8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED):
February 22, 2005

PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE (State of Incorporation)	72-1440714 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
400 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd., Suite 6000 Lafayette, Louisiana (Address of principal executive offices)	70508 (Zip code)

Commission File Number: 0-019020

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (337) 232-7028

     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

     On February 22, 2005, representatives of PetroQuest Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) intend to make a presentation at the Company’s 2005 Analyst Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana at 8:30 am Central time. We are filing herewith a copy of the presentation as exhibit 99.1.

     In accordance with General Instructions B.2 and B.6 of Form 8-K, the foregoing information, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information and Exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

     (c) Exhibits:

          99.1          Presentation dated February 22, 2005.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.
Date: February 22, 2005	By:	/s/ Daniel G. Fournerat
		Daniel G. Fournerat
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Presentation dated February 22, 2005.

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EX-99.1

February 22, 2005 PetroQuest Energy, Inc. 2005 Analyst Conference

Production - Commodity Mix Oil Gas 27% 73% 43% - 6 Yr CAGR

Reserves - Category Mix Oil Gas 40% - 6 Yr CAGR

Reserves - Classification Mix

Production and Reserves - Basin Mix Production Reserves Gulf Coast E. Texas/Arkoma 25% 75%

Drilling Activity 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Net Wells 3.35 7.41 7.01 4.71 18.9 42.1 Gross Wells 8 13 10 10 33 74

Estimated Net Unrisked Reserve Potential

2005 South Louisiana Drilling Program

2005 Gulf of Mexico Drilling Program

Southeast Carthage Field Development LOUISIANA TEXAS LEGEND 2005 Drilling Program Locations PQUE Drills P-DP P-UD P-BP PQUE LEASE POSITION P-NP

Over 12,000 net acres Interest in 69 sections; operational control of 31 sections Currently 160-acre spacing Immediate gas production with little water 2,000 to 3,000' TVD, with 2,500' horizontal leg Typical economics: .7 Bcf; $350,000 completed well cost; 150-200 Mcf/day I.P. rate Additional producing horizons: Savanna Sand - 500' to 1,000' Cromwell Sand - 5,500' to 6,000' Booch Sand - 1,000' to 1,500' Operate 30+ miles of gathering system Current production of 2,500 Mcfe/day; increasing monthly Four year drilling inventory Oklahoma Arkansas Arkoma Basin PITTSBURG COUNTY Hartshorne Coal Arkoma Basin

February 22, 2005 This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. PetroQuest believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions. No assurance, however, can be given that its goals will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, anticipated results or other expectations expressed in this presentation. While PetroQuest makes these forward-looking statements in good faith, neither PetroQuest nor its management can guarantee that the anticipated future results will be achieved. PetroQuest discloses proved reserves that comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) definitions. Additionally, PetroQuest may disclose estimated reserves, which the SEC guidelines do not allow us to include in filings with the SEC. See Risk Factors and the Management's Discussion and Analysis included in PetroQuest's 2003 Annual Report on Form 10^K. PetroQuest Energy, Inc. 2005 Analyst Conference