The attached news release was distributed via PRNewswire at 4:30 pm today
(11/09/00).

If you need any additional information please contact Mr. Frank Pici at
(281) 584-5500.


Kimm Cashiola
Mariner Energy, Inc.
Executive Assistant to VP Finance/CFO
End User Support Help Desk
(281) 584-5571
kcashiola@mariner-energy.com <mailto:kcashiola@mariner-energy.com>

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