Blake International has purchased a 3000hp platform rig from Well Services LTD in Trinidad. Blake has renamed the rig the "Blake Rig 5" and it has a 1 year contract working for PEMEX with a contract value of $25,000,000.00. "This acquisition was essential for us to meet the market's demand for higher horsepower rigs", says Beau Blake, Vice President of Business Development.

The Blake Rig 5 is currently being shipped from Trinidad to Mexico where it will undergo minor refurbishments before beginning its contract with PEMEX.

Blake International owns and operates a fleet of 10 Platform Rigs in the US and Mexico. For more information please visit www.blakeinternationalrigs.com

Blake International USA Rigs recently received a 3 well contract for the Blake Rig 1006, a 1000 horsepower self-erecting platform rig. W&T Offshore, Inc. is scheduled to commence mobilization to South Timbalier 316 in mid-July 2011. The rig is being made ready at Blake International's 44 acre yard and fabrication facility in Houma, LA

PEMEX has recently awarded Blake International two long-term contracts for offshore Mexico. As a result of tender 18575088-508-10, the operator awarded the Blake 2001 a 678- day charter with a start date of August, 2 2011, and the Blake 2003 a 934-day charter scheduled to start May 5, 2011. The total contract values are just over US $71,000,000. Both units (Blake 2001, Blake 2003) are recently upgraded and will be 2000HP Self-Erecting Platform Rigs. The Blake 2001 will be an upgrade from the Blake 1501 and the Blake 2003 will be an upgrade from the Blake 1502. Both upgrades are taking place at the Blake International Facility in Houma, La.

In addition to the two PEMEX Contracts, the Blake 1505 has recently been awarded a contract from Apache Corp. to drill 4 wells with an additional 2 well option. This contract will kick off in July, 2011 on Apache\'s new MP 308 platform project. The Blake 1505 is being upgraded from the Blake 1005.

Blake International USA Rigs, LLC is pleased to announce a new addition to their management team, Jeffrey Kessler, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Formerly working for Nabors Offshore, Jeff has grown up around the oil industry, working in sales for six years and now brings his enthusiasm and creativity to Blake International. He graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a Bachelor's of Business Administration. Michael Blake, Chairman of the Board of Blake International, believes "Jeff is a great addition to our team, and will further increase our personalized service to our customers." Kessler's skills complement those of the existing management team, and will increase Blake International's growth and prosperity in the domestic and international drilling markets.

As of January 8, 2011, the Rig and Yard crews have worked 26 months (2.2 years) with one recordable injury. Blake International is BOEM INC free (Forty-two {42} consecutive BOEM INC free inspections dating back to last year) and have 0 reported spills for the year.  Blake continues to work safely and efficiently while surpassing the needs of their customers.

Blake International is proud to announce that the company is in the beginning stages of the development and construction of a 2000hp Self Erecting Platform Rig, the Blake Rig 2001. Once constructed the rig will be added to our fleet of nine (9) Self erecting Platform rigs. The rig will have a estimated hookload of 1,000,000 lbs. with 12 lines and will be designed in our traditional space saving mode as our other Self Erecting Platform Rigs. Blake international is constantly looking for ways to diversify our rig fleet in order meet the demands of our customers.

Houma, LA- Blake International USA Rigs, LLC is pleased to announce that the construction of their "DART" TM stabilizing structure is completed. The Blake "DART" TM stabilizing structure is designed as a supplement to the rig\'s mast. It enables a portion of the loads imposed by the pipe stored in the mast to be transferred away from the mast back to the rig substructure thereby enabling the rig to work on floating platforms. It is now available for Blake rigs 1005, 1501, or 1502. We look forward to meeting a wider scope of our customers' needs by introducing this technology into our company.

Blake is also pleased to announce that we have completed another incident free month with no recordables, INCs or Spills. Blake's rigs and yard have worked 23 months with only one recordable injury, and boast a record of 40 consecutive BOEM INC free inspections and have 0 reported spills for the year.

HOUMA, LA- Blake International USA Rigs, LLC is pleased to announce it has started construction of its new "DART" TM stabilizing structure. The "DART" TM kits will enable Blake to perform drilling and workover operations on deepwater spars and TLP's located in the US Gulf of Mexico and abroad. Rig Solutions of Houston, TX was awarded the contract and has begun construction after the research and development phase was completed. With this new addition to our fleet, Blake International will be able to further diversify its services and better meet the needs of its customers.

Blake International USA Rigs, LLC is pleased to report that as of May 8, 2010, the company has worked eighteen (18) consecutive months without a recordable incident. In addition, MMS has conducted twenty-five (25) consecutive inspections on our platform rigs operating in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico with zero (0) incidents of non compliance (INC'S).

We are also pleased to announce that Blake International USA Rigs, LLC is embarking on a three well program with Apache Corporation for the Blake 210, located at East Cameron 278C.

Blake International USA Rigs, LLC is pleased to report that as of April 12, 2010, we have worked seventeen (17) consecutive months (over 700,000 man-hours) without a recordable incident or spill and our last twenty-four (24) MMS inspections were INC free.

Blake International USA Rigs, LLC is pleased to announce that it's Rig 210 (650 hp self erecting platform unit) has been contracted to Apache Corporation for one,  sixty days term with options at South Pass Block 62 "A". The rig is loading out now from the company's operations facility in Houma, LA.

 In addition to the new contract for Rig 210, the company's Rig 14 (350 hp self erecting platform unit) which has been continually contracted to Apache Corporation since January 2009, has received a sixty day extension with options to extend starting January 18, 2010. Both Rig 14 and Rig 210 are contracted to Apache's Production Department.

Blake International Rig 1502 (1500 hp self erecting platform unit) is also contracted to Apache's Drilling Department and is currently working at South Pass Block 75 "A".

Blake International USA Rigs, LLC is pleased to report that as of August 31, 2009, the company has worked nine (9) consecutive months without a recordable incident. In addition, MMS has conducted fourteen (14) consecutive inspections on our platform rigs operating in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico with zero (0) incidents of non compliance (INC'S).

We are also pleased to announce that Blake International USA Rigs, LLC extends the platform rig Blake 14's contract with Apache Corporation another sixty (60) days, through November 19, 2009. Rig 14 is currently located at South Marsh Island 281-C.

May 23, 2009 marked the one-year anniversary for Blake International USA Rigs, LLC, which was formed when Michael E. Blake purchased the platform rig operation from Pride International as well as the 45-acre facility in Houma, LA for $66 million in cash. Blake International has benefited from a successful first year and looks forward to continuing to facilitate our clients with expertise, experience and success on all projects. Blake International will be persistent in forging forward to becoming the most preferred platform rig provider in the GOM and Mexico.

Blake International also recently opened a Sales & Marketing office in Houston, TX. The office is located at 1235 North Loop West, Suite 919 and will support the Corporate office and Operations facility office located in Houma, LA. Michael E. Blake (Owner and Chairman of the Board), Susan Rendino (Executive Assistant) and John Buckelew (VP Marketing U.S. and Mexico) will be operating out of this office. The opening of the Houston office will enable Blake International to be more accessible to our clients as we expand our platform rig operations into the deepwater development market. Blake International remains the only privately-held offshore platform rig provider in the United States and continues to grow and become more visible in the oil industry.

Blake International platform rig Blake 1005 has received a 146-day extension from Petroleso Mexicanos (PEMEX) that will keep the rig contracted with PEMEX through Sept. 9, 2009. Pride holds the PEMEX contract for this rig as it was under contract to PEMEX when Blake International USA Rigs, LLC bought the platform rig fleet from Pride International Inc. in May 2008. Blake International USA Rigs owns the rig, but Pride International and its subsidiary Seahawk manage the operations throughout the current contract term, including the new 146-day extension.

Blake platform rig Blake 1002 recently finished it's contract with PEMEX, contracted through Pride, and is now hot stacked at the Seyba Playa dock in Mexico. The rig will be demobilized to Houma, LA later this month and made available for work in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico or Internationally.

Blake 651 and Blake 1003 are both hot stacked in Houma. Blake International has also received a 90-day extension from Apache Corporation for platform rig Blake 14, keeping the rig contracted to July 2, 2009.  Apache holds options for continued use of the rig thereafter. The rig is now drilling on West Delta Block 103 in approximately 213 feet of water.

Blake International USA Rigs, LLC of Houma, Louisiana announces that its Chairman of the Board, Michael E. Blake, has sold his ownership interests in Blake Offshore Holdings, parent company of Blake Offshore, along with Blake Drilling and Workover's interest in Blake Offshore to Avista Capital Partners. Mr. Blake has resigned from the Blake Offshore Board of Directors, along with his wife Ramona Blake and his son Michael E. Blake, Jr.

Mr. Blake will focus all of his attention on growing his newly acquired platform drilling company that he purchased from Pride International in mid 2008.

Blake International USA Rigs, LLC owns and operates platform drilling and workover rigs in the United States Gulf of Mexico and offshore Mexico, and remains the only privately-held offshore platform rig provider in the United States.

Blake International USA Rigs, LLC of Houma, Louisiana announces the appointment of John Buckelew to Vice-President of Sales & Marketing. He joins Blake International with 28 years of experience. Also appointed is Ronnie Haydel as HS&E Manager with 28 years of experience. Most recently, both worked in their respective management positions with Pride Offshore, Inc.; a subsidiary of Pride International Inc. of Houston, Texas.

Ray Rebstock, VP of Operations for US & Mexico commented, "The addition of Mr. Buckelew and Mr. Haydel completes a dedicated and experienced management team that is eager to move forward and further advance Blake International in the platform rig market."

Blake International USA Rigs, LLC owns and operates ten platform drilling and workover rigs in the United States Gulf of Mexico and offshore Mexico.

Effective October 31, 2008, Blake International USA Rigs, LLC is no longer affiliated with Blake Offshore, LLC. However, Mike Blake continues to serve on the Board of Directors and still remains the single largest shareholder.

Blake International USA Rigs, LLC of Houma, Louisiana announces the appointment of Ray Rebstock, Jr. to Vice President of Operations for US & Mexico. Also promoted: Daniel Cheramie to Senior Operations Manager.

Michael Blake, Chairman of the Board commented, "We are proud to have put in place such an experienced leadership team involved in the management of this company. Ray and Daniel have complementing skills that will enable Blake International to grow and prosper in the domestic and international platform drilling markets."

Ray Rebstock and Daniel Cheramie have a combined oilfield industry experience of 59 years. Most recently, both worked in the platform management sector for Pride Offshore.

Blake International USA Rigs, LLC owns and operates ten platform drilling and workover rigs in the United States Gulf of Mexico and offshore Mexico.

Blake International Rigs USA has closed on the asset purchase of Pride International's platform rig fleet including the 42 acre operations facility located in Houma, Louisiana. Blake will continue the ongoing operations of the rigs currently under contract in the US Gulf of Mexico as well as in Mexican waters with PEMEX. Contracts are being negotiated with various Operators that will utilize the rigs currently idle.

Blake has hired over 260 of the platform workforce employees both on and offshore to ensure an efficient transition of operations for its customers. Blake plans to expand its presence both domestically and abroad with the fabrication of deepwater "self-erecting" platform rigs designed for floating production structures located around the world.