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Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Earliest Event Reported: March 3, 1998
OCEAN ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-25058 72-1277752
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
8440 Jefferson Highway, Suite 420
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (504) 927-1450
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On March 3, 1998, Ocean Energy, Inc. issued a press release announcing
an exclusive Gulf of Mexico exploration alliance with Shell Offshore Inc. The
press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and
the contents of such Exhibit are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated March 3, 1998.
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SIGNATURE
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.
OCEAN ENERGY, INC.
By: /s/ ROBERT K. REEVES
Robert K. Reeves
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
Date: March 3, 1998
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