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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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FORM 8-K

 

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CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2004

 

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PLAINS RESOURCES INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

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Delaware		13-2898764
(State of Incorporation)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

0-9808

(Commission File No.)

 

700 Milam, Suite 3100

Houston, Texas 77002

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (832) 239-6000

 

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Item 5. Other Events

 

On May 4, 2004 Plains Resources Inc. (PLX) issued a press release reporting 2004 first quarter results.

 

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(c) Exhibit 99.1 – Press Release dated May 4, 2004

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

		PLAINS RESOURCES INC.
Date: May 4, 2004		/s/ John F. Wombwell
		John F. Wombwell
		Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel

 

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