EXHIBIT 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                              Contact:  Ross A. Benavides
                                        Chief Financial Officer
                                        (713) 860-2528



GENESIS ANNOUNCES SALOMON SMITH BARNEY EXTENDS MASTER CREDIT
         SUPPORT AGREEMENT THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000


     June 1, 1999 - Genesis Energy, L.P. (NYSE:GEL)
announced today that Salomon Smith Barney has agreed to
extend the Master Credit Support Agreement between Genesis
and Salomon Smith Barney for one year through December 31,
2000.  Genesis anticipates no change in its gathering or
marketing activities related to credit in light of the
extension by Salomon Smith Barney.

     Genesis also announces that effective June 14, 1999, A.
Richard Janiak will become Chairman of the Board, replacing
Thomas W. Jasper who is leaving the Board.  Mr. Janiak is a
Managing Director at Salomon Smith Barney, Inc. and has been
with the firm for 29 years in various capacities in
investment banking and international activities.

     This press release contains statements by the
partnership that involve risks and uncertainties and may
constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such
statements reflect management's current views and are based
upon certain assumptions relating to economic conditions in
the crude gathering marketplace, anticipated pipeline
throughput volumes, the cost and success of potential
acquisitions, the future success of integrating any such
acquisitions, the success of the partnership acquisition
programs generally and the impact of financing any potential
acquisitions.  Actual results could differ materially from
those currently anticipated as a result of market
conditions, operational disruptions or a number of other
factors.  Given these uncertainties, current or prospective
investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any
such forward-looking statements.  Furthermore, the
partnership disclaims any obligation or intent to update any
such forward-looking statement to reflect future events or
developments.

     Genesis Energy, L.P., operates crude oil common carrier
pipelines and is one of the largest independent gatherers
and marketers of crude oil in North America, with operations
concentrated in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida,
Mississippi, New Mexico, Kansas and Oklahoma.

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