OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2005--The Board of Directors of Tortoise Energy Capital Corporation (NYSE:TYY - News) today declared a dividend for the Company's fourth quarter of $0.34 per share, compared to $0.235 in the previous quarter. The dividend will be distributed on November 30, 2005 to stockholders of record on November 22, 2005.

The Company confirmed that a portion of this dividend is expected to constitute return of capital. The tax character of dividends received during the year may change due to portfolio activity. Final determinations will be reported to stockholders at the beginning of 2006 on their Form 1099.

About Tortoise Capital

Tortoise Energy Capital Corporation's investment objective is to provide its stockholders with a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions paid to stockholders. Tortoise Capital provides financing primarily for master limited partnerships and their affiliates in the energy infrastructure sector.

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This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of such state or jurisdiction.

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Contact:
Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C.
Investor Relations, 913-981-1020
www.tortoiseadvisors.com