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): March 15, 2005
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-5153 |
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25-0996816 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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5555 San Felipe Road, Houston, Texas |
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77056-2723 |
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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: (713) 629-6600
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:
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o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On March 15, 2005, Marathon issued a press release announcing that the Hurricane Ivan-damaged Petronius platform in the Gulf of Mexico has resumed production. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
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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 hereunto duly authorized. |
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
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Date: March 15, 2005 |
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/s/ A.G. Adkins |
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A.G. Adkins |
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Vice President-Accounting and Controller |
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