Athabasca Oil Corporation announced it has entered into transaction agreements to create Duvernay Energy Corporation with Cenovus Energy Inc. Duvernay Energy will be a standalone self-funded entity that will drive strong, high netback cash flow and production growth and is expected to unlock significant value. In conjunction with the Transaction, Mr. Robert Broen, President and CEO of Athabasca Oil Corporation, will also assume the role of Chairman, President and CEO of Duvernay Energy. The Board of Duvernay Energy will consist of Mr. Rob Broen, Mr. Matt Taylor, Chief Financial Officer of Athabasca, Mr. Cam Danyluk, General Counsel and Vice President Corporate Development Athabasca, and Mr. Jeff Lawson, Senior Vice-President Corporate Development, Cenovus.