FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BlackHawk Networks Announces a New Solution that Addresses Security and Safety for Gas Producers in the Barnett Shale.

Energy Management Solution is THE security, surveillance and risk management tool to protect both citizens and gas wells in high profile and urban areas.

Fort Worth, TX, March 29, 2008 — BlackHawk Networks, LLC announces the release of a revolutionary new offering, the Energy Management Solution (EMS). Designed by experts in the oil and gas industry and with help from industry leaders, EMS was developed specifically to be the industry standard for management of security and safety in the urban gas drilling environment. With 18 months of research and development, it’s the first solution that is entirely focused on oil and gas security and safety. EMS represents a proactive approach to security and safety to address the issues faced in the Fort Worth basin. EMS is built oilfield tough and optional configurations allow worldwide deployment.

BlackHawk addresses the public’s critical concerns when drilling in high impact and urban areas where there is a clear need for 24/7 security. With so many wells only yards away from public buildings and pedestrians, a better way of doing business is required. Incidents of vandalism, theft and sabotage are well known, not to mention concerns to reduce accidents both on the job and from trespassers. The increase in drilling, completion and workover activities has created a critical need to better manage safety, noise and traffic that now occurs close to home.

BlackHawk Networks Announces a New Solution that Addresses Security and Safety for Gas Producers in the Barnett Shale.

Energy Management Solution is THE security, surveillance and risk management tool to protect both citizens and gas wells in high profile and urban areas.

Two Perspectives, One Energy Management Solution — The public wants and needs to know they are safe. The solution must ensure public safety concerns are addressed and that enhanced security can provide comfort to citizens. EMS demonstrates producers are doing everything possible to make the wells safe.

Producers now have the opportunity to utilize EMS’s specialized management tools to demonstrate leadership and corporate citizenship. These advanced, technological tools enable a proactive stance and demonstrate corporate stewardship while dramatically reducing business risk, streamlining operations and protecting assets.

Energy Management Solution is THE Solution to protect the communities from gas wells while protecting gas wells from citizens AND helping operators to better manage their production.

About BlackHawk Networks:
BlackHawk Networks, located in the Oil and Gas Building in downtown Ft. Worth, operates a Network Opera-tions Center (NOC) that is staffed by expert technicians monitoring well sites 24/7, providing real-time alarm-ing, access control, intrusion detection, noxious gas detection, noise monitoring, traffic management and more. EMS guarantees zero false alarms and integrates with first responders and law enforcement.

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For Additional Information Contact:
Phone: 817-870-1844
Email: Matt.Kyle@bhnetworks.com