W&T Offshore is Apparent High Bidder on Three Gulf of Mexico Blocks

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HOUSTON, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) today announces that it was the apparent high bidder on three Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) blocks offered in the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 205 held on October 3rd by the U.S. Minerals Management Service (MMS). The three apparent high bids were on West Cameron Block 554, Main Pass Block 159 and Main Pass Block 164, all on the continental shelf. W&T Offshore's investment will be approximately $1.07 million, which reflects a 100% working interest. High bids are subject to MMS review and acceptance.

About W&T Offshore

Founded in 1983, W&T Offshore is an independent oil and natural gas company focused primarily in the Gulf of Mexico, including exploration in the deepwater and deep shelf region, where it has developed significant technical expertise. W&T has grown through acquisition, exploitation and exploration and now holds working interests in over 200 fields in federal and state waters and a majority of its daily production is derived from wells it operates. For more information on W&T Offshore, please visit its Web site at http://www.wtoffshore.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events, based on what we believe are reasonable assumptions. No assurance can be given, however, that these events will occur. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially including, among other things, market conditions, oil and gas price volatility, uncertainties inherent in oil and gas production operations and estimating reserves, unexpected future capital expenditures, competition, the success of our risk management activities, governmental regulations, uncertainties and other factors discussed in our Annual Report on 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 (http://www.sec.gov).

    Contacts:
    Manuel Mondragon, Vice President, Finance
    investorrelations@wtoffshore.com
    713-297-8024

    Ken Dennard  / ksdennard@drg-e.com
    Lisa Elliott / lelliott@drg-e.com
    DRG&E / 713-529-6600

SOURCE W&T Offshore, Inc.

Released October 5, 2007