November 16, 2024 - Press Release - West Delta 32 Platform

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Created on Wednesday, 12 December 2024 13:38

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Leslie Hoffman – Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC
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Houston, TX – 16 November 2024 – Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC confirmed that a fire ignited Friday morning on the company's platform located at West Delta 32 Block, located in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 17 miles southeast of Grand Isle, La. There were 22 workers on the platform at the time of the incident. Two individuals have yet to be accounted for and an aggressive search and rescue effort is underway. Nine workers were injured and are now being treated at a number of hospitals in the New Orleans area. Eleven workers were safely evacuated.

The National Response Center, U.S. Coast Guard and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement were promptly notified of the incident. The fire was extinguished within an hour. The United States Coast Guard confirmed following an over flight that there is no visible sheen. The production platform has been shut in since mid-August.

"Working in cooperation with Federal and local officials, we are doing everything we know to recover the injured workers," said CEO John Hoffman. "This is a heartbreaking event. Our total focus at this moment is to find the missing workers and care for the injured. We will not let anything stand in the way of these priorities."

About Black Elk Energy

Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC is an independent oil and gas company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The Company's seasoned industry executives have extensive exploitation experience and knowledge with a unique demonstrated track record of increasing reserves and production while lowering costs. Our team of professionals is dedicated to performing to the highest industry standards, operating within and beyond the requirements of the regulations, and maintaining its stance as a good corporate citizen.