Gibson Announces Additional Storage Capacity at Hardisty

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - April 30, 2014) - Gibson Energy Inc. ("Gibson" or the "Company"), (TSX:GEI), is pleased to announce that it has received committed support, from a new customer, for two 300,000 barrel crude oil storage tanks at the Company's Hardisty Terminal. The two additional tanks contribute to a total of six new tanks being constructed at Hardisty, increasing total storage capacity under development to 2.3 million barrels.

"The contracting of 2.3 million barrels of new storage capacity since initiating the expansion of the terminal in the third quarter of 2012 highlights the strategic value of our Hardisty land base and reaffirms the growing demand for flexibility in the delivery of crude oil to the most appropriate market," said Rick Wise, Gibson's Chief Operating Officer. "Additionally, we are excited about the near term commissioning of the Unit Train Facility, as it will provide yet another valuable outlet for crude from our Hardisty Terminal. We believe this enhanced optionality for our existing and new customers will lend further support to the continued expansion of our undeveloped land at Hardisty."

The new tanks will be constructed on the Company's eastern Hardisty lands adjacent to the three 400,000 barrel tanks and the 500,000 barrel tank currently under construction. Details are as follows:

• Construction of the first four tanks is progressing according to plan.
• Site preparation and civil work for the two new tanks will commence in the third quarter of 2014.
• Expected in-service dates for the six new tanks are:
  • Late 2014 for the first and second 400,000 barrel tanks;
  • Early 2015 for third 400,000 barrel tank and the 500,000 barrel tank; and
  • Early 2016 for the two 300,000 barrel tanks.

About Gibson

Gibson is a large, independent midstream energy company in Canada and an integrated service provider to the oil and gas industry in the U.S. Gibson is engaged in the movement, storage, blending, processing, marketing and distribution of crude oil, condensate, NGLs, water, oilfield waste and refined products. The Company transports energy products by using its network of terminals, pipelines, storage tanks and trucks located throughout western Canada and through its significant truck transportation and injection station network in the U.S. The Company also provides environmental and production services, including fluid handling, emulsion treating, water disposal and oilfield waste management services in Canada and the U.S., and is the second largest retail propane distribution company in Canada.

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