SECAUCUS, N.J., May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Energy Corp. (UNRG.OB) is pleased to announce it has entered into a non-exclusive Distribution Agreement with Hurt Co. (Hurt) for the sale and distribution of chemical products including United's K-line of patented specialty chemical solutions for the oil and gas industry. The Agreement does not provide for any specific minimum amounts to be purchased and covers the territories of Texas and Louisiana. The Hurt Co. was founded in 1958 and is a third generation family owned business headquartered in Houston, TX. Hurt is primarily engaged in the marketing of refined petroleum products and related items and services. Hurt has over 45 years of providing high quality service to its customers in the petrochemical, transportation, construction, mining, and manufacturing industries. Commenting on the news, United Energy's CEO, Brian King stated, "We are pleased to have entered into a business relationship with Hurt with their long standing reputation for providing customers with high quality service. With Hurt's many contacts in the refinery business we are confident that this relationship will introduce United Energy's K-line of patented chemical solutions to many new potential customers. This Agreement represents another positive step towards achieving United Energy's goal of securing multiple, diverse, professional channels of distribution for our line of specialty chemicals." United Energy Corp., (UNRG) is headquartered in Secaucus, NJ and is primarily engaged in the development and marketing of specialty chemical solutions for the oil and gas industry. United's K-Line of products have proven effective in stimulating oil well production in wells plagued with paraffin and asphaltene, reducing viscosity and drag in pipelines and in recovering oil from sludge in large storage tanks. Except for the historical information herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, risks in the product and technology development, market acceptance of the new products and continuing product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, changing economic conditions, including changes in short-term interest rates and foreign currency fluctuations and other risk factors detailed in United Energy's most recent periodic reports pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. United Energy Contact: Robert Guinta (201) 842-0288 DATASOURCE: United Energy Corp. CONTACT: Robert Guinta of United Energy, +1-201-842-0288, or Web site: http://www.unrg.net/

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