Energy XXI to Attend UBS Global Oil and Gas Conference

HOUSTON, May 15, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Energy XXI (Nasdaq:EXXI) today announced Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer John Schiller will present at the UBS Global Oil and Gas Conference in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 10:35 a.m. Central Time.

Information regarding webcasting will be available on the Energy XXI homepage (www.EnergyXXI.com) in the Investor Relations, Events & Presentations section.

About the Company

Energy XXI is an independent oil and natural gas company whose growth strategy emphasizes acquisitions, enhanced by its value-added organic drilling program.  The company's properties are located in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico waters and the Gulf Coast onshore.  To learn more, visit the Energy XXI website at www.EnergyXXI.com.

CONTACT: ENQUIRIES OF THE COMPANY
         
         Energy XXI
         Greg Smith
         Vice President, Investor Relations
         713-351-3149
         gsmith@energyxxi.com
         
         Kim Pinyopusarerk
         Manager, Investor Relations
         713-351-3028
         kpinyo@energyxxi.com