6-K
Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 Under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of May 2023
Commission File Number: 001-32754
BAYTEX ENERGY CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
2800, 520 - 3^rd^ AVENUE S.W.
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA
T2P 0R3
(Address of principal executive office)
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The following document attached as an exhibit hereto is incorporated by reference herein:
| Exhibit | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | News Release dated May 29, 2023 (Baytex Restarts Production Following Alberta Wildfires) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| BAYTEX ENERGY CORP. | |
|---|---|
| /s/ James R. Maclean | |
| Name: | James R. Maclean |
| Title: | Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Dated: May 29, 2023
Baytex Energy Corp.: Exhibit 99.1 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
BAYTEX RESTARTS PRODUCTION FOLLOWING ALBERTA WILDFIRES
CALGARY, ALBERTA (May 29, 2023) - Baytex Energy Corp. ("Baytex") (TSX, NYSE: BTE) is pleased to advise that we have brought back onstream the full 24,000 boe/d of production that was shut-in as a result of the Alberta wildfires. There was no damage to our assets or infrastructure. We estimate that production was curtailed by approximately 12,500 boe/d for the month of May.
Wildfires remain active in our operating areas and we continue to monitor the situation closely. Baytex is incredibly proud of how our personnel responded with sound, safety-focused decision making. We would like to thank the emergency responders and firefighters who worked tirelessly to protect our communities.
Baytex Energy Corp.
Baytex Energy Corp. is an energy company based in Calgary, Alberta. The company is engaged in the acquisition, development and production of crude oil and natural gas in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and in the Eagle Ford in the United States. Baytex's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BTE.
For further information about Baytex, please contact:
Brian Ector, Vice President, Capital Markets
Toll Free Number: 1-800-524-5521
Email: investor@baytexenergy.com