Oasis Petroleum Inc. (Form: 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):   June 8, 2011

Oasis Petroleum Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 001-34776 80-0554627
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
1001 Fannin St, Ste 1500, Houston, Texas   77002
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   281-404-9500

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On June 8, 2011, Oasis Petroleum Inc. (the "Company") provided an update on its operations and the impact of weather conditions across the Williston Basin during the second quarter of 2011. The Company also disclosed that it renewed its contract with one of its pumping services providers for a 24 month term and has lined up its third frac crew, which it anticipates will begin completions in July 2011. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. 99.1: Press Release dated June 8, 2011





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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.

         
    Oasis Petroleum Inc.
          
June 8, 2011   By:   Thomas B. Nusz
       
        Name: Thomas B. Nusz
        Title: Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press Release dated June 8, 2011