UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____________ to _____________ Commission File Number 001-16653 EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) _________________ (State or O ...

Legal Investigation - Kuehn Law, PLLC is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain officers and directors of Empire Petroleum Corp (NYSE:EP) [1] - The investigation focuses on potential self-dealing, which may entitle shareholders to damages and corporate governance reforms [1] Shareholder Participation - Long-term EP stockholders are encouraged to contact Justin Kuehn, Esq for a free consultation and case evaluation [2] - Shareholders should act promptly as there may be limited time to enforce their rights [2] - Shareholder participation contributes to the integrity and fairness of financial markets [3] Contact Information - Kuehn Law, PLLC is located at 53 Hill Street, Suite 605, Southampton, NY 11968 [3] - Contact can be made via email at justin@kuehn law or by calling (833) 672-0814 [2][3]

FIRST QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS 2024 OUTLOOK Phil Mulacek, Chairman, commented, "Recent drilling and data from the North Dakota field and reservoir affirm our confidence in the opportunity to drive meaningful production improvements in this area. We continue to see excellent well economics within our North Dakota operations and are pleased to have achieved significant per-well cost reductions as compared to our initial expectations, following the drilling of our most recent wells. The integration of the new 3 ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _________________ FORM 10-Q _________________ (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from: ____________to ____________ EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) _________ ...

EXHIBIT 99.1 EMPIRE PETROLEUM ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 ~ Starbuck Drilling Program in North Dakota Continuing to Provide Encouraging Results ~ TULSA, OK – (April 1, 2024) – Empire Petroleum (NYSE American: EP) ("Empire" or the "Company"), an oil and gas company with producing assets in New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Texas, and Louisiana today announced operational and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023, including year-end 2023 proved reserves. K ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____________ to _____________ Commission File Number 001-16653 Securities registered pursuant to 12(g) of the Act: None (Title of class) ______________________ EMPIRE PETROLEUM ...

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empire Petroleum (NYSE American: EP) (“Empire” or the “Company”), an oil and gas company with producing assets in New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Texas and Louisiana today announced that the Company is scheduled to participate in the 36th Annual ROTH Conference to be held at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Nigel in Dana Point, California, on March 17-19, 2024. Michael Morrisett, President & Chief Executive Officer of Empire, will host one-on-one meetings with investors to share ins ...

TULSA, Okla., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:EP) ("Empire" or the "Company"), an oil and gas company with current producing assets in New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Texas, and Louisiana, announced today that it has commenced its previously announced subscription rights offering ("Rights Offering") pursuant to which it intends to raise gross proceeds of up to approximately $25.0 million. The Company is distributing at no charge to holders of its common stock, par va ...

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EP) ("Empire" or the "Company"), an oil and gas company with current producing assets in New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Texas, and Louisiana, announced today a correction to its prior announcement regarding its subscription rights offering (“Rights Offering”) with a record date of the close of business on March 7, 2024 (the “Record Date”) pursuant to which it intends to raise gross proceeds of up to approximately $25 million. Th ...

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EP) ("Empire" or the "Company"), an oil and gas company with current producing assets in New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Texas, and Louisiana, announced today that its Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on March 7, 2024 as the record date (the “Record Date”) for a subscription rights offering (“Rights Offering”) pursuant to which it intends to raise gross proceeds of up to approximately $25 million. The Company wi ...