Essential Energy Services Ltd. announced the following executive changes effective immediately: Mr. Jeff Newman, currently Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Senior Vice President. In his new role, Mr. Newman will provide support for various corporate initiatives allowing Essential to continue to benefit from his extensive and significant industry, business and financial expertise. During the prolonged industry downturn, Essential significantly reduced its staffing levels and management layers to reduce costs.

These changes are an important step to augment the executive team and facilitate orderly succession planning. Essential does not currently plan to replace the Controller position.