Empowering The Community Charity Golf Tournament, Bar-B-Q, Chili, and Gumbo Cook-off from Black Elk Energy

Black Elk Energy announces the success of its 3rd Annual Empowering the Community charity event

Houston, TX – 27 June 2011 – Black Elk Energy, an independent oil and gas company headquartered in Houston, is proud to announce the success of its third annual Empowering the Community charity event. The two-day event took place on June 12th and 13th at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy, TX and included a 4-man scramble, live music and a barbecue, chili and gumbo cook-off.

The event was held to benefit the Louisiana Association of Community Action Partnerships (LACAP), an organization that assists over 1,000,000 residents of Louisiana annually. Proceeds from this year’s Empowering the Community event will be used by LACAP to enhance and operate their training center in Baton Rouge, which endows individuals with the skills necessary to weatherize homes and creates a multitude of green jobs.

As a result of the charitable contributions and personal efforts made by so many people in the energy industry, Black Elk Energy was able to donate $230,000 to LACAP. Specifically, sponsors of the third annual Empowering the Community included the following companies:

“We are thrilled to have raised such a large sum for donation to LACAP and look forward to continuing our relationship for many years to come”, says John Hoffman, President and CEO of Black Elk Energy. “It takes the efforts of many to pull off our annual event and the support of our industry to make it a success. I’d like to give a special note of appreciation to all of our sponsors who helped us realize our goal. I would also like to thank Tom Pernice, Blair O’Neal, Alison Walshe, Roman Harper, Chris Ivory, Kevin Black, The Guzzlers, The Zydeco Dots, G.W. Bailey, Gerald McNeil, the Saints Cheerleaders, Dayna Steele, Charles Justiz, and Sid Arroyo for truly making this event special. Giving back to the community is an essential element of responsible business for Black Elk Energy and we look forward to an even bigger and better event next year.”

“I was thrilled to be included in this year’s Empowering the Community event”, says Blair O’Neal, LPGA. “Black Elk Energy has done a wonderful job in giving back to the community and it was gratifying to be part of such a worthy cause.”

“It was a pleasure playing with all the folks at this event”, says Tom Pernice, PGA. “I admire the hard work and generosity of the people at Black Elk Energy. Their contributions will really make a difference in the lives of those in Louisiana.”

“We could not be more pleased and grateful for the proceeds raised by Black Elk this year”, says Gervis LaFleur, President of LACAP. “The funds generously given by Black Elk and the event sponsors will make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and communities in Louisiana. I want to express our heartfelt gratitude to John Hoffman and the entire Black Elk Energy team for their continued support. It has been a great three-year partnership with Black Elk and we look forward to many more to come.”