New West Energy Services Inc. Announces Closing of Private Placement Financing

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - April 18, 2016) - NEW WEST ENERGY SERVICES INC. (TSX VENTURE:NWE) today announced the closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing through the issuance of 20,777,112 common shares at $0.03 per share for gross proceeds of $623,313.36.

NWE President and Chief Executive Officer, Gerry E. Kerkhoff, commented: "With the closing of our financing, we are very pleased with the vote of confidence shown by our participating shareholders and new investors. We have strengthened our balance sheet and believe that through execution of our strategic plan we will be well positioned to create significant shareholder value when oil and gas prices rebound and field activity levels improve."

NWE intends to use the proceeds from the financing to repay certain bank indebtedness ($200,000), for equipment purchases and financing (up to $85,000) and for general operational purposes (up to $340,000). Such use of proceeds is an estimation based upon information currently known to NWE and management's actual use of proceeds may vary materially from those noted here depending upon changing circumstances and/or any corporate mergers or acquisitions or other strategic transactions that the company may undertake.

The financing is subject to customary conditions, including final acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange. All common shares issued pursuant to the financing are subject to a hold period expiring August 16, 2016.

ABOUT NEW WEST ENERGY SERVICES

NWE management and operations personnel have over 20 years of experience in oil and gas services throughout western Canada. The company uses advanced technology and processes in drilling waste and water management, including transport and disposal. Through its subsidiaries, NWE services the drilling, completions and production sectors and operates a fleet of modern straight, combo and hydro vac trucks as well as end dumps, water and tank trucks with bulk transport trailers. NWE is also a recognized leader in comprehensive environmental services. NWE's main service centres are located in Beaverlodge and Medicine Hat, Alberta, and its head office is in Calgary, Alberta.

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The forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, NWE disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, NWE undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of, or statements made, by third parties in respect of the matters disclosed in this press release.