CALGARY,
AB, July 17, 2024 /CNW/ - MEG Energy
Corp. ("MEG" or the "Corporation" (TSX: MEG) reports that the
Corporation has proactively initiated a controlled evacuation of
non-essential personnel from MEG's Christina Lake Regional Project
(CLRP) as a result of nearby wildfires.
"Our first operating priority is to care for ourselves and all
others," said Darlene Gates,
President and CEO. "Out of an abundance of caution, we are taking
precautions to ensure the safe and orderly withdrawal of all
non-essential personnel. Our focus is to minimize and mitigate any
potential impact on our people and our operations. At this time,
the wildfires do not pose an imminent threat to CLRP and
production continues as normal. We are working with relevant
authorities and continue to monitor the situation."
As information becomes available, news releases will be issued
and we will post the latest updates on www.megenergy.com. Any
further inquires should be directed to media@megenergy.com and a
MEG representative will assist you.
About MEG MEG is an energy company focused on
sustainable in situ thermal oil production in the southern
Athabasca oil region of
Alberta, Canada. MEG is actively
developing innovative enhanced oil recovery projects that utilize
steam-assisted gravity drainage extraction methods to improve the
responsible economic recovery of oil as well as lower carbon
emissions. MEG transports and sells thermal oil (AWB) to customers
throughout North America and
internationally. MEG is a member of the Pathways Alliance, a group
of Canada's largest oil sands
producers. MEG's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the symbol "MEG" (TSX: MEG).
Learn more at www.megenergy.com
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations
T 403.767.0515
E invest@megenergy.com
Media Relations
T 403.775.1131
E media@megenergy.com
SOURCE MEG Energy Corp.