Mobil Beaumont Refinery

Just wanted to thank everybody who works with Mobil Beaumont Refinery.

Our former three year deal with them expired September 30. Last week, we
(finally) executed a new contract that keeps HPL as their largest natural gas
supplier through September 30, 2002. Also, when their volumes go up in early
2001, they will once again be HPL's single largest industrial customer.

Everybody's hard work in keeping this customer happy has paid off. Although
they can be very demanding to work with (particularly now that they are part
of Exxon), they know that HPL provides them the best overall service.

Please pass on thanks to anyone I've left off the list who has worked with
Mobil Beaumont Refinery.

Have a great 2001.

Lee Papayoti
713-853-5923