospective acreage and an assumption as to the number of wells that can be
drilled per section based on industry practice and internal review. Unbooked
locations do not have attributed reserves or resources. Unbooked locations have
been identified by management as an estimation of the Company’s multi-year
drilling activities based on evaluation of applicable geologic, seismic,
engineering, production and reserves information. There is no certainty that
the Company will drill all unbooked drilling locations and if drilled there is
no certainty that such locations will result in additional oil and gas
reserves, resources or production. The drilling locations on which the Company
will actually drill wells is ultimately dependent upon the availability of
capital, regulatory approvals, seasonal restrictions, oil and natural gas
prices, costs, actual drilling results, additional reservoir information that
is obtained and other factors. While certain of the unbooked drilling locations
have been derisked by drilling existing wells in relative close proximity to
such unbooked drilling locations, the majority of other unbooked drilling
locations are farther away from existing wells where management has less
information about the characteristics of the reservoir and therefore there is
more uncertainty whether wells will be drilled in such locations and if drilled
there is more uncertainty that such wells will result in additional oil and gas
reserves, resources or production.

This news release contains a number of oil and gas metrics, including F&D,
FD&A, operating netback, net asset value and reserve additions, which do not
have standardized meanings or standard methods of calculation and therefore
such measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies
and should not be used to make comparisons. Such metrics have been included
herein to provide readers with additional measures to evaluate the Company’s
performance; however, such measures are not reliable indicators of the future
performance of the Company and future performance may not compare to the
performance in previous periods and therefore such metrics should not be unduly
relied upon. F&D and FD&A costs take into account reserves revisions during the
year on a per boe basis. The aggregate of the costs incurred in the financial
year and changes during that year in estimated FDC may not reflect total
finding and development costs related to reserves additions for that year. F&D
costs both including and excluding acquisitions and dispositions have been
presented in this news release because acquisitions and dispositions can have a
significant impact on our ongoing reserves replacement costs and excluding
these amounts could result in an inaccurate portrayal of our cost structure.
The aggregate of the exploration and development costs incurred in the most
recent financial year and the change during that year in estimated future
development costs generally will not reflect total F&D costs related to
reserves additions for that year. Operating netback is calculated using
realized wellhead revenues less royalties, operating expenses and
transportation costs calculated on a per boe equivalent basis. Management uses
these oil and gas metrics for its own performance measurements and to provide
shareholders with measures to compare RMP’s operations over time. Readers are
cautioned that the information provided by these metrics, or that can be
derived from the metrics presented in this news release, should not be relied
upon for investment or other purposes.

Any references in this news release to production test rates, flow-back
results, flow test results and production flow test rates are useful in
confirming the presence of hydrocarbons, however, such rates are not
determinative of the rates at which such wells will commence production and
decline thereafter. These test results are not necessarily indicative of
long-term performance or ultimate recovery. While encouraging, readers are
cautioned not to place reliance on such rates in calculating the aggregate
production for the Company. Furthermore, neither a pressure transient analysis
or a well-test interpretation has been carried out yet, and as such, test
results should be considered to be preliminary until such analysis or
interpretation has been completed.

In this news release, references to the Company’s 2016 reserves are based on a
report prepared by InSite with an effective date of December 31, 2016 prepared
in accordance with definitions, standards and procedures prescribed in NI
51-101 and the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook and based on InSite
forecast pricing effective January 1, 2017.

In this news release, the estimates of reserves and future net revenue for
individual properties may not reflect the same confidence level as estimates of
reserves and net revenue for all properties due to the effects of aggregation.
Estimates of reserves have been made assuming that development of each
property, in respect of which estimates have been made, will occur without
regard to the availability of funding required for that development. It should
not be assumed that the estimates of future net revenues presented herein
represent the fair market value of the reserves.

Financial Matters

This news release contains certain financial measures, including operating
netback, net debt and funds from operations, which do not have standardized
meanings or standard methods of calculation nor are recognized measures under
IFRS and therefore such measures may not be comparable to similar measures used
by other companies and should not be used to make comparisons. Such financial
measures have been included herein to provide readers with additional measures
to evaluate the Company’s performance; however, such measures are not reliable
indicators of the future performance of the Company and future performance may
not compare to the performance in previous periods and therefore such metrics
should not be unduly relied upon. Operating netback refers to realized wellhead
revenue less royalties, operating expenses and transportation costs per barrel
of oil equivalent. The Company believes that this financial netback measure is
useful supplemental information to analyze operating performance and provide an
indication of the results generated by the Company’s principal business
activities. Investors should be cautioned that this measure should not be
construed as an alternative to other measures of financial performance as
determined in accordance with IFRS. Net debt refers to outstanding bank debt
less deferred charge plus working capital deficiency (or minus working capital
surplus), excluding unrealized amounts pertaining to risk management contracts.

Net debt is not a recognized measure under IFRS and does not have a
standardized meaning. The Company’s method of calculating net debt may differ
from other companies, and accordingly, they may not be comparable to similar
measures used by other companies. As an indicator of the Company’s performance,
the term funds from operations contained within this news release should not be
considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, cash flow from
operating, financing or investing activities, as determined in accordance with
IFRS. This term is not a recognized measure, does not have a standardized
meaning nor is it a financial measure under IFRS. Funds from operations is
widely accepted as a financial indicator of an exploration and production
company’s ability to generate cash which is used to internally fund exploration
and development activities and to service debt. This measure is widely used by
shareholders and investors in the valuation, comparison and investment
recommendations of companies within the natural gas and crude oil exploration
and production industry. As disclosed within this news release, funds from
operations represents cash flow from operating activities before: any expensed
corporate acquisition-related costs, any decommissioning obligation cash
expenditures, changes in non-cash working capital from operating activities and
non-cash changes in deferred charge. The Company presents funds from operations
per share whereby per share amounts are calculated consistent with the
calculation of earnings per share.

– END RELEASE – 21/03/2017

For further information:
RMP Energy Inc.
Jon Grimwood
President
(403) 930-6311
[email protected]
OR
RMP Energy Inc.
Dean Bernhard
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
(403) 930-6304
[email protected]

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TSX SYMBOL: RMP

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Questfire Announces December 31, 2016 Corporate Reserves

FOR: QUESTFIRE ENERGY CORP.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: Q.A

Date issue: March 21, 2017
Time in: 7:48 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 21, 2017) –

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Questfire Energy Corp. (the Corporation or Questfire) (TSX VENTURE:Q.A) is
pleased to announce the results of its independent reserves evaluation
effective as of December 31, 2016 as prepared by GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd.
(GLJ), the Corporation’s independent qualified reserves evaluator. The
evaluation was prepared in accordance with reserves definitions, standards and
procedures contained in National Instrument 51-101 – Standards of Disclosure
for Oil and Gas Activities (NI 51-101) and the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation
Handbook. The financial, netback and production figures for 2016 shown herein
are currently unaudited.

Highlights of the Reserve Evaluation

Questfire employed cashflow capital spending of $0.65 million in 2016 and
achieved an average operating netback of $6.45 per barrel of oil equivalent
(boe) and fourth quarter average production of 4,521 boe per day (boepd).

Proved plus Probable Reserves:

/T/

— Year end 2016 proved plus probable (P+P) reserves total 28.870 million

boe, a decrease of 8 percent over year end 2015 P+P reserves of 31.450
million boe

/T/

Total Proved Reserves:

/T/

— Year end 2016 total proved (TP) reserves total 17.624 million boe, a

decrease of 11 percent over year end 2015 TP reserves of 19.860 million
boe

/T/

Total Proved Producing Reserves:

/T/

— Year end 2016 proved producing (PDP) reserves total 13.474 million boe,

a decrease of 11 percent over year end 2015 PDP reserves of 15.151
million boe

/T/

Reserve life index (RLI): The RLI at year-end 2016 is 17.5 years for P+P
reserves, 10.7 years for TP reserves and 8.2 years for PDP reserves (based on
annualized fourth quarter 2016 average production of 4,521 boepd and December
31, 2016 Working Interest Reserves).

/T/

— TP reserves accounted for 61 percent of the P+P reserves.

/T/

Operations

Questfire minimized all spending in response to the low and uncertain commodity
price environment in 2016, with only $0.65 million spent on maintenance capital
projects and no new drilling. Approximately $11 million of non-core assets were
sold during the year, with proceeds thereof used to reduce bank debt. These
sold assets had net production of approximately 120 boepd (60 percent gas)
average for 2016.

In spite of no new drilling in 2016, Questfire averaged 4,631 boepd of
production (24 percent oil and natural gas liquids) for the year, with fourth
quarter average production of 4,521 boepd. Compared to 2015 average fourth
quarter production of 5,060 boepd, and accounting for the sold production,
gives a fourth quarter year-over-year production decline rate of only 9
percent. Such decline rate is very low by industry standards and is a
significant advantage for Questfire in a low commodity price environment.

/T/

December 31, 2016 Working Interest Reserve Summary, Before Income Tax and
Royalties

Light and Natural
Medium Heavy Natural Gas Total Oil
Crude Oil Crude Oil Gas Liquids Equivalent
Reserves Category (Mbbl) (Mbbl) (MMcf) (Mbbl) (Mboe)
—————————————————————————-
Proved Producing 738 33 64,233 1,998 13,474
Proved Developed –
Non-Producing 19 7 4,852 171 1,005
Proved Undeveloped 37 – 16,065 429 3,144
Total Proved 794 40 85,150 2,597 17,624
Probable 1,633 290 48,050 1,315 11,246
Total Proved Plus
Probable 2,427 330 133,200 3,912 28,870

/T/

Net Present Value (NPV) of Future Net Revenue Before Income Tax

The table below shows the Corporation’s NPV of future net revenue attributable
to Total Company Interest reserves using forecast prices and costs, before
income taxes and discounted at the rates shown. The price forecast used is the
average of GLJ, McDaniel and Associates and Sproule Petroleum Consultants price
forecasts effective January 1, 2017. The estimated future net revenues are
presented before deducting income tax and are reduced for estimated future
abandonment and reclamation costs and future capital costs associated with
non-producing, undeveloped and probable additional reserves. Estimated values
disclosed do not represent fair market value.

/T/

0% 5% 8% 10% 12% 15% 20%
Reserves Category (M$) (M$) (M$) (M$) (M$) (M$) (M$)
—————————————————————————-
Proved Producing 165,749 120,041 103,305 94,608 87,319 78,363 67,115
Proved Developed –
Non-Producing 10,756 8,160 7,010 6,373 5,822 5,125 4,225
Proved Undeveloped 37,787 21,379 15,509 12,570 10,191 7,401 4,165
Total Proved 214,293 149,580 125,824 113,551 103,332 90,889 75,505
Probable 263,928 114,212 74,087 56,657 43,833 30,227 16,290
Total Proved Plus
Probable 478,221 263,791 199,911 170,208 147,165 121,117 91,795

/T/

Reserve Change Summary

The table below summarizes reserve changes for 2016. All cases include changes
in FDC and technical revisions. Total capital spent in 2016 was $0.65 million.
The operating netback for 2016 was $6.45 per boe.

/T/

Proved Proved Plus
Producing Total Proved Probable
(Mboe) (Mboe) (Mboe)
————- ————- ————-

December 31, 2015 Working A
Interest Reserves (15,151) (19,860) (31,450)
December 31, 2016 Working B
Interest Reserves 13,474 17,624 28,870
2016 Full Year Production (1) C 1,695 1,695 1,695
Dispositions D 171 327 768
2016 Reserve Changes (2) E 189 (214) (117)

(1) 2016 Full Year Production is estimated and remains unaudited at this

time.
(2) 2016 Reserve Changes are calculated as the 2016 Working Interest
Reserves (B) less the 2015 Working Interest Reserves (A) plus 2016
production (C) plus dispositions (D). Reserve Additions are the change
in reserves, removing the impact of production during the year as well
as dispositions.

/T/

Reserve Life Index (RLI)

The reserve life index was calculated using the Corporation’s Working Interest
Reserves and the 2016 fourth quarter average production rate of 4,521 boepd
(includes royalty volumes). The RLI is calculated by dividing reserve volumes
(in boe) in each category by the annualized 2016 fourth quarter production rate
(in boe/year).

/T/

Proved Proved Plus
Producing Total Proved Probable
———— ———— ————
Working Interest Reserves (Mboe) 13,474 17,624 28,870
Annualized Q4 2016 Production
(Mboe/year) (1) 1,650 1,650 1,650
Reserve Life Index (years) 8.2 10.7 17.5

(1) Estimated and unaudited fourth quarter production of 415,936 boe divided

by 92 days in the fourth quarter, multiplied by 365 days, equals an
annualized figure of 1,650,181 boe.

/T/

Questfire Energy Corp. is an Alberta-based company formed to participate in oil
and gas exploration, development and acquisitions focusing in the W4 and W5
regions of Alberta. The Corporation’s shares trade on the TSX Venture exchange
under the symbol Q.A. The Corporation currently has 22,822,401 Class A shares
outstanding.

Complete filings of the Corporation’s Statement of Reserves (form 51-101F1),
Report on Reserves (form 51-101F2), and Report of Management and Directors on
Oil and Gas Disclosure (form 51-101F3) will be available in the Annual
Information Form (AIF) to be filed on or about April 27, 2017 under the
Corporation’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Non-GAAP Measures

This news release contains references to terms commonly used in the oil and
natural gas industry. The term “netback” in this news release is not a
recognized measure under generally accepted accounting principles in Canada.
The term “netback” is used as a key performance indicator and it is used by the
Corporation to evaluate the operating performance of its oil and natural gas
assets and is determined by deducting royalties, transportation and operating
expenses from oil and natural gas sales. Readers are cautioned; however, that
this measure should not be construed as an alternative to net earnings or cash
flow from operating activities determined in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in Canada as an indication of the Corporation’s
performance.

Reserves Definitions & Reader Advisory

Reserves are estimated remaining quantities of oil and natural gas and related
substances anticipated to be recoverable from known accumulations, from a given
date forward, based on (a) analysis of drilling, geological, geophysical, and
engineering data; (b) the use of established technology; and (c) specified
economic conditions, which are generally accepted as being reasonable and shall
be disclosed. Reserves are classified according to the degree of certainty
associated with the estimates.

Proved reserves are those reserves that can be estimated with a high degree of
certainty to be recoverable. It is likely that the actual remaining quantities
recovered will exceed the estimated proved reserves. Probable reserves are
those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than proved
reserves. It is equally likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered
will be greater or less than the sum of the estimated proved plus probable
reserves. Possible reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain
to be recovered than probable reserves. It is unlikely that the actual
remaining quantities recovered will exceed the sum of the estimated proved plus
probable plus possible reserves.

Each of the reserves categories (proved, probable and possible) may be divided
into developed and undeveloped categories. Developed reserves are those
reserves that are expected to be recovered from existing wells and installed
facilities or, if facilities have not been installed, that would involve a low
expenditure (e.g., when compared to the cost of drilling a well) to put the
reserves on production. The developed category may be subdivided into producing
and non-producing. Developed producing reserves are those reserves that are
expected to be recovered from completion intervals open at the time of the
estimate. These reserves may be currently producing or, if shut-in, they must
have previously been on production, and the date of resumption of production
must be known with reasonable certainty. Developed non-producing reserves are
those reserves that either have not been on production, or have previously been
on production but are shut-in and the date of resumption of production is
unknown. Undeveloped reserves are those reserves expected to be recovered from
known accumulations where a significant expenditure (e.g., when compared to the
cost of drilling a well) is required to render them capable of production. They
must fully meet the requirements of the reserves category (proved, probable,
possible) to which they are assigned. In multi-well pools it may be appropriate
to allocate total pool reserves between the developed and undeveloped
categories or to subdivide the developed reserves for the pool between
developed producing and developed non-producing. This allocation should be
based on the estimator’s assessment as to the reserves that will be recovered
from specific wells, facilities, and completion intervals in the pool and their
respective development and production status.

“Total Company Interest” reserves and values refer to the sum of royalty
interest and working interest reserves before deduction of royalty burdens
payable. “Working Interest Reserves” equate to those reserves that are referred
to as “Company Gross” reserves by the Canadian Securities Administrators in NI
51-101.

Reserves and production are stated in “barrels of oil equivalent” (boe) derived
by converting gas to an oil equivalency in the ratio of six thousand cubic feet
of gas to one barrel of oil. A boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf: 1 bbl is based on
an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip
and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead which under current
commodity price conditions is in the range of 15-25 Mcf to 1 bbl. Readers are
cautioned that boe figures may be misleading, particularly if used in
isolation.

The aggregate of the exploration and development costs incurred in the most
recent financial year and the change during that year in estimated future
development costs generally will not reflect total finding and development
costs related to reserve additions for that year.

Some values set forth in the tables above may not add due to rounding.
Estimates of future net revenues presented in the tables above do not represent
fair market value of the reserves. There is no assurance that the forecast
prices and costs assumptions will be attained and variances could be material.

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, including
anticipated reserves, production, future net revenue, composition of commodity
mix and reserve life index, that involve substantial known and unknown risks,
uncertainties, and assumptions certain of which are beyond Questfire’s control.
Such risks, uncertainties, and assumptions include, without limitation, risks
associated with oil and gas exploration, development, exploitation, production,
marketing and transportation, loss of markets, volatility of commodity prices,
currency fluctuations, imprecision of reserve estimates, environmental risks,
competition from other producers, inability to retain drilling rigs and other
services, delays resulting from or inability to obtain required regulatory
approvals and ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external
sources, the impact of general economic conditions in Canada, the United States
and overseas, industry conditions, changes in laws and regulations (including
the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations) and changes in how they
are interpreted and enforced, increased competition, the lack of availability
of qualified personnel or management, fluctuations in foreign exchange or
interest rates, stock market volatility and market valuations of companies with
respect to announced transactions and the final valuations thereof, and
obtaining required approvals of regulatory authorities. Questfire’s actual
results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those
expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly,
no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the
forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so,
what benefits, including the amount of proceeds, that Questfire will derive
therefrom. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not
exhaustive. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral,
attributable to Questfire or persons acting on its behalf are expressly
qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Furthermore, the
forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the
date of this news release and Questfire does not undertake any obligation to
update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as
may be required by applicable securities laws.

If you would like to be put on Questfire’s mailing list please contact Ronald
Williams, Vice President, Finance and CFO at [email protected].

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term
is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

– END RELEASE – 21/03/2017

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Mr. Richard Dahl
President and CEO
(403) 263-6691
(403) 263-6683 (FAX)
OR
Mr. Ronald Williams
Vice President, Finance and CFO
(403) 263-6658
(403) 263-6683 (FAX)

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TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: Q.A

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
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Source Energy Services Ltd. Announces Postponement of Initial Public Offering

FOR: SOURCE ENERGY SERVICES LTD.
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Western Energy Services Corp. Confirms Its Offer; Highlights the Key Benefits to Savanna Shareholders; and Asks for Savanna Shareholders’ Support

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Federal agencies respond to Enbridge spill in industrial area east of Edmonton

CALGARY — Federal agencies responded Tuesday to an oil spill at an Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) storage site that contaminated a creek in an area east of Edmonton.

The National Energy Board said staff are on site monitoring the company’s response, while the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said it’s deploying a team of investigators to the spill.

The TSB rarely dispatches teams to pipeline-related incidents, with none sent last year and only one in 2015. The agency, which investigates federally regulated pipeline infrastructure, did not provide specifics as to what prompted it to send a team to the Enbridge spill.

The NEB said there isn’t yet an estimate on the amount of oil leaked from the site in the industrial area of Strathcona County, but all the oil has been contained.

The spill from a tank valve happened Monday afternoon and as of Tuesday morning almost all of the crude oil had been recovered, Enbridge said.

The spill is the second for Enbridge that the NEB and the TSB have responded to this year — the first being a leak of about 961,000 litres of light crude oil condensate from a pipeline on Feb. 17 in the same area.

Enbridge said the February spill, which was initially estimated to be 200,000 litres, happened while TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) and its contractor Ledcor were working on an Enbridge right of way. The TSB is investigating.

 

The Canadian Press

Note to readers: This is a corrected story. A previous version said Ledcor caused the spill.

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Free ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen Digital Cookbook Dishes Up No-Stress One Pot Meals

FOR: ATCO LTD.
TSX SYMBOL: ACO.X
TSX SYMBOL: ACO.Y

AND ATCO BLUE FLAME KITCHEN

Date issue: March 21, 2017
Time in: 5:45 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 21, 2017) – ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen has
released One Pot Meals, a new digital cookbook featuring a variety of no-fuss,
no-mess, no-stress recipes using one pot, pan or slow cooker. One Pot Meals is
available as a free download from the ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen website.

“The cookbook includes a number of simple recipes that anyone can prepare, with
the added bonus of very little clean-up,” said J.P. Gerritsen, Supervisor,
Culinary Programs, ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen. “We have also identified which
recipes you can easily double or freeze, which are essential time-saving tips
for the modern cook.”

The recipes included are as easy to prepare as they are flavourful. From
Vegetarian Curry to Spicy Lime Chicken with Coconut Rice, you’ll discover that
cooking an incredible homemade meal doesn’t have to be a labour of love.

Join the thousands of people that connect with the ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen
every day through atcoblueflamekitchen.com, social media – Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest – or by downloading the ATCO Blue Flame
Kitchen smartphone and tablet app available for Apple and Android devices at
the iTunes and Google Play stores. You can also stay updated on upcoming
classes, new cookbooks and special offers by subscribing to the What’s Hot
newsletter.

With approximately 7,000 employees and assets of $20 billion, ATCO is a
diversified global corporation delivering service excellence and innovative
business solutions in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing, innovative
modular facilities, construction, site support services, and logistics and
operations management); Electricity (electricity generation, transmission, and
distribution); Pipelines & Liquids (natural gas transmission, distribution and
infrastructure development, energy storage, and industrial water solutions);
and Retail Energy (electricity and natural gas retail sales). More information
can be found at www.ATCO.com.

Find Us:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ATCOBlueFlame

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ATCOBlueFlameKitchen

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TheBlueFlameKitchen

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/atcoblueflame/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/atcoblueflame/

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For further information:
Media Inquiries:
Joanne Ellard
Supervisor, Marketing Communications
ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen
403-245-7625

COMPANY:
FOR: ATCO LTD.
TSX SYMBOL: ACO.X
TSX SYMBOL: ACO.Y

AND ATCO BLUE FLAME KITCHEN

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Equipment, Energy and Utilities –
Utilities, Manufacturing and Production – Packaging and Containers,
Energy and Utilities – Pipelines
RELEASE ID: 20170321CC0102

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Divestco Announces Debt Financing

FOR: DIVESTCO INC.
TSX VENTURE Symbol: DVT

Date issue: March 21, 2017
Time in: 5:08 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, AB –(Marketwired – March 21, 2017) – Divestco Inc. (“Divestco” or
the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE: DVT) announces that it has entered into a secured
loan with BC-OSB Holdings Ltd. (the “Lender”) for $6.0 million with an initial
draw of $5.0 million, repayable September 15, 2020 (the “Loan”) with an
interest rate of 17% per year compounded monthly in arrears until maturity.
Proceeds of the Loan were used to repay a $3.2 million bridge loan with the
balance being used to augment working capital.

The Loan ranks senior to the Company’s other indebtedness, being $1.0 million
of debentures and $5.1 million of shareholder loans, details of which have
been previously reported in the Company’s annual and quarterly financial
filings filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and on the Company’s website
(http://www.divestco.com/Investor-Relations/Financial-Reports.aspx).

The Company will issue to the Lender 2,675,344 share purchase warrants
exercisable for the same number of Class A shares at a price of $0.05 per
share unless adjusted by the TSX-V. The warrants shall be exercisable by the
Lender until maturity of the Loan subject to a hold period which expires on
July 18, 2017, notwithstanding early prepayment. The issuance of the share
purchase warrants is subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange.

About the Company

Divestco provides innovative geoscience solutions to Energy and Service
companies worldwide. Our customers predominantly operate in geology,
geophysics, land and engineering and we work with our clients to ensure they
have the right solutions, at the right time, to help them make more informed
decisions. Commitment, innovation, accountability and agility form the
cornerstone of our values and enable us to consistently provide reliable
solutions and exceptional, personalized service in all of the core areas in
which we operate. Divestco provides Software & Data, Seismic Processing,
Geomatics Services, Seismic Data & Brokerage, and Land Services. Divestco is
headquartered in Calgary and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the
symbol “DVT”.

Additional information on the Company is available on its website at
Divestco.com and on SEDAR at sedar.com.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Forward-Looking Information and Statements

In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information and
statements pertaining to the following: the use of proceeds of the loan and
the Company’s contractual obligations and intentions in respect of repayment
of any existing loans. This forward-looking information and the related
statements are based upon factors, expectations and assumptions reflected in
the forward-looking statements that reasonable at this time but no assurance
can be given that these factors, expectations and assumptions will prove to be
correct.

The forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release
are based upon several material factors and expectations and assumptions of
Divestco including, without limitation: Divestco’s status as a going concern;
that Divestco will continue to conduct its operations in a manner consistent
with past operations; future interests rates; future availability of debt
and/or equity sources to fund Divestco’s capital and operating requirements as
needed on terms acceptable to management of Divestco or at all; future prices
for crude oil and natural gas; and the ability of the Company to complete a
sale of non-strategic assets, including but not limited to finding appropriate
potential purchasers who are willing to purchase such assets at market prices.

The forward-looking information and statements included in this press release
are not guarantees of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon.
Such information and statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially
from those anticipated in such forward-looking information and statements
including, without limitation: general economic, market and business
conditions; increased debt levels or debt service requirements; limited,
unfavourable or no access to debt or equity capital markets; volatility in
market prices for crude oil and natural gas; ability of Divestco’s clients to
explore for, develop and produce oil and gas; availability of financing and
capital; the ability of Divestco’s customers to pay in a timely manner;
fluctuations in interest rates; demand for the Company’s product and services;
the lack of a suitable purchaser for Divestco’s non-strategic assets;
competitive actions by other companies; failure to obtain regulatory approvals
in a timely manner; adverse conditions in the debt and equity markets; and
government actions including changes in environment and other regulation; and
certain other risks detailed from time to time in Divestco’s public disclosure
documents including, without limitation, those risks identified in this press
release.

The forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release
speak only as of the date of this press release, and Divestco does not assume
any obligation to publicly update or revise them to reflect new events or
circumstances, except as may be required pursuant to applicable laws.

– END RELEASE – 21/03/2017

For further information:

For more information please contact:

Divestco Inc.
(www.divestco.com)

Mr. Stephen Popadynetz
CEO and President
Tel 587-952-8152

Mr. Danny Chiarastella
Chief Financial Officer
Tel 587-952-8027

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TSX VENTURE Symbol: DVT

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170321CC014

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Valener Shareholders Approve all Resolutions Submitted at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Petroshale Announces Equity Offering and Amendments to Its Senior Credit Facility

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Birchcliff Energy Ltd. Announces Sales Process for Charlie Lake Light Oil Resource Play

FOR: BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD.
TSX SYMBOL: BIR

Date issue: March 21, 2017
Time in: 11:00 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 21, 2017) – Birchcliff Energy Ltd.
(“Birchcliff”) (TSX:BIR) today announced that it will pursue the sale of its
oil and natural gas properties and related assets on the Charlie Lake Light Oil
Resource Play located in the Peace River Arch of Alberta (the “Assets”).

“The successful growth of our Montney/Doig Resource Play has resulted in us not
allocating any significant capital to our Charlie Lake Light Oil Resource Play.
Accordingly, we have chosen to seek potential purchasers for our Charlie Lake
Light Oil Resource Play, which includes our highly skilled, multi-disciplinary
team that has been managing these assets for years,” said Jeff Tonken,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Birchcliff. “We believe that a
successful sale will allow us to become even more geographically focused,
reduce our cost structure even further and become even more competitive in our
industry, while improving our balance sheet. The sales process comes at a time
when we have significant financial flexibility, which will allow us to consider
only top value bid proposals.”

The Assets have the following attributes:

/T/

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2017 Estimated Annual Average Production 3,800 boe/d
2017 Q3 Estimated Average Production 4,000 boe/d
% Light Oil and NGLs 56%
% Natural Gas 44%
Proved Reserves(1)(2) 24.6 million boe
Net Present Value of Proved Reserves(1)(2)(3) $368.4 million
Proved Plus Probable Reserves(1)(2) 47.8 million boe
Net Present Value of Proved Plus Probable $604.9 million
Reserves(1)(2)(3)
Land Holdings – 86% Average Working Interest(1)
Acres 383,368.9 (329,866.6 net)
Sections 599.0 (515.4 net)
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(1) At December 31, 2016.
(2) Based on an independent evaluation prepared by Birchcliff’s independent
qualified reserves evaluator, Deloitte LLP (“Deloitte”), effective
December 31, 2016 (the “Deloitte Reserves Report”), estimated using
Deloitte’s forecast price and cost assumptions effective December 31,
2016.
(3) Before tax net present value based on a 10% discount rate.

/T/

Birchcliff has engaged a marketing agent to seek potential purchasers.
Birchcliff expects that a comprehensive data room will be open at the end of
April 2017 or in early May 2017 for interested parties who have executed a
confidentiality agreement.

Birchcliff expects that any cash proceeds resulting from a completed
transaction will be used to initially reduce indebtedness under Birchcliff’s
credit facilities, which will be subsequently redrawn as needed to fund
Birchcliff’s ongoing capital expenditure programs and for general corporate
purposes.

There can be no assurance that any agreement or transaction will occur, or if a
transaction is undertaken, as to its terms or timing. Birchcliff has not set a
definitive schedule to complete the sales process and no decision on any
particular transaction structure has been reached at this time. Birchcliff does
not intend to make further announcements or disclose developments with respect
to the sales process until the board of directors has approved a definitive
transaction, unless otherwise required by applicable laws or Birchcliff
otherwise determines that disclosure is appropriate.

ABBREVIATIONS

/T/

bbl barrel
boe barrels of oil equivalent
boe/d barrels of oil equivalent per day
Mcf thousand cubic feet
NGLs natural gas liquids

/T/

ADVISORIES

Boe Conversions

Boe amounts have been calculated by using the conversion ratio of 6 Mcf of
natural gas to 1 bbl of oil. Boe amounts may be misleading, particularly if
used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf to 1 bbl is based on an
energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and
does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value
ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is
significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a
conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value.

Presentation of Reserves Information

The reserves and future net revenue information contained herein in respect of
the Assets is based upon the Deloitte Report. There are numerous uncertainties
inherent in estimating quantities of reserves and the future net revenue
attributed to such reserves. The reserves and associated future net revenue
information set forth herein are estimates only. In general, estimates of
economically recoverable reserves and the future net revenue therefrom are
based upon a number of variable factors and assumptions, such as historical
production from the properties, initial production rates, production decline
rates, ultimate reserves recovery, the timing and amount of capital
expenditures, the success of future development activities, future commodity
prices, marketability of oil, natural gas and NGLs, royalty rates, the assumed
effects of regulation by governmental agencies and future operating costs, all
of which may vary materially from actual results. For those reasons, estimates
of the economically recoverable reserves attributable to any particular group
of properties, classification of such reserves based on risk of recovery and
estimates of future net revenue associated with reserves prepared by different
engineers, or by the same engineer at different times, may vary substantially.
Birchcliff’s actual production, revenues, taxes and development and operating
expenditures with respect to its reserves will vary from estimates thereof and
such variations could be material.

At December 31, 2016: (i) Birchcliff has total proved reserves of 548.5 million
boe with a before tax net present value of $4,054.5 million discounted at 10%;
and (ii) Birchcliff has total proved plus probable reserves of 880.5 million
boe with a before tax net present value of $5,810.8 million discounted at 10%,
as estimated by Deloitte and McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd.,
independent qualified reserves evaluators. Further information regarding
Birchcliff’s reserves is contained in its Annual Information Form for the year
ended December 31, 2016, a copy of which is available on SEDAR.

Estimates of future net revenue, whether calculated without discount or using a
discount rate, do not represent fair market value. There is no assurance that
the forecast prices and costs assumptions will be attained and variances could
be material. Estimates of reserves and future net revenue for individual
properties may not reflect the same confidence level as estimates of reserves
and future net revenue for all properties, due to the effects of aggregation.
All reserves information contained herein has been presented on a gross basis,
meaning Birchcliff’s working interest before the deduction of royalties and
without including any royalty interests of Birchcliff.

Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking
statements and information (collectively referred to as “forward-looking
information”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Such
forward-looking information relates to future events or Birchcliff’s future
performance. All information other than historical fact may be forward-looking
information. Such forward-looking information is often, but not always,
identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “plan”, “expect”, “project”,
“intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “estimated”, “forecast”,
“potential”, “proposed”, “predict”, “budget”, “continue”, “targeting”, “may”,
“will”, “could”, “might”, “should” and other similar words and expressions.
This information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those
anticipated in such forward-looking information. Birchcliff believes that the
expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable in the
current circumstances but no assurance can be given that these expectations
will prove to be correct and such forward-looking information included in this
press release should not be unduly relied upon. In particular, forward-looking
information in this press release includes, but is not limited to, the
following: information regarding the potential sale of the Assets, including
the sales process and the timing thereof, the anticipated benefits of a sale
and the anticipated use of proceeds; the 2017 estimated annual average and
third quarter average production for the Assets; and estimates of reserves and
the net present value of future net revenue associated with the Assets. In
addition, information relating to “reserves” is forward-looking as it involves
the implied assessment based on certain estimates and assumptions that the
reserves described exist in the quantities predicted or estimated and that the
reserves can be profitably produced in the future.

With respect to forward-looking information contained in this press release,
assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: prevailing and future
commodity prices and differentials, currency exchange rates, interest rates,
inflation rates, royalty rates and tax rates; expected funds flow from
operations; Birchcliff’s future debt levels; the state of the economy and the
exploration and production business; the economic and political environment;
the regulatory framework regarding royalties, taxes and environmental laws; the
sources of funding for Birchcliff’s capital expenditure programs and other
activities; anticipated timing and results of capital expenditures; the
sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures to carry out planned operations;
results of future operations; future operating, transportation, marketing and
general and administrative costs; the performance of existing and future wells,
well production rates and well decline rates; success rates for future
drilling; reserves and resource volumes and Birchcliff’s ability to replace and
expand oil and gas reserves through acquisition, development or exploration;
the impact of competition; the availability of, demand for and cost of labour,
services and materials; the ability to access capital and to obtain financing
on acceptable terms; the ability to obtain any necessary regulatory or third
party approvals in a timely manner; the ability of Birchcliff to secure
adequate transportation for its products; Birchcliff’s ability to market oil
and gas; and the availability of hedges on terms acceptable to Birchcliff. In
addition to the foregoing assumptions, Birchcliff has made the following
assumptions with respect to certain forward-looking information contained in
this press release:

/T/

— With respect to estimates of reserves and the net present value of

future net revenue associated with reserves, the key assumption is the
validity of the data used by Birchcliff’s independent qualified reserves
evaluator in its independent evaluation, which includes technical
information and forecast commodity prices.

— With respect to the production estimates contained herein, the key

assumptions are that: Birchcliff’s 2017 capital expenditure program will
be carried out as currently contemplated; no unexpected outages occur in
the infrastructure that Birchcliff relies on to produce its wells and
that any transportation service curtailments or unplanned outages that
occur will be short in duration or otherwise insignificant; the
construction of new infrastructure meets timing and operational
expectations; existing wells continue to meet production expectations;
and future wells scheduled to come on production meet timing, production
and capital expenditure expectations.

/T/

Birchcliff’s actual results, performance or achievements could differ
materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information as a
result of both known and unknown risks and uncertainties including, but not
limited to: whether the sales process will result in a transaction; the terms
of a transaction; the failure to realize the anticipated benefits from the sale
of the Assets; the failure to obtain any required approvals in a timely manner
or at all; variances in Birchcliff’s actual capital costs, operating costs and
economic returns from those anticipated; general economic, market and business
conditions; volatility of crude oil and natural gas prices; fluctuations in
currency and interest rates; operational risks and liabilities inherent in oil
and natural gas operations; uncertainties associated with estimating oil and
natural gas reserves; the accuracy of oil and natural gas reserves estimates
and estimated production levels as they are affected by exploration and
development drilling and estimated decline rates; geological, technical,
drilling, construction and processing problems; uncertainty of geological and
technical data; uncertainties related to Birchcliff’s future potential drilling
locations; fluctuations in the costs of borrowing; changes in tax laws, crown
royalty rates, environmental laws and incentive programs relating to the oil
and natural gas industry and other actions by government authorities, including
changes to the royalty and carbon tax regimes and the imposition or
reassessment of taxes; the cost of compliance with current and future
environmental laws; political uncertainty and uncertainty associated with
government policy changes; uncertainties and risks associated with pipeline
restrictions and outages to third-party infrastructure that could cause
disruptions to production; the ability to satisfy obligations under
Birchcliff’s firm marketing and transportation arrangements; the inability to
secure adequate production transportation; the occurrence of unexpected events
such as fires, equipment failures and other similar events; potential delays or
changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital
expenditures; stock market volatility; loss of market demand; environmental
risks, claims and liabilities; incorrect assessments of the value of
acquisitions and exploration and development programs; shortages in equipment
and skilled personnel; the absence or loss of key employees; uncertainties
associated with the outcome of litigation or other proceedings involving
Birchcliff; uncertainty that development activities in connection with its
assets will be economical; competition for, among other things, capital,
acquisitions of reserves, undeveloped lands, equipment and skilled personnel;
uncertainties associated with credit facilities; counterparty credit risk; and
risks associated with Birchcliff’s hedging activities.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of factors are not exhaustive.
Additional information on these and other risk factors that could affect
results of operations, financial performance or financial results are included
in Birchcliff’s most recent Annual Information Form and in other reports filed
with Canadian securities regulatory authorities.

Management has included the above summary of assumptions and risks related to
forward-looking information provided in this press release in order to provide
readers with a more complete perspective on Birchcliff’s future operations.
Readers are cautioned that this information may not be appropriate for other
purposes.

The forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly
qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements. The forward-looking
information contained in this press release is made as of the date of this
press release. Birchcliff is not under any duty to update or revise any of the
forward-looking information except as expressly required by applicable
securities laws.

About Birchcliff:

Birchcliff is a Calgary, Alberta based intermediate oil and natural gas company
with operations concentrated within its one core area, the Peace River Arch of
Alberta. Birchcliff’s common shares and cumulative redeemable preferred shares,
Series A and Series C are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange
under the symbols “BIR”, “BIR.PR.A” and “BIR.PR.C”, respectively.

– END RELEASE – 21/03/2017

For further information:
Birchcliff Energy Ltd.
Suite 1000, 600 – 3rd Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 0G5
Tel: (403) 261-6401
(403) 261-6424 (FAX)
Email: [email protected]
www.birchcliffenergy.com
OR
Birchcliff Energy Ltd.
Jim Surbey
Vice-President, Corporate Development

COMPANY:
FOR: BIRCHCLIFF ENERGY LTD.
TSX SYMBOL: BIR

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
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Total Energy Reaffirms Reasons Savanna Shareholders Should Tender to its Offer

FOR: TOTAL ENERGY SERVICES INC.
TSX SYMBOL: TOT

Date issue: March 21, 2017
Time in: 8:00 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 21, 2017) –

Editors Note: There is a graph associated with this press release.

Total Energy Services Inc. (“Total Energy”) (TSX:TOT) announced today that it
continues to see strong support for its offer (the “Total Offer”) to purchase
the outstanding common shares of Savanna Energy Services Corp. (“Savanna”).

/T/

—————————————————————————-
THE TOTAL OFFER REMAINS OPEN FOR ACCEPTANCE UNTIL 11:59 P.M. (PACIFIC TIME)
ON MARCH 24, 2017 UNLESS THE TOTAL OFFER IS EXTENDED OR WITHDRAWN BY TOTAL

ENERGY.
—————————————————————————-

/T/

Savanna shareholders have a decision to make: combine with Total Energy or
Western Energy Services Corp. (“Western”). Total Energy respects that this is a
decision to be made by Savanna shareholders and invites Savanna shareholders to
consider the following in making their determination.

/T/

1. Total Energy has a 21 year track record of providing its shareholders

with industry leading returns on their equity investment. In contrast,
Savanna and Western have a track record of consistent under-performance.
Total Energy has managed its business with prudent use of debt and
currently has significant financial flexibility to complete the
acquisition of Savanna.

/T/

To view the graph associated with this press release, please visit the
following link: http://www.marketwire.com/library/20170320-1089372.png

/T/

2. Total Energy brings a strong balance sheet to the merger; Western, on

the other hand, is one of the most heavily indebted publicly traded
energy services companies in Canada. The strength of Total Energy’s
balance sheet will improve the balance sheet of a combined Total
Energy/Savanna whereas the combination of Savanna and Western will
result in a balance sheet weighed down by debt. In fact, on March 17,
2017, Moody’s Investor Services announced that it views the proposed
arrangement between Western and Savanna (the “Western Arrangement”) as
credit negative for Western.(1)

3. A combination of Savanna and Western would give rise to a highly

indebted company that will be particularly vulnerable to continued
energy service industry weakness. During 2016, despite operating its
equipment fleet at utilization levels exceeding industry averages,
Western did not generate sufficient EBITDA to cover its interest
expense.

4. Total Energy has the support of various long term, independent and

sophisticated shareholders of Savanna (the “Locked-Up Shareholders”) who
collectively own approximately 43.5% of the outstanding shares of
Savanna. These Savanna shareholders do NOT support the Western
Arrangement and have confirmed the tender of their Savanna common shares
to the Total Offer.

5. Without the support of the Locked-Up Shareholders, Savanna cannot

receive the 66 2/3% support required for the Western Arrangement unless
it undertakes another highly dilutive equity financing in order to
further dilute existing Savanna shareholders. As a result, and despite
assurances to the contrary by Savanna, the combination of Savanna and
Western should be considered highly uncertain. In contrast, the Total
Offer has minimal conditions, including requiring that only a bare
majority of the outstanding Savanna common shares (i.e., 50% plus 1) be
tendered to the Total Offer.

6. Savanna reportedly only has the support of corporate insiders (who own

less than 1% of the outstanding shares of Savanna) and the Alberta
Investment Management Corporation, which only recently became a
shareholder of Savanna when it participated in a highly dilutive
refinancing completed by Savanna at $1.45 per share in December 2016 and
became Savanna’s largest lender by refinancing Savanna’s significant
debt.

7. Total Energy has determined based on public filings by Savanna that the

$20 million break fee contemplated by the Western Arrangement will NOT
be payable if the current Total Offer is successful.

8. Neither Savanna nor Western pays a dividend to its shareholders. Total

Energy has maintained its dividend throughout the current industry
downturn and Savanna shareholders who tender their shares prior to the
expiry of the initial deposit period of the Total Offer (on March 24,
2017) will receive the $0.06 per share 2017 first quarter dividend in
respect of Total Shares issued in exchange for Savanna common shares
taken-up under the Total Offer prior to March 31, 2017.

/T/

Savanna shareholders are encouraged to tender to the Total Offer as soon as
possible to avoid any intermediary cut off times. If Savanna shareholders have
any questions regarding the Total Offer or how to tender their Savanna common
shares, they should contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group (“Laurel Hill”) at
1-877-452-7184 (Toll Free in North America) or 1-416-304-0211 (Collect Outside
North America) or by email at [email protected].

About Total’s Offer to Savanna Shareholders

Full details of the Total Offer are contained in the offer to purchase and
associated take-over bid circular, dated December 9, 2016 (the “Original Offer
and Circular”), as amended, varied and supplemented (as applicable) by the
notice of change and variation dated March 1, 2017 (the “Notice of Change”) and
the notice of variation dated March 13, 2017 (the “Notice of Variation”). All
of those documents are available under Savanna’s profile at www.sedar.com and
on Total Energy’s website at www.totalenergy.ca/savannaoffer. Securityholders
of Savanna are urged to read the Original Offer and Circular, the Notice of
Change, the Notice of Variation, the Letter of Transmittal that accompanied the
Original Offer and Circular, the amended Letter of Transmittal that accompanied
the Notice of Change and the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery for the Total Offer
(collectively, the “Offer Documents”) and to consider the important information
set out in those documents. Copies of the Offer Documents may be obtained free
of charge at www.sedar.com (under Savanna’s profile) and may also be obtained
free of charge upon request from the Corporate Secretary of Total Energy, at
2550, 300 – 5th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2P 3C4, or from Laurel Hill at
the numbers and email address shown above.

Advisors to Total Energy

Total Energy has engaged GMP FirstEnergy to act as its financial advisor and
dealer manager. Bennett Jones LLP is acting as Canadian legal advisor and Paul,
Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is acting as United States legal advisor
in connection with the Total Offer.

Laurel Hill has been retained as information agent for the Total Offer.

Computershare Investor Services Inc. (“Computershare”) has been retained as the
depositary for the Total Offer. Shareholders of Savanna may contact
Computershare by telephone at 1-800-564-6253 (Toll free in North America), or
at 1-514-982-7555 (Collect Outside of North America), or by e-mail at
[email protected].

About Total Energy

Total Energy is a growth oriented energy services corporation involved in
contract drilling services (Chinook Drilling), rentals and transportation
services (Total Oilfield Rentals) and the fabrication, sale, rental and
servicing of natural gas compression (Bidell Gas Compression) and process
equipment (Spectrum Process Systems).

The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved of the
information contained herein.

This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an
offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the applicable securities in any
jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful
prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any
such jurisdiction.

Total Energy has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)
a Registration Statement (the “Registration Statement”), which includes the
Original Offer and Circular, the First Notice of Change and the Notice of
Variation, relating to its offer to Savanna shareholders. TOTAL URGES INVESTORS
AND SECURITYHOLDERS TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE ORIGINAL OFFER AND
CIRCULAR, THE FIRST NOTICE OF CHANGE AND THE NOTICE OF VARIATION AND ANY OTHER
RELEVANT DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC AND CANADIAN SECURITIES REGULATORY
AUTHORITIES, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors may obtain a
free copy of the Original Offer and Circular, the Notice of Change and the
Notice of Variation and other documents filed by Total Energy with the Canadian
securities regulators at www.sedar.com (under the issuer profile for Savanna)
and with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Original Offer and
Circular, the Notice of Change and the Notice of Variation and other documents
may also be obtained free of charge from Total’s website at
www.totalenergy.ca/savannaoffer or upon request made to Total at 2550, 300 –
5th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 3C4.

Note:

(1) See
https://www.moodys.com/research/Moodys-Views-Westerns-Proposed-Acquisition-of-Sa
vanna-as-Credit-Negative–PR_363704 for further details.

Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement

This News Release contains certain forward-looking information (referred to
herein as “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements are often,
but not always, identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”,
“plan”, “scheduled”, “intend”, “objective”, “continuous”, “ongoing”,
“estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, or similar words
suggesting future events, circumstances or outcomes. In particular, this News
Release contains forward-looking information concerning the Total Offer, Total
Energy’s views with respect to the combined entity (including the financial
strength and level of indebtedness of such entity) that would result from the
Western Arrangement and the Total Offer, Total Energy’s views with respect to
payment of the break fee upon completion of the Total Offer, potential benefits
of the Total Offer to shareholders of Savanna, participation, by Savanna
shareholders who tender their Savanna common shares to the Total Offer, in the
Q1 2017 dividend declared by Total Energy on its common shares, the deposit of
Savanna Common Shares under the Total Offer by Locked-Up Shareholders, the
inability of Savanna to obtain the requisite shareholder support for the
Western Arrangements and financing activities that may be undertaken by Savanna.

Forward-looking statements are based upon the opinions and expectations of
management of Total Energy as at the effective date of such statements and, in
some cases, information supplied by third parties. Although Total Energy
believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are
based upon reasonable assumptions and that information received from third
parties is reliable, it can give no assurance that those expectations will
prove to have been correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or outcomes to differ
materially from those anticipated or implied by such forward-looking
statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such
things as changes in general economic conditions in Canada, the United States
and elsewhere, changes in operating conditions (including as a result of
weather patterns), the volatility of prices for oil and natural gas and other
commodities, commodity supply and demand, fluctuations in currency and interest
rates, availability of financial resources or third-party financing,
availability of equipment, materials and personnel, defaults by counterparties
under commercial arrangements to which Total Energy or Savanna (or any of their
respective affiliates) is a party, an inability to procure regulatory approvals
in a timely manner or on terms satisfactory to Total Energy, and new laws and
regulations (domestic and foreign). Risks relating specifically to Total
Energy’s ability to realize anticipated benefits of the proposed combination of
Total Energy and Savanna include, but are not limited to: Total Energy’s
inability to successfully integrate with Savanna following completion of the
Offer, including by changing the board of directors of Savanna to consist of
nominees of Total Energy. Additional risks to which Total Energy is exposed in
the conduct of its business are set out under the heading “Risk Factors” in
Total Energy’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2016
(the “AIF”), and under the heading “Risk Factors” in Total Energy’s
management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial
condition for the year ended December 31, 2016 (“Annual MD&A”), each of which
has been incorporated by reference in the Original Offer and Circular, has been
filed with various securities regulatory authorities in Canada and is available
under Total Energy’s profile through the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.

Having regard to the various risk factors, readers should not place undue
reliance upon the forward-looking statements contained in this News Release and
such forward-looking statements should not be interpreted or regarded as
guarantees of future outcomes.

Forward-looking information respecting the Total Offer and the anticipated
timing of certain steps or events associated with the Total Offer is based upon
various assumptions and factors, including, in addition to those noted
elsewhere in this News Release, publicly reported financial information
concerning Savanna, publicly reported information concerning the number of
outstanding Savanna common shares and the number of options and other
convertible or exchangeable rights and securities issued or granted by Savanna
(entitling holders thereof to acquire Savanna common shares), advice from
professional advisors with respect to statutorily mandated time frames for
various applications and steps/events associated with the Total Offer, that
Savanna has made full and accurate disclosure of all material information
concerning Savanna in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws
(including disclosure of all material contracts and existing and potential
contingent liabilities) and that there have been no recent material adverse
changes in the business, affairs, capital, prospects or assets of Savanna.

Additional risk factors could cause actual results or events to differ
materially from the results or outcomes expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements in this News Release. For a discussion regarding
such risks, see, in particular, the sections of the Original Offer and Circular
entitled “Purpose of the Offer and Plans for Savanna”, “Certain Information
Concerning Securities of the Offeror”, “Regulatory Matters” and “Risk Factors”,
the risk factor contained in the Notice of Variation on pages 1 – 2 as well as
the information contained under the heading “Risk Factors” in each of the AIF
and Annual MD&A, incorporated by reference in the Original Offer and Circular.

Total Energy cautions you that the risks described or referenced in this
section are not the only ones that could affect the Total Offer or Total
Energy. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known by Total Energy
or that Total Energy currently believes are not material may also materially
and adversely affect the satisfaction or waiver by Total Energy of any of the
conditions of the Total Offer, the successful completion of the Total Offer or
the business, operations, financial condition, financial performance, cash
flows, reputation or prospects of Total Energy. Except as otherwise indicated
by Total Energy, forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact
of any special initiatives or of any dispositions, monetizations, mergers,
acquisitions, other business combinations or other transactions that may be
announced or that may occur in the future. The financial impact of any such
special initiatives or transactions may be complex and will depend on the facts
particular to each of them. Total Energy, therefore, cannot describe the
expected effects in a meaningful way or in the same way it presents known risks
affecting its business. Forward-looking statements are presented herein for the
purpose of providing information about Total Energy and the Total Offer and its
anticipated impacts.

The forward-looking statements contained in this News Release are made as of
the date hereof and Total Energy does not undertake any obligation to update or
to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, except as required by
applicable securities laws in force in Canada. The forward-looking statements
contained in this News Release are expressly qualified by this cautionary
statement.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Savanna and Western Information

The information concerning Savanna and Western contained in this News Release
has been taken from, or is based upon, publicly available information filed by
Savanna and Western, respectively, with various securities regulatory
authorities in Canada and is available by accessing Savanna’s and Western’s
issuer profile, respectively, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and other public
sources available as at the date hereof. Total Energy has not had access to the
non-public books and records of Savanna or Western and Total Energy is not in a
position to independently assess or verify certain of the information in
Savanna’s or Western’s publicly filed documents, including their respective
financial statements. Neither Savanna or Western have reviewed this News
Release and have not confirmed the accuracy and completeness of the respective
information concerning Savanna and Western contained in this News Release.
While Total Energy has no reason to believe that such information is inaccurate
or incomplete, Total Energy has no means of verifying the accuracy or
completeness of any information contained in this News Release that is derived
from publicly available information regarding Savanna or Western or whether
there has been any failure by Savanna or Western to disclose events or facts
that may have occurred or may affect the significance or accuracy of any such
information. Neither Total Energy, nor any of the directors or officers of
Total Energy, assumes any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of
such information or any failure by Savanna or Western to disclose events or
facts which may have occurred or which may affect the significance or accuracy
of any such information, but which are unknown to Total Energy or such persons.

– END RELEASE – 21/03/2017

For further information:
Total Energy Services Inc.
(403) 216-3939
(403) 234-8731 (FAX)
www.totalenergy.ca

COMPANY:
FOR: TOTAL ENERGY SERVICES INC.
TSX SYMBOL: TOT

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Equipment, Energy and Utilities –
Oil and Gas
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Enterprise Group Announces Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016

FOR: ENTERPRISE GROUP, INC.
TSX SYMBOL: E

Date issue: March 20, 2017
Time in: 9:00 AM e

Attention:

ST. ALBERT, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 20, 2017) – Enterprise Group, Inc.
(“Enterprise,” or “the Company”) (TSX:E), a consolidator of services to the
energy sector; focused primarily on construction services and specialized
equipment rental, today released its Q4 2016 and FY2016 results.

/T/

—————————————————————————-

Three months
Three months December Year ended
December 31, 2015 December
Consolidated: 31, 2016 restated(3)(4) 31, 2016
—————————————————————————-
Revenue $8,326,646 $6,928,381 $28,723,585
Gross margin $2,415,477 $312,879 $6,828,782
Gross margin % 29% 5% 24%
EBITDA(1) $1,827,760 ($120,950) $3,851,894
Loss before tax (2) ($8,311,697) ($19,466,008) ($15,553,151)
Net loss from continuing
operations (2) ($8,047,925) ($17,252,047) ($12,922,496)
Loss from discontinued
operations (3)(4) ($1,872,539) ($1,312,265) ($242,544)
Net loss and comprehensive loss
(2) ($9,920,464) ($18,408,292) ($13,165,040)
EPS ($0.18) ($0.35) ($0.24)
Total assets $84,600,493 $119,217,868 $84,600,493
—————————————————————————-

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Year ended
December
31, 2015 Change year
Consolidated: restated(3)(4) over year
————————————————————-
Revenue $39,754,739 ($11,031,154)
Gross margin $9,076,938 ($2,248,156)
Gross margin % 23% 1%
EBITDA(1) $5,500,260 ($1,648,366)
Loss before tax (2) ($23,250,495) $7,697,344
Net loss from continuing
operations (2) ($19,906,559) $6,984,063
Loss from discontinued
operations (3)(4) ($400,592) $158,048
Net loss and comprehensive loss
(2) ($20,307,151) $7,142,111
EPS ($0.40) $0.16
Total assets $119,217,868 ($34,617,375)
————————————————————-
(1) Identified and defined under “Non-IFRS Measures”.
(2) Includes a non-recurring and non-cash impairment charge of $8,436,911
(2015 – $16,558,240) relating to property, plant and equipment, intangible
assets and goodwill.
(3) In July 2016, the Company closed a transaction to divest substantially
all the assets of TCB. The net operations of TCB, including the prior
period, are presented as a single amount in the consolidated statements of
loss and comprehensive loss.
(4) In December 2016, the Company decided to cease all operations relating
to single pass tunneling. The net operations of this line of business,
including the prior period, are presented as a single amount in the
consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.

/T/

For the FY 2016, revenues totaled C$28.7 million versus C$39.8 million FY 2015.

For Q4 ending December 31, 201, Enterprise saw a 20 percent increase in revenue
to C$8.3 million from C$6.9 million for the same period 2016. Gross profit
margin rose to 29% from 5% in Q4 2015.

As well, the Company is pleased to report positive EBITDA of C$1.8 million for
Q4 2016 versus (C$120,950) 2015. For the same period, EBITDA rose to 22% from
negative 2% in Q4 2015.

“Enterprise management is extremely encouraged by our latest results,” stated
Leonard D. Jaroszuk, CEO, President and Chairman. “From negative cash flow in
Q4 2015, management efforts raised that number to positive C$0.07 per share. As
well, we secured amended loan agreements to reduce our interest rate along with
more favourable covenants. Equally impressive is that the Company retired debt
of C$18.3 million through the funds (C$19.8 million) received from the
transaction to divest substantially all the assets of TC Backhoe & Directional
Drilling Ltd (TCB).”

The acquisition of TCB in 2007 for $12 million was immediately accretive.
During our 9.5 years of ownership, TC generated roughly 13-fold ($154 million)
the purchase price in revenues and extended our reputation as the premier and
frankly the only ‘One Stop Source’ for virtually every critical resource
construction service.

While it has been an extremely challenging period for resource companies in
Western Canada, Enterprise has demonstrated its confidence and ability to
analogously ‘weather the storm’ strongly while many competitors and clients are
either financially impaired or gone altogether.

Enterprise has turned in significant gross margin and EBITDA improvements
evidenced in the fourth quarter which is the result of determined leadership.
Management’s continued efforts to streamline and maximize efficiencies are now
firmly in place and delivering meaningful margin ratios while still navigating
a challenging landscape.

The improvements to profits and the rapid return to significant cashflow should
give investors’ and shareholders confidence for the future. Certainly, all is
still challenging in Western Canada, but today’s results show a significant
improvement in both business and the overall environment.

Enterprises’ clients include some of Canada’s largest energy producers, utility
service providers and the federal and provincial governments of Canada. The
Company employs management highly experienced in large infrastructure projects.

Given the noted limited visibility for 2017 activity and pricing levels,
Enterprise will maintain a conservative approach towards Capital Spending while
looking at fleet management and opportunistic asset dispositions. This approach
will allow management to both maintain critical financial flexibility, allow
for strategic, accretive acquisitions and continue to build compelling
shareholder value.

About Enterprise Group, Inc.

Enterprise Group, Inc. is a consolidator of construction services companies
operating in the energy, utility and transportation infrastructure industries.
The Company’s focus is primarily construction services and specialized
equipment rental. The Company’s strategy is to acquire complementary service
companies in Western Canada, consolidating capital, management, and human
resources to support continued growth. More information is available at the
Company’s website www.enterprisegrp.ca. Corporate filings can be found on
www.sedar.com

Forward Looking Information
Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking
information. These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future
performance. The use of any of the words “could”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”,
“projected”, “estimated” and similar expressions and statements relating to
matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking
information and are based on the Company’s current belief or assumptions as to
the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ
materially. The Company’s Annual Information Form and other documents filed
with securities regulatory authorities (accessible through the SEDAR website
www.sedar.com) describe the risks, material assumptions and other factors that
could influence actual results and which are incorporated herein by reference.
The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise
any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, except as may be expressly required by applicable
securities laws.

Non-IFRS Measures
The Company uses International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). EBITDAS
is not a measure that has any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and is
therefore referred to as a non-IFRS measure. This news release contains
references to EBITDAS. This non-IFRS measure used by the Company may not be
comparable to a similar measure used by other companies. Management believes
that in addition to net income, EBITDAS is a useful supplemental measure as it
provides an indication of the results generated by the Company’s principal
business activities prior to consideration of how those activities are financed
or how the results are taxed. EBITDAS is calculated as net income excluding
depreciation, amortization, interest, taxes and stock based compensation.

– END RELEASE – 20/03/2017

For further information:
Leonard Jaroszuk
President & CEO
780-418-4400
OR
Desmond O’Kell
Senior Vice-President
780-418-4400
[email protected]

COMPANY:
FOR: ENTERPRISE GROUP, INC.
TSX SYMBOL: E

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170320CC0047

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TransCanada Seeks Approval to Proceed with North Montney Mainline Project

FOR: TRANSCANADA
TSX SYMBOL: TRP
NYSE SYMBOL: TRP

Date issue: March 20, 2017
Time in: 9:00 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 20, 2017) – News Release – TransCanada
Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) (TransCanada) announced today that it has
filed a variance application with the National Energy Board to proceed with
construction of the North Montney Mainline (NMML) Project in northeast British
Columbia (B.C.). TransCanada has previously been granted the required primary
federal and provincial approvals to construct NMML, subject to conditions that
included the requirement for a positive final investment decision on the
proposed Pacific Northwest LNG (PNW) Project.

The requested variance would allow TransCanada to move forward with
construction of the majority of the NMML Project, at an estimated capital cost
of approximately $1.4 billion, prior to a final investment decision on the PNW
LNG project. In support of the variance for the NMML Project, TransCanada has
secured new 20-year commercial contracts with 11 shippers for approximately 1.5
Bcf/d of firm service.

“This project adds significant pipeline capacity that connects new gas supplies
from the prolific Montney basin to the NGTL System and will provide access to
markets across North America,” said Karl Johannson, TransCanada’s executive
vice president and president, natural gas pipelines.

“This investment further affirms our commitment to build key natural gas
infrastructure in B.C. and ensures that the NGTL System can continue to
efficiently and competitively meet the transportation needs of our customers,”
added Johannson. “The North Montney Mainline Project will provide new jobs and
economic benefits for governments and communities, while supporting further
upstream resource investment in B.C.”

Subject to regulatory approvals, TransCanada plans to begin construction in the
first half of 2018, with facilities being phased into service over a two-year
period, beginning in April 2019.

With more than 65 years’ experience, TransCanada is a leader in the responsible
development and reliable operation of North American energy infrastructure
including natural gas and liquids pipelines, power generation and gas storage
facilities. TransCanada operates a network of natural gas pipelines that
extends more than 91,500 kilometres (56,900 miles), tapping into virtually all
major gas supply basins in North America. TransCanada is the continent’s
leading provider of gas storage and related services with 653 billion cubic
feet of storage capacity. A large independent power producer, TransCanada
currently owns or has interests in over 10,700 megawatts of power generation in
Canada and the United States. TransCanada is also the developer and operator of
one of North America’s leading liquids pipeline systems that extends over 4,300
kilometres (2,700 miles), connecting growing continental oil supplies to key
markets and refineries. TransCanada’s common shares trade on the Toronto and
New York stock exchanges under the symbol TRP. Visit TransCanada.com and our
blog to learn more, or connect with us on social media and 3BL Media.

FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION

This publication contains certain information that is forward-looking and is
subject to important risks and uncertainties (such statements are usually
accompanied by words such as “anticipate”, “expect”, “believe”, “may”, “will”,
“should”, “estimate”, “intend” or other similar words). Forward-looking
statements in this document are intended to provide TransCanada security
holders and potential investors with information regarding TransCanada and its
subsidiaries, including management’s assessment of TransCanada’s and its
subsidiaries’ future plans and financial outlook. All forward-looking
statements reflect TransCanada’s beliefs and assumptions based on information
available at the time the statements were made and as such are not guarantees
of future performance. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
this forward-looking information, which is given as of the date it is expressed
in this news release, and not to use future-oriented information or financial
outlooks for anything other than their intended purpose. TransCanada undertakes
no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information except as
required by law. For additional information on the assumptions made, and the
risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from the
anticipated results, refer to the Quarterly Report to Shareholders dated
February 16, 2017 and 2016 Annual Report filed under TransCanada’s profile on
SEDAR at www.sedar.com and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at
www.sec.gov.

– END RELEASE – 20/03/2017

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Media Enquiries:
Shawn Howard / Mark Cooper
403.920.7859 or 800.608.7859
OR
TransCanada Investor & Analyst Enquiries:
David Moneta / Stuart Kampel
403.920.7911 or 800.361.6522

COMPANY:
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TSX SYMBOL: TRP
NYSE SYMBOL: TRP

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RELEASE ID: 20170320CC0031

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Perisson Announces Termination of Amalgamation Agreement

FOR: PERISSON PETROLEUM CORPORATIONTSX VENTURE SYMBOL: POGDate issue: March 20, 2017Time in: 8:30 AM eAttention:
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 20, 2017) – Perisson Petroleum
Corporation (“Perisson” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:POG) announces…

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Pengrowth Reaches Agreement to Sell North Central Alberta Properties for $180 Million

FOR: PENGROWTH ENERGY CORPORATION
TSX SYMBOL: PGF
NYSE SYMBOL: PGH

Date issue: March 20, 2017
Time in: 8:09 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 20, 2017) – Pengrowth Energy Corporation
(TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH) (the “Company” or “Pengrowth”) today announced that it has
entered into an agreement for the sale of a portion of its Swan Hills assets in
North Central Alberta for total cash consideration of $180 million, subject to
customary adjustments.

The sale of the Swan Hills assets is in keeping with the Company’s strategy to
de-lever its balance sheet while allowing it to streamline and high-grade its
remaining portfolio, and to concentrate on its core assets that are expected to
position the Company for substantial per share increases in reserves,
production and cash flow.

The divested assets generated average daily production of approximately 4,920
barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe per day) (weighted approximately 82
percent towards liquids) during the fourth quarter of 2016 and had Proved plus
Probable (2P) reserves of 31 million boe as at December 31, 2016, according to
the independent reserve evaluators GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd.

This transaction will allow Pengrowth to further reduce its level of debt. The
Company expects to use a portion of the sale proceeds to pre-pay the remaining
outstanding US $100 million (equivalent Cdn $134 million) of the 6.35% senior
term notes which are scheduled to mature on July 26, 2017. Following this
prepayment, Pengrowth will have no outstanding debt maturities in 2017 and the
Company’s proforma net debt as of May 31, 2017 will fall to approximately Cdn
$970 million.

The effective date of the sale is January 1, 2017 and closing is expected to
occur on May 31, 2017, subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory
approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

In light of the announced transaction, Pengrowth is taking this opportunity to
update its 2017 corporate guidance to reflect the changes that result from the
sale and its increased concentration on its core assets. Full year 2017 average
production guidance is expected to be impacted by approximately 3,100 boe per
day, resulting in revised 2017 production to be between 47,000 and 49,000 boe
per day. The remaining changes to 2017 guidance resulting from the sale are
outlined in the table below:

/T/

—————————————————————————-

Original Guidance Revised Guidance
—————————————————————————-
Average daily production (boe per day) 50,000 to 52,000 47,000 to 49,000
—————————————————————————-
Total capital expenditures ($ millions) 125 125
—————————————————————————-
Funds flow from operations(1) ($
millions) 195 170
—————————————————————————-
Royalties(2) (% of sales) 9.0 9.0
—————————————————————————-
Operating costs(3) ($ per boe) 13.25 to 13.75 13.00 to 13.50
—————————————————————————-
Cash G & A(3) ($ per boe) 3.50 to 4.00 3.50 to 4.00
—————————————————————————-
1. Based on a WTI crude oil price of US $55.00/bbl, an AECO natural gas
price of Cdn $3.25/Mcf and a $0.74 USD/Cdn exchange rate
2. Royalties are before impacts of commodity risk management activities
3. Per boe estimates based on high and low ends of production guidance
—————————————————————————-

/T/

About Pengrowth:

Pengrowth Energy Corporation is an intermediate Canadian producer of oil and
natural gas, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Pengrowth’s assets include the
Lindbergh thermal oil, Cardium light oil, Swan Hills light oil and the
Groundbirch and Bernadet Montney gas projects. Pengrowth’s shares trade on both
the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “PGF” and on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol “PGH”.

PENGROWTH ENERGY CORPORATION

Derek Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer

For further information about Pengrowth, please visit our website
www.pengrowth.com or contact:

Investor Relations, E-mail: [email protected]

About the Purchaser:

The purchaser of the Swan Hills assets is a private corporation, headquartered
in Calgary, focused on light oil exploitation and development in central
Alberta. Deloitte Corporate Finance acted as exclusive financial advisor and
agent to the purchaser in structuring and financing the transaction. Burgess
Energy Advisors and Shea Nerland Law acted as legal advisors to the purchaser.

Advisories:

Currency:

All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise specified.

Advisory Regarding Reserves and Production Information

All reserves and production information herein is based upon Pengrowth’s
company interest (Pengrowth’s working interest share of reserves or production
plus Pengrowth’s royalty interest, being Pengrowth’s interest in production and
payment that is based on the gross production at the wellhead), before
deduction of royalty obligations and using GLJ’s January 1, 2017 forecast
prices and costs as disclosed herein. Numbers presented may not add due to
rounding.

Caution Regarding Engineering Terms:

When used herein, the term “boe” means barrels of oil equivalent on the basis
of one boe being equal to one barrel of oil or NGLs or 6,000 cubic feet of
natural gas (6 mcf: 1 bbl). Barrels of oil equivalent may be misleading,
particularly if used in isolation. A conversion ratio of six mcf of natural gas
to one boe is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily
applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the
wellhead.

Caution Regarding Forward Looking Information:

In the interest of providing our shareholders and potential investors with
information regarding us, including management’s assessment of our future plans
and operations, certain statements in this press release are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of securities laws, including the “safe harbour”
provisions of the Canadian securities legislation and the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking information is often,
but not always, identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”,
“expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “forecast”, “target”, “project”, “guidance”, “may”,
“will”, “should”, “could”, “estimate”, “predict” or similar words suggesting
future outcomes or language suggesting an outlook. Forward-looking statements
in this press release include, but are not limited to, expected disposition
proceeds and the application thereof to reduce indebtedness; proforma
indebtedness, anticipated closing date and expected 2017 average daily
production, capital expenditures, funds flow from operations, royalties,
operating costs and cash G&A. Forward-looking statements and information are
based on current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information
currently available to Pengrowth concerning anticipated financial performance,
business prospects, strategies and regulatory developments. Although management
considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently
available to it, they may prove to be incorrect.

By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and
uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks that predictions,
forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not be
achieved. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these statements as
a number of important factors could cause the actual results to differ
materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations and anticipations,
estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These
factors include, but are not limited to: changes in general economic, market
and business conditions; the volatility of oil and gas prices; fluctuations in
production and development costs and capital expenditures; the imprecision of
reserve estimates and estimates of recoverable quantities of oil, natural gas
and liquids; Pengrowth’s ability to replace and expand oil and gas reserves;
geological, technical, drilling and processing problems and other difficulties
in producing reserves; environmental claims and liabilities; incorrect
assessments of value when making acquisitions; increases in debt service
charges; the loss of key personnel; the marketability of production; defaults
by third party operators; unforeseen title defects; fluctuations in foreign
currency and exchange rates; fluctuations in interest rates; inadequate
insurance coverage; compliance with environmental laws and regulations; actions
by governmental or regulatory agencies, including changes in tax laws;
Pengrowth’s ability to access external sources of debt and equity capital; the
impact of foreign and domestic government programs and the occurrence of
unexpected events involved in the operation and development of oil and gas
properties. Further information regarding these factors may be found under the
heading “Business Risks” in our most recent management’s discussion and
analysis and under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Information Form dated February
28, 2017.

The foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive.
When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors and
others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties
and potential events. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in
this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Pengrowth
does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the
included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable laws. The
forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly
qualified by this cautionary statement.

– END RELEASE – 20/03/2017

For further information:
Pengrowth
Wassem Khalil
Manager, Investor Relations
Toll free 1-855-336-8814

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TSX SYMBOL: PGF
NYSE SYMBOL: PGH

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Enercare Announces Retirement of Scott Boxer and Appoints Scott Boose as President and Chief Executive Officer, Service Experts

FOR: ENERCARE INC.TSX Symbol: ECIDate issue: March 20, 2017Time in: 7:30 AM eAttention:
TORONTO, ON –(Marketwired – March 20, 2017) – Enercare Inc. (“Enercare”)
(TSX: ECI) today announced the retirement of Scott Boxer and the appointment
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Touchstone Announces 2016 Reserves

FOR: TOUCHSTONE EXPLORATION INC.TSX SYMBOL: TXPDate issue: March 20, 2017Time in: 7:00 AM eAttention:
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 20, 2017) – Touchstone Exploration Inc.
(“Touchstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:TXP) announces the results of the

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Memorandum of Understanding With CPECC in Relation to West Ells Phase II Project Expansion

FOR: SUNSHINE OILSANDS LTD.
HKSE SYMBOL: 2012

Date issue: March 19, 2017
Time in: 8:15 PM e

Attention:

HONG KONG, CHINA and CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 19, 2017) – The
Board of Directors of Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. (“the Corporation” or “Sunshine”)
(HKSE:2012) is pleased to announce the following:

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CPECC IN RELATION TO WEST ELLS PHASE II
PROJECT EXPANSION

On March 20, 2017 (Hong Kong Time) / March 19, 2017 (Calgary Time), the
Corporation and China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (CPECC)
have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) in relation to the West Ells
Phase II (“Phase II”) project expansion.

West Ells Phase I is currently in production with positive reservoir
performance and the production volume is continuously increasing. The designed
production capacity of Phase I is 5,000 barrels per day.

West Ells Phase II is an expansion of the Phase I project with an additional
production capacity of 5,000 barrels per day. As at the date of this
announcement, all 8 wells have already been drilled. Additional works required
for the project expansion include reviewing and refining of some of the
designs, completion works for the wells, and surface facility construction. The
total capital required for completion of the Phase II is expected to be
approximately USD$50m as it will share most of the surface facilities with
Phase I. Upon completion of Phase II, the total production capacity of West
Ells will be 10,000 barrels per day.

The average production costs per barrel is expected to be significantly reduced
after the Phase II expansion as fixed costs account for a significant portion
of the production cost and can now be shared with the Phase II project.

CPECC and the Corporation will further explore and discuss the work of this
expansion project. CPECC intends to work as the contractor and undertakes the
engineering, procurement, construction and operation maintenance work.

The Corporation will provide further updates when the formal agreement is
signed.

ABOUT SUNSHINE OILSANDS LTD.

The Corporation is a Calgary-based public corporation listed on the Hong Kong
Stock Exchange since March 1, 2012. The Corporation is focused on the
development of its significant holdings of oil sands leases in the Athabasca
oil sands region of Alberta, Canada. The Corporation owns interests in
approximately one million acres of oil sands and petroleum and natural gas
leases in the Athabasca region. The Corporation is currently focused on
executing milestone undertakings in the West Ells project area. West Ells has
an initial production target rate of 5,000 barrels per day.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This announcement contains forward-looking information relating to, among other
things, (a) the future financial performance and objectives of Sunshine; and
(b) the plans and expectations of the Corporation. Such forward-looking
information is subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors. All
statements other than statements and information of historical fact are
forward-looking statements. The use of words such as “estimate”, “forecast”,
“expect”, “project”, “plan”, “target”, “vision”, “goal”, “outlook”, “may”,
“will”, “should”, “believe”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “potential”, and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are based on Sunshine’s experience, current beliefs,
assumptions, information and perception of historical trends available to
Sunshine, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties including,
but not limited to those associated with resource definition and expected
reserves and contingent and prospective resources estimates, unanticipated
costs and expenses, regulatory approval, fluctuating oil and gas prices,
expected future production, the ability to access sufficient capital to finance
future development and credit risks, changes in Alberta’s regulatory framework,
including changes to regulatory approval process and land-use designations,
royalty, tax, environmental, greenhouse gas, carbon and other laws or
regulations and the impact thereof and the costs associated with compliance.
Although Sunshine believes that the expectations represented by such
forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such
expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned that the
assumptions and factors discussed in this announcement are not exhaustive and
readers are not to place undue reliance on forward- looking statements as the
Corporation’s actual results may differ materially from those expressed or
implied. Sunshine disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, subsequent to the date of this announcement, except as required
under applicable securities legislation. The forward-looking statements speak
only as of the date of this announcement and are expressly qualified by these
cautionary statements. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists are not
exhaustive and are made as at the date hereof. For a full discussion of the
Corporation’s material risk factors, see the Corporation’s annual information
form for the year ended December 31, 2015 and risk factors described in other
documents we file from time to time with securities regulatory authorities, all
of which are available on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at www.hkexnews.hk, on
the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com or the Corporation’s website at
www.sunshineoilsands.com.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no
representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any
liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon
the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

This announcement appears for information purpose only and does not constitute
an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for securities of
Sunshine Oilsands Ltd.

(a corporation incorporated under the Business Corporations Act of the Province
of Alberta, Canada with limited liability)

This announcement is made in accordance with the Inside Information Provision
under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the
Laws of Hong Kong) and Rule 13.09(2)(a) of the Rules Governing the Listing of
Securities on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

By Order of the Board of Sunshine Oilsands Ltd.

Sun Kwok Ping, Executive Chairman

Hong Kong, March 20, 2017

Calgary, March 19, 2017

As at the date of this announcement, the Board consists of Mr. Kwok Ping Sun,
Mr. Hong Luo, Dr. Qi Jiang and Mr. Qiping Men as executive directors; Mr.
Michael John Hibberd, Mr. Jianzhong Chen and Ms. Xijuan Jiang as non- executive
directors; and Mr. Raymond Shengti Fong, Mr. Gerald Franklin Stevenson, Ms.
Joanne Yan and Mr. Yi He as independent non-executive directors.

For identification purposes only

– END RELEASE – 19/03/2017

For further information:
Sunshine Oilsands Ltd.
Mr. Hong Luo
Chief Executive Officer
(1) 403-984-1450
[email protected]
www.sunshineoilsands.com

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HKSE SYMBOL: 2012

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
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Alberta oilsands production outlook bright despite gloomy headlines

CALGARY — The sell-off of Alberta oilsands assets by another big international player — along with big reserve writedowns, the introduction of a carbon tax and a stumbling crude price — all suggest a gloomy outlook for production from the world’s third-largest proven oil reserves.

But Canada’s oilsands output is still expected to set new records in 2017 and climb even further in the coming years.

Part of this year’s boost would come from the Fort Hills project, expected to achieve first oil late this year and rising to 194,000 barrels per day through 2018. It is the last giant Canadian oilsands mine in advanced development by a major energy company.

Additional production is coming from smaller thermal projects that use steam to recover heavy bitumen crude through wells, with about a dozen under construction or building toward full capacity.

“It’s hard to imagine a scenario where oilsands production would go down,” says oilsands analyst Michael Dunn of GMP FirstEnergy.

In its budget announced Thursday, the Alberta government forecasts oilsands output will rise from 2.5 million bpd in the 2016-17 fiscal year to 3.3 million bpd in 2019-20.

Dunn says oilsands companies have dramatically cut operating costs per barrel over the last two years while oil prices have been low, and although it seems counterintuitive, one of the best ways to do that is by producing more barrels.

That’s why Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) is buying most of Royal Dutch Shell’s oilsands assets while continuing to grow production at its Horizon oilsands mining project, Dunn said.

One thing no one worries about is availability of resource. The Alberta oilsands contain an estimated 1.8 trillion barrels of oil, about 168 billion barrels of which are considered recoverable using today’s technology.

At the end of last year, there were five oilsands mining operations and about 20 commercial thermal projects producing in Alberta.

More than 70 other greenfield or expansion oilsands projects, both mining and drilling operations, are waiting in the wings after winning regulatory approval but not yet receiving investment decisions from their proponents.

With production rising, pipeline capacity is expected to tighten over the next few years. That means more barrels will be placed in railcars until Enbridge Line 3 and Trans Mountain expansion, recently approved by the federal government, are built.

A potential limit to growth, however, is the environmental impact of oilsands development.

The Alberta government has set a 100-megatonne annual limit on emissions from the oilsands and the sector already emits about 70 per cent of that. New taxes on emissions are expected to increase over time.

In an upcoming study, however, the Canadian Energy Research Institute says new technologies — including the use of solvents to produce bitumen through wells with little or no water and lower energy use — could allow overall oilsands production to continue growing.

Growth in the oilsands isn’t inevitable, however, said Charlie Kronick, a London-based Greenpeace campaigner.

He said the oil industry assumes that it will always see higher prices, new pipelines, rising demand and favourable regulation.

“Actually, those things have all changed significantly from 2008,” he said. “A lot of those things are not just cyclical changes but have become structural.”

 

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Husky, AER assessing leak of crude oil into creek in southwest Alberta

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BRAGG CREEK, Alta. — Alberta’s Energy Regulator says a pipeline has leaked crude oil in southwestern Alberta.

AER spokeswoman Monica Hermary says Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) of Calgary reported the spill at Cox Hill Creek on Thursday around 3 p.m.

Cox Hill Creek is about 22 kilometres west of Bragg Creek, an area popular for hiking, camping and other outdoor recreation.

Hermary says it’s not known how much crude has leaked, but adds the oil has affected the creek.

She says the pipeline was shut in and depressurized on Thursday and no more oil is flowing through that section of the pipeline.

Husky said it has a response team at the site and cleanup efforts are underway, but the company did not say how much oil was spilled.  

“As a precaution, water samples are being taken at a nearby culvert,” Kim Guttormson, a Husky spokesman, wrote in an email.

“We are undertaking a thorough investigation of the incident.”

Hermary said the regulator is working with the company to ensure all safety and environmental requirements are met.

“There are no reported impacts to the public or wildlife at this time,” she said.

A Husky pipeline rupture last July resulted in 225,000 litres of heavy oil mixed with diluent to spill onto the bank of the North Saskatchewan River in Saskatchewan, with about 40 per cent or 90,000 litres reaching the river.

The spill forced the cities of North Battleford, Prince Albert and Melfort to shut their intakes from the river and find other water sources for almost two months, resulting in costs that Husky pledged to cover.

The company said last month it cost $107 million for the clean up.

 

 

The Canadian Press

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Alberta Energy Regulator rejects Suncor oilsands tailing pond strategy

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CALGARY — The Alberta Energy Regulator has rejected an oilsands tailings pond retirement plan submitted by Suncor Energy (TSX:SU).

It says in a decision posted Friday on its website that the oilsands giant’s application did not satisfy regulatory requirements and it must submit a new proposal.

Suncor had proposed using a water cap to contain the tailings — toxic ponds of water mixed with fine clay particles, bitumen and other chemicals left behind after its mining and upgrading process — at its northern Alberta facilities.

The AER says its decision that Suncor did not provide “adequate information” about how it would demonstrate the viability of the proposal.

It says the company also failed to adequately describe its alternative plan to retire the tailings ponds by filling them in with a solid material.

In a news release, Suncor acknowledged the AER decision and said it will work with the regulator to move the application forward.

The AER introduced new rules last year that require all tailings ponds to be removed within 10 years of the end of a mine’s life, replacing more stringent tailings pond regulations put in place in 2009 that industry said it couldn’t comply with.

Alberta Energy estimates oilsands mining projects had created about 220 square kilometres of tailings ponds by the end of 2013.

The Canadian Press

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Alberta Securities Commission says Poseidon executive’s actions were fraudulent

CALGARY — The Alberta Securities Commission says a former officer of failed oilfield services firm Poseidon Concepts engaged in a deliberate “campaign of disinformation” in reporting U.S. contracts that led to the company overstating its revenue and accounts receivable.

The regulator says it has found Joseph Kostelecky, Calgary-based Poseidon’s former senior sales executive in the United States, guilty of fraud and will proceed to a hearing later this month to determine punishment.

It says Kostelecky was called to an ASC hearing in December but refused to take part.

Poseidon was created by Calgary junior producer Open Range Energy in November 2011 to develop and market its oilfield liquid storage systems that resembled gigantic above-ground swimming pools.

The value of the new company’s shares soared to $1.3 billion but fell quickly after February 2013 when it announced that it had incorrectly recorded about $100 million in revenue in the first nine months of 2012. Its assets were subsequently sold off by a court-appointed monitor for less than its secured debt, leaving nothing for shareholders.

Last year, three of Poseidon’s other executives agreed in settlements to pay fines and accept trading bans after admitting they had failed to file financial statements in accordance with proper accounting principles.

The Canadian Press

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2 Saskatchewan employers fined for safety violations; 1 worker hurt

REGINA — Two Saskatchewan employers have pleaded guilty to health and safety violations that in one case injured a worker.

Kelsey Pipeline, a Saskatoon company, was fined $40,005 for failing to ensure the safety of a worker.

The charge was laid after a worker fell and hit his head on a cement floor after being knocked to the ground by a steel beam near Dundurn.

The second employer, Larry Ledinski, was fined $2,800 for failing to ensure workers used a fall protection system where a worker could fall three metres or more.

He was also fined for failing to provide approved industrial protective headwear and requiring a worker to use it.

Ledinski was charged after an occupational health and safety officer observed workers on a roof; no one was injured.

The Canadian Press

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Suncor Energy to work with Alberta Energy Regulator regarding tailings and related Millennium Operational Amendment applications

FOR: SUNCOR ENERGY INC.TSX SYMBOL: SUNYSE SYMBOL: SUDate issue: March 17, 2017Time in: 5:56 PM eAttention:
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received notice from the Alberta Energy Regulator that it has den…

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Canadian Energy Services & Technology Corp. Announces Termination of Previously Announced Tender Offer and Concurrent Proposed Note Offering

FOR: CANADIAN ENERGY SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY CORP.
TSX SYMBOL: CEU
OTCQX SYMBOL: CESDF

Date issue: March 17, 2017
Time in: 5:30 PM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 17, 2017) –

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S.
NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR TO U.S. HOLDERS.

Canadian Energy Services & Technology Corp. (“CES” or the “Corporation”)
(TSX:CEU) (OTCQX:CESDF) announced today that due to current market conditions
it has elected to terminate its previously announced offer to purchase for cash
any and all of its 7.375% Senior Unsecured Notes due April 17, 2020 (the
“Tender Offer”) with CUSIP number 13566WAA6 (the “7.375% Notes”) from the
holders thereof (the “Holders”) and withdraw its proposed private placement of
new senior unsecured notes (the “Offering”) to fund the purchase of the 7.375%
Notes.

The Tender Offer Consideration (as defined in the Offer to Purchase dated March
10, 2017) will not be paid or become payable to Holders of 7.375% Notes who
validly tendered their 7.375% Notes in connection with the Tender Offer. None
of the 7.375% Notes will be accepted for purchase or purchased in the Tender
Offer and all 7.375% Notes previously tendered and not withdrawn will be
promptly returned to their respective Holders via a credit to the appropriate
account at CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc.

This press release formally terminates the Tender Offer.

About Canadian Energy Services & Technology Corp.

CES is a leading provider of technically advanced consumable chemical solutions
throughout the lifecycle of the oilfield. This includes solutions at the
drill-bit, at the point of completion and stimulation, at the wellhead and
pump-jack, and finally through to the pipeline and midstream market. CES’
business model is relatively asset light and requires limited re-investment
capital to grow. As a result, CES has been able to capitalize on the growing
market demand for drilling fluids and production and specialty chemicals in
North America while generating free cash flow.

Additional information about CES is available at www.sedar.com or on the
Corporation’s website at www.CanadianEnergyServices.com.

Forward Looking Information

Certain information included in this Press Release is forward-looking, within
the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities laws. CES
believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are
reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to
be correct and such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied
upon.

Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and
involves a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking information
necessarily involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause
CES’ actual results to differ materially from any projections of future results
expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to the risks identified in other
factors considered under “Risk Factors” in the Corporation’s Annual Information
Form for the year ended December 31, 2016 and “Risks and Uncertainties” in the
related MD&A both of which are available on the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com).
Any forward-looking information is made as of the date hereof and, except as
required by law, CES does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or
revise such information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise.

THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY
FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

– END RELEASE – 17/03/2017

For further information:
Tom Simons
President and Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Energy Services & Technology Corp.
(403) 269-2800
OR
Craig F. Nieboer, CA
Chief Financial Officer
Canadian Energy Services & Technology Corp.
(403) 269-2800
Or by email at: [email protected]

COMPANY:
FOR: CANADIAN ENERGY SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY CORP.
TSX SYMBOL: CEU
OTCQX SYMBOL: CESDF

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Equipment, Energy and Utilities –
Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170317CC0084

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Epsilon Launches Rights Offering

FOR: EPSILON ENERGY LTD.TSX SYMBOL: EPSDate issue: March 17, 2017Time in: 4:33 PM eAttention:
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 17, 2017) –
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR OVER UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE
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Petrolia Inc. closes a private placement in the amount of $940,000

FOR: PETROLIA INC.TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: PEADate issue: March 17, 2017Time in: 4:30 PM eAttention:
QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC–(Marketwired – March 17, 2017) – Petrolia Inc. (TSX
VENTURE:PEA) (“Petrolia” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it
has c…

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Petrocapita Announces Aggregate Proceeds of $832,191.36 Preferred Trust Units and Tied Class ‘A’ Shares (Tied Offering)

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CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 17, 2017) – Petrocapita Income Trust
(CSE:PCE.UN)(CSE:PCE.UN.CN) (“Petrocapita” or the “Tr…

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Forent Energy Ltd. Announces Termination of Amalgamation

FOR: FORENT ENERGY LTD.TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: FENDate issue: March 17, 2017Time in: 1:34 PM eAttention:
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GEMS Announces Primeline Holdings

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DIVERGENT Energy Services Announces Shares for Interest Transaction

FOR: DIVERGENT ENERGY SERVICES CORP.TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: DVGDate issue: March 17, 2017Time in: 9:00 AM eAttention:
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Savanna Reiterates Support for Acquisition of Savanna by Western Energy Services Corp. and Rejection of the Inferior Total Offer

FOR: SAVANNA ENERGY SERVICES CORP.
TSX SYMBOL: SVY

Date issue: March 17, 2017
Time in: 7:30 AM e

Attention:

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – March 17, 2017) – Savanna Energy Services
Corp. (“Savanna”) (TSX:SVY) today reiterates the unanimous support of the
special committee (the “Special Committee”) of the board of directors of
Savanna (the “Savanna Board”) and the Savanna Board of the acquisition of all
of the issued and outstanding common shares of Savanna (the “Savanna Shares”)
by Western Energy Services Corp. (“Western”) on the basis of 0.85 of a common
share of Western (the “Western Shares”) and $0.21 in cash per Savanna Share
(the “Western Offer”).

UNANIMOUS RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERIOR WESTERN OFFER BY THE SAVANNA BOARD

Based upon verbal fairness opinions from Peters & Co. Limited and Cormark
Securities Inc. and after consulting with its financial and legal advisors, the
Special Committee and the Savanna Board have unanimously determined that the
Western Offer is fair to the Savanna shareholders and is in the best interests
of Savanna and its shareholders. The Savanna Board unanimously recommends that
Savanna shareholders vote in favour of the Western Offer.

Shareholders are encouraged to review Savanna’s news releases dated March 9,
2017, March 13, 2017 and March 15, 2017, for a summary of the benefits of the
Western Offer to Savanna shareholders.

REJECTION OF THE INFERIOR TOTAL OFFER

The Savanna Board, on the recommendation of the Special Committee, has
unanimously determined that Savanna shareholders should continue to reject the
offer from Total Energy Services Inc. (“Total”) to purchase all of the Savanna
Shares on the basis of 0.13 common shares of Total and $0.20 in cash for each
Savanna Share (the “Total Offer”). Savanna shareholders are urged not to tender
their Savanna Shares to the Total Offer. If you have already tendered your
Savanna Shares to the Total Offer, you can withdraw your Savanna Shares by
contacting your broker or D.F. King, North American Toll Free at 1-800-622-1678
or via email at [email protected].

Total Soft Support Agreements

Pursuant to the lock-up agreements, the locked-up shareholders are required to
support the Total Offer for a period of seven days following Western’s
increased offer announced March 15, 2017. If Total has not publicly announced
its intention to amend the terms of its offer to match or exceed the
consideration to be received by Savanna shareholders under the Western Offer
and the locked-up shareholders determine the Western Offer is more favourable
to the Total Offer, the lock-ups can still be terminated.

Significant Risks to Waiver of Minimum Condition

On March 13, 2017, Total filed a notice of variation (the “Notice of
Variation”) pursuant to which it waived the minimum tender condition of the
Total Offer such that the Total Offer will require only the tender of more than
50% of the outstanding Savanna Shares (excluding those owned by Total or any
person acting jointly or in concert with Total). The waiver of the minimum
condition introduces significant risks to Savanna’s stability and ongoing
operations, and to shareholder value and to the resulting position of Savanna
shareholders. It also casts significant doubt on the ability of Total to
immediately deliver what it purports to be able to contribute to Savanna.

If Total acquires 50.1% of the outstanding Savanna Shares, and notwithstanding
that Total will not have acquired 100% of the Savanna Shares, Savanna will be
required to make an offer to acquire all of its outstanding senior notes at
101% of the principal amount thereof, plus the accrued and unpaid interest, as
a result of the change of control occurring from the acquisition of 50.1% of
the Savanna Shares pursuant to the Total Offer. In addition, the acquisition by
Total will constitute a change of control under Savanna’s credit facilities and
second lien credit agreement with Alberta Investment Management Corporation
(“AIMCo”), such that if consent to the change of control is not obtained, the
full amount owing to the lenders thereunder will become due and payable with
Savanna having to refinance the same in a circumstance where Savanna could be a
public company with shareholders other than Total at the time and not be wholly
owned by Total. At that time, Savanna may be in a severely precarious position,
as will be the shareholders of Total and Savanna. As Total has highlighted in
the Notice of Variation, this creates significant risks to both Total and
Savanna shareholders.

Potential for Significant Debt Refinancing Challenges

Total has not disclosed to Savanna shareholders how it intends to refinance the
Savanna debt that may become due and payable upon a change of control. The
Savanna Board considered available alternatives when entering into the AIMCo
financing and believes it will be extremely difficult for Savanna to refinance
the credit facilities and the AIMCo second lien amount and to finance the
purchase of the senior notes. Further, such financing may be significantly more
difficult if Savanna is a non-wholly owned subsidiary of Total at the time.

Total confirmed in its notice of change and notice of variation dated March 1,
2017 that it had not entered into any definitive commitments with respect to
financing to replace the AIMCo financing that may become due and payable or to
finance the acquisition of Savanna’s senior notes and noted that there can be
no assurance that such financing will be available on terms acceptable to
Total. In addition, if Savanna is still a public company not wholly-owned by
Total, such refinancing will be required to be completed by Savanna.

Western Balance Sheet Well Positioned

As industry participants are aware, 2016 was the most challenging year in
recent decades for oilfield services companies. Dan Halyk, Total’s chief
executive officer, acknowledged this fact in his remarks during Total’s 2016
fourth quarter conference call: “Total Energy’s results for 2016 reflect the
most challenging industry conditions faced by the company in our 20-year
history.”

In characterizing the indebtedness of Western based on 2016 financial
information, Total is misleading shareholders of Savanna and Western by
ignoring the fact that capital markets are forward looking and that security
prices are established based on the expectations that prospective investors
have for the future. The fact that Western’s senior unsecured notes due 2019
are currently trading at 99% of par value is a clear indication that
prospective investors are not anchoring on the 2016 financial information that
Total is suggesting should be the basis for decision making.

Customers and Former Savanna Personnel

Savanna has had feedback regarding both the Total Offer and the Western Offer
from former directors and officers who have indicated to Savanna that they are
supportive of consolidation within the industry and are also supportive of the
transaction that brings the shareholders the highest price and potential for
creation of long-term value. The Western Offer clearly brings Savanna
shareholders the highest price and potential for creation of long-term value.
As indicated by Total, of course our employees are concerned about the future
of their company. They have been unnecessarily put through an extended period
of uncertainty because of Total’s hostile and opportunistic behavior and are
looking forward to having closure and certainty in the process. We thank and
appreciate all of our employees who have remained focused on performing their
duties in a safe and professional manner during this time of uncertainty.

Notwithstanding Total’s insinuations to the contrary, Savanna has not heard any
concerns from its customers regarding the Western Offer, including with respect
to the financial stability of a combined Savanna and Western.

Savanna is continuing to review all of its legal avenues with respect to the
Total Offer.

FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Peters & Co. Limited is acting as financial advisor to Savanna in respect of
the Western Offer and has provided the Savanna Board with its verbal opinion
that, subject to certain customary assumptions, qualifications and limitations,
the consideration to be received by holders of Savanna Shares pursuant to the
terms of the Western Offer is fair, from a financial point of view, to the
holders of Savanna Shares.

Cormark Securities Inc. has provided the Savanna Board with its verbal opinion
that, subject to certain customary assumptions, qualifications and limitations,
the consideration to be received by holders of Savanna Shares pursuant to the
terms of the Western Offer is fair, from a financial point of view, to the
holders of Savanna Shares.

About Savanna

Savanna is a leading contract drilling and oilfield services company operating
in North America and Australia providing a broad range of drilling, well
servicing and related services with a focus on fit for purpose technologies and
industry-leading Aboriginal relationships.

Cautionary Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking
information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of
the words “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”,
“project”, “should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends” and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. More
particularly and without limitation, this press release contains
forward-looking statements and information relating to the proposed acquisition
of Savanna by Western pursuant to a plan of arrangement and the risks resulting
from Total acquiring more than 50% of the Savanna Shares. These forward-looking
statements and information are based on certain key expectations and
assumptions made by Savanna. Completion of the Western Offer is subject to a
number of conditions which are typical for transactions of this nature.
Assumptions have been made with respect to the satisfaction of all conditions
precedent under the arrangement agreement with Western. Although Savanna
believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking
statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not
be placed on the forward-looking statements and information as Savanna cannot
give any assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking
statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very
nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could
differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors
and risks. These include, but are not limited to, the failure to satisfy any of
the conditions to completion of the Western offer, the emergence of a superior
proposal in respect of either party or the failure to obtain approval of the
Savanna shareholders or Western shareholders may result in the termination of
the arrangement agreement.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is not
exhaustive. Additional information on these and other risks that could affect
completion of the Western Offer will be set forth in an information circular of
Savanna to be mailed in connection with the Western Offer, which will be
available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Other risk factors that could affect
Savanna’s operations or financial results are included in Savanna’s annual
information form and may be accessed through the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com).
The forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release
are made as of the date hereof and Savanna does not undertake any obligation to
update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so
required by applicable securities laws.

– END RELEASE – 17/03/2017

For further information:
Savanna Energy Services Corp.
Chris Strong
President and Chief Executive Officer
(403) 267-6728
OR
Savanna Energy Services Corp.
Dwayne LaMontagne
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(403) 214-5959
OR
Media contact:
Trevor Zeck
Longview Communications Inc.
(604) 694-6037
OR
Shareholder inquiries:
D.F. King Canada
(Toll Free): 1-800-622-1678

COMPANY:
FOR: SAVANNA ENERGY SERVICES CORP.
TSX SYMBOL: SVY

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Equipment, Energy and Utilities –
Oil and Gas
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Canada Energy Partners Announces Suspension of Water Disposal Operations

FOR: CANADA ENERGY PARTNERS INC.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: CE

Date issue: March 17, 2017
Time in: 7:30 AM e

Attention:

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – March 17, 2017) – Canada Energy
Partners Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CE) (the “Company”) received a General Order from
the British Columbia Oil & Gas Commission (“OGC”) on March 16(th) ordering a
suspension of all disposal activities at the Company’s water disposal well in
northeast British Columbia. The Order “shall remain in effect until amended or
terminated in whole or in part by the Commission…pending a review of
additional technical information.” The Company immediately ceased disposing and
has secured the well.

The reasons given were concern over enhanced seismicity alleged to be related
to water disposal. The OGC gave no evidence of increased seismicity related to
the Company’s disposal well but referenced increased seismicity in other areas
of British Columbia. The General Order states that the Company “has met the
conditions” stipulated in its disposal permit.

The Company will be requesting a review and, if appropriate, an appeal of this
order.

The General Order can be viewed on the Company’s website:
www.canadaenergypartners.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Canada Energy Partners Inc.

Benjamin Jones, President & CEO

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as such
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are frequently
characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”,
“believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words or statements that
certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur, including, without
limitation, estimated revenues.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties
and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These
factors include, without limitation, regulatory approvals, mechanical integrity
of the water disposal well, receptivity of the disposal zone, variability of
operating costs, risks associated with oil and gas production and exploration,
retention of and ability to attract company personnel, volatility of commodity
prices, currency and interest rate fluctuations, environmental risk, inability
to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources and changes in
legislation, including income tax, environmental and regulatory matters.

This press release, in particular the information in respect of estimated
revenues, may contain future-oriented financial information or financial
outlook within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such future-oriented
financial information or financial outlook has been prepared for the purpose of
providing information about management’s reasonable expectations as to the
anticipated results of its proposed business activities. Readers are cautioned
that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of
the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, unless so required by law.

– END RELEASE – 17/03/2017

For further information:
Canada Energy Partners Inc..
650-669 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B4
Main Phone: (778) 725-1489
(604) 428-1124 (FAX)
[email protected]
www.canadaenergypartners.com
OR
Canada Energy Partners Inc.
Ben Jones
President and CEO
Direct Phone: +1 225.388.9900 ext 101
[email protected]

COMPANY:
FOR: CANADA ENERGY PARTNERS INC.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: CE

INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities – Oil and Gas
RELEASE ID: 20170317CC0008

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Hope is not a strategy: Alberta budget 2017 fails to create environment to grow jobs and economy: Calgary business responds to budget

CALGARY – The Alberta Government tabled the 2017 provincial budget, revealing yet another large provincial deficit—$10.3 billion.  Business was disappointed to see fiscal discipline, and additional support for innovation and entrepreneurship, was not high on the agenda. “Hope is not a strategy.  Commitments to jobs and investments can’t be based on an environment of hope, … Read more

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Help Your First Line Supervisor Improve Productivity – T.A. Cook

        Mark Rigdon, Manager, CMRP T.A. Cook Consultants, Inc. Often, the Front Line Supervisor (FLS) has to walk a tightrope when it comes to productivity. He is responsible for completing work according to schedule, but the organizational structure he needs to be successful is rarely in place. Roles and responsibilities can be … Read more

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“Canadianization” of the Oilsands Continues: Why the Shell/CNRL Deal is a Good One for Canada – David Yager

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Canadian UAVs Completes The First BVLOS Pipeline and Powerline Inspections in Canada, Ushering in New Age of Unmanned Aviation & Industrial Compliance

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Weekly Canadian Oil & Gas Industry Highlights – March 13, 2017

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Environmentalists Admit You Shouldn’t Believe What They Say

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Can You Really Make Money In The Drilling Business? Let’s Take a Look…David Yager – Yager Management

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24th Annual Oilympics Charity Hockey Tournament Begins Sunday March 12th – Click HERE for Details

2017 Tournament Info This year’s Oilympics Break-up Hockey Tournament will be held from March 12-16, 2017 at Flames Community Arenas. Tournament Games:  March 12-16, 2017 Charity Recipient:  The 2017 Edition of the Oilympics Hockey Tournament Will Support: Children’s Cottage Society Just like last season, there will be 24 Teams in 2 Divisions: Gold Division:  8 … Read more

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Auspice Diversified Fund February 2017 Update

The flagship Auspice Diversified Fund softened 1.89% in February.  Please check out the new monthly commentary brochure below. It contains detailed information on the fund’s positions, risks, and performance. [gview file=”http://energynow.ca/wp-content/uploads/Auspice2017DiversifiedCommentaryFeb.pdf”]

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Oil Sands Down But Never Out: Here's Why – David Yager – Yager Management

          David Yager – Yager Management Ltd. Oilfield Service Management Consulting – Oil & Gas Writer – Energy Policy Analyst There cannot be a more valuable natural resource in the world that has been subjected to more attacks and criticism than Canada’s oil sands. James Hansen, a big shot with NASA, … Read more

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