Exhibit 99

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RPC, Inc. Plans to Announce Fourth Quarter 2008 Financial Results

and Host a Conference Call on January 28, 2009

ATLANTA, January 13, 2009 – RPC Incorporated (NYSE: RES) announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008 on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 before the market opens.  In conjunction with its earnings release, the Company will host a conference call to review the Company's financial and operating results on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Individuals wishing to participate in the conference call should dial (888) 744-3690 or (706) 643-1513 for international callers, and use Conference ID# 80241742.  For interested individuals unable to join the call, a replay will be available untilmidnight on February 4, 2009 by dialing (800) 642-1687 or (706) 645-9291. This call also will be broadcast and archived on the company's investor Web site at www.rpc.net.   Interested parties are encouraged to click on the webcast link 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the conference call.

RPC, an oil and gas services company, provides a broad range of specialized oilfield services and equipment primarily to independent and major oilfield companies engaged in the exploration, production and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States, including the Gulf of Mexico, mid-continent, southwest and Rocky Mountain regions, and in selected international markets.  RPC’s oil and gas services operating business units include Cudd Pressure Control, Patterson Services and Bronco Oilfield Services.  RPC’s investor Web site can be found on the Internet at www.rpc.net.

For information about RPC, Inc. or this event, please contact:

Ben Palmer

Chief Financial Officer

(404) 321-2140

irdept@rpc.net

Jim Landers

Vice President, Corporate Finance

(404) 321-2162

jlanders@rpc.net