VAALCO Energy Schedules First Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call

HOUSTON, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) today announced that it will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2012 results on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time).  Interested parties may participate by dialing 1 (800) 230-1074.  International parties may dial 1 (612) 332-0228.  The confirmation code is 246654.  This call will also be webcast on VAALCO's web site at www.vaalco.com.

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An audio replay will be available beginning approximately one hour after the end of the conference call through June 9, 2012 on the Company's website and by dialing 1 (800) 475-6701.  International parties may dial 1 (320) 365-3844.  The confirmation code is 246654.

About VAALCO

VAALCO Energy, Inc. is a Houston based independent energy company principally engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of crude oil.  VAALCO's strategy is to increase reserves and production through the exploration and exploitation of oil and natural gas properties with high emphasis on international opportunities.  The company's properties and exploration acreage are located primarily in Gabon and Angola, West Africa and the United States.

Investor Contact

Gregory R. Hullinger

Chief Financial Officer

713-623-0801

Media Contact

Tim Lynch / Jed Repko

Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher

212-355-4449

SOURCE VAALCO Energy, Inc.