Ensign Energy Services Inc. ("Ensign") is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Citadel Drilling Ltd. for consideration of US$65 million (subject to adjustments). All closing conditions were satisfied. Ensign funded the purchase price with cash on hand and available Credit Facilities.

About Ensign

Ensign's Common Shares are publicly traded through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol ESI.

Advisory Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

SOURCE Ensign Energy Services Inc.

SOURCE: Ensign Energy Services Inc.

For further information, contact: Mr. Trevor Russell, Chief Financial Officer, Ensign
Energy Services Inc., 403 260 2074.

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