Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 16, 2013 the Company issued a press release entitled "Emerald Oil, Inc. Sales by Officers and Directors for Tax Purposes," which described the sales of Company securities by certain officers and directors for tax purposes. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information provided under this Item 7.01 in this report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed in accordance with the provisions of Item 601 of Regulation S-K:

Exhibit Exhibit Description

99.1 Press release dated January 16, 2013.