Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. (Toronto: BXE.TO) has announced that its Seoul, Korea-based partner has requested and been granted a one-month extension to the closing for the previously announced Ferrier-area Korean $300 million Cardium joint venture. The closing is anticipated on or before May 31, 2013 .

Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. is a Western Canadian-based growth oriented oil and gas company engaged in the exploration for, and the acquisition, development and production of oil and natural gas reserves in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. It is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.