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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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 2, 2010
MARINER ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware   1-32747   86-0460233
(State or other jurisdiction of   (Commission   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)
     
One BriarLake Plaza, Suite 2000    
2000 West Sam Houston Parkway South    
Houston, Texas   77042
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 954-5500
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 2, 2010, Mariner Energy, Inc. issued a press release announcing its estimated proved reserves as of December 31, 2009 and production for the year then ended. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
     
No.   Description
   
 
99.1  
Press Release dated February 2, 2010

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SIGNATURES
     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.
         
  MARINER ENERGY, INC.
 		  
Date: February 3, 2010  By:   /s/ Jesus G. Melendrez    
    Jesus G. Melendrez,   
    Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   

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Exhibit Index
     
No.   Description
   
 
99.1  
Press Release dated February 2, 2010

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