PETD Pdc Energy, Inc. (MM)

PDC Energy, Inc. ("PDC" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:PDCE) today announced plans to host a conference call with investors to discuss 2012 second quarter results. Conference call materials will be available on the Company's website, www.pdce.com, at the time of the call.

Conference Call and Webcast:

Date/Time: Thursday, August 2, 2012, 11:00 a.m. EDT

Webcast available at: www.pdce.com

Domestic (toll free): 877-312-5520

International: 253-237-1142

Conference ID: 98302809

Replay Numbers:

Domestic (toll free): 855-859-2056

International: 404-537-3406

Conference ID: 98302809

A replay of the call will be available through Thursday, August 9, 2012.

The Company plans to issue its 2012 second quarter news release before market open on Thursday, August 2, 2012.

About PDC Energy

PDC Energy is an independent energy company engaged in the development, production and marketing of natural gas and oil.  Its operations are focused primarily in the Wattenberg Field of Colorado, including the horizontal Niobrara, the Marcellus Shale development in West Virginia and the Utica Shale in Ohio.  PDC is included in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell 3000 Index of Companies.

CONTACT:  Ron Wirth
          Director Investor Relations
          303-860-5830
          ron.wirth@pdce.com

          Marti Dowling
          Investor Relations Manager
          303-831-3926
          marti.dowling@pdce.com