ClearStream Announces Contract Renewals and New Project Awards

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ClearStream Energy Services Inc. (“ClearStream”) (TSX: CSM) is pleased to announce several contract renewals and new project awards.  The contract renewals are with major upstream, midstream and downstream energy companies in Canada, representing a 100% contract renewal rate for the fourth year in a row.  Those renewals, together with new project awards from upstream and midstream energy and petrochemical companies, are estimated to generate approximately $80 million in new backlog.

ClearStream’s Flint, UWO and Environmental divisions will be executing the work, which will consist of facility and pipeline construction, maintenance, turnarounds, heavy equipment operators and environmental professional services.  A portion of the work will commence immediately with the remainder expected to start in the first quarter of 2020.

“We are pleased with the successful contract renewals and with securing new business in our expanded market segments, since our recent acquisitions in June 2019 and the launch of UWO and Flint, divisions of ClearStream.  This is a true reflection of our clients’ confidence that we can offer a comprehensive scope of services throughout the complete project lifecycle,” said Yves Paletta, Chief Executive Officer.

About ClearStream

With a legacy of excellence and experience stretching back more than 50 years, ClearStream provides solutions to the Energy and Industrial markets including: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Mining, Power, Agriculture, Forestry, Infrastructure and Water Treatment. With offices strategically located across Canada and over 4,000 employees, we provide maintenance, construction and environmental services that keep our clients moving forward. For more information about ClearStream, please visit www.clearstreamenergy.ca or contact:

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