EXHIBIT 10.8

HANOVER COMPRESSOR COMPANY

Schedule of Compensation for Non-Employee Directors
(Effective July 21, 2006)

Annual Retainer	$30,000
Committee Chairman Annual Retainer
Audit Committee	$15,000
Compensation Committee	$15,000
Finance Committee	$10,000
Governance Committee	$10,000
Board Chairman Annual Retainer	$120,000
Attendance Fee	$1,500 paid for all in-person and telephonic board and committee meetings.
Restricted Stock	Time-vested restricted stock valued at approximately $105,000 on the date of grant and subject to the terms of 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. The shares vest one-third per year over a three-year period, subject however, to immediate vesting in the event of a change in control.
	Directors are required to hold the shares until they cease to serve as a director (except to the extent necessary to meet the associated tax obligation).
Reimbursement of Travel Expenses	100% of travel and other expenses while on company business.