HOUSTON, Oct. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Energy XXI (EXXI) (LSE:EXXI) today announced it will host a conference call on Wednesday Nov. 7, 2012, at 9 a.m. CST (3 p.m. London time) to discuss fiscal 2013 first-quarter financial and operating results for the period ended Sept. 30, 2012. Results will be released through global newswire services prior to the call and will be available at www.EnergyXXI.com .

To actively participate on the conference call, please dial the number below about 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. Those who wish to view the presentation materials, or to participate in listen-only mode, should access the event through the company's web site, www.EnergyXXI.com .  A replay of the call will be archived and available on the web site following the live call.

ENERGY XXI FISCAL 2013 FIRST-QUARTER CONFERENCE CALL

• Nov. 7, 2012 9 a.m. CST (3 p.m. London time)
• Live Dial-in (Confirmation Code 47026680)

• U.S.:   1 (631) 813-4724
• U.K.:  (0) 80 0032 3836

• Presentation Slides, Live Listen-Only and Replay:   www.EnergyXXI.com

About the Company

Energy XXI is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company whose growth strategy emphasizes acquisitions, enhanced by its value-added organic drilling program. The company's properties are located in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico waters and the Gulf Coast onshore. Seymour Pierce is Energy XXI's listing broker in the United Kingdom.  To learn more, visit the Energy XXI website at www.EnergyXXI.com .

The Energy XXI logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3587

CONTACT: Energy XXI
         Stewart Lawrence
         Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications
         713-351-3006
         slawrence@energyxxi.com

         Energy XXI
         Greg Smith
         Director, Investor Relations
         713-351-3149
         gsmith@energyxxi.com


         Pelham Bell Pottinger
         James Henderson
         jhenderson@pelhambellpottinger.co.uk
         Mark Antelme
         mantelme@pelhambellpottinger.co.uk
         +44 (0) 20 7861 3232

         Seymour Pierce - UK AIM Adviser
         Jonathan Wright - Nominated Advisor
         Richard Redmayne - Corporate Broking
         Tel: +44 (0) 20 7107 8000