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Estrella International Energy Services Ltd. ("Estrella" or the "Company") (TSX
VENTURE:EEN) announces that it has filed its Audited Consolidated Financial
Statements and the related Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the
year-ended December 31, 2011. Copies of these documents can be found on the
SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.


Warren Levy, the Company's President and CEO commented, "2011 was a transitional
year for Estrella. Early in the year, the Company raised approximately CDN$35M
in convertible debt and equity offerings, which it used to acquire 49% interests
in 2 Colombian entities, Petroland and Zigma. The acquisition of balance of
Zigma was completed in early 2012. Highlights for the year included record
revenues of approximately $58.7M, due in large part to our expanding Colombian
rig fleet and our entry into the Bolivian market. These successes were offset by
administrative challenges associated with the consolidation of the Company's
Colombian operations, lower than expected rig utilization rates and rising
inflation in Argentina. The Company exists the year well positioned to
consolidate its position in Latin America and anticipates continued revenue
growth. We are focused on improving rig utilization back to historic levels and
in implementing strategies designed to reduce expenses as a percentage of
operating revenues and driving pricing increases at or above the pace of local
inflation. We have also made strong advances to grow our consulting and
directional drilling businesses, and expect significant growth in both service
lines in 2012."


Financial Highlights for the Year ended December 31, 2011 (all dollar amounts
are US$ '000)


For the year ended December 31, 2011, Estrella's revenue increased by 75% to
$58,785 ($33,577 in 2010). This increase in revenues was primarily driven by
strong growth of the Company's drilling and service business, the consolidation
its operations in Columbia, and a combination of renegotiated contractual terms
and inflationary adjustments. 


Rig utilization for the year was lower than expected, with a number of the rigs
acquired in connection with acquisitions of STS in Q4 2010 and Zigma in 2011
being removed from service for maintenance and upgrades. Additionally
utilization was impacted by the following factors: Rig 551, located in
Argentina, came off contract in August 2011 and did not recommence operations
until November 2011, Rig 552, located in Peru, was being mobilized for part of
the year and completed only periodic operations, Rig 1201, located in Chile, was
in a standby period between contracts for a portion of the year and Rig 1001 was
delayed in starting operations due to delays obtaining diesel permits in Bolivia
to operate. 


The strong revenue growth was offset by oilfield expenses of $46,739 ($22,989 in
2010), general and administrative expenses of $13,241 ($6,834 in 2010) and
interest expenses of $6,798 ($1,938 in 2010). In addition, the Company realized
non-cash expenses totalling $19,703; these include depreciation of $13,188, a
goodwill impairment of $5,694 and stock based compensation expenses of $821. As
a result of the forgoing, the Company recorded a net loss for the year of
$29,971 or ($0.2447) per common share.


The increased expenses were primarily driven by the expansion of the Company's
Colombian operations which included costs related to the acquisition of Zigma,
the Company's investment in Petroland and the acquisition and commencement of
the operations of Rigs 552 and 1001. Also, in Argentina the Company's operations
continue to be challenged by the rapid pace of inflation, which in many cases,
is outstripping the pace of market pricing. Approximately $2,000 of the expenses
for the year represent one-time expenses related to some of the factors
mentioned above.


About Estrella

Estrella is an oil and natural gas, geothermal and mining service company with
operations throughout Latin and South America. It provides conventional drilling
services; directional drilling services; tools and equipment sales and rentals;
work-over and finishing services; and consulting and engineering services. The
Corporation is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina and has operating
locations in six countries Latin and South America.


Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements which reflect
management's expectations regarding future growth, results of operations,
performance and business prospects of Estrella. These forward-looking statements
may relate to, among other things, forecasts or expectations regarding business
outlook for Estrella; commodity prices for oil and natural gas; oil and natural
gas demand and production growth; debt service requirements for Estrella;
improvements in operating procedures and technology; capital expenditures by
Estrella and the oil and gas industry; the business strategies of Estella's
customers; future global economic conditions; and future results of operations;
expectations regarding the Corporation's ability to raise capital; realization
of the anticipated benefits of acquisitions and dispositions, revenue growth,
future acquisitions, generation of cash flow, and may also include other
statements that are predictive in nature, or that depend upon or refer to future
events or conditions, and can generally be identified by words such as "may",
"will", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates",
"guidance" or similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to
expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or
circumstances are forward-looking statements. These statements are not
historical facts or guarantees of future performance, but instead represent
management's current expectations, estimates and projections regarding future
events. 


The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any
forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances,
such as future availability of capital on favourable terms, may cause actual
results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known
and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond
the control of Estrella. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on
any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered
reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect
and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking
statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this
cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this press
release are made as of the date of this press release, and Estrella does not
undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, except as required by securities law.


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