Rosetta Resources Inc. To Present At EnerCom Conference

HOUSTON, Aug. 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosetta Resources Inc. (Nasdaq:ROSE) ("Rosetta" or the "Company") announced today that James E. Craddock, Senior Vice President, Drilling and Production Operations, will present at EnerCom's The Oil and Gas Conference to be held in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 8:25 a.m. Mountain Time.

A copy of the presentation will be available at the Company's website at www.rosettaresources.com under "Investors - Presentations" prior to the event.

Rosetta Resources Inc. is an independent exploration and production company engaged in the acquisition and development of onshore energy resources in the United States of America. The Company holds a leading position in the Eagle Ford shale in South Texas, one of the nation's largest unconventional resource plays. Rosetta is a Delaware corporation based in Houston, Texas. 

For more information, visit www.rosettaresources.com .

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Forward-Looking Statements:

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CONTACT: Investor Contact:
         
         John E. Hagale
         Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
         and Treasurer
         Rosetta Resources Inc.
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