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<P style="font-size: 14pt" align="center"><B>UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
<FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Washington, D.C. 20549
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<P style="font-size: 18pt" align="center"><B>FORM 8-K</B>

<P style="font-size: 12pt" align="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT<BR>
Pursuant to
Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported): September 5, 2008</B>

<P style="font-size: 24pt" align="center"><B>NEWPARK RESOURCES,
INC.<BR>
</B><FONT style="font-size: 10pt">(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter) </FONT>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>Delaware</B></TD>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>001-2960</B></TD>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>72-1123385</B></TD>
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  <TD>(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)</TD>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>2700 Research Forest Drive,
Suite 100<BR>
The Woodlands, TX<BR>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>77381</B></TD>
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including area code: <B>(281) 362-6800</B>
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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left">Check the appropriate box below if the
Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions:

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left"><FONT face="Wingdings">o</FONT> Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)<BR>
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<FONT face="Wingdings">o</FONT> Soliciting material pursuant
to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)<BR>
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face="Wingdings">o</FONT> Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))<BR>
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face="Wingdings">o</FONT> Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))<BR>


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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left"><B>Item&nbsp;8.01 Other Events.</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%" align="left">Newpark Drilling
Fluids do Brasil (&#8220;Newpark Brasil&#8221;), a majority-owned subsidiary of
Newpark Resources, Inc., has entered into negotiations with Petroleo Brasileiro
S.A. (&#8220;Petrobras&#8221;) regarding terms and conditions of the contract
described in Invitation No.&nbsp;047.139.608.8 (the &#8220;Lot B
Contract&#8221;), providing for drilling fluids and related services for both
onshore and offshore locations. The Lot B Contract remains subject to
negotiation and execution of a final contract, and there can be no assurance
that the parties will enter into an agreement. The Lot B Contract is valued by
Petrobras at approximately 350&nbsp;million Brazilian Reals (approximately
$200&nbsp;million USD at current exchange rates) and is expected to have a term
of 5&nbsp;years.

<P style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%" align="left">This Form 8-K contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act that are based on management&#8217;s current
expectations, estimates and projections. These statements involve a number of
risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors, including those discussed
in other public statements and in documents filed by Newpark with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause results to differ materially
from those stated. The Lot B Contract remains subject to the final negotiation
of its terms and conditions, and there can be no assurances that Newpark Brasil
and Petrobras will successfully complete the negotiation of the Lot B Contract
and enter into the Lot B Contract, or that the full dollar amount of the Lot B
Contract will be completed by Newpark Brasil. The status of the Lot B Contract
is expected to change from time to time, and Newpark disclaims any obligation
to update any of its disclosures except as required by the securities laws.

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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="center"><B>SIGNATURES</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%" align="left">Pursuant to the
requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.



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  <TD align="left">Dated: September&nbsp;5, 2008</TD>
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  <TD align="left">James E. Braun, Vice President and <BR>
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Filed by Bowne Pure Compliance
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to
Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported): September 5, 2008
NEWPARK RESOURCES,
INC.
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-2960
72-1123385
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
2700 Research Forest Drive,
Suite 100
The Woodlands, TX
77381
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code:
(281) 362-6800
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the
Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o
Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
o
Soliciting material pursuant
to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
Newpark Drilling
Fluids do Brasil ("Newpark Brasil"), a majority-owned subsidiary of
Newpark Resources, Inc., has entered into negotiations with Petroleo Brasileiro
S.A. ("Petrobras") regarding terms and conditions of the contract
described in Invitation No. 047.139.608.8 (the "Lot B
Contract"), providing for drilling fluids and related services for both
onshore and offshore locations. The Lot B Contract remains subject to
negotiation and execution of a final contract, and there can be no assurance
that the parties will enter into an agreement. The Lot B Contract is valued by
Petrobras at approximately 350 million Brazilian Reals (approximately
$200 million USD at current exchange rates) and is expected to have a term
of 5 years.
This Form 8-K contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act that are based on management's current
expectations, estimates and projections. These statements involve a number of
risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors, including those discussed
in other public statements and in documents filed by Newpark with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause results to differ materially
from those stated. The Lot B Contract remains subject to the final negotiation
of its terms and conditions, and there can be no assurances that Newpark Brasil
and Petrobras will successfully complete the negotiation of the Lot B Contract
and enter into the Lot B Contract, or that the full dollar amount of the Lot B
Contract will be completed by Newpark Brasil. The status of the Lot B Contract
is expected to change from time to time, and Newpark disclaims any obligation
to update any of its disclosures except as required by the securities laws.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the
requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.
NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
Dated: September 5, 2008
By:
/s/ James E. Braun
James E. Braun, Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)