OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- SandRidge Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SD) today announced that William A. Gilliland, 76, will retire from the Board of Directors effective December 18, 2014. Mr. Gilliland was appointed as a director in 2006.

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Jeffrey S. Serota, Chairman of the Board, stated, "Over the last 8 years, Bill's wisdom and integrity have been instrumental in guiding the Company. On behalf of the Board and the Company, I thank him for his important contributions and his commitment to this Company and wish him all the best in his retirement and future endeavors."

About SandRidge Energy, Inc.
SandRidge Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SD) is an oil and natural gas company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with its principal focus on exploration and production. SandRidge and its subsidiaries also own and operate gas gathering and processing facilities, saltwater gathering and electrical infrastructure facilities and conduct marketing operations. In addition, Lariat Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SandRidge, owns and operates a drilling rig and related oil field services business. SandRidge focuses its exploration and production activities in the Mid-Continent region of the United States. SandRidge's internet address is www.sandridgeenergy.com.

CONTACT:
Duane M. Grubert
EVP - Investor Relations and Strategy
SandRidge Energy, Inc.
123 Robert S. Kerr Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
+1 (405) 429-5515

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