Amplify Energy Statement on Southern California Response
Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE: AMPY) reported on ongoing environmental remediation efforts in Southern California following an oil spill. Collaborating with the U.S. Coast Guard and California agencies, significant progress in cleanup operations has been observed, with the spill size now estimated at approximately 588 barrels, significantly lower than initial estimates. The company is committed to cooperating with regulatory investigations and ensuring environmental safety while supporting affected communities.
- Significant progress in cleanup operations observed.
- Estimated spill size reduced to approximately 588 barrels from 3,134 barrels.
- Ongoing regulatory investigations may impact operations.
HOUSTON, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE: AMPY) (“Amplify”, “Amplify Energy” or the “Company”), parent company to Beta Operating Company, LLC, issued the following statement regarding the ongoing environmental remediation efforts in Southern California:
Over the course of the past two weeks, the Amplify Energy team has worked closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response (CDFW-OSPR) as part of the Unified Command, and also with many other federal, state and local agencies on the remediation efforts in response to this event. We are grateful for the efforts of all parties involved, and we will continue to collaborate closely as cleanup and restoration progresses. On October 15, 2021, Unified Command reported that trained oil observers and beach cleanup contractors witnessed significant progress in cleanup operations and are assessing the beaches to determine whether any further treatment is needed.
We are fully committed to supporting the Unified Command and complying with all regulatory requirements and investigations. These investigations take time, given their complexity, and Amplify Energy remains committed to cooperating with the federal and state agencies looking into this matter. It is our expectation that all other relevant parties will make this same commitment. The sharing of information with regulatory agencies is critical to understanding the events surrounding and potential impacts of the incident, including the magnitude of the spill. On October 14, 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that it has a high degree of confidence the size of the release was approximately 588 barrels, which is below the previously reported maximum estimate of 3,134 barrels.
Offshore energy development and maritime traffic can and have coexisted in this region for decades and we are committed to working with maritime stakeholders to investigate this incident and ensure something like this does not happen again.
Amplify Energy is committed to safely operating in a way that ensures the protection of the environment and the surrounding communities – communities where many of our employees live and raise their families. This commitment will continue to guide our response to this incident, and we will work closely and cooperate with all regulatory and governmental bodies.
For additional information on the Unified Command response, visit: https://socalspillresponse.com/.
About Amplify Energy
Amplify Energy Corp. is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas properties. Amplify’s operations are focused in Oklahoma, the Rockies, federal waters offshore Southern California, East Texas / North Louisiana, and the Eagle Ford. For more information, visit www.amplifyenergy.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Amplify expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Terminology such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “estimate,” “believe,” “target,” “continue,” “potential,” the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Amplify believes that these statements are based on reasonable assumptions, but such assumptions may prove to be inaccurate. Such statements are also subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Amplify, which may cause Amplify’s actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. Please read the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including “Risk Factors” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, and if applicable, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other public filings and press releases for a discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those in such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements in this press release are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Amplify undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future results or otherwise.
Media contact: media@amplifyenergy.com
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