NuVista Energy Ltd. announced that due to the ongoing wildfire situation in the Grande Prairie region, the Corporation has temporarily shut in and depressured all operations proximal to the ongoing fires. This is a precautionary measure to ensure the protection of its people, the public, and its assets are foremost. The shut-ins began partially on May 5, and were then broadened by the shut-in of third party infrastructure which serves the company's production.

Personnel are monitoring from safe locations. The temporary production impact is approximately 40,000 Boe/d, and NuVista stands ready to restart operations as soon as the risk is diminished. The company is not aware of damage to any company or third party assets and infrastructure.