http://www.faqs.org/sec-filings/100301/MARINER-ENERGY-INC_10-K/
At year-end 2009 estimated proved reserves attributed to our Vermillion 380 field were 33.2 Bcfe, consisting of approximately 47% oil and NGLs and 53% natural gas. During 2008 and 2009, we drilled five wells and added additional production capacity on the “A” platform. Hurricane Ike damaged the structure with the rig on the platform, causing us to suspend drilling while underwater structural repairs were made. We brought the platform back on production at reduced rates until the facilities upgrade was finished. The platform is currently producing approximately 28 MMcfe per day. Our working interest in this block is 100%. Production at Vermillion 380 was approximately 1.1 Bcfe in 2009.
Hurricane Ike was almost exactly two (2) years ago. If they were repairing damage for two years this may be just an accident from trying to re-start production. Most likely a gas explosion from some of the gas separation equipment. Not good, but certainly not Macondo.