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BJ Services Company to establish regional headquarters in Searcy

Feb. 26, 2008

Searcy, AR - BJ Services Company today announced plans to locate a new regional headquarters in Searcy. The regional headquarters will allow BJ Services to provide pressure pumping and other oil field services to the natural gas industry in the region. The company is investing approximately $82 million in the regional headquarters, which will employ approximately 150 people by late 2008.

The headquarters will be located in a new 64,000 sq. ft. facility, located on a 40 acre site at 3750 South Main.

"New, high-quality jobs will help expand our economic base throughout Arkansas," Governor Mike Beebe said. "BJ Services Company exemplifies the contributions being made to this growing industry through repeated investments in Searcy and White County."
BJ Services Company provides pumping, process and pipeline, chemical, tubular and completion services to oil and natural gas companies worldwide.

"BJ Services is very excited about our move to Searcy, Arkansas," said Ronney Coleman, Vice President North America Pressure Pumping Services for BJ Services Company. "This is a great opportunity for us and the local community."

"The City of Searcy is pleased to welcome BJ Services to our community and to have worked with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to make possible industrial and commercial growth for Searcy and White County," said Searcy Mayor Belinda LaForce. "Searcy is excited about the prospect of partnering with BJ Services in utilizing our workforce and providing stable economic growth to our area."

Additional information can be found at www.bjservices.com.