Press Release - Mariner Energy, Inc.

Please find attached the Mariner's latest press release which was
distributed via PRNewswire today (12/3/01) at 5:23 pm.

Thank you

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