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TORONTO, March 8, 2017 /CNW/ - Pacific Exploration & Production Corporation (TSX: PEN) ("Pacific" or the "Company") today announced that its fourth quarter and year-end 2016 results will be released after market on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 followed by a conference call and webcast for investors and analysts on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. (Bogotá time) and 9:30 a.m. (Toronto time). Participants will include Gabriel de Alba, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Barry Larson, Chief Executive Officer, Camilo McAllister, Chief Financial Officer and select members of the senior management team.

A presentation will be available on the Company's website prior to the call, which can be accessed at www.pacific.energy.

Analysts and investors are invited to participate using the following dial-in numbers:

Webcast:  http://www.pacific.energy/en/webcast

A replay of the conference call will be available until 10:59 p.m. (Bogotá time) and 11:59 p.m. (Toronto time) Thursday, March 30, 2017 and can be accessed using the following dial-in numbers:

About Pacific:

Pacific is a Canadian public company and a leading explorer and producer of natural gas and crude oil, with operations focused in Latin America. The Company has a diversified portfolio of assets with interests in more than 45 exploration and production blocks in various countries including Colombia, Peru, Guyana and Belize. The Company's strategy is focused on sustainable growth in production & reserves and cash generation. Pacific is committed to conducting business safely, in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PEN.

SOURCE Pacific Exploration and Production Corporation