VAALCO Energy Schedules First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call

HOUSTON, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) today announced that it will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2009 results on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time (12:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Interested parties may participate by dialing 1 (800) 288-8968. International parties may dial 1 (612) 332-0430. The confirmation code is 100603. This call will also be webcast on VAALCO's web site at www.vaalco.com.

An audio replay will be available beginning approximately one hour after the end of the conference call through June 11, 2009 on the Company's website and by dialing 1 (800) 475-6701. International parties may dial 1 (320) 365-3844. The confirmation code is 100603.

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.

    Investor Contact
    Greg Hullinger
    Chief Financial Officer
    713-623-0801

    Media Contact
    Barrett Golden / Tim Lynch
    Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
    212-355-4449

SOURCE VAALCO Energy, Inc.

Released May 7, 2009