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UNITED STATES
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): February 20, 2013
McMoRan Exploration Co.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-07791
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72-1424200
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification Number)
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1615 Poydras Street
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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70112
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (504) 582-4000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
McMoRan Exploration Co. issued a press release dated February 20, 2013, reporting the first oil & gas reserves in the sub-salt, ultra-deep trend. (see exhibit 99.1).
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibit.
The Exhibit included as part of this Current Report is listed in the attached Exhibit Index.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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McMoRan Exploration Co.
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By:
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/s/ Nancy D. Parmelee
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Nancy D. Parmelee
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Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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and Secretary
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(authorized signatory and Principal
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Financial Officer)
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Date: February 20, 2013
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McMoRan Exploration Co.
Exhibit Index
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Press release dated February 20, 2013, titled “McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports First Oil & Gas Reserves in Sub-Salt, Ultra-Deep Trend.”
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