Husky Energy Inc. recorded a 135 percent increase in net earnings and a 69 percent increase in cash flow from operations in 2011, driven by strong production growth, higher realized crude oil prices and improved upgrading and refining margins. Production for the year was at the high end of guidance at an average of 312,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/day), compared to 287,100 boe/day in 2010.

Results in the fourth quarter contributed to the momentum, with net earnings increasing 194 percent compared to the same period a year ago, as production grew 14 percent. Production in the fourth quarter averaged 318,900 boe/day.

"The positive results in the fourth quarter capped a solid year of performance for the Company," said CEO Asim Ghosh. "We were able to capitalize on improved crude oil prices and refining margins by increasing production and by maintaining high operational performance in our upgrading and refining facilities."

In addition to the strong financial performance, the Company achieved a number of key milestones in bringing forward major projects in its three growth pillars in the Asia Pacific Region, Oil Sands, and the Atlantic Region. The Liwan Gas Project in the South China Sea was sanctioned with significant progress made towards production; major construction and drilling activity commenced on the Sunrise Energy Project in the oil sands; and first production was achieved at the West White Rose satellite field offshore Newfoundland.

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