Eagle Well Servicing and O'Chiese First Nation announce joint venture service rig construction

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CALGARY, March 21, 2013 /CNW/ - IROC Energy Services Corp., through its Eagle Well Servicing division ("Eagle"), is pleased to announce a joint venture with the O'Chiese First Nation ("O'Chiese"), whereby Eagle and O'Chiese will jointly construct and operate a mobile free-standing double service rig to be named O'Chiese Eagle Rig #1. Construction of O'Chiese Eagle Rig #1 is anticipated to be completed in June 2013, with the cost of construction to be funded equally by Eagle and O'Chiese.

The rig will be marketed to oil and natural gas exploration companies that operate wells on the O'Chiese lands, providing equipment and personnel for oil and gas well completions and maintenance.  This joint venture provides a commercial opportunity for the O'Chiese to participate in the development of natural resources on their lands as well as to provide new employment opportunities for the members of the O'Chiese First Nation.

Chief Darren Whitford, for the O'Chiese First Nation stated, "We are excited to participate with Eagle in building a well servicing business on our lands which will provide opportunities for our people to work in the oil and natural gas industry and learn the service rig operation which the O'Chiese has a direct interest in. We believe the service rig joint venture with Eagle will allow us to begin to build a long-term sustainable business venture that makes our Nation proud."

Tom Alford, President and CEO of IROC said "we are very pleased that the O'Chiese First Nation approached us to be a partner in this joint venture. We are confident that the joint service rig business will achieve the desired results and are committed to making this a successful venture for the O'Chiese people, oil and gas operators in the area and our shareholders."

Eagle currently operates one of the newest fleets of free-standing mobile Service Rigs, with a fleet of 52 rigs operating from bases across Western Canada.

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About IROC Energy Services Corp.

IROC Energy Services Corp. is an Alberta oilfield services company that, through the IROC Energy Services Partnership, provides services and equipment to the oil and gas industry that is among the newest and most innovative in the WCSB.  IROC Energy Services Partnership operates under the business names of Eagle Well Servicing, Aero Rental Services and Helix Coil Services.  IROC combines cutting-edge technology with depth of experience to deliver equipment and services offerings in the following core areas: well servicing & equipment, rental services and coiled tubing services. For more information on IROC Energy Services Corp., visit our website at www.iroccorp.com.

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IROC Energy Services Corp.
Mr. Thomas M. Alford, President and CEO
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