On August 6, 2009, Gastar Exploration Ltd. (the "Company") issued a press release containing the Company's results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. A copy of the Company's press release, dated August 6, 2009, is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K and the Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 33-8176, the above information being furnished under Items 2.02 and Item 9.01 related thereto of Form 8-K, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and is not deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibits (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 of Form 8-K and not deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission).

Exhibit No.                         Description of Document

   99.1       Press release dated August 6, 2009 reporting results of operations
              for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.