Exhibit 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accounts, we heeby consent to the incorporation of our reports included in this Form 8-K/A into RPC, Inc.'s previously filed Form S-8 Registration Statements (Nos. 33-5527, 33-75652 and 333-40223). /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP -------------------------------- Arthur Andersen Atlanta, Georgia February 7, 2001 41 1305488v7