NFG National Fuel Gas Co

National Fuel Gas Company ("National Fuel") (NYSE: NFG) will participate in the Lehman Brothers 2006 CEO Energy/Power Conference on September 7, 2006. The conference, which features speakers from various companies throughout the energy and power sectors, will provide a forum to discuss relevant industry-wide issues, highlighting trends and key investment themes. Presenting on behalf of National Fuel is Philip C. Ackerman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The presentation will be available as a live webcast beginning at approximately 3:45 p.m. EDT on Thursday, September 7. To access the webcast, visit National Fuel's Web site at www.nationalfuelgas.com and click on the "For Investors" link at the top of the homepage. A replay of the webcast will also be available for on-demand viewing within 24 hours after the conclusion of the presentation at the same internet location, and will be accessible until the close of business on Friday, October 6, 2006. National Fuel is an integrated energy company with $3.8 billion in assets comprising five operating segments: Utility, Pipeline and Storage, Exploration and Production, Energy Marketing, and Timber. Additional information about National Fuel is available at http://www.nationalfuelgas.com or through its investor information service at 1-800-334-2188.