On May 9, 2012, Gastar Exploration Ltd. (NYSE Amex: GST) (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2012. A copy of the Company's press release, dated May 9, 2012, 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 information presented herein under Item 2.02 and under 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 (the "Exchange Act") ,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 Exchange Act.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.                         Description of Document

   99.1       Press release dated May 9, 2012 announcing the Company's financial
              results for the three months ended March 31, 2012.