Western Lakota
Announces the Completion of Its 42nd Rig and Commencement of Operations in
North Dakota
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(CCNMatthews - Aug. 1, 2006) - Western Lakota Energy Services
Inc. (TSX:WLE) announces that it has completed the construction of a 3,600
metre ultra-heavy duty telescoping double drilling rig which has gone to work
in North Dakota for a Calgary-based customer.
One of Canada's fastest growing energy services providers, Western Lakota is
currently operating 42 drilling rigs, including nine CBM/oil sands
coring/pre-set rigs and has committed to build an additional 17 rigs as part of
its 2006 Construction Plan which is now scheduled to be completed by early
2007. The Company also operates five coil tubing service units with an
additional three scheduled to be completed throughout 2006. Western Lakota
continues to provide one of the newest fleets of safe and efficient drilling
rigs and coil service units in Canada while delivering strong results for
shareholders, customers and Aboriginal partners.
Western Lakota Energy Services Inc.
Elson McDougald
President & CEO
(403) 214-5953
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Website: http://www.westernlakota.com/