UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	July 18, 2011 10:00 A.M.

Form:	S-4
CIK: 0001518909 Company Name: Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC File Number: 333-174226
CIK: 0001518955 Company Name: Black Elk Energy Finance Corp. File Number: 333-174226-02
CIK: 0001518908 Company Name: Black Elk Energy Land Operations, LLC File Number: 333-174226-01