CALGARY,
AB, May 18, 2023 /CNW/ - MEG Energy Corp.
("MEG" or the "Company") (TSX: MEG) today announced that it made a
$100,000 contribution to the Canadian
Red Cross 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal and its efforts to support
Albertans affected by wildfires. The fund supports the thousands of
people who have been impacted by the wildfires in multiple regions
across the province.
"Our donation provides immediate support to the people and
communities impacted by the ongoing wildfires," said Derek Evans, President and CEO of MEG Energy.
"We thank the Canadian Red Cross for its work in providing relief
and recovery efforts to those who have been displaced. We also want
to extend our thanks to the many local volunteers, firefighting
crews and other first responders who are working tirelessly to
respond to the fires and keep communities safe."
MEG's contribution will be matched by both the Government of
Canada and the Government of
Alberta, to a total value of
$300,000. In addition, MEG will also
match employee contributions to the Canadian Red Cross 2023 Alberta
Fires Appeal through its MEG Match employee donation matching
program.
The company's Christina Lake Project, located south of
Fort McMurray, has not been
impacted by the wildfires and remains operational at the current
time.
More information about the Canadian Red Cross 2023 Alberta Fires
Appeal is available online here.
About MEG
MEG is an energy company focused on sustainable in situ
thermal oil production in the southern Athabasca 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 its thermal oil production to
refiners throughout North America
and internationally. MEG's common shares are listed on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the symbol "MEG".
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.