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                 TENNECO ANNOUNCES SENIOR EXECUTIVE'S DEPARTURE

LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS, February 19, 2007 -- Tenneco (NYSE: TEN) announced today
that Ulrich Mehlmann, vice president and general manager, emission control,
Europe, is leaving the company to pursue a new opportunity within the industry.
His resignation is effective February 28, 2007.

Josep Fornos, vice president and general manager, ride control, Europe will
replace Mr. Mehlmann. Karel Van Bael executive director, operations, ride
control, Europe, will serve as interim general manager of the European ride
control business unit while Tenneco conducts a search -- which will include
internal and external candidates -- for Mr. Fornos' replacement.

Fornos, who joined Tenneco in 2000, has contributed significantly to the success
of Tenneco's European operations by managing a turnaround in the ride control
business unit despite an extremely challenging business sector. During his
tenure, Fornos was charged with expanding and improving Tenneco's manufacturing
footprint in Eastern Europe, which strengthened the company's competitiveness in
the ride control segment. His focus on advanced technology has helped elevate
Tenneco's position with customers as an advanced technology and engineering
partner.

Mehlmann has accepted the position of president and CEO for Neumayer Tekfor
Group, a global supplier based in Germany that specializes in innovative
solutions for automotive powertrain efficiency improvements.

Mehlmann, who joined Tenneco in 2003, helped grow the company's OE emission
control book of business largely from expanded hot-end business, including
diesel technology after-treatment growth. He also oversaw initiatives that
significantly improved Tenneco's quality, delivery and manufacturing efficiency
in Europe.

"Ulrich's commitment to Tenneco's growth and strategic alignment has enhanced
our position as a leading emission control supplier globally," said Hari Nair,
executive vice president and managing director, Europe, South America and India.
"I know that Josep shares Ulrich's passion for the business, and he will
continue to lead our success in the European segment."

Fornos will continue to report to Nair, as will Van Bael on an interim basis.

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Tenneco is a $4.7 billion manufacturing company with headquarters in Lake
Forest, Illinois and approximately 19,000 employees worldwide. Tenneco is one of
the world's largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of emission control
and ride control products and systems for the automotive original equipment
market and the aftermarket. Tenneco markets its products principally under the
Monroe(R), Walker(R), Gillet(R) and Clevite(R) Elastomer brand names. Among its
products are Sensa-Trac(R) and Monroe Reflex(R) shocks and struts, Rancho(R)
shock absorbers, Walker(R) Quiet-Flow(R) mufflers, Dynomax(R) performance
exhaust products, and Clevite(R) Elastomer noise, vibration and harshness
control components.
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