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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): May 6, 2008
MARINER ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation) 		  1-32747
(Commission
File Number) 		  86-0460233
(I.R.S. Employer
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, and Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 6, 2008, Mariner Energy, Inc. issued a press release that announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, provided an operational update, and gave information about a conference call to discuss these matters. The call is scheduled for May 7, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time). 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 May 6, 2008.

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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: May 6, 2008  By:   /s/ John H. Karnes    
    John H. Karnes,   
    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   
 

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Exhibit Index
     
No.   Description
 
    
99.1
  Press Release dated May 6, 2008.

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