CONSOL Energy Issues Statement in Response to Speculation Regarding Corporate Developments

;CONSOL Energy Inc.

issued the following statement to address recent speculation regarding possible corporate transactions involving the Company: As we have stated previously, we believe the financial markets are not recognizing the full value of our world-class assets.  In our second quarter earnings release issued July 25, 2013, CONSOL Energy stated that we are evaluating our overall corporate structure to consider different alternatives to unlock additional value for our shareholders.  Although it is CONSOL Energy's long-standing policy not to comment on market rumors or speculation, CONSOL Energy confirms that the evaluation process regarding our corporate structure continues and all options are being considered. There can be no assurance that any particular option will be pursued.  If and when there is something to announce, we will communicate with all stakeholders, including our shareholders, our employees and the communities involved. Forward-Looking Statements Various statements in this release, including those that express a belief, expectation or intention, may be considered forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Exchange Act) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual