Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
UBS Securities LLC
As representatives of the several Underwriters
c/o Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
Eleven Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10010-3629
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Garrett Johnston
| Re: | NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY PARTNERS INC. | |
| REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-144222 |
July 27, 2007
Dear Mr. Johnston:
Pursuant to Rule 460 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, we, as representatives of the several Underwriters, wish to advise you that the Registration Statement on Form F-1 filed on June 29, 2007, as amended, as well as the Preliminary Prospectus dated July 16, 2007, were distributed during the period July 16, 2007, through the date hereof as follows:
Registration Statement | Preliminary Prospectus | |
4 to 4 Underwriters | Approximately 1,350 to Underwriters and others |
We have been informed by the participating underwriters that they will comply with the requirements of Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
In accordance with Rule 461 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, we hereby join in the request of North American Energy Partners Inc. for acceleration of the effective date of the above-named registration statement so that it becomes effective at 1:00 p.m. (EST) on July 31, 2007, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Very truly yours,
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC UBS Securities LLC
As representatives of the several Underwriters
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Randy Bayless | |
| Name: Randy Bayless | ||
| Title: Director | ||
UBS Securities LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Jason M. Wortendyke | |
| Name: Jason M. Wortendyke | ||
| Title: Executive Director | ||
UBS Securities LLC | ||
By: | /s/ Justin W. Friesen | |
| Name: Justin W. Friesen | ||
| Title: Executive Director | ||
