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

Houston, TX – 27 June 2025 – 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:

DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSORS

• ND Trak and Sempcheck (Co-Host)
• Global Hunter Securities
• ESSI and Hughes (Music Sponsor)
• Knight Oil Tools
• Helmer Directional and Moncla Companies
• Alliant and Liskow & Lewis
• Gulf Crane Services
• Grand Isle Shipyard

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS

• Island Operating
• Schlumberger
• Westwind Helicopters
• Tetra Technologies

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS

• Bright Light Foundation
• Phoenix Offshore Solutions
• Seatrax
• M&H Energy Services
• Greene’s Energy
• Gulf Offshore Logistics
• Warrior Energy Services
• Halliburton
• Deep Water Solutions
• Laredo Construction
• Mike Hartwig and Steve Hartwig

SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS

• Kongsberg
• Jetah
• Kiersted
• HB Rentals
• Major Equipment & Remediation
• Supreme Services and Absolute Energy
• Constellation Energy
• Stallion Oilfield Services
• Up & Running
• Transparent Energy Services
• United Vision Logistics
• Go Coil
• Cameron
• Bob Craig & Mary Wolf
• Advanced Fire & Safety
• Wood Group
• Dynamic Ind.
• Strategy Engineering
• Tarpon Rentals
• Stephens, Inc.
• Safcon
• New Century Fabricators
• Deltide Energy
• Morgan Keegan
• Clariant Oil Services

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS

• Champion Technology
• Rimkus

BEVERAGE CART SPONSORS

• Offshore Energy Services
• Safety Management Systems
• PMI Environmental Services
• Creel & Associates
• Bob Miles, Gary Green Prudential Realtors
• American Fire & Safety

COOK-OFF TEAMS

• Black Elk Energy
• Kongsberg
• Aqueos Corporation
• Halliburton
• Grand Isle Shipyard
• Stallion Oilfield Services
• Oilfield Helping Hands/XPRO
• Global Xray and Testing
• Simply Managed IT
• Bolt Tech Mannings
• Wood Group
• Phoenix Offshore Solutions
• Baker Hughes
• Unlimited Supply
• Louisiana Safety Systems
• Global Logistics Solutions
• Control Concepts & Technology
• Premier Industries
• Clariant Oil Services
• Swire Offshore
• Speciality Offshore
• Affinity Management
• Rotorcraft Leasing
• Wilkinson Technologies
• Acadiana Production and Diamond Oilfield Supply
• Quality Energy Services
• Fire & Safety Specialist
• Living Quarters Technology
• Encore Services/Highland Transport
• Black’s Seafood
• Tanks-A-Lot
• Moncla Companies
• Multi Chem
• Greene’s Energy
• Supreme Services and Absolute Energy
• A-Pro Industries and Powerhouse
• HIS Fire & Safety
• Offshore Cleaning Systems

HONORARY SPONSORS

• Fire & Safety Specialist, Inc.
• Louisiana Safety Systems
• PHI, Inc.
• Down Hole Pressure
• Sylvia’s Café
• Xtreme Pressure
• Shamrock Management, LLC
• Flow Chem
• Montco Offshore Lift Boats

“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.”   

For more information on the event contact Kari Schoeffler, Director of Special Projects for Black Elk Energy, on 281.598.8660 or visit www.EmpoweringTheCommunity.com. Pictures of Empowering the Community will be posted through a link at www.blackelkenergy.com. 

About Black Elk Energy

Black Elk Energy, LLC is an independent oil and gas company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Black Elk Energy’s seasoned industry executives have extensive exploitation experience and knowledge with a unique demonstrated track record of increasing reserves and production while lowering costs. Black Elk pursues properties in areas that meet defined investment criteria and that are under-capitalized. Our Team of professionals is dedicated to performing to the highest industry standards, operating within and beyond the requirements of the government, and maintaining its stance as a good corporate citizen. 

About LACAP

Louisiana Association of Community Action Partnerships (LACAP) is a private, non-profit agency organized to promote programs engaged in raising the economic and social standards of low-income residents in the State of Louisiana. LACAP manages the community action programs in all 64 parishes of the state. Each year, LACAP’s community action agencies assist over 1,000,000 Louisiana residents.