Mr. Derek Evans reports

MEG ENERGY ANNOUNCES THE PASSING OF BOARD CHAIR IAN D. BRUCE

MEG Energy Corp.'s board chair, Ian D. Bruce, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Mr. Bruce was elected to the MEG board in 2019 and served as board chair since 2020.

Derek Evans, chief executive officer, commented: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Bruce. Ian was passionate about our industry and brought a wealth of experience and wisdom to MEG. He was a tremendous supporter of MEG and our management team and will be greatly missed by all of us at MEG and all who knew him. On behalf of our board of directors, management team and employees, we extend our deepest sympathies to Ian's family."

About MEG Energy Corp.

MEG is an energy company focused on sustainable in-situ thermal oil production in the southern Athabasca oil region of Alberta, Canada.