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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Form
10-K for December 31, 1995, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> MOBILE ENERGY SERVICES HOLDINGS, INC
       
                             
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