Gulfport Energy Corporation Provides SCOOP Well Results

OKLAHOMA CITY, May 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulfport Energy Corporation GPOR ("Gulfport" or the "Company") today provided an update on recent SCOOP well results. Key highlights include:

• Lilly 3-15X10H produced at an average 30-day production rate of 16.7 MMcfe per day, or 2,449 Mcfe per 1,000 foot of lateral.
• Lilly 4-15X10H produced at an average 30-day production rate of 13.1 MMcfe per day, or 1,782 Mcfe per 1,000 foot of lateral.

SCOOP Woodford Production Results
During its initial 30 days of production, the Lilly 3-15X10H cumulatively produced 395.5 MMcf of natural gas and 9.6 thousand barrels of oil. Based upon the composition analysis, the gas being produced is 1,157 BTU gas and yielding 43.3 barrels of natural gas liquids per MMcf of natural gas and results in a natural gas shrink of 14%. On a three-stream basis, the Lilly 3-15X10H produced at an average 30-day production rate of 16.7 MMcfe per day, or 2,449 Mcfe per 1,000 foot of lateral, which is comprised of approximately 67% natural gas, 21% NGL and 12% oil.

During its initial 30 days of production, the Lilly 4-15X10H cumulatively produced 305.4 MMcf of natural gas and 8.3 thousand barrels of oil. Based upon the composition analysis, the gas being produced is 1,157 BTU gas and yielding 43.3 barrels of NGL per MMcf of natural gas and results in a natural gas shrink of 14%. On a three-stream basis, the Lilly 4-15X10H produced at an average 30-day production rate of 13.1 MMcfe per day, or 1,782 Mcfe per 1,000 foot of lateral, which is comprised of approximately 67% natural gas, 20% NGL and 13% oil.

The table below summarizes the Company's recent SCOOP well results:

About Gulfport
Gulfport Energy is an independent natural gas and oil company focused on the exploration and development of natural gas and oil properties in North America and is one of the largest producers of natural gas in the contiguous United States. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Gulfport holds significant acreage positions in the Utica Shale of Eastern Ohio and the SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer plays in Oklahoma. In addition, Gulfport holds an acreage position along the Louisiana Gulf Coast, has an approximately 25% equity interest in Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. TUSK and has a position in the Alberta Oil Sands in Canada through its 25% interest in Grizzly Oil Sands ULC. For more information, please visit www.gulfportenergy.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Gulfport expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, future capital expenditures (including the amount and nature thereof), business strategy and measures to implement strategy, competitive strength, goals, expansion and growth of Gulfport's business and operations, plans, market conditions, references to future success, reference to intentions as to future matters and other such matters are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by Gulfport in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform with Gulfport's expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, general economic, market, credit or business conditions that might affect the timing and amount of the repurchase program; the opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to and pursued by Gulfport; Gulfport's ability to identify, complete and integrate acquisitions of properties and businesses; competitive actions by other oil and gas companies; changes in laws or regulations; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Gulfport. Information concerning these and other factors can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurances that the actual results or developments anticipated by Gulfport will be realized, or even if realized, that they will have the expected consequences to or effects on Gulfport, its business or operations. Gulfport has no intention, and disclaims any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future results or otherwise.

Investor & Media Contact:
Jessica Wills – Director, Investor Relations
jwills@gulfportenergy.com
405-252-4550