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    Zapata Corporation (NYSE symbol: ZOS) is a Houston-based international 
company primarily involved in natural gas services. Zapata rents, fabricates and
services natural gas compression packages; and gathers and processes natural 
gas. Zapata also produces natural gas and marine protein products.

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CONTACTS:    Barney White, Vice President--Corporate Affairs,
              (713) 940-6240

              David Skarke, Vice President--Corporate Development,
              (713) 940-6148