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): March 24, 2004
McMoRan Exploration Co.
Delaware
001-07791
72-1424200
(State or other
(Commission
(IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number)
Identification
incorporation or
Number)
organization)
1615 Poydras Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (504) 582-4000
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosures.
McMoRan Exploration Co. issued a press release dated March 24, 2004 updating Gulf of Mexico drilling activities including Garden Banks 625 exploration prospect (Exhibit 99.1).
SIGNATURE
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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.
McMoRan Exploration Co.
By: /s/ C. Donald Whitmire, Jr.
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C. Donald Whitmire, Jr.
Vice President & Controller –
Financial Reporting
(authorized signatory and
Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: March 24, 2004
McMoRan Exploration Co.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
99.1 Press release dated March 24, 2004 “McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Gulf of Mexico Drilling Activities Including Drilling at Garden Banks 625 – “Dawson Deep” Exploration Prospect”
