Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. has announced the start-up of Phase I of the Bellatrix O'Chiese Nees-Ohpawganu'ck deep cut gas plant in the Alder Flats area of Alberta, or Bellatrix Alder Flats Plant. Bellatrix successfully completed construction of Phase I of the Bellatrix Alder Flats Plant ahead of schedule and on budget. Initial Plant start-up commenced on May 22, 2015, followed by first delivery of natural gas volumes to sales.

Subsequent to Plant start-up, Bellatrix has successfully increased volume throughput at the Plant, ultimately achieving inlet gas volumes of over 110 mmcf/d by mid-June. The Bellatrix Alder Flats Plant improves the Company's operational control and enhances reliability of processing.