IVAN (MM)

VANCOUVER, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Ivanhoe Energy Inc. (TSX: IE; NASDAQ: IVAN) (TSX: IE.DB) announced the resignation of Dr. Robert Graham from the company's Board of Directors, effective February 16, 2015. Dr. Graham has served as a director of the company since April 2005.

The directors and the management of the company thank Dr. Graham for his significant contributions to the company and wish him well in his future endeavors.

Ivanhoe Energy is an independent international heavy oil exploration and development company focused on pursuing long-term growth using advanced technologies, including its proprietary heavy oil upgrading process (HTL^®). For more information about Ivanhoe Energy Inc., please visit www.ivanhoeenergy.com.

SOURCE Ivanhoe Energy Inc.