ZaZa Energy Regains NASDAQ Compliance

ZaZa Energy Corporation

announced that it has received a letter from The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC ("NASDAQ") notifying the Company that with the September 13, 2012, filing of the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2012, NASDAQ has determined that the Company complies with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires the timely filing of SEC periodic reports. Todd A. Brooks, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased to regain full compliance with NASDAQ's continued listing standards. This is a pivotal step that allows us to focus on our ongoing strategic review to identify a joint venture partner, exploit our acreage positions in the Eagle Ford and Eaglebine resource basins and create value for stockholders.”