February 2, 2005 (Overland Park, KS) -Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation (NYSE: TYG) today announced results for its initial fiscal period ended November 30, 2004. The full report is available online at www.tortoiseenergy.com.

At November 30, 2004, total net assets of Tortoise Energy were $336.5 million, and the NAV per share was $26.53 based on 12,684,154 shares outstanding. Tortoise Energy's common stock closed on the New York Stock Exchange on November 30, 2004 at $27.06 per share. As of that date, the company had invested approximately $445.9 million in securities of MLPs. For the fiscal period from February 27, 2004 (commencement of operations) through November 30, 2004, Tortoise Energy's net increase in net assets attributable to common stockholders from operations was $47.4 million, equal to $3.74 per share outstanding at the end of the period.

On December 16, 2004, Tortoise Energy completed the follow-on offering of common stock. Including shares issued upon the exercise of the underwriters over allotment option, Tortoise Energy issued approximately 2.0 million shares of common stock at $27.35 per share, raising net proceeds of approximately $53.1 million.

The company further announced that as of January 31, 2005, NAV was up 7.7% to $28.56 per share, compared to $26.53 at November 30, 2004, based upon 14,744,095 shares outstanding.

About Tortoise Energy

Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation owns a portfolio of investments in the energy infrastructure sector, primarily pipeline and processing Master Limited Partnerships. Tortoise Energy's goal is to provide its stockholders with a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions to stockholders. For more complete information about Tortoise Energy, visit the Company's Web site at www.tortoiseenergy.com or contact Investor Relations at (913) 981-1020.

Tortoise Capital Advisors serves as the advisor to Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation.

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     Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation
     Investor Relations, 913-981-1020
     www.tortoiseenergy.com