Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On June 24, 2009 VAALCO Energy, Inc. ("the Company") issued a press release announcing a stock buy-back program. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in the attached Exhibit 99.1 is deemed to be "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number Description

99.1 Press Release

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