Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC

Case No. 17-30560

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Case Background

On February 1, 2017, Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC and 13 affiliated debtors (collectively, the "Debtors") each filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.  The cases are pending before the Honorable Marvin Isgur and are jointly administered under Case No. 17-30560.

Important Information & Dates

Bar Date for Filing Proofs of Claim

The Bankruptcy Court has set the following deadlines for filing proofs of claim against the Debtors:

  • General Bar Date (all creditors other than Governmental Units): April 30, 2017
  • Governmental Unit Bar Date: July 31, 2017

Click on "Submit a Claim" above to download a proof of claim form and for more information regarding filing a claim against the Debtors.

Plan and Disclosure Statement

On February 25, 2017, the Debtors filed their Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization and the Disclosure Statement related thereto.  On June 2, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order approving the Disclosure Statement.  On July 18, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the Plan.  On August 1, 2017, the Effective Date of the Plan occurred, and the Plan was consummated.

Please click below to view and download the Debtors' Notice of Occurence of Effective Date:

Notice of Effective Date

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February 1 2017 __
Petition Date Voluntary Petitions Add to Calendar
February 2 2017 4:00 p.m. (CST)
First Day Hearing Notice of Agenda for Hearing on First Day Motions Scheduled for February 2, 2017, at 4:00 PM (CT), Before the Honorable Marvin Isgur at the United States Bankru... Add to Calendar
February 7 2017 2:30 p.m. (CT)
Hearing Regarding Insurance Policies and Surety Bond Program Notice of Agenda for Continued Hearing on First Day Motion Scheduled for February 7, 2017, at 2:30 P.M. (CT), Before the Honorable Marvin Isgur at the United St... Add to Calendar
March 1 2017 1:30 p.m. (CST)
Final Hearing on Certain First Day Motions First Day Orders Add to Calendar
March 16 2017 10:00 a.m. (CST)
Evidentiary Hearing on Whether to Appoint Equity Committee Order Setting Hearing Signed on 3/6/2017 (Related document(s):234 Generic Motion, 295 Response) Hearing scheduled for 3/16/2017 at 09:30 AM at Houston, Courtroo... Add to Calendar
March 20 2017 10:00 a.m. (CST)
Omnibus Hearing Notice of Agenda for Hearing on Motions Scheduled for March 20, 2017, at 10:00 A.M. (CT), Before the Honorable Marvin Isgur at the United States Bankruptcy Cour... Add to Calendar
March 20 2017 1:00 p.m. (CST)
Meeting of creditors Notice / Meeting of Creditors Chapter 11 Corporate Debtor Reset 341(a) meeting to be held on 3/20/17 at 1 PM at 515 Rusk St. Suite 3401, Houston TX 77002. Filed... Add to Calendar
April 5 2017 9:00 a.m. (CST)
Hearing re Removal Deadline, Contract Rejection and Bidding Procedures Notice of Agenda for Hearing on Motions Scheduled for April 5, 2017, at 9:00 A.M. (CT), Before the Honorable Marvin Isgur at the United States Bankruptcy Court ... Add to Calendar
April 13 2017 1:30 p.m. (CST)
Hearing on Bidding Procedures Motion and Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding Amended Notice of Agenda for Hearing on Motions Scheduled for April 13, 2017, at 1:30 P.M. (CT), Before the Honorable Marvin Isgur at the United States Bankrupt... Add to Calendar
April 30 2017 __
General Bar Date Notice /Meeting of Creditors Chapter 11 Corporate Debtor Set 341(a) meeting to be held on 3/6/17 at 10 AM at 515 Rusk St. Suite 3401, Houston TX 77002. Proofs o... Add to Calendar
May 16 2017 10:00 a.m. (CT)
HEARING CANCELLED Notice of Cancellation of Hearing Scheduled for May 16, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. (CT). Filed by Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC Add to Calendar
May 17 2017 10:00 a.m. (CST)
Auction of Certain Oil and Gas Assets Order Granting Motion to Approve Bidding Procedures. (Related Doc # 429) Signed on 4/13/2017. Add to Calendar
May 19 2017 9:00 a.m. (CST)
The Sale Hearing Order Granting Motion to Approve Bidding Procedures. (Related Doc # 429) Signed on 4/13/2017. Add to Calendar
May 19 2017 9:00 a.m. (CT)
Hearing on Plan Extension Motion Motion to Extend Exclusivity Period for Filing a Chapter 11 Plan and Disclosure Statement. Objections/Request for Hearing Due in 21 days. Filed by Debtor Vangua... Add to Calendar
May 30 2017 1:30 p.m. (CST)
Hearing on Disclosure Statement, Solicitation Procedures, and Debtor-In-Possession Financing Amended Notice of Agenda for Hearing on Motions Scheduled for May 30, 2017, at 1:30 P.M. (CT), Before the Honorable Marvin Isgur at the United States Bankruptcy... Add to Calendar
May 30 2017 1:30 p.m. (CT)
Final Hearing re DIP Motion Order Granting Emergency Motion (Related Doc # 696) Signed on 5/11/2017. Add to Calendar
June 6 2017 10:00 a.m.(CT)
Hearing RE Motions for Relief from Stay Notice of Agenda for Hearing on Motions Scheduled for June 6, 2017, at 10:00 A.M. (CT), Before the Honorable Marvin Isgur at the United States Bankruptcy Court ... Add to Calendar
June 9 2017 9:30 a.m. (CT)
Hearing RE Modifying Certain Provisions of the Interim DIP Notice of Reset Hearing. (Related document(s):848 Generic Motion) Filed by Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC Add to Calendar
July 18 2017 9:00 a.m. (CT)
Confirmation Hearing Plan & Disclosure Statement Add to Calendar
July 28 2017 9:30 a.m. (CT)
Interim Fee Hearing Notice of Interim Fee Hearing (July 28, 2017 at 9:30 A.M. CT). (Related document(s):280 Generic Order) Filed by Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC Add to Calendar
July 31 2017 __
Governmental Bar Date Notice /Meeting of Creditors Chapter 11 Corporate Debtor Set 341(a) meeting to be held on 3/6/17 at 10 AM at 515 Rusk St. Suite 3401, Houston TX 77002. Proofs o... Add to Calendar
August 1 2017 _
Effective Date Notice of Occurrence of Effective Date of Debtors' Second Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. (Related document(s):109... Add to Calendar
August 3 2017 4:00 p.m. (CT)
Status Conference Notice of Agenda for Status Conference Scheduled for August 3, 2017, at 4:00 P.M. (CT), Before the Honorable Marvin Isgur at the United States Bankruptcy Court ... Add to Calendar
August 15 2017 10:00 a.m. (CT)
Omnibus Hearing Amended Notice of Agenda for Hearing on Motions Scheduled for August 15, 2017, at 10:00 A.M. (CT), Before the Honorable Marvin Isgur at the United States Bankru... Add to Calendar
August 17 2017 3:00 p.m. (CT)
Claim Objections Status Conference Court Docket Add to Calendar
August 29 2017 3:00 p.m. (CT)
Full Evidentiary Hearing re Merits of Objections Court Docket Add to Calendar
November 9 2017 1:45 p.m. (CT)
Omnibus Hearing Order Resetting Hearing Signed on 10/4/2017 (Related document(s):1244 Order Setting Hearing, 1363 Motion For Summary Judgment, 1367 Motion For Summary Judgment)... Add to Calendar
January 8 2018 9:00 a.m. (CT)
Hearing re Debtors' Omnibus Objection to Claims Objection to Claim Number by Claimant / Reorganized Debtors' Motion Objecting to and Seeking Estimation of Unliquidated and Contingent Claims Hearing scheduled ... Add to Calendar
March 7 2018 3:00 p.m. (CT)
Hearing re Claim Objections Order Granting Emergency Motion (Related Doc # 1718) Signed on 2/1/2018. Add to Calendar
March 28 2018 1:30 p.m. (CT)
Hearing re Governmental Claims Objection to Claim Number by Claimant / Reorganized Debtors' Objection to Certain Governmental Claims Hearing scheduled for 3/28/2018 at 01:30 PM at Houston, Co... Add to Calendar

Parties

Debtors' Counsel

  • Blank Rome LLP

    717 Texas Avenue
    Suite 1400
    Houston, TX   77002
    https://www.blankrome.com
    Phone: 713.632.8652
    Fax: 713.583.5864

    James T. Grogan, Esq.

Debtors' Restructuring Advisors

  • Evercore

    55 East 52nd street
    New York, NY   10055
    http://evercore.com/
    Phone: 212.857.3100
    Fax: 212.857.3101

    Daniel Aronson
    Marco Acerra

  • Opportune LLP

    10 East 53rd Street
    33rd Floor
    New York, NY   10022
    http://opportune.com
    Phone: 212.388.4000

    Scott Anchin

United States Trustee and Court Information

Debtors

Case Number Debtor Name Petition Date
Case Number 17-30560 Debtor Name Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC Petition Date February 01, 2017
Case Number 17-30565 Debtor Name Eagle Rock Energy Acquisition Co., Inc. Petition Date February 02, 2017
Case Number 17-30566 Debtor Name Eagle Rock Energy Acquisition Co. II, Inc. Petition Date February 02, 2017
Case Number 17-30570 Debtor Name Eagle Rock Acquisition Partnership, L.P. Petition Date February 02, 2017
Case Number 17-30571 Debtor Name Eagle Rock Acquisition Partnership II, L.P. Petition Date February 02, 2017
Case Number 17-30568 Debtor Name Eagle Rock Upstream Development Company, Inc. Petition Date February 02, 2017
Case Number 17-30569 Debtor Name Eagle Rock Upstream Development Company II, Inc. Petition Date February 02, 2017
Case Number 17-30572 Debtor Name Encore Clear Fork Pipeline LLC Petition Date February 02, 2017
Case Number 17-30573 Debtor Name Escambia Asset Co. LLC Petition Date February 02, 2017
Case Number 17-30574 Debtor Name Escambia Operating Co. LLC Petition Date February 02, 2017
Case Number 17-30562 Debtor Name Vanguard Natural Gas, LLC Petition Date February 02, 2017
Case Number 17-30561 Debtor Name Vanguard Operating, LLC Petition Date February 02, 2017
Case Number 17-30563 Debtor Name VNR Finance Corp. Petition Date February 02, 2017
Case Number 17-30564 Debtor Name VNR Holdings, LLC Petition Date February 02, 2017