Fuel-Tech N.V. Announces the Appointment of John Norris as Executive C

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    STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2005--Fuel-Tech N.V. (Nasdaq: FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems in utility and industrial applications, today announced the appointment of John F. Norris Jr. as Executive Consultant. Mr. Norris' principal role will be to help Fuel Tech penetrate targeted accounts through contacts made during his tenure as a senior utility executive, and to assist in creating additional strategic marketing programs to fit the requirements of the utility industry.
    Mr. Norris brings to Fuel Tech more than 20 years of experience as an engineer, operations manager, and senior officer at two of the largest electric utilities in the United States, American Electric Power (AEP) and Duke Energy Corporation. Most recently, Mr. Norris was with AEP where he served as Senior Vice President of Operations and Technical Services, responsible for operational management of all non-nuclear wholesale assets. Prior to AEP, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of ABS Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Bureau of Shipping, one of the world's largest ship classification societies establishing and administering rules for vessel design, construction, and maintenance. Prior to that, Mr. Norris spent 17 years at Duke Energy Corporation where he held various management positions, including his most recent positions of Senior Vice President, Duke Energy Corporation; Chairman and CEO, Duke Energy Global Asset Group; and President and CEO, Duke Engineering and Services. Mr. Norris also served 10 years in the United States Air Force as a Fighter Pilot, Instructor Pilot and Flight Examiner, where he was twice awarded with Meritorious Service Medals and Air Force Commendation Medals. Mr. Norris holds a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from North Carolina State University.
    Mr. Norris commented, "Having worked for two of the largest electric utilities in the United States, including a Fuel Tech customer, I understand the benefits derived from the Company's innovative technologies. I am excited about Fuel Tech's prospects and look forward to working with the management team as they pursue their growth strategies."
    Steven C. Argabright, President and Chief Operating Officer, added, "We are very pleased to have John join our team. His strong background and proven experience, together with his contacts within the utility industry, should prove valuable as we look to create additional alliances in the Air Pollution Control business and strengthen our FUEL CHEM(R) sales and marketing efforts."

    About Fuel-Tech N.V.

    Fuel-Tech N.V. is a leading technology company engaged in the worldwide development, commercialization and application of state-of-the-art proprietary technologies for air pollution control, process optimization, and advanced engineering services. The Company's NOx reduction processes, which include the NOxOUT(R), NOxOUT CASCADE(R), NOxOUT ULTRA(R), Rich Reagent Injection (RRI) and NOxOUT SCR(R) technologies, have established Fuel-Tech N.V. as a leader in post combustion NOx control systems, which are installed on over 325 units worldwide.
    New technologies that have grown out of the core NOx reduction business form the basis of the FUEL CHEM(R) business. FUEL CHEM technology centers around the unique application of chemicals to improve the performance of combustion units by controlling slagging, fouling, corrosion and opacity. The Company's FUEL CHEM products are being applied to over 80 combustion units burning a wide variety of fuels including coal, heavy oil, biomass, and municipal waste. Both the NOx reduction and FUEL CHEM businesses rely heavily on the Company's exceptional Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling skills, which are enhanced by internally developed, high-end visualization software. For more information, visit Fuel-Tech N.V.'s web site at www.fueltechnv.com.

    This press release may contain statements of a forward-looking nature regarding future events. These statements are only predictions and actual events may differ materially. Please refer to documents that Fuel Tech files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

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CONTACT: Fuel-Tech N.V. Vincent J. Arnone, 630-845-4500 or Tracy H. Krumme, 203-425-9830

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