Rex Energy Announces Closing of Ohio Utica Warrior

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Jan. 11, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rex Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: REXX ) (“Rex Energy”) today announced that it has closed on the previously announced sale of its Ohio Utica Warrior South assets to Antero Resources Corporation (“Antero”). The sale of the Warrior South assets includes 14 gross wells and approximately 4,100 net acres in Guernsey, Noble and Belmont Counties in Ohio; the assets are currently producing approximately 9.0 MMcfe/d net to Rex Energy. These assets were non-core to Rex Energy and were not included in the company’s future development plans. The proceeds from the sale will be used to pay down the revolving line of credit and for general corporate purposes.

Forward-Looking Statements

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About Rex Energy Corporation

Headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, Rex Energy is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with its core operations in the Appalachian Basin. The company’s strategy is to pursue its higher potential exploration drilling prospects while acquiring oil and natural gas properties complementary to its portfolio.

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