EMS Group Acquires Business and Assets from BlackWatch Energy Services Trust

EMS Group Acquires Business and Assets from BlackWatch Energy Services Trust

EMS Acquisition Canada, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Maintenance Service Group I, LLC (“EMS Group”), and BlackWatch Energy Services Trust (“BlackWatch”) (TSX:BWT.UN) announce the signing of a binding agreement that took place on August 23, 2007 for the acquisition of the assets and business of BlackWatch’s pipeline construction division (formerly K&D Oilfield Services).

BlackWatch’s pipeline construction division provides pipeline and facility construction management, well-site construction, inspection services, equipment installation, and shop and field fabrication to oil and gas producers and pipeline owner / operators. The division has earned a solid reputation among its client base, which include some of the largest energy companies in Canada.

EMS Group has a presence in Canada through its subsidiary, Celtic Controls, an instrumentation, electrical, and controls company serving the northwestern Alberta area. With the acquisition of the pipeline construction division from BlackWatch, EMS Group will be able to further enhance its integrated services to numerous Canadian customers, a strategy that has proven successful for the company’s operations in the United States.

“EMS is eager to continue its growth in the Canadian market,” said Tim Nesler, CEO of EMS Group. “Canada’s pipeline owners and operators are rapidly expanding their assets as a result of growing North American demand, and EMS Group has positioned itself to serve these companies for all their operations and maintenance needs. Our offering to the exploration and production sector provides additional opportunity for us to build on our presence in Canada.”

About Energy Maintenance Services Group I, LLC (EMS Group)

Employing more than 900 highly qualified pipeline professionals, EMS Group provides a full range of O&M services to approximately 300 blue chip energy customers including major pipeline operators, local distribution companies (LDC’s) and independent power, oil and gas producers. EMS Group provides these integrated service offerings through eight major service lines: Pipeline Integrity Management, Pipeline Management, Production & Pipeline Projects, Mechanical & Power Services, LNG Services, Data Management Services, Environmental & Leak Detection Services and Offshore Services.

Contacts

EMS Group, Houston
Trevor Eade, 713-595-7613
Teade@emsglobal.net