Laredo Petroleum to Present at Upcoming Conferences

TULSA, OK - August 1, 2014 - Laredo Petroleum, Inc. LPI ("Laredo" or "the Company"), today announced that Randy A. Foutch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present at two upcoming conferences. Mr. Foutch will present at EnerCom's The Oil & Gas Conference in Denver, CO on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 3:10 p.m. Mountain time. Additionally, Mr. Foutch will present at the Barclays CEO Energy/Power Conference in New York, NY on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 1:05 p.m. Eastern time.

Both presentations will be webcast and are open to registrants of each conference. The Company will also make the link to each webcast and its presentation available to the public on its website, www.laredopetro.com, on the day of the presentation. A replay of the presentation will be available on the Company's website for approximately 30 days following the event.

Laredo Petroleum, Inc. is an independent energy company with headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Laredo's business strategy is focused on the exploration, development and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties primarily in the Permian region of the United States.

Additional information about Laredo may be found on its website at www.laredopetro.com.

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Contacts:
Ron Hagood:  (918) 858-5504 - RHagood@laredopetro.com                                      

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