Heckmann Corporation Appoints Three Executives in Business Development, Fleet and Pipeline Operations to Drive Water Solutions Business Expansion

Heckmann Corporation (NYSE: HEK, HEK.WS), a water solutions company focused on water issues worldwide and, in particular, oil and natural gas exploration and production, today announced the appointment of three executives to its management team. John T. Lucey, Jr. was named Executive Vice President of Business Development and Engineering effective July 1, 2011, and on July 11, 2011, Brett J. Quigley and Phillip B. Martel will assume their new roles of Director of Fleet Management and Director of Pipeline Operations, respectively. These executives will be focused exclusively on enhancing the Company’s business, management and operations at Heckmann Water Resources (HWR).

Richard J. Heckmann, Chairman and CEO of Heckmann Corporation, stated: "These appointments add over 70 years of talent and expertise in oil and gas field engineering and operations, transport services and water management to our platform. John Lucey and Brett Quigley worked with our team at USFilter, and along with Phil Martel, they bring extensive leadership credentials from high-profile organizations. With our Company’s many opportunities to provide integrated services to the oil and gas producers, it is important for us to provide our customers the highest level of expertise as we bundle our product offerings for their benefit. The expansion and additions to our pipelines, truck fleet and disposal well system, along with the recent purchase of Consolidated Petroleum, Inc.’s 180 miles of temporary pipe, gives our expanded team a product portfolio with significant growth capacity. We continue to believe our one-stop-shop strategy for water services will be a strong competitive advantage.”

John T. Lucey, Jr. Executive Vice President, Business Development and Engineering

John Lucey was President of Chester Engineers when it was acquired by United States Filter Corporation in 1997. He later became a key member of the senior management team of USFilter Operating Services. After USFilter was sold to Vivendi S.A. of Paris in 1999, Mr. Lucey led engineering, construction and industrial business development for the Operating Services Group within Veolia North America, a subsidiary of Vivendi. More recently, John has been director of industrial markets for HDR, Inc., one of the leading engineering firms in the U.S. John is a registered professional engineer, with a bachelor’s degree in water resources engineering from the Pennsylvania State University and a master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

Chuck Gordon, President and COO of Heckmann Corporation, commented: "John has an outstanding track record of creating customer value through the development of cost effective water and wastewater solutions that are compliant with regulatory requirements. John’s credentials as a former USFilter colleague and HDR executive bring a critical layer of expertise to the Company’s engineering and business development capabilities, adding a highly competitive level of service for energy producers. With John on board to develop this arm of our business, we are truly in a unique position to offer our oil and gas customers a start-to-finish solution for all of their water treatment and disposal needs.”

Brett J. Quigley, Director of Fleet Management

Transportation and fleet management professional Brett J. Quigley brings more than 30 years of experience managing two of the 50 largest private transportation fleets in the U.S. Since 2004, he served as director of transportation for Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), the world's leading producer of cereal and convenience foods. Previously, Mr. Quigley served as director of transportation with USFilter, where he was instrumental in merging the fleets of more than 100 acquired companies during USFilter's years of rapid growth and expansion.

"Brett and I worked closely together at USFilter through the company’s outstanding and fast-paced growth years,” said Mr. Gordon. "Brett's proven performance and his commitment to transportation safety and compliance positions HWR to be one of the safest and most efficient carriers in our industry. We are excited to join forces again as we build another dynamic and successful company.”

Phillip B. Martel, Director of Pipeline Operations

Phillip Martel brings 28 years of experience managing all aspects of pipeline construction and operations for Louisiana Interstate Gas Corporation, a private company previously owned by various entities including The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Tenneco Inc., ARKLA (CenterPoint Energy), Equitable Resources, American Electric Power and Crosstex Energy, Inc.

Steve Kent, President of HWR said: "We are pleased to add a leader of Phil’s caliber to our management team to drive all aspects of our pipeline development and management. Phil’s highly regarded expertise in managing pipeline construction and operations for the transmission of both liquids and gases, along with his firm commitment to health, safety, environmental compliance and reliability, will enhance our service profile, particularly as we pursue pipeline development and investment in the various shale plays and, specifically, the Haynesville and Eagle Ford Shale areas.”

About Heckmann Corporation

Heckmann Corporation (NYSE: HEK, HEK.WS) is a services-based company focused on total water solutions for shale or unconventional oil and gas exploration. The Company’s water solutions for energy development segment is called Heckman Water Resources, or HWR, and includes water transportation, fluids handling, treatment, disposal and pipeline operations and development, and water infrastructure services for oil and gas exploration and production companies. Through these operations, HWR offers an integrated and efficient full service water program for hydraulic fracturing operations. Heckmann Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary China Water and Drinks, Inc. produces and distributes bottled water products in the People’s Republic of China.

Interested stockholders and investors can access additional information about Heckmann on the Company’s web site at www.heckmanncorp.com, and in documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.

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