3 September 2008

Dear Friends,

We sincerely hope this short update finds all of you and yours safe and well on the road to recovery from Hurricane Gustav.

As our industry begins to focus on recovery and the return to our various endeavors please be advised that Workstrings and Superior Inspection are up and running at 100% capability.  With both companies sharing a single campus, logistics regarding sourcing your drill pipe, tubing, heavy wate, landing strings and handling equipment needs along with complete inspection services through DS1 CAT V FLUT II can be consolidated minimizing unnecessary handling and/or trucking concerns.

Again, we wish you well going forward!  Please call your Workstrings or Superior Inspection Representative if we can be of service.

Workstrings Broussard:  337.989.9675, Toll Free:  888.978.7464

Workstrings Houston:  281.999.0047, Toll Free:  866.999.0040

www.workstrings.com

Superior Inspection Broussard:  337.367.6200, Toll Free:  800.737.0028

www.superior-inspection.com