On January 22, 2013, BPZ Resources, Inc., ("the Company") issued a press release providing an operational update and announced the 2013 capital investment program. A copy of the press release dated January 22, 2013 is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.                                 Description

Exhibit 99.1   BPZ Resources, Inc. Press Release, dated January 22, 2013, and
               furnished with this report.