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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950134-04-004492
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	NT 10-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20031231
FILED AS OF DATE:		20040331
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20040331

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PRIMEENERGY CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000056868
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
		IRS NUMBER:				840637348
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		NT 10-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-07406
		FILM NUMBER:		04705721

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE LANDMARK SQ
		CITY:			STAMFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06901
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2033585700

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE LANDMARK SQ
		CITY:			STAMFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06901

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	KRM PETROLEUM CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19900614
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        <TD valign="top"><font size="2">SEC 1344<br>(07-03)</font></TD>
        <TD valign="middle"><font size="2"><b>Persons who are to respond to the collection of information
contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid
OMB control number.</b></font></TD>
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<TR><TD align="center"><FONT size="2">OMB APPROVAL</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR><TD><FONT size="2">OMB Number: 3235-0058</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR><TD><FONT size="2">Expires: March 31, 2006</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR><TD><FONT size="2">Estimated average burden<BR>
hours per response...2.50</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P align="center"><font size="2"><B>UNITED STATES<BR>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549</B>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>FORM 12b-25</B></FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING</B></FONT>

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        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2"><I>(Check One):</I></FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2"><FONT face="wingdings">&#254;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp; Form&nbsp;10-K</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2"><FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp; Form&nbsp;20-F</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2"><FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp; Form&nbsp;11-K</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2"><FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp; Form&nbsp;10-Q</FONT></TD>
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<TD nowrap><FONT size="2"><FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp; Form&nbsp;N-SAR</FONT></TD>
<TD nowrap><FONT size="2"><FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp; Form&nbsp;N-CSR</FONT></TD>
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        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2">For Period Ended:
<U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u></font></TD>

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        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2"><FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp; Transition Report on Form&nbsp;10-K</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>
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        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2"><FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp; Transition Report on Form&nbsp;20-F</FONT></TD>
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        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2"><FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp; Transition Report on Form&nbsp;11-K</FONT></TD>
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<TD nowrap><FONT size="2"><FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp; Transition Report on Form&nbsp;10-Q</font></TD>
</TR>
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<TD nowrap><FONT size="2"><FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp; Transition Report
on Form&nbsp;N-SAR</FONT></TD>
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        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2">For the Transition Period Ended: __________________________________________</font></TD>

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<TR><TD align="center"><FONT size="2"><I>Read
Instruction (on back page) Before Preparing Form.&nbsp;Please Print or
Type.</I>
</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR><TD align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified any information contained herein.</B>
</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P><FONT size="2">If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above,
identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2"><hr size="1" noshade>
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B>PART I &#151; REGISTRANT INFORMATION</B></FONT>

<p><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PrimeEnergy Corporation<br><hr size="1" noshade>Full Name of Registrant</font>
<p><FONT size="2"><hr size="1" noshade>Former Name if Applicable</font>
<p><FONT size="2"><hr size="1" noshade>Address of Principal Executive
Office<i> (Street and Number)</i></font>
<p><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One Landmark Square, Stamford, CT 06901<br><hr size="1" noshade>City, State and Zip Code</font>



<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B>PART II &#151; RULES 12b-25(b)&nbsp;AND (c)</B></FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or
expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule&nbsp;12b-25(b), the
following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate)</FONT>

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        <TD width="1%" align="left"><FONT size="2">(a)</font></TD>
        <TD width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="93%"><FONT size="2">The reason described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form
could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense</font></TD>
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        <TD valign="middle" width="3%"><font face="wingdings">&#254;</font></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left"><FONT size="2">(b)</font></TD>
        <TD width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="93%"><FONT size="2">The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on
Form&nbsp;10-K, Form 20-F, Form 11-K, Form&nbsp;N-SAR or Form N-CSR, or portion thereof, will
be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed
due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form
10-Q, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifth
calendar day following the prescribed due date; and</font></TD>
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        <TD width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left"><FONT size="2">(c)</font></TD>
        <TD width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="93%"><FONT size="2">The accountant&#146;s statement or other exhibit required by Rule&nbsp;12b-25(c)
has been attached if applicable.</font></TD>
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B>PART III &#151; NARRATIVE</B></font>

<P><FONT size="2">State below in reasonable detail why Forms&nbsp;10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q,
N-SAR, N-CSR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be
filed within the prescribed time period. </font>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">(Attach extra Sheets if Needed)</font>


<P align="left"><FONT size="2">Necessary confirmation of information
required to complete the supplemental schedules and other disclosure
items could not be obtained without unreasonable effort or expense.
The Form&nbsp;10-K will be filed before its fifteenth day following
this due date.</font>


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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B>PART IV &#151; OTHER INFORMATION</B>
</font>

<P><FONT size="2">(1)&nbsp;Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
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        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">James F. Gilbert</FONT></TD>
        <TD></TD>
        <TD align="center" valign="top"><FONT size="2"></FONT></TD>
        <TD></TD>
        <TD align="right" valign="top"><FONT size="2">(214) 526-2030</FONT></TD>
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        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">(Name)</FONT></TD>
        <TD></TD>
        <TD align="center" valign="top"><FONT size="2">(Area Code)</FONT></TD>
        <TD></TD>
        <TD align="right" valign="top"><FONT size="2">(Telephone Number)</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">(2)&nbsp;Have all other periodic reports required
under Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section&nbsp;30 of the Investment Company Act
of 1940 during the preceding 12&nbsp;months or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If answer is no,
identify report(s).</FONT>

<P align="right"><FONT size="2"><FONT face="wingdings">&#254;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;No
</FONT>
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<P><FONT size="2">(3)&nbsp;Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations
from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the
earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?
</FONT>

<P align="right"><FONT size="2"><FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT face="wingdings">&#254;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;No
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">If so,&nbsp;attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively
and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable
estimate of the results cannot be made.<br><br><hr size="1" noshade>
</FONT>


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<TD colspan=5 align="center" valign="top"><FONT size="2">PrimeEnergy
Corporation<hr align="center" size="1" noshade width="75%"></FONT></TD>
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        <TD align="center" valign="top"><FONT size="2">(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
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        <TD align="left"><FONT size="2">Date</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3-31-04</font></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">By </FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ James F. Gilbert</font></TD>
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        <TD><hr size="1" noshade><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;James F. Gilbert<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary</FONT></TD>
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        <TD><FONT size="2">INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the
registrant or by any other duly authorized representative. The name and
title of the person signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath the
signature. If the statement is signed on behalf of the registrant by an
authorized representative (other than an executive officer), evidence of
the representative&#146;s authority to sign on behalf of the registrant shall be
filed with the form.</font></TD>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><b>ATTENTION</b></font>

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<TR><TD><FONT size="2"><B>Intentional misstatements or
omissions of fact constitute Federal Criminal
Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>General Instructions</B></font>

<P><FONT size="2">1.&nbsp;This form is required by Rule&nbsp;12b-25
(17 CFR 240.12b-25) of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
</font>

<P><FONT size="2">2.&nbsp;One signed original and four conformed copies of this form and
amendments thereto must be completed and filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549, in accordance with Rule&nbsp;0-3 of the General
Rules and Regulations under the Act. The information contained in or filed with
the form will be made a matter of public record in the Commission files.
</font>

<P><FONT size="2">3.&nbsp;A manually signed copy of the form and amendments thereto shall be filed
with each national securities exchange on which any class of securities of the
registrant is registered.
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<P><FONT size="2">4.&nbsp;Amendments to the notifications must also be filed on Form&nbsp;12b-25 but
need not restate information that has been correctly furnished. The form shall
be clearly identified as an amended notification.
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<P><FONT size="2">5.&nbsp;<i>Electronic Filers.</i> This form shall not be used by electronic filers
unable to timely file a report solely due to electronic difficulties. Filers
unable to submit reports within the time period prescribed due to difficulties
in electronic filing should comply with either Rule&nbsp;201 or Rule&nbsp;202 of
Regulation&nbsp;S-T (&#167; 232.201 or &#167; 232.202 of this chapter) or apply for an
adjustment in filing date pursuant to Rule&nbsp;13(b)
of Regulation&nbsp;S-T (&#167; 232.13(b) of this chapter).
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