Mr. Paul Colborne reports

SURGE ENERGY INC. CONFIRMS APRIL 2023 DIVIDEND

Surge Energy Inc. confirms that a cash dividend will be paid on April 17, 2023, in respect of March, 2023, production, for the shareholders of record on March 31, 2023, of four cents per share.

The dividend is an eligible dividend for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada).

Surge is an intermediate, publicly traded oil company focused on enhancing shareholder returns through free cash flow generation. The company's defined operating strategy is based on acquiring and developing high-quality, conventional oil reservoirs using proven technology to enhance ultimate oil recoveries.