EXHIBIT 10.10 October 30, 2001 Mr. Ben Runnels 3607 Oak Lake Dr. Kingwood, TX 77339 Reference: Employment Agreement between Ben Runnels and Genesis Energy, L.L.C. Dear Ben: Pursuant to the terms of the Employment Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement")...

                                                   EXHIBIT 10.10


		October 30, 2001



Xx. Xxx Xxxxxxx
0000 Xxx Xxxx Xx.
Xxxxxxxx, XX  00000

Reference:  Employment Agreement between Xxx Xxxxxxx and Genesis
            Energy, L.L.C.

Dear Ben:

Pursuant to the terms of the Employment Agreement (hereinafter
"Agreement") between yourself and Genesis Energy, L.L.C.,
Genesis hereby provides notice that it is electing to exercise
its option to extend the Agreement for one year up to and
including December 31, 2002.  If you have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact my office.

                                   Very truly yours,

                                   GENESIS ENERGY, L.L.C.


                                   /s/  Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
                                   Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
                                   General Counsel

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