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): April 22, 2004
McMoRan Exploration Co.
Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200
(State of other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification)
incorporation or
organization)
1615 Poydras Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (504) 582-4000
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
McMoRan Exploration Co. issued a press release dated April 22, 2004 regarding its first-quarter 2004 results and updated its Gulf of Mexico drilling and Main Pass Energy HubTM activities (Exhibit 99.1) and presented slides (Exhibit 99.2) on its web site that accompanied its earnings conference call.
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: April 23, 2004
McMoRan Exploration Co.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
99.1
Press Release dated April 22, 2004 "McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports First-Quarter 2004 Results & Updates Gulf of Mexico Drilling & Main Pass Energy HubTM Activities."
99.2
Slides presented in conjunction with April 22, 2004 McMoRan First-Quarter 2004 earnings conference call conducted via the internet.
