HOUSTON, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) announced today that it will release its first quarter 2012 financial and operations results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.  In conjunction with the release, the Company has scheduled a conference call, which will also be broadcast live over the Internet, on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time (9:00 a.m. Central time).

For those who cannot listen to the live call, a telephonic replay will be available through May 16, 2012 and may be accessed by calling 303-590-3030 and using the pass code 4532663#.  Additionally, an archive of the webcast will be available shortly after the call in the "Presentations" section within the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website.

About W&T Offshore
W&T Offshore, Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas producer focused primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and Texas.  We have grown through acquisitions, exploration and development and currently hold working interests in approximately 60 producing offshore fields in federal and state waters.  During 2011, we expanded onshore into West Texas and East Texas where we are actively pursuing exploration and development activities.  A substantial majority of our daily production is derived from wells we operate offshore.  For more information on W&T Offshore, please visit our website at www.wtoffshore.com.

SOURCE W&T Offshore, Inc.