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.