CTG Resources Announces the Promotion Of Lynn C.Blackwell to Vice President.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 1999--CTG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CTG), the holding company of Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation (CNG), today announced the promotion of Lynn C. Blackwell to vice president of legal and corporate affairs.

A 13-year veteran of the company, Blackwell

"Lynn's legal and communications work serve as examples of her significant contribution," says Arthur C. Marquardt, president and chief executive officer of CTG Resources, Inc. "As we work together to redefine the role and definition of utility, we are fortunate to have Lynn as a member of CTG management."

A graduate of Western Connecticut State University and the University of Connecticut Law School, Blackwell is a member of the CTG team that is handling the ongoing Adriaen's Landing negotiations. She also serves as vice chair of the Connecticut Housing Investment Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to affordable housing, and is chair of the American Gas Association Labor Relations Committee. She resides in South Glastonbury with her husband Jeff.

CTG Resources, Inc. is the holding company of Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation and The Energy Network. CTG is the largest distributor of natural gas in Connecticut and is engaged in a number of energy-related businesses under The Energy Network. The company invites you to learn more about its organization and strategy by visiting its web site at http://www.ctgcorp.com

The company's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under CTG.