Houston, December 1, 2008

Purvin & Gertz, Inc., leading Energy Consulting firm, announced today that C. Paul Gallagher has joined the company as a Senior Consultant in the Houston headquarters office.

Paul comes to Purvin & Gertz from Aspen Technology where he served as Principal Advisor for the Aspen PIMS™ product family. At Aspen he provided guidance into the research and development of the Aspen PIMS™ product family ensuring that the product met the requirements of the expansive user community. Prior to Aspen, he held various positions with the Atlantic Richfield (ARCO) and Lyondell Petrochemical companies, providing planning and evaluation support at a number of locations.

“We are pleased to welcome Paul to our global consulting team. He brings a wealth of knowledge and industry experience in planning and evaluation tools and work processes,” explains Bill Sanderson, President of Purvin & Gertz, Inc. “his proven track record in the use of advanced modeling systems such as PIMS™ will be invaluable in assisting our clients maximize the profitability of their operations.”

Paul holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and an MBA, both from Drexel University in Philadelphia.

About Purvin & Gertz
Purvin & Gertz is an independent energy consulting firm providing technical, commercial and strategic advice. Purvin & Gertz specializes in serving clients involved in the production, processing, transportation and marketing of oil, natural gas and gas liquids, and petroleum products. Headquartered in Houston, the firm consists of an international network of offices in Buenos Aires, Calgary, Dubai, Long Beach, London, Moscow and Singapore. Purvin & Gertz is an employee-owned consulting company, independent of any parent company, engineering firm, equipment manufacturer or process licensor. Please visit our website at www.purvingertz.com for more information.