Exhibit 16.1
Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Dear Sir/Madam:

     We have  read  Item 4  included  in the Form  8-K  filed  June 12,  2002 of
Compressco, Inc. to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are
in agreement with the statements contained therein.

                                         Very truly yours,


                                         /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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                                         Arthur Andersen LLP