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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated March 27, 2000
(except with respect to the matter discussed in Note D, as to which the date is
August 24, 2000) included in Newpark Resources, Inc.'s Form 10-K/A for the year
ended December 31, 1999 and to all references to our firm included in this
registration statement.
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
New Orleans, Louisiana
August 24, 2000
