Dec 12 (Reuters) - Baytex Energy Corp BTE.TO
* Ed Lafehr, president, will succeed James Bowzer as chief executive officer in May 2017
* In Eagle Ford, we expect to maintain a consistent pace of development on our lands throughout 2017
* Bowzer will remain on board of directors following transition
* Approved 2017 capital budget of $300 to $350 million, which is designed to generate average annual production of 66,000 to 70,000 boe/d Source text for Eikon: ID:nCCN6k111T Further company coverage: BTE.TO
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