Mr. Mike Maguire reports

HIGH ARCTIC ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

High Arctic Energy Services Inc. has appointed Lonn Bate as interim chief financial officer, effective Aug. 17, 2023. Mr. Bate initially joined the corporation in March, 2023, in a consulting capacity.

Mr. Bate is a chartered professional accountant, CA, with over 25 years of broad financial leadership, including substantial periods in senior executive roles of public and private junior energy and energy service companies. Mr. Bate's experience extends to international, as well as the Canadian, energy sector. He brings extensive knowledge in financial stewardship, strategic planning and analysis, equity and debt financing, company reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and consolidating global finance teams.

Mike Maguire, High Arctic chief executive officer, stated: "I am pleased to welcome Mr. Bate to the High Arctic leadership team as interim CFO. Lonn takes on a key role during a pivotal period for High Arctic as we contemplate a reorganization of the corporation, including the sale of the corporation's Papua New Guinea-focused business to shareholders and a refocus of the Canadian business."

As announced on May 23, 2023, Lance Mierendorf, High Arctic's chief financial officer for the past two years, has tendered his resignation with effect Aug. 17.

Mr. Maguire further commented, "On behalf of the board of directors and the team here at High Arctic, we wish Lance well in his career pursuits and extend thanks for the professionalism and dedication during his tenure with the company."

About High Arctic Energy Services Inc.

High Arctic is an energy service provider. High Arctic is a market leader in Papua New Guinea, providing drilling and specialized well completion services, and supplies rental equipment, including rig matting, camps, material handling and drilling support equipment. In Western Canada, High Arctic provides pressure control equipment on a rental basis to exploration and production companies.