NEWS (August 1st, 2008) - ESPlift™ online support statisics for July 2008. Total ESPlift™ message board visits were 6727, and a total of 143 email and online written messages. Total telephone calls for July into ESPlift.com - 674, comprising 285 in North America, East Asia & Australia 65, Middle East, Africa and Indian Subcontinent 42(excluding our M.E. Gulf States Forum) , Europe and Russia 114, Latin America 168. There were 144 artificial lift and ESP application questions, and support provided by retired applications specialists. FAQ #1 is recommendation request to identify best manufacturer for a particular problem and proposed solution, and how best to contact them and what to ask an OEM. Seven inquiries developed into possible consulting work for our ESPlift retired pros. Since providing ESPlift™ direct telephone and written email support service, message board hits have decreased but remain very active. Posts have decreased, which should be expected when live support is provided. ESPlift™ is now the leading #1 online Artificial Lift web service provider. To all registered members ( over 250 at this time), thank you for your continued support!

NEWS (July 25, 2008) - Schlumberger Reda files patent for advanced high performance wear resistant pump construction, without using coatings such as nickel boron. Nickel Boride coating is known to reduce pump flow/head performance, and also increases the likelihood of catastrophic pump failure when the thin NiB coating wears through in tough sandy environments. See link, click here to see Reda Patent application.

UPDATE & DEVELOPMENTS (July 7, 2008) - SEC Charges Baker Hughes with Foreign Bribery and Violating Cease and Desist Order. Linda Chatman Thomsen, Director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement, said, "Baker Hughes committed widespread and egregious violations of the FCPA while subject to a prior Commission cease-and-desist Order. The $10 million penalty demonstrates that companies must adhere to Commission Orders and that recidivists will be punished." Christopher R. Conte, an Associate Director in the SEC's Division of Enforcement, added, "Companies like Baker Hughes will be held accountable when they circumvent the rules of fair play and honest competition by making improper payments to win business."

NEWS (June 29, 2008) - Green Country Pumps signing new technology agreement with Norwegian production services and engineering company of advanced downhole tooling. See link, click here.

NEWS (June 13, 2008) - Challenged! - Centrilift self boasting "Best in Class" ? See link, click here.

NEWS (June 9, 2008) - ESPschool.com to provide online ESP artificial lift training for major operator in the Middle East. Initial online training to be in English, followed by customized program in Arabic. See ESPschool.com for details.

NEWS (May 15, 2008) - In the month of April, over 14,000 visits to espLIFT.com. In only the first 14 days of May, over 9000 visits! Thank you for joining the leading #1 oil & gas artificial lift professional community.

REPORT (May 14, 2008) - Subsea Motor Failure. See "Subsea" section for posts, click here.

NEWS (May 13, 2008) - Tianjin Investment. See 'Heard on the Street' for news posts.

NEWS (May 12, 2008) - GR group - Bahrain, awarded "Best New Middle East Oilfield Service Company" distinction. See message board posts.

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