Irving Oil to announce investment decision on Project Eider Rock, the proposed second refinery

SAINT JOHN, NB, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -

    Who:   Kevin Scott, Commercial Director of Refining Growth, Irving Oil

    What:  Mr. Scott will be hosting an announcement regarding the investment
           decision for Project Eider Rock, the proposed second refinery for
           Saint John, NB. Following the announcement, Mr. Scott will be
           hosting an in-person media briefing and a media teleconference
           call.

    Where: Delta Brunswick Hotel
           Ballroom C
           39 King Street
           Saint John, NB

    Date:  Friday, July 24, 2009

    Time:  Announcement:
           11 am (AST)

           In-person Media Briefing to follow:
           McAvity Room

           Media Teleconference Call:
           12 pm (AST) - Call-in: 1-866-696-5910 / 1-416-340-2217 (For those
           in the Toronto area)
           Pass code: 8683414

    A news release will be issued at 11 am (AST) on July 24 on Canada Newswire
(www.newswire.ca).

SOURCE IRVING OIL LIMITED