ME Mariner Energy Inc.

Mariner Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ME) announced today that Scott D. Josey, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, will present at the Credit Suisse 2009 Vertical Tour in Houston on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 10:15 a.m., Central Time. While presentations at this conference will not be webcast, a PDF version of Mariner's presentation materials will be accessible on its website at www.mariner-energy.com by selecting "Investor Information" and then "Webcasts and Presentations."

About Mariner Energy, Inc.

Mariner Energy is an independent oil and gas exploration, development, and production company headquartered in Houston, Texas, with principal operations in the Permian Basin and the Gulf of Mexico. For more information about Mariner, visit the company's website at www.mariner-energy.com.