Atlas Energy Resources, LLC Announces Distribution of $0.61 Per Common Unit for the Fourth Quarter 2008.

PITTSBURGH -- Atlas Energy Resources, LLC (NYSE: ATN) reported today that it has declared its quarterly cash distribution for the fourth quarter 2008 of $0.61 per common unit. The distribution is payable Friday, February 13, 2009 to holders of record as of Monday, February 9, 2009.

Atlas Energy Resources, LLC develops and produces domestic natural gas and to a lesser extent, oil. Atlas Energy is one of the largest independent energy producers in the Appalachian Basin and Michigan's Antrim Shale. Atlas Energy sponsors and manages tax-advantaged investment partnerships, in which we co-invest, to finance the exploration and development of our acreage in the Appalachian Basin. We are active principally in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Tennessee. For more information, visit Atlas Energy's website at www.atlasenergyresources.com or contact investor relations at [e-mail].

Atlas America, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATLS) owns 1.1 million limited partner units of Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P., and an approximate 64% limited partner interest in Atlas Pipeline Holdings, L.P., which holds the general partner interest and 5.8 million limited partner units of Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. Atlas America, Inc. also owns an approximate 46% common unit interest and all of the Class A and management incentive interests in Atlas Energy Resources, LLC (NYSE: ATN). For more information, please visit our website at www.atlasamerica.com, or contact Investor Relations at [e-mail].