Anadarko Mourns Loss Of Director Rick George

HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) is saddened by the loss of a valued member of our Board of Directors, Richard L. "Rick" George. George, who joined the Anadarko board in 2012, passed away on Aug. 1 as a result of complications from acute myeloid leukemia.

"We are deeply saddened by the news of Rick's passing, and owe Rick a great debt of gratitude for the leadership he provided not just on our Board of Directors, but for the entire energy industry," said Al Walker, Anadarko Chairman, President and CEO. "We hope to honor him by leading with the same vision, passion and integrity that he did. We extend our deepest condolences to Julie and the George family."

George served as Chief Executive Officer of Suncor Energy Inc. for two decades, helping pioneer Canada's oil-sands industry. He was named Canadian Energy Person of the Year in 2011 by the Energy Council of Canada and was inducted into the Canadian Petroleum Hall of Fame in 2008. George was also named a member of the Order of Canada in 2007 for his leadership in the development of Canada's natural resources sector, for his efforts to provide economic opportunities to Aboriginal communities, and for his commitment to sustainable development. He was 67.

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ANADARKO CONTACTS

MEDIA:
John Christiansen, john.christiansen@anadarko.com, 832.636.8736
Stephanie Moreland, stephanie.moreland@anadarko.com, 832.636.2912

INVESTORS:
Robin Fielder, robin.fielder@anadarko.com, 832.636.1462
Andy Taylor, andy.taylor@anadarko.com, 832.636.3089
Pete Zagrzecki, pete.zagrzecki@anadarko.com, 832.636.7727

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