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C O R R E C T I O N - James D. Cole to Assume New Role Leading Newpark Environmental Water Solutions' Development of Proprietary Water Technology; Company Has Initiated Search for New Corporate CEO; Cole Remains CEO Until Successor Is Hired

May 2, 2005

In the news release, James D. Cole to Assume New Role Leading Newpark Environmental Water Solutions' Development of Proprietary Water Technology, issued earlier today by Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE: NR), over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that fifth paragraph, second sentence, should read "Investors may access the call by dialing 1-800-894-5910" rather than "1-800-862-9098" as originally issued inadvertently.

SOURCE  Newpark Resources, Inc.
    -0-                             05/02/2005 C DAM062
    /PRNewswire-FirstCall -- May 2/
    /Web site:  http://www.sec.gov /
    /Web site:  http://www.newpark.com /
    (NR)

CO:  Newpark Resources, Inc.; Newpark Environmental Water Solutions
ST:  Texas
IN:  OIL ENV
SU:  PER CCA MAV

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