Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 1, 2012, Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (the "Company") reported first quarter 2012 financial results. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Central time on May 1, 2012. The conference call can be accessed live over the telephone by dialing (877) 705-6003, or for international callers, (201) 493-6725. A replay will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by dialing (877) 870-5176, or for international callers, (858) 384-5517. The passcode for the replay is 391877. The replay will be available until May 15, 2012.

For additional information regarding the Company's first quarter 2012 financial results, please refer to the Company's press release attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 (the "Press Release"), which Press Release is incorporated by reference herein.

The information in the Press Release is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02. Accordingly, the information in the Press Release will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated May 1, 2012

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