Encana details environmental, social and governance performance in 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report

Encana Corporation (TSX, NYSE: ECA) today released its annual Corporate
Responsibility Report, providing a detailed review of the company′s
environmental, social and governance performance for 2011. The report
profiles the company′s efforts to achieve its corporate responsibility
goals as an operator, employer and partner of choice.

Highlights from Encana′s 2011 report include:

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  Continuous commitment to strong corporate governance practices and a
  premier environment, health and safety culture. In 2011, Encana
  trained over 76 percent of its employees on the company′s environment,
  health and safety (EH&S) management system and implemented a 10-year
  EH&S audit program, overseen by its Board of Directors.
  
• 
  Ongoing improvement in workplace safety. The company′s total
  recordable injury frequency for the year was 0.64, compared with 0.68
  in 2010.
  
• 
  The implementation of a company-wide program to safely manage chemical
  products used in Encana′s hydraulic fracturing operations. Developed
  in conjunction with third-party toxicologists, Encana′s Responsible
  Products Program assesses the additives used in hydraulic fracturing
  operations for their potential impact to human health or the
  environment.
  
• 
  Significant accomplishments in land management and reclamation,
  including a 30 percent increase in the number of reclamation
  certificates year-over-year. Overall, Encana reclaimed 424 acres of
  land in 2011 ? up from 298 in 2010.
  
• 
  Continued investment in technology that creates measurable reductions
  in air emissions or energy, land or fresh water use. Through
  investments made by Encana′s Environmental Innovation Fund, the
  company was able to avoid 630,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions
  and conserve up to 5.2 billion cubic feet of natural gas in 2011.
  

'Our 2011 report is built around the theme of "Certainty Through
Collaboration′ and demonstrates how, through internal and external
collaboration, we are meeting our corporate responsibility goals and
helping to create value for our shareholders,? said Bob Grant, Executive
Vice-President, Corporate Development, EH&S and Reserves. 'This year′s
report highlights significant achievements for Encana and underscores
the importance we place on strong corporate governance and responsible
development.?

For more information on the company′s 2011 corporate responsibility
performance, visit www.encana.com/cr2011.
The report also features a video interview with Bob Grant on the role of
strong corporate governance in Encana′s operations. Detailed performance
metrics are also included, along with two comprehensive case studies
outlining the company′s region-specific approach to responsible
development.

Encana Corporation

Encana is a leading North American energy
producer focused on pursuing the highest returns from its significant
portfolio of natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids. Recognized for
its expertise in resource play development, Encana is a disciplined,
innovative company committed to responsible development. Its common
shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the
symbol ECA.

Further information on Encana Corporation is available on the company's
website, www.encana.com.

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