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Corporate Profile for Energy Partners, L.C., Dated Feb. 26, 1999

26 February 1999

Corporate Profile for Energy Partners, L.C., Dated Feb. 26, 1999

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Published Date:   Feb. 26, 1999
                                                                              
Company Name:     Energy Partners, L.C.
                                                                              
Address:          1501 Northpoint Pkwy, Suite 102
                  West Palm Beach, FL 33407
                                                                              
Main Telephone
 Number:          561/688-0500
                                                                              
Internet Home 
 Page Address
  (URL)           www.energypartners.org

Vice President 
 of Product                                                     
 Development:     Rhett Ross, ext. 223
                                                                              
Chief Research                                                                
 Engineer:        Dr. Frano Barbir, ext. 229
                                                                              
Marketing                                                                    
 Director:        Morna McGann, ext. 263

Industry:         Automotive, Energy, Environment, Transportation,
                  Oil/Gas, and Utilities

    Company description: ENERGY PARTNERS, L.C., a West Palm Beach, Florida based limited liability company, is committed to the research and product development of PEM fuel cell technology (www.energypartners.org/intro.htm). Fuel cell technology is a practical response to an urgent global need for a clean energy source. Since 1990 Energy Partners has been at the forefront of PEM fuel cell technology development. They have developed fuel cells for a range of stationary and automotive applications. Operating out of an 18,000 square foot facility with 45 employees of various engineering, technical, and business backgrounds, Energy Partners has full prototype production, design, and advanced testing capabilities. We are considered leaders in development and demonstration of PEM fuels cells and systems and have demonstrated and produced more PEM fuel cell concepts and stacks than any one in the industry.
    Energy Partners technology includes (www.energypartners.org/product.htm) advanced hydrogen PEM fuel cell stacks with a maximum power rating of 20kW, prototypes of various sized reformate capable fuel cells, and demonstrations of direct hydrogen vehicles. We are currently working on Alpha prototypes of integrated fuel processor/fuel cell systems for the automotive and stationary power industries.
    Predominantly a research and development company until very recently, Energy Partners is transitioning into a product-based company with future development into the primary power, back-up power and microcogeneration markets.
    Energy Partners has attained an unmatched reputation for product performance and reliability. Their distinguished and growing list of clients and sponsors includes Deere & Company, Ford Motor Company, NUI Corporation, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Australian Department of Defense and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.