Stallion Expands Oilfield Trucking Division


HOUSTON, Dec. 18, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Stallion Oilfield Services Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Norton Transport, Inc. located in Palestine, Texas. Norton specializes in heavy hauling for the oilfield industry and expands the capabilities of Stallion's rig logistics division into the Barnett Shale area of the Ft. Worth Basin and strengthens its existing services in the East Texas area.

"Norton adds almost 100 employees and over 50 trucks to our existing fleet," said Craig Johnson, Stallion's Chief Executive Officer. "Chris Ingram will remain as operations manager of the company, which will operate as Stallion Heavy Haulers."

"This acquisition continues our strategy to provide our customers with all of the products and services they need before, during and after drilling operations," continued Johnson. "The Fort Worth Barnett Shale area is one of the most active areas in the United States today and our customers appreciate the convenience of placing one call for all of their wellsite services."

Stallion provides wellsite support services and construction and logistic services to the oilfield with over 1,500 employees in 32 locations. Our range of critical wellsite services includes onshore and offshore workforce accommodations, surface rental equipment, solids control, communication services, site construction, rig relocation and heavy equipment hauling. Stallion's Everything But the Rig(sm) product offerings are designed to improve living and working conditions, safety, and our customers' productivity at the wellsite. Stallion is headquartered in Houston, Texas and delivers products and services in the South Texas, Gulf Coast, Ark-La-Tex, North Texas, Permian Basin, Mid-Continent and Rocky Mountain regions as well as to the global offshore industry.

Please find additional information at the Company's web site: www.stallionoilfield.com



            

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