Exhibit 99.1

                   Eagle Rock Energy Partners, L.P.,
Announces Full Recovery of Richard W. Fitzgerald and His Reinstatement
   as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer


    HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2007--Eagle Rock Energy
Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ:EROC) ("Eagle Rock" or the "Partnership"),
announced today that Richard W. FitzGerald has resumed his duties on a
full-time basis and has been reinstated as the Partnership's senior
vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective
November 9, 2007, following his full recovery from the accident he
suffered in July. Alfredo Garcia, who was named acting chief financial
officer during Mr. FitzGerald's recovery, will continue with his
duties as senior vice president of corporate development.

    Joseph A. Mills, chairman and chief executive officer of Eagle
Rock, stated, "We are very pleased and happy to announce Rick's return
as senior vice president and chief financial officer. His full
recovery in such a short period of time is a testament to his strength
of character and desire to contribute to Eagle Rock's success. I would
personally like to thank everyone that kept Rick in their thoughts and
prayers for a speedy recovery during this time. I would also like to
thank Alfredo Garcia for taking on the additional duties and for his
excellent contribution during this period."

    Eagle Rock Energy Partners, L.P., is a growth-oriented midstream
and upstream energy partnership engaged in the businesses of: (i)
gathering, compressing, treating, processing, transporting and selling
natural gas, (ii) fractionating and transporting natural gas liquids,
and (iii) acquiring, developing, and producing oil and gas interests.
Its corporate office is located in Houston, Texas.

    This news release may include "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in
this press release that address activities, events or developments
that the partnership expects, believes or anticipates will or may
occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements
are based on certain assumptions made by the partnership based on its
experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions,
expected future developments and other factors it believes are
appropriate under the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a
number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are
beyond the control of the partnership, which may cause the
partnership's actual results to differ materially from those implied
or expressed by the forward-looking statements.


    CONTACT: Eagle Rock Energy Partners, L.P.
             Richard W. FitzGerald, 281-408-1203