EXHIBIT 99.1

      Eagle Rock Energy Partners, L.P. Announces Resignation of
                       Executive Vice President


    HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 2007--Eagle Rock Energy
Partners, L.P. (Nasdaq:EROC) announced today that Joan A.W. Schnepp,
who serves as the Company's Executive Vice President, Secretary and a
member of the Board of Directors, has tendered her resignation,
effective January 31, 2007, to pursue other career opportunities.

    Alex A. Bucher, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of
the General Partner, said, "Joan Schnepp's contributions to our rapid
growth and success have been fundamental. As an original founder of
Eagle Rock, her vision and perseverance have been a driving force
behind Eagle Rock's success."

    "I am thankful to have been an integral part of creating and
growing Eagle Rock," said Joan Schnepp. "As one of the partners in the
general partner of Eagle Rock Energy Partners, I will continue to have
a vested interest in the success of the organization. As such, I will
be continuing on for a period of time on a consulting basis to ensure
a smooth and orderly transition."

    Ms. Schnepp's responsibilities are being delegated to and assumed
primarily by other members of the management team of the General
Partner.

    Eagle Rock Energy Partners is a growth oriented company engaged in
the business of gathering, compressing, treating, processing,
transporting and selling natural gas and fractionating and
transporting natural gas liquids.

    CONTACT: Eagle Rock Energy Partners, L.P., Houston
             Investor Relations
             Alfredo Garcia, 832-327-8003
             or
             Allison Nelson, 832-327-8000