Pengrowth Energy Trust to Present at Tristone Capital Global Energy Forum in Paris

CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/08/08 -- Pengrowth Corporation, administrator of Pengrowth Energy Trust (TSX: PGF.UN) (NYSE: PGH), is pleased to announce that James S. Kinnear, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer will present at the Tristone Capital Global Energy Forum in Paris, France. Pengrowth's presentation will take place on May 15, 2008 at 11:35 AM CEDT (5:35 AM EDT) and will be available online via a live webcast.

To listen to and view this online event, please visit the Webcast and Multimedia Centre on Pengrowth's website at www.pengrowth.com or the following link:

https://tristonecapital-ls.webex.com/tristonecapital-ls/onstage/g.php?p=2&t=m

PENGROWTH CORPORATION

James S. Kinnear, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

About Pengrowth:

Founded in 1988, Pengrowth Energy Trust is one of North America's largest and most successful energy trusts. The company is traded on both the New York (PGH) and Toronto Stock Exchanges (PGF.UN), and has a current enterprise value of approximately $6 billion (CDN) and more than 600 team members who support its operations and activities. Pengrowth is recognized as a pioneer and leader in the Canadian energy trust sector.

Contacts: Pengrowth Investor Relations (403) 233-0224 or Toll Free: 1-888-744-1111 (403) 294-0051 (FAX) Email: investorrelations@pengrowth.com Website: www.pengrowth.com

Pengrowth Media Inquiries (403) 266-8355 (403) 294-0051 (FAX)

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