CANONSBURG, Pa., Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice Energy Inc. (NYSE: RICE) plans to announce third quarter 2016 financial and operating results after market close on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. In conjunction with the release, Rice Energy will host a conference call to discuss third quarter 2016 results on November 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time).

To listen to a live audio webcast of the conference call, please visit Rice Energy's website at www.riceenergy.com. A replay of the conference call will be available following the call for two weeks and can be accessed from www.riceenergy.com.

About Rice Energy

Rice Energy Inc. is an independent natural gas and oil company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of natural gas and oil properties in the Appalachian Basin.

For more information, please visit our website at www.riceenergy.com.

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