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): July 10, 2014

BLACK ELK ENERGY OFFSHORE OPERATIONS, LLC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas	333-174226	38-3769404
(State or other	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of		Identification No.)
incorporation)

11451 Katy Freeway, Suite 500

Houston, Texas 77079

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 598-8600

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

     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:

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Exhibit 99.1

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

Sale of Assets

On July 10, 2014, Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC (the “Company” or “we”) entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Renaissance PSA”) with Renaissance Offshore, LLC (“Renaissance”). Pursuant to the Renaissance PSA, Renaissance will acquire our interests, subject to certain exclusions, of 9 fields, 7 operated and 2 non-operated assets in the offshore Gulf of Mexico, and further described in detail in Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated herein, for $170 million in cash, subject to normal purchase price adjustments (the “Renaissance Sale”). Subject to customary closing conditions, the Renaissance Sale is expected to close in August 2014. The assets to be sold in the Renaissance Sale represent a significant amount of our cash flow, proved reserves and production.

Pursuant to the Renaissance PSA, and subject to specified limitations described therein, we agreed to indemnify Renaissance, its Affiliates (as defined in the Renaissance PSA) and their respective directors, officers, employees, stockholders, members, agents, consultants, advisors and other representatives against certain losses resulting from any breach of any representations, warranties and covenants of the Company, regardless of fault, contained in the Renaissance PSA, and for certain other matters. Renaissance has agreed to indemnify us, our Affiliates (as defined in the Renaissance PSA) and our respective directors, managers, general partners, officers, agents, employees, consultants, equity owners, stockholders and other representatives against certain losses resulting from any breach of any representations, covenants or obligations of Renaissance contained in the Renaissance PSA and, subject to certain limitations, the operation and ownership of the assets acquired pursuant to the Renaissance PSA, regardless of fault, and damages, including environmental damages, relating thereto.

The foregoing description of the Renaissance PSA is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full and complete terms of the Renaissance PSA, a copy of which is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 16, 2014, the Company issued a press release announcing that it had entered into the Renaissance PSA. A copy of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

The information contained in this Item 7.01 and in Exhibit 99.1 hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any document whether or not filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in any such document.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

ExhibitDescription

10.1* Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC and Renaissance Offshore, LLC, dated July 10, 2014.

Exhibit 99.1

99.1** Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC Press Release, dated July 16, 2014.

* Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, the schedules and similar attachments to the Renaissance PSA have not been filed herewith. The registrant agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

** Included herewith.

Exhibit 99.1

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: July 16, 2014

BLACK ELK ENERGY OFFSHORE OPERATIONS, LLC  Black Elk Energy, LLC, its sole member
By:	/s/ John Hoffman
	John Hoffman
	President and Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 99.1

EXHIBIT INDEX

ExhibitDescription

10.1* Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC and Renaissance Offshore, LLC, dated July 10, 2014.

99.1** Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC Press Release, dated July 16, 2014.

* Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, the schedules and similar attachments to the Renaissance PSA have not been filed herewith. The registrant agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

** Included herewith.

EX-10.1

EX-99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:

Leslie Hoffman - Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC

281.598-8660

lhoffman@blackelkenergy.com

Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC has entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Renaissance Offshore, LLC

Houston, TX - 16 July 2014 - Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC (“Black Elk Energy”), an independent oil and gas company headquartered in Houston, Texas announced they have entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Renaissance Offshore, LLC (“Renaissance”), a privately held Houston based oil and gas company. Under the agreement, Renaissance will acquire interests in 9 fields in the Gulf of Mexico, which includes 7 operated and 2 non-operated. Subject to customary closing conditions, the sale is expected to close in August 2014.

A description of the Renaissance Purchase and Sale Agreement may be seen in more detail in the company’s recently filed Form 8-K and accompanying exhibits with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC

Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC (www.blackelkenergy.com) 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 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 regulatory requirements, and maintaining its stance as a good corporate citizen.

About Renaissance Offshore

Renaissance Offshore was founded in December of 2011, in partnership with  Quantum Energy Partners, to acquire and redevelop legacy oil properties on the Gulf of Mexico shelf. Renaissance Offshore focuses on selective acquisitions of mature, oil-weighted properties and the redevelopment of those assets to unlock hidden value by deploying technology, capital and the collective experience of a seasoned management team. For more information on Renaissance, please visit www.renaissanceoffshore.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain certain “forward--looking statements” relating to the business of Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC (“Black Elk Energy”) and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are “forward--looking statements.” These forward--looking statements are often identified by the use of forward--looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects” or similar expressions, and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although Black Elk Energy believes that the expectations reflected in these forward--looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward--looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Black Elk Energy’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward--looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in Black Elk Energy’s periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website at www.sec.gov. All forward--looking statements attributable to Black Elk Energy or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, Black Elk Energy does not assume a duty to update these forward--looking statements.