1335793--2/15/2008--CNX_Gas

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We face uncertainties in estimating proved recoverable gas reserves, and inaccuracies in our estimates could result in lower than expected reserve quantities and a lower present value of our reserves. Unless we replace our natural gas reserves, our reserves and production will decline, which would adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Our exploration and development activities may not be commercially successful. We have a limited operating history in certain of our operating areas, and our increased focus on new development projects in these and other unexplored areas increases the risks inherent in our gas and oil activities. Our business depends on transportation facilities owned by others. Disruption of, capacity constraints in, or proximity to pipeline systems could limit sales of our gas. Increased industry activity may create shortages of field services, equipment and personnel, which may increase our costs and may limit our ability to drill and produce from our natural gas properties We operate in a highly competitive environment and many of our competitors have greater resources than we do. Acquisitions are subject to the risks and uncertainties of evaluating reserves and potential liabilities and may be disruptive and difficult to integrate into our business The coal shale and other strata from which we produce gas frequently contain water and the gas often contains impurities, both of which may hamper our ability to produce gas in commercial quantities or economically. We may be unable to retain our existing senior management team and/or our key personnel who have expertise in coalbed methane extraction and our failure to continue to attract qualified new personnel could adversely affect our business. We are party to, and may in the future become party to, joint ventures and other arrangements with third parties that may impact our operations and our financial performance. Government laws, regulations and other legal requirements relating to protection of the environment, health and safety matters and others that govern our and CONSOL Energy s businesses increase our costs and may restrict our operations. We must obtain governmental permits and approvals for drilling operations, which can be a costly and time consuming process and result in restrictions on our operations. We may incur additional costs and delays to produce gas because we have to acquire additional property rights to perfect our title to the gas estate. Other persons could have ownership rights in our advanced extraction techniques which could force us to cease using those techniques or pay royalties. We must coordinate some of our gas production activities with coal mining activities in the same area, which could adversely affect our operations and financial results. Currently the majority of our producing properties are located in three counties in southwestern Virginia, making us vulnerable to risks associated with having our production concentrated in one area. We do not insure against all potential operating risks. We may incur substantial losses and be subject to substantial liability claims as a result of our natural gas operations. Proposed legislation that seeks to regulate greenhouse gas emissions could increase our costs and reduce the value of our assets. Our hedging activities may prevent us from benefiting from price increases and may expose us to other risks. Our future level of indebtedness and the terms of our financing arrangements may adversely affect operations and limit our growth. Risks Relating to Our Relationship with CONSOL Energy Our principal stockholder, CONSOL Energy, is in a position to affect our ongoing operations, corporate transactions and other matters, and some of our directors also serve on its board of directors and/or are employees of CONSOL Energy, creating potential conflicts of interest. Potential conflicts may arise between us and CONSOL Energy that may not be resolved in our favor. Our intercompany agreements with CONSOL Energy are not the result of arm s-length negotiations. Our agreements with CONSOL Energy may limit our ability to obtain capital, make acquisitions or effect other business combinations. Our prior and continuing relationship with CONSOL Energy exposes us to risks attributable to CONSOL Energy s businesses. CONSOL Energy has announced its intention to make an offer to the acquire all of the outstanding shares of CNX Gas that CONSOL Energy does not already own.

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