8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2012

United American Petroleum Corp.

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in Charter)

Nevada (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 000-51465 (Commission File Number) 20-1904354  (IRS Employer Identification No.)

9600 Great Hills Trail, Suite 150W, Austin, TX	78759
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (512) 852-7888

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

|_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 19, 2012, United American Petroleum Corp. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release to provide an update on its McKenzie lease in Pecos County, Texas.  A copy of the release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant, whether made before or after the date of this report, regardless of any general incorporation language in the filing, except to the extent expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On April 13, 2012, the Registrant issued 1,240,000 shares of the Registrant’s common stock (“Shares”) to one foreign institutional investor who elected to convert the outstanding principal amount of $620,000 due on its Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated December 31, 2010 (“Note”) at $0.50 per share.  The form of the Note was included as Exhibit 10.1 in the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 5, 2011.

Item 9.01.  Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibits are filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Exhibit Number	Description of Exhibit
10.1	Form of Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note *
99.1	Press Release dated April 19, 2012

*             Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 5, 2011.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	United American Petroleum Corp.
Date:  April 19, 2012	By:	/s/ Michael Carey
		Michael Carey Chief Executive Officer

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

United American Petroleum Corp. Announces Workover Completion of its McKenzie Lease in Pecos County, Texas

Austin, TX— April 19, 2012 - United American Petroleum Corp. (OTCBB: UAPC.OB) is pleased to announce it has completed the scheduled workover on its McKenzie lease in Pecos County, Texas. During the workover the damaged tubing was replaced, the downhole pump was redressed, and a hot oil treatment was performed. The well is back online and producing. United anticipates the well to produce an estimated 10 - 12 bbls of oil per day, which was its most recent production rate prior to developing a hole in the tubing. United will provide an update to the investment community upon verification of established sustainable production results, which will take approximately one week to verify.

Historically, this well has produced 10-12 bbls a day, which equates to approximately 2 loads of oil production per month. United currently owns 100% working interest in this well which should increase its overall monthly production and revenue stream. With current oil prices, this well should prove to be a great asset for the Company and its shareholders by additionally fortifying its foundation in a proven low-risk manner.

For additional information regarding the Company’s operations, projects, management team and other valuable information, please visit the Company’s web site at www.unitedamericanpetroleum.com. To be placed on the Company’s master email list and receive future press releases, progress reports and developments, please send an email to ir@unitedamericanpetroleum.com or contact Investor Relations at +1 855-PETROL-1.

About United American Petroleum Corp.

United American Petroleum Corp. is an independent exploration, development, acquisition, production, and operating company engaged in advanced exploration, drilling and completion techniques to explore for, produce and develop domestic oil and natural gas reserves.  The Company’s strategy centers on increasing shareholder value through actively pursuing and developing high-potential acquisitions for drilling and production while maintaining a prudently managed balance sheet.   The Company’s main current projects are in Texas, however, additional acquisitions may encompass active plays throughout the United States.

Forward-looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and the Company’s growth and business strategy. Words such as “expects,” “will,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “estimates,” and variations on such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, changes in the Company’s business; competitive factors in the market(s) in which the Company operates; risks associated with oil and gas operations in the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors -- The United States Securities and Exchange Commission permits oil and gas companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only proved reserves that a company has demonstrated by actual production or conclusive formation tests to be economically and legally producible under existing economic and operating conditions. We use certain terms in this press release, such as "probable," "possible," "recoverable" or “potential” reserves among others, that the SEC's guidelines strictly prohibit us from including in filings with the SEC. Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in our filings with the SEC.

Contact:

United American Petroleum Corp.

Barry Gross

+1 855-PETROL-1

ir@unitedamericanpetroleum.com

info@unitedamericanpetroleum.com

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