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EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT 99.1 -

News Release Dated March 10, 2021 - Enerplus Closes Acquisition of Bruin

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

ENERPLUS CORPORATION

BY:	/s/	David A. McCoy
		David A. McCoy
		Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

DATE: March 10, 2021

Exhibit 99.1

Enerplus Closes Acquisition of Bruin

CALGARY, AB, March 10, 2021 /CNW/ - Enerplus Corporation ("Enerplus" or the "Company") (TSX: ERF) (NYSE: ERF) today announced that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of Bruin E&P HoldCo, LLC ("Bruin"), a pure play Williston Basin private company, for a total cash purchase price of US$465 million, subject to normal purchase price adjustments. The purchase price was funded by Enerplus fully drawing its new three-year US$400 million term facility, along with a portion of the proceeds from Enerplus' C$132 million equity offering completed on February 3, 2021. The Company remains undrawn on its US$600 million bank credit facility.

About Enerplus

Enerplus is an independent North American oil and gas exploration and production company focused on creating long-term value for its shareholders through a disciplined, returns-based capital allocation strategy and a commitment to safe, responsible operations. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.enerplus.com.

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