Encana to Hold Conference Call and Webcast on Third Quarter 2012 Results on Wednesday, October 24, 2012

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Oct. 17, 2012) - Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA) (NYSE:ECA) will release its third quarter 2012 results on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. The news release will provide third quarter operating and financial information. Financial statements will be available on the company's website.

A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will be held for the investment community the same day beginning at 11:00 a.m. MT (1:00 p.m. ET). To participate, please dial (888) 231-8191 (toll-free in North America) or (647) 427-7450 approximately 10 minutes prior to the conference call. An archived recording of the call will be available from approximately 4:00 p.m. ET on October 24 until midnight October 31, 2012 by dialing (855) 859-2056 or (416) 849-0833 and entering passcode 30551401.

A live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available via Encana's website, www.encana.com, under Investors/Presentations & events. The webcast will be archived for approximately 90 days.

Encana Corporation

Encana is a leading North American energy producer that is focused on growing its strong portfolio of diverse resource plays producing natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids. By partnering with employees, community organizations and other businesses, Encana contributes to the strength and sustainability of the communities where it operates. Encana common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ECA.