VAALCO Demonstrates ESG Commitment with Detailed Government Payment Disclosures

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VAALCO Energy has filed a Form SD (Specialized Disclosure Report) for fiscal year 2024, complying with Rule 13q-1 of the Securities Exchange Act regarding resource extraction issuer disclosure. The company is utilizing the alternative reporting provision of Item 2.01 to satisfy reporting requirements.

The company is subject to the United Kingdom's Reports on Payments to Governments Regulations 2014 and the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. VAALCO's detailed payment disclosures to governments are accessible through:

• The company's website (www.vaalco.com)
• UK Financial Conduct Authority's National Storage Mechanism website

The filing includes Exhibit 2.01 containing the required payment disclosure information. The report was signed by Lynn Willis, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, on June 25, 2025.

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM SD

Specialized Disclosure Report

VAALCO ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-32167			76-0274813
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)
2500 CityWest Blvd. Suite 400 Houston, Texas						77042
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

Lynn Willis

Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(713) 623-0801 (Name and telephone number, including area code, of person to contact in connection with this report)

Check the appropriate box to indicate the rule pursuant to which this form is being filed, and provide the period to which the information in this form applies:

☐ Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13p-1) for the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, ___________.

☒ Rule 13q-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13q-1) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

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SECTION 2 - RESOURCE EXTRACTION ISSUER DISCLOSURE

Item 2.01 Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure and Report

VAALCO Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) is relying on the alternative reporting provision of Item 2.01 and providing its Report on Payments to Governments for the year ended December 31, 2024 to satisfy the requirements of Item 2.01.

The Company is subject to the United Kingdom’s Reports on Payments to Governments Regulations 2014 (as amended) (the “Report on Payments to Governments”) and DTR 4.3A of the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (the “UK Regulations”). The Company’s Report on Payments to Governments is available on the Company’s website at www.vaalco.com and also on the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s National Storage Mechanism website at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism. The information contained on the websites referred to in this paragraph is not incorporated by reference into this Form SD and should not be considered part of this Form SD.

The payment disclosure required by Form SD is included as Exhibit 2.01 to this Form SD.

SECTION 3 - EXHIBITS

The following exhibit is filed as part of this report.

Exhibit Number						Description
2.01						Reports on Payments to Governments for the year ended December 31, 2024

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the duly authorized undersigned.

			VAALCO ENERGY, INC.
Date: June 25, 2025			By:			/s/ Lynn Willis
			Name:			Lynn Willis
			Title:			Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

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FAQ

What type of specialized disclosure report did EGY file in June 2025?

EGY filed a Form SD (Specialized Disclosure Report) pursuant to Rule 13q-1 under the Securities Exchange Act, which covers resource extraction issuer disclosure for payments to governments for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

Where can investors find EGY's Report on Payments to Governments for 2024?

EGY's Report on Payments to Governments can be found on two websites: the company's website at www.vaalco.com and the UK Financial Conduct Authority's National Storage Mechanism website at data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism.

Which regulations is EGY subject to regarding payments to governments reporting?

EGY is subject to the United Kingdom's Reports on Payments to Governments Regulations 2014 (as amended) and DTR 4.3A of the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (the UK Regulations).

Who signed EGY's Form SD filing in June 2025?

The Form SD was signed by Lynn Willis, who serves as EGY's Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, on June 25, 2025.