OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- SandRidge Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SD) ("SandRidge") today announced the appointment of Kevin C. Clement to the role of EVP and President of Saltwater Gathering Operations.

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Mr. Clement brings 32 years of midstream oil and gas leadership experience, including nine years at SemGroup Corporation, most recently serving as Vice President of SemOperating G.P., L.L.C. and President of SemStream, L.P. and SemGas, L.P.  He was previously with Koch Industries for 23 years in the natural gas liquids, refined products, and finance divisions. Additionally, Mr. Clement serves on the Board of Directors at NGL Energy Partners, LP. He holds a BBA in Marketing from Wichita State University.

"I am very excited about joining the SandRidge team," said Kevin Clement, "and look forward to growing the industry leading saltwater operation that SandRidge has built.  This is a very impressive, competitive position that SandRidge has developed in this sector."

James Bennett, President and CEO commented, "We are excited to have Kevin join our senior management team. He is a proven leader with broad midstream experience that positions SandRidge to leverage our valuable midstream assets."    

About SandRidge Energy

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.

For further information, please contact:

Duane M. Grubert
EVP – Investor Relations and Strategy
SandRidge Energy, Inc.
123 Robert S. Kerr Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406
(405) 429-5515

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