- Withdrawal of Registration Statement (RW)

 

October 26, 2012

 

VIA EDGAR

Division of Corporation Finance

United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Attn: Pamela Long

Re:  OriginOil, Inc.

Registration Statement on Form S-1

File No. 333-177405

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to Rule 477 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), OriginOil, Inc. (the “Company”) respectfully requests the withdrawal of its registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-177405), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on October 19, 2011, together with all exhibits and amendments thereto (collectively, the “Registration Statement”).

 

The Company is seeking withdrawal of the Registration Statement because current market conditions make proceeding with this offering unattractive. The Registration Statement was not declared effective by the Commission and none of the Company’s securities were sold pursuant to the Registration Statement. The Company believes that the withdrawal of the Registration Statement is consistent with the public interest and the protection of investors, as contemplated by Rule 477.

 

The Company requests that the Commission issue an order granting the withdrawal of the Registration Statement as soon as possible. Please send a copy of such order to Gregory Sichenzia, counsel to the Company, at the following fax number: [phone]. In accordance with Rule 457(p) under the Securities Act, the Company also requests that all fees paid to the Commission in connection with the filing of the Registration Statement be credited to the Company’s account for future use.

 

Should you have any questions, please contact Gregory Sichenzia at [phone].

 

	OriginOil, Inc.
	By:	/s/ T. Riggs Eckelberry
		Name: T. Riggs Eckelberry
		Title:  Chief Executive Officer