UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One) 
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31,September 30, 2013

OR

[   ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the transition period from _____ to _____

Commission file number 1-5153

Marathon Oil Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 25-0996816
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
5555 San Felipe Street, Houston, TX  77056-2723
(Address of principal executive offices)

(713) 629-6600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.       Yes þRNo o£

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes þR No o£
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer    þ  
Accelerated filer             o
Non-accelerated filer       o        (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) 
Smaller reporting company        o   
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).         
Yes o No þ
 
There were 708,817,008696,634,081 shares of Marathon Oil Corporation common stock outstanding as of April 30,October 31, 2013.




MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
 
Form 10-Q
 
Quarter Ended March 31,September 30, 2013


 INDEX 
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Unless the context otherwise indicates, references in this Form 10-Q to “Marathon Oil,” “we,” “our,” or “us” are references to Marathon Oil Corporation, including its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, and its ownership interests in equity method investees (corporate entities, partnerships, limited liability companies and other ventures over which Marathon Oil exerts significant influence by virtue of its ownership interest).


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Part I - Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements

MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
March 31,September 30, September 30,
(In millions, except per share data)2013 20122013 2012 2013 2012
Revenues and other income:          
Sales and other operating revenues, including related party$3,440
 $2,954
$3,119
 $3,405
 $9,978
 $9,324
Marketing revenues430
 839
668
 631
 1,597
 2,237
Income from equity method investments118
 78
114
 122
 309
 260
Net gain on disposal of assets109
 166
Net gain (loss) on disposal of assets(6) (12) (4) 126
Other income9
 3
19
 15
 38
 38
Total revenues and other income4,106
 4,040
3,914
 4,161
 11,918
 11,985
Costs and expenses:   
 
  
    
Production578
 514
575
 601
 1,767
 1,581
Marketing, including purchases from related parties429
 842
664
 629
 1,588
 2,238
Other operating111
 92
126
 112
 323
 311
Exploration465
 135
153
 170
 751
 477
Depreciation, depletion and amortization747
 574
720
 625
 2,205
 1,779
Impairments38
 262
11
 8
 49
 271
Taxes other than income84
 68
91
 55
 268
 178
General and administrative174
 159
152
 179
 490
 499
Total costs and expenses2,626
 2,646
2,492
 2,379
 7,441
 7,334
Income from operations1,480
 1,394
1,422
 1,782
 4,477
 4,651
Net interest and other(72) (50)(66) (53) (209) (160)
Income before income taxes1,408
 1,344
1,356
 1,729
 4,268
 4,491
Provision for income taxes1,025
 927
787
 1,279
 2,890
 3,231
Net income$383
 $417
$569
 $450
 $1,378
 $1,260
Per Share Data 
  
 
  
  
  
Net Income: 
  
 
  
  
  
Basic
$0.54
 
$0.59
$0.80
 $0.64
 $1.95
 $1.79
Diluted
$0.54
 
$0.59
$0.80
 $0.63
 $1.94
 $1.78
Dividends paid
$0.17
 
$0.17
$0.19
 $0.17
 $0.53
 $0.51
Weighted average shares: 
  
 
  
  
  
Basic708
 706
707
 706
 708
 705
Diluted712
 710
711
 709
 712
 709
 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
March 31,September 30, September 30,
(In millions)2013 20122013 2012 2013 2012
Net income$383
 $417
$569
 $450
 $1,378
 $1,260
Other comprehensive income (loss) 
  
 
  
  
  
Postretirement and postemployment plans 
  
 
  
  
  
Change in actuarial loss and other13
 13
34
 (90) 180
 (80)
Income tax provision on postretirement and 
  
Income tax (provision) benefit on postretirement and 
  
  
  
postemployment plans(5) (5)(13) 32
 (67) 28
Postretirement and postemployment plans, net of tax8
 8
21
 (58) 113
 (52)
Derivative hedges 
  
  
  
Net unrecognized gain
 1
 
 1
Income tax provision on derivatives
 
 
 
Derivative hedges, net of tax
 1
 
 1
Foreign currency translation and other 
  
 
  
  
  
Unrealized gain (loss)(1) 1
1
 
 (3) 
Income tax provision on foreign currency translation and other
 
Income tax benefit on foreign currency translation and other
 
 1
 
Foreign currency translation and other, net of tax(1) 1
1
 
 (2) 
Other comprehensive income7
 9
Other comprehensive income (loss)22
 (57) 111
 (51)
Comprehensive income$390
 $426
$591
 $393
 $1,489
 $1,209
 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
March 31, December 31,September 30, December 31,
(In millions, except per share data)2013 20122013 2012
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$768
 $684
$354
 $684
Receivables2,466
 2,418
2,562
 2,418
Inventories368
 361
360
 361
Other current assets175
 299
179
 299
Total current assets3,777
 3,762
3,455
 3,762
Equity method investments1,304
 1,279
1,216
 1,279
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation, 
  
 
  
depletion and amortization of $20,195 and $19,26628,382
 28,272
depletion and amortization of $21,171 and $19,26627,822
 28,272
Goodwill528
 525
499
 525
Other noncurrent assets1,118
 1,468
2,784
 1,468
Total assets$35,109
 $35,306
$35,776
 $35,306
Liabilities 
  
 
  
Current liabilities: 
  
 
  
Commercial paper$
 $200
$200
 $200
Accounts payable2,284
 2,324
2,406
 2,324
Payroll and benefits payable182
 217
162
 217
Accrued taxes1,892
 1,983
1,511
 1,983
Other current liabilities203
 173
326
 173
Long-term debt due within one year68
 184
68
 184
Total current liabilities4,629
 5,081
4,673
 5,081
Long-term debt6,476
 6,512
6,433
 6,512
Deferred tax liabilities2,401
 2,432
2,481
 2,432
Defined benefit postretirement plan obligations850
 856
713
 856
Asset retirement obligations1,795
 1,749
2,027
 1,749
Deferred credits and other liabilities370
 393
455
 393
Total liabilities16,521
 17,023
16,782
 17,023
Commitments and contingencies

 



 

Stockholders’ Equity 
  
 
  
Preferred stock – no shares issued or outstanding (no par value, 
  
 
  
26 million shares authorized)
 

 
Common stock: 
  
 
  
Issued – 770 million and 770 million shares (par value $1 per share,      
1.1 billion shares authorized)770
 770
770
 770
Securities exchangeable into common stock – no shares issued or 
  
 
  
outstanding (no par value, 29 million shares authorized)
 

 
Held in treasury, at cost – 62 million and 63 million shares(2,527) (2,560)
Held in treasury, at cost – 74 million and 63 million shares(2,949) (2,560)
Additional paid-in capital6,618
 6,616
6,603
 6,616
Retained earnings14,153
 13,890
14,892
 13,890
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(426) (433)(322) (433)
Total equity18,588
 18,283
Total stockholders' equity18,994
 18,283
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$35,109
 $35,306
$35,776
 $35,306
 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 31,September 30,
(In millions)2013 20122013 2012
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents      
Operating activities: 
  
 
  
Net income$383
 $417
$1,378
 $1,260
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
 
  
Deferred income taxes44
 (22)17
 (27)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization747
 574
2,205
 1,779
Impairments38
 262
49
 271
Pension and other postretirement benefits, net7
 (29)41
 (56)
Exploratory dry well costs and unproved property impairments404
 58
619
 287
Net gain on disposal of assets(109) (166)
Net loss (gain) on disposal of assets4
 (126)
Equity method investments, net(48) (21)12
 (14)
Changes in:   
   
Current receivables(4) (296)(151) (646)
Inventories(15) 7
(8) (6)
Current accounts payable and accrued liabilities(54) 213
(286) 156
All other operating, net135
 (24)161
 (66)
Net cash provided by operating activities1,528
 973
4,041
 2,812
Investing activities: 
  
 
  
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(74) (806)
Additions to property, plant and equipment(1,375) (1,017)(3,818) (3,509)
Disposal of assets312
 208
402
 193
Investments - return of capital18
 15
45
 42
All other investing, net8
 (12)34
 49
Net cash used in investing activities(1,037) (806)(3,411) (4,031)
Financing activities: 
  
 
  
Commercial paper, net(200) 

 1,839
Debt issuance costs
 (9)
Debt repayments(114) (53)(148) (111)
Purchases of common stock(500) 
Dividends paid(120) (121)(376) (360)
All other financing, net21
 17
70
 26
Net cash used in financing activities(413) (157)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(954) 1,385
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash6
 10
(6) 12
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents84
 20
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(330) 178
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period684
 493
684
 493
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$768
 $513
$354
 $671
 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)



1.    Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, these statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods reported.  All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature unless disclosed otherwise.  These consolidated financial statements, including notes, have been prepared in accordance with the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and do not include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.
Beginning in the first quarter of 2013, we changed the presentation of our consolidated statements of income, primarily to present additional details of revenues and expenses and to classify certain expenses more consistently with our peer group of independent exploration and production companies. To effect these changes, reclassifications of previously reported amounts were made and are reflected in these consolidated financial statements. As a result of the reclassifications, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter and first quarternine months of 2012 increased by $3940 million and $110 million which primarily includes certain costs associated with operations support and operations management. Offsetting reductions are reflected in production, other operating and exploration expenses and taxes other than income.
These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Marathon Oil Corporation 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The results of operations for the third quarter and first quarternine months of of 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
2.   Accounting Standards
Not Yet Adopted
In June 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ratified the Emerging Issues Task Force consensus on Issue 13-C, which requires that an unrecognized tax benefit or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for an available net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or tax credit carryforward. This accounting standards update is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2014 and should be applied prospectively to unrecognized tax benefits that exist as of the effective date. Early adoption and retrospective application are permitted. We do not expect this accounting standards update to have a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
In February 2013, an accounting standards update was issued to provide guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations such as asset retirement and environmental obligations, contingencies, guarantees, income taxes and retirement benefits, which are separately addressed within United States generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"). An entity is required to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date as the sum of 1) the amount the entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and 2) any amount the entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. Disclosure of the nature of the obligation, including how the liability arose, the relationship with other co-obligors and the terms and conditions of the arrangement is required. In addition, the total outstanding amount under the arrangement, not reduced by the effect of any amounts that may be recoverable from other entities, plus the carrying amount of any liability or receivable recognized must be disclosed. This accounting standards update is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2014 and should be applied retrospectively for those in-scope obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements that exist at the beginning of 2014. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential impact ofdo not expect this accounting standards update to have a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position andor cash flows.
Recently Adopted
In February 2013, an accounting standards update was issued to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. This standard requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. This accounting standards update was effective for us beginning the first quarter of 2013 and we present the required disclosures in Note1416. Adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


In December 2011, an accounting standards update designed to enhance disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities was issued. Further clarification limiting the scope of these disclosures to derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions was issued in January 2013. The disclosures are intended to enable financial statement users to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on an entity’s financial position. Entities are required to disclose both gross information and net information about in-scope financial instruments that are either offset in the statement of financial position or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset. The accounting standards update was effective for us beginning the first quarter of 2013 and we include the required disclosures in Note 1214. Adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
3.   Variable Interest Entity
The owners of the Athabasca Oil Sands Project (“AOSP”), in which we hold a 20 percent undivided interest, contracted with a wholly-owned subsidiary of a publicly traded Canadian limited partnership (“Corridor Pipeline”) to provide materials transportation capabilities among the Muskeg River and Jackpine mines, the Scotford upgrader and markets in Edmonton.  The contract, originally signed in 1999 by a company we acquired, allows each holder of an undivided interest in the AOSP to ship materials in accordance with its undivided interest.  Costs under this contract are accrued and recorded on a monthly basis, with current liabilities of $2 million and $3 million recorded at March 31,September 30, 2013 and , consistent with December 31, 2012.2012.  Under this agreement, the AOSP absorbs all of the operating and capital costs of the pipeline.  Currently, no third-party shippers use the pipeline.  Should shipments be suspended, by choice or due to force majeure, we remain responsible for the portion of the payments related to our undivided interest for all remaining periods.  The contract expires in 2029; however, the shippers can extend its term perpetually.  This contract qualifies as a variable interest contractual arrangement and the Corridor Pipeline qualifies as a variable interest entity (“VIE”).  We hold a variable interest but are not the primary beneficiary because our shipments are only 20 percent of the total; therefore the Corridor Pipeline is not consolidated by us.  Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with this VIE is the amount we expect to pay over the contract term, which was $711707 million as of March 31,September 30, 2013.  The liability on our books related to this contract at any given time will reflect amounts due for the immediately previous month’s activity, which is substantially less than the maximum exposure over the contract term.  We have not provided financial assistance to Corridor Pipeline and we do not have any guarantees of such assistance in the future.
4.    Income per Common Share
Basic income per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.  Diluted income per share assumes exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights, provided the effect is not antidilutive.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30,
2013 20122013 2012
(In millions, except per share data)Basic Diluted Basic DilutedBasic Diluted Basic Diluted
Net income$383
 $383
 $417
 $417
$569
 $569
 $450
 $450
              
Weighted average common shares outstanding708
 708
 706
 706
707
 707
 706
 706
Effect of dilutive securities
 4
 
 4

 4
 
 3
Weighted average common shares, including              
dilutive effect708
 712
 706
 710
707
 711
 706
 709
Per share: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Net income
$0.54
 
$0.54
 
$0.59
 
$0.59

$0.80
 
$0.80
 
$0.64
 
$0.63
 
The per share calculations above exclude 6 million and 7 million stock options and stock appreciation rights for the first quarters of 2013 and 2012 that were antidilutive.

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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2013 2012
(In millions, except per share data)Basic Diluted Basic Diluted
Net income$1,378
 $1,378
 $1,260
 $1,260
        
Weighted average common shares outstanding708
 708
 705
 705
Effect of dilutive securities
 4
 
 4
Weighted average common shares, including       
dilutive effect708
 712
 705
 709
Per share: 
  
  
  
Net income$1.95 $1.94 $1.79 $1.78
The per share calculations above exclude 4 million and 5 million stock options for the third quarter and first nine months of2013, as they were antidilutive. Excluded for the third quarter and first nine months of2012 were 10 million stock options.
5. Dispositions
2013 - North America Exploration and Production ("E&P") Segment
In AprilJune 2013, we reached an agreement to sellclosed the sale of our interests in the DJ Basin. The transaction is expected to closeBasin for proceeds of $19 million. A loss of $114 million was recorded in mid-2013 and athe second quarter loss of approximately $115 million, before closing adjustments, is anticipated on this disposition.2013.
In February 2013, we entered an agreement to conveyconveyed our interestinterests in the Marcellus natural gas shale play to the operator. A $43 million pretax loss on this transaction was recorded in the first quarter of 2013.
In February 2013, we closed the sale of our interest in the Neptune gas plant, located onshore Louisiana, for proceeds of $166 million. A $98 million pretax gain before closing adjustments, was recorded in the first quarter of 2013.
In January 2013, we closed the sale of our remaining assets in Alaska, for proceeds of $195 million, subject to a six-month escrow of $50 million for various indemnities. Awhich was collected in July 2013. After closing adjustments made in the second quarter of 2013, the gain on this sale was $4655 million pretax gain,.
2013 - International E&P Segment
In June 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell our non-operated 10 percent working interest in the Production Sharing Contract and Joint Operating Agreement in Block 31 offshore Angola. This transaction, valued at $1.5 billion before closing adjustments, was recordedis expected to close in the firstfourth quarter of 2013.2013, subject to government and regulatory approvals. Angola Block 31 is reflected as held for sale in the September 30, 2013 consolidated balance sheet as follows:
(In millions) 
Other current assets$15
Other noncurrent assets1,598
Total assets1,613
Other current liabilities42
Deferred credits and other liabilities41
Total liabilities$83
2012 - North America E&P Segment
In the third quarter of 2012, we sold approximately 5,800 net undeveloped acres located outside the core of the Eagle Ford shale for proceeds of $9 million. A net loss of $18 million was recorded.
In January 2012, we closed on the sale of our interests in several Gulf of Mexico crude oil pipeline systems for proceeds of $206 million.  This included our equity method interests in Poseidon Oil Pipeline Company, L.L.C. and Odyssey Pipeline L.L.C., as well as certain other oil pipeline interests including the Eugene Island pipeline system.  A pretax gain of $166 million was recorded in the first quarter of 2012.

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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


2012 - International E&P Segment
In May 2012, we reached an agreement to relinquish our operatorship of and interests in the Bone Bay and Kumawa exploration licenses in Indonesia. A $36 million payment to settle all of our obligations related to these licenses, including well commitments, was accrued and reported as a loss on disposal of assets in the second quarter of 2012 and we paid the accrued amount in the third quarter of 2012.
6. Acquisitions
During the third quarters and first nine months of 2013 and 2012, our business combinations related to properties acquired by our North America E&P segment in the Eagle Ford shale in south Texas. The pro forma impact of these transactions, individually and in the aggregate, is not material to our consolidated statements of income for any periods presented.
The fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in each of these business combinations were measured primarily using an income approach, specifically utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis. The estimated fair values were based on significant inputs not observable in the market, and therefore represent Level 3 measurements. Significant inputs included estimated reserve volumes, the expected future production profile, estimated commodity prices and assumptions regarding future operating and development costs. The discount rates used in the discounted cash flow analyses were approximately 10 percent for the both the 2013 and 2012 transactions.
2013
In July 2013, we acquired 4,800 net undeveloped acres in the core of the Eagle Ford shale in a transaction valued at $97 million, including carried interest of $23 million. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination, with the entire up-front cash consideration of $74 million allocated to property, plant and equipment at the acquisition date.
2012
We acquired approximately 20,000 net acres in the core of the Eagle Ford shale during the first nine months of 2012. The largest transaction was the acquisition of Paloma Partners II, LLC, which closed during the third quarter for cash consideration of $768 million. This transaction was accounted for as a business combination. Smaller transactions closed during the second quarter of 2012.
The following table summarizes the amounts allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Paloma Partners II, LLC based upon their fair values at the acquisition date:
(In millions)  
Assets:  
Cash $8
Receivables 22
Inventories 1
Total current assets acquired 31
Property, plant and equipment 822
Total assets acquired $853
Liabilities:  
Accounts payable 78
Asset retirement obligations 7
Total liabilities assumed 85
Net assets acquired $768

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6.

MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


7.    Segment Information
  Beginning in 2013, we changed our reportable segments and revised our management reporting to better reflect the growing importance of United States unconventional resource plays to our business. All prior-year periods presented have been recast to reflect these new segments.
We have three reportable operating segments.  Each of these segments is organized and managed based upon both geographic location and the nature of the products and services it offers.
North America E&P ("N.A. E&P") – explores for, produces and markets liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas in North America;
International E&P ("Int'l E&P") – explores for, produces and markets liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas outside of North America and produces and markets products manufactured from natural gas, such as liquefied natural gas ("LNG")and methanol, in Equatorial Guinea; and
Oil Sands Mining (“OSM”) – mines, extracts and transports bitumen from oil sands deposits in Alberta, Canada, and upgrades the bitumen to produce and market synthetic crude oil and vacuum gas oil.
Information regarding assets by segment is not presented because it is not reviewed by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”).  Segment income represents income from continuing operations excluding certain items not allocated to segments as discussed below, net of income taxes, attributable to the operating segments. Our corporate and operations support general and administrative costs are not allocated to the operating segments. These costs primarily consist of employment costs (including pension effects), professional services, facilities and other costs associated with corporate and operations support activities, net of associated income tax effects.  Unrealized gains or losses on crude oil derivative instruments, impairments, gains or losses on disposal of assetsdispositions or other items that affect comparability (as determined by the CODM) also are not allocated to operating segments.
Differences between segment totals and our consolidated totals for income taxes and depreciation, depletion and amortization represent amounts related to corporate administrative activities and other unallocated items which are included in “Items not allocated to segments, net of income taxes” in the reconciliation below. Total capital expenditures include accruals but not corporate activities.
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
(In millions)N.A. E&P Int'l E&P OSM Total
Revenues:       
Sales and other operating revenues$1,321
 $1,396
 $463
 $3,180
Marketing revenues607
 58
 3
 668
Segment revenues$1,928
 $1,454
 $466
 3,848
Unrealized loss on crude oil derivative instruments      (61)
Total revenues      $3,787
Segment income$242
 $321
 $106
 $669
Income from equity method investments
 114
 
 114
Depreciation, depletion and amortization490
 179
 54
 723
Income tax provision143
 714
 35
 892
Capital expenditures831
 254
 65
 1,150

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2013Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
(In millions)N.A. E&P Int'l E&P OSM TotalN.A. E&P Int'l E&P OSM Total
Revenues:              
Sales and other operating revenues$1,215
 $1,887
 $388
 $3,490
$993
 $1,907
 $460
 $3,360
Marketing revenues345
 85
 
 430
548
 73
 10
 631
Segment revenues$1,560
 $1,972
 $388
 3,920
$1,541
 $1,980
 $470
 3,991
Unrealized loss on crude oil derivative instruments      (50)
Unrealized gain on crude oil derivative instruments      45
Total revenues      $3,870
      $4,036
Segment income (loss)$(59) $453
 $38
 $432
Segment income$107
 $405
 $66
 $578
Income from equity method investments
 118
 
 118
1
 121
 
 122
Depreciation, depletion and amortization478
 207
 52
 737
360
 194
 60
 614
Income tax provision (benefit)(30) 1,142
 13
 1,125
Income tax provision66
 1,219
 20
 1,305
Capital expenditures970
 225
 45
 1,240
1,045
 229
 41
 1,315
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
(In millions)N.A. E&P Int'l E&P OSM TotalN.A. E&P Int'l E&P OSM Total
Revenues:              
Sales and other operating revenues$912
 $1,663
 $379
 $2,954
$3,820
 $5,015
 $1,204
 $10,039
Marketing revenues775
 64
 
 839
1,391
 194
 12
 1,597
Segment revenues$5,211
 $5,209
 $1,216
 11,636
Unrealized loss on crude oil derivative instruments      (61)
Total revenues$1,687
 $1,727
 $379
 $3,793
      $11,575
Segment income$104
 $407
 $38
 $549
$404
 $1,156
 $164
 $1,724
Income from equity method investments1
 77
 
 78

 309
 
 309
Depreciation, depletion and amortization314
 200
 49
 563
1,458
 575
 154
 2,187
Income tax provision61
 971
 13
 1,045
242
 2,860
 55
 3,157
Capital expenditures829
 138
 52
 1,019
2,705
 720
 207
 3,632
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
(In millions)N.A. E&P Int'l E&P OSM Total
Revenues:       
Sales and other operating revenues$2,738
 $5,383
 $1,158
 $9,279
Marketing revenues2,019
 193
 25
 2,237
Segment revenues$4,757
 $5,576
 $1,183
 11,516
Unrealized gain on crude oil derivative instruments      45
Total revenues      $11,561
Segment income$281
 $1,185
 $154
 $1,620
Income from equity method investments2
 258
 
 260
Depreciation, depletion and amortization964
 622
 159
 1,745
Income tax provision166
 3,260
 50
 3,476
Capital expenditures2,887
 569
 136
 3,592

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The following reconciles total revenues to sales and other operating revenues as reported in the consolidated statements of income:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2013 20122013201220132012
Total revenues$3,870
 $3,793
$3,787
$4,036
$11,575
$11,561
Less: Marketing revenues430
 839
668
631
1,597
2,237
Sales and other operating revenues, including related party$3,440
 $2,954
$3,119
$3,405
$9,978
$9,324
The following reconciles segment income to net income as reported in the consolidated statements of income:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
(In millions)2013 2012
Segment income$432
 $549
Items not allocated to segments, net of income taxes: 
  
Corporate and other unallocated items(71) (71)
Unrealized loss on crude oil derivative instruments(32) 
     Impairments(10) (167)
     Net gain on dispositions64
 106
Net income$383
 $417

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 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2013201220132012
Segment income$669
$578
$1,724
$1,620
Items not allocated to segments, net of income taxes: 
 
 
 
Corporate and other unallocated items(61)(146)(288)(294)
Unrealized gain (loss) on crude oil derivative instruments(39)29
(39)29
     Net gain (loss) on dispositions
(11)(9)72
     Impairments

(10)(167)
Net income$569
$450
$1,378
$1,260
7.8.    Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans
The following summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30,
Pension Benefits Other BenefitsPension Benefits Other Benefits
(In millions)2013 2012 2013 20122013 2012 2013 2012
Service cost$14
 $12
 $1
 $1
$14
 $12
 $1
 $1
Interest cost15
 16
 3
 4
16
 16
 3
 4
Expected return on plan assets(17) (16) 
 
(17) (14) 
 
Amortization: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
– prior service cost (credit)2
 2
 (2) (2)2
 2
 (2) (2)
– actuarial loss13
 12
 
 
9
 12
 
 
Net settlement loss(a)
15
 34
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost$27
 $26
 $2
 $3
$39
 $62
 $2
 $3

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 Nine months Ended September 30,
  
Pension Benefits Other Benefits
(In millions)2013 2012 2013 2012
Service cost$42
 $37
 $3
 $3
Interest cost47
 48
 9
 11
Expected return on plan assets(50) (46) 
 
Amortization: 
  
  
  
– prior service cost (credit)5
 6
 (5) (5)
– actuarial loss38
 37
 
 
Net settlement loss(a)
32
 34
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost$114
 $116
 $7
 $9
(a) Settlements are recognized as they occur, once it is probable that lump sum payments from a plan for a given year will exceed the plan's total service and interest cost for that year. Such settlements were recorded for our U.S. plans in the second and third quarters of 2013 and the third quarter of 2012.
During the second and third quarters of 2013 and the third quarter of 2012, we recorded the effects of partial settlements of our U.S. pension plans and we remeasured the plans' assets and liabilities as of the applicable balance sheet dates. As a result, we recognized decreases of $24 million and $163 million in actuarial losses in other comprehensive income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013, and an increase of $103 million in actuarial losses, net of settlement loss, for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012.
During the first threenine months of 2013, we made contributions of $950 million to our funded pension plans.  We expect to make additional contributions up to an estimated $5517 million to our funded pension plans over the remainder of 2013.  Current benefit payments related to unfunded pension and other postretirement benefit plans were $919 million and $412 million during the first threenine months of 2013.
8.9.   Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate is influenced by a variety of factors including the geographic sources of income and the relative magnitude of these sources of income. The provision for income taxes is allocated on a discrete, stand-alone basis to pretax segment income and to individual items not allocated to segments. The difference between the total provision and the sum of the amounts allocated to segments and to individual items not allocated to segments is presentedreported in Corporate“Corporate and other unallocated itemsitems” in Note 67.
Our effective income tax rates in the first threenine months of 2013 and 2012 were 7368 percent and 6972 percent.   These rates are higher than the U.S. statutory rate of 35 percent due to earnings from foreign jurisdictions, primarily Norway and Libya, where the tax rates are in excess of the U.S. statutory rate.  In Libya, where the statutory tax rate is in excess of 90 percent, sales decreased in the third quarter of 2013 due to labor strikes at the Es Sider oil terminal and there remains uncertainty around sustainedfuture production and sales levels. Reliable estimates of 2013 and 2012 annual ordinary income from our Libyan operations could not be made and the range of possible scenarios when including ordinary income from our Libyan operations in the worldwide annual effective tax rate calculation demonstrates significant variability.  As such, for the first threenine months of 2013 and 2012, an estimated annual effective tax rate wasrates were calculated excluding Libya and applied to consolidated ordinary income excluding Libya and the tax provision applicable to Libyan ordinary income was recorded as a discrete item in the period.periods.  Excluding Libya, the effective tax raterates would be 6560 percent and 64 percent for the first threenine months of 2013 and 2012. In the third quarter of 2013, we recorded a net favorable tax adjustment of $42 million, largely related to greater expected utilization of foreign tax credits in future periods than previously estimated.
9.10.   Inventories
 Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market value.
March 31, December 31,September 30, December 31,
(In millions)2013 20122013 2012
Liquid hydrocarbons, natural gas and bitumen$54
 $73
$46
 $73
Supplies and other items314
 288
314
 288
Inventories, at cost$368
 $361
$360
 $361

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10.11.  Property, Plant and Equipment
March 31, December 31,September 30, December 31,
(In millions)2013 20122013 2012
North America E&P$24,500
 $23,748
$25,858
 $23,748
International E&P13,429
 13,214
12,342
 13,214
Oil Sands Mining10,171
 10,127
10,337
 10,127
Corporate477
 449
456
 449
Total property, plant and equipment48,577
 47,538
48,993
 47,538
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization(20,195) (19,266)(21,171) (19,266)
Net property, plant and equipment$28,382
 $28,272
$27,822
 $28,272
InDuring the third quarter of 2013, our Libya production operations were impacted due to labor strikes at the Es Sider oil terminal. We had three oil liftings from Libya in July 2013, but no oil liftings in August or September. Uncertainty around sustained production and sales levels from Libya have existed since the first quarter of 2011 when production operations in Libya were suspended. Insuspended until limited production resumed in the fourth quarter of 2011, limited production resumed.  Since that time, average sales volumes have increased to near pre-conflict levels.the same year.  We and our partners in the Waha concessions continue to assess the situation and the condition of our assets in Libya and uncertainty around sustained production and sales levels remains.Libya. As of March 31,September 30, 2013, our net property, plant and equipment investment in Libya was approximately $748743 million.
Exploratory well costs capitalized greater than one year after completion of drilling were $220 million as of March 31,September 30, 2013.  The net decrease in such costsof $9 million from December 31, 2012 primarily related to the conveyance of our interestinterests in the Marcellus natural gas shale play to the operator in February 2013.
Included in the total costs suspended for greater than one year are $127 million related to Angola Block 31 and $22 million related to Equatorial Guinea. The Angola Block 31 costs are included in the other noncurrent assets held for sale reported in Note 5. We intend to develop Block D offshore Equatorial Guinea through a unitization with the Alba field, which is now expected be completed late in 2014.
11.12. Asset Retirement Obligations
The following summarizes the changes in asset retirement obligations during the first nine months of2013:
(In millions) 
Beginning balance(a)
$1,783
Incurred, including acquisitions10
Settled, including dispositions(41)
Accretion expense (included in depreciation, depletion and amortization)103
Revisions to previous estimates306
Held for sale(41)
Ending balance(a)
$2,120
(a) Beginning and ending balances include asset retirement obligations of $34 million and $93 million classified as short-term at December 31, 2012 and September 30,2013.

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13.  Fair Value Measurements
 Fair Values - Recurring
The following tables present assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31,September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 by fair value hierarchy level.
March 31, 2013September 30, 2013
(In millions)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Collateral TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Collateral Total
Derivative instruments, assets                  
Commodity$
 $8
 $
 $1
 $9
$
 $5
 $
 $
 $5
Interest rate
 18
 
 
 18

 11
 
 
 11
Foreign currency
 1
 
 
 1
Derivative instruments, assets$
 $26
 $
 $1
 $27
$
 $17
 $
 $
 $17
Derivative instruments, liabilities                  
Commodity$
 $6
 $
 $
 $6
$
 $14
 $
 $
 $14
Foreign currency
 20
 
 
 20

 14
 
 
 14
Derivative instruments, liabilities$
 $26
 $
 $
 $26
$
 $28
 $
 $
 $28
December 31, 2012December 31, 2012
(In millions)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Collateral TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Collateral Total
Derivative instruments, assets                  
Commodity$
 $52
 $
 $1
 $53
$
 $52
 $
 $1
 $53
Interest rate
 21
 
 
 21

 21
 
 
 21
Foreign currency
 18
 
 
 18

 18
 
 
 18
Derivative instruments, assets$
 $91
 $
 $1
 $92
$
 $91
 $
 $1
 $92

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Commodity swaps in Level 2 are measured at fair value with a market approach using prices obtained from exchanges or pricing services, which have been corroborated with data from active markets for similar assets or liabilities.  Commodity options in Level 2 are valued using Thethe Black-Scholes Model.  Inputs to this model include prices as noted above, discount factors, and implied market volatility.  The inputs to this fair value measurement are categorized as Level 2 because predominantly all assumptions and inputs are observable in active markets throughout the term of the instruments.  Collateral deposits related to commodity derivatives are in broker accounts covered by master netting agreements.
Interest rate swaps are measured at fair value with a market approach using actionable broker quotes which are Level 2 inputs.  Foreign currency forwards are measured at fair value with a market approach using third-party pricing services, such as Bloomberg L.P., which have been corroborated with data from active markets for similar assets or liabilities, and are Level 2 inputs.
Fair Values - Nonrecurring
The following table shows the values of assets, by major category, measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in periods subsequent to their initial recognition.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30,
2013 20122013 2012
(In millions)Fair Value Impairment Fair Value ImpairmentFair Value Impairment Fair Value Impairment
Long-lived assets held for use$
 $38
 $75
 $262
$5
 $11
 $2
 $8
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2013 2012
(In millions)Fair Value Impairment Fair Value Impairment
Long-lived assets held for use$5
 $49
 $77
 $271

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All long-lived assets held for use that were impaired in the first quartersnine months of2013 and 2012 were held by our North America E&P segment. The fair values of each discussed below were measured using an income approach based upon internal estimates of future production levels, prices and discount rate, all of which are Level 3 inputs.  Inputs to the fair value measurement included reserve and production estimates made by our reservoir engineers, estimated commodity prices adjusted for quality and location differentials, and forecasted operating expenses for the remaining estimated life of the reservoir.
In the first quarter of 2013, as a result of our decision to wind down operations in the Powder River Basin due to poor economics, an impairment of $15 million was recorded.
In early 2012, production rates from the Ozona development in the Gulf of Mexico declined significantly. Accordingly, our reserve engineers prepared evaluations of our future production as well as our reserves and an impairment of $261 million was recorded in the first quarter of 2012.  As the development produced towards abandonment pressures, further downward revisions of reserves were taken, resulting in an additional impairment recorded in the fourth quarter of 2012. Ozona production ceased in the first quarter of 2013 and an additional $21 million impairment was recorded.
Other impairments of long-lived assets held for use by our North America E&P segment in the first quartersnine months of2013 and 2012 were a result of reduced drilling expectations, reductions of estimated reserves or declining natural gas prices.
Fair Values – Financial Instruments
Our current assets and liabilities include financial instruments, the most significant of which are receivables, commercial paper and payables. We believe the carrying values of our receivables, commercial paper and payables approximate fair value. Our fair value assessment incorporates a variety of considerations, including (1) the short-term duration of the instruments, (2) our investment-grade credit rating, and (3) our historical incurrence of and expected future insignificance of bad debt expense, which includes an evaluation of counterparty credit risk.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


The following table summarizes financial instruments, excluding receivables, commercial paper, payables and derivative financial instruments, and their reported fair value by individual balance sheet line item at March 31,September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.2012.
March 31, 2013 December 31, 2012September 30, 2013 December 31, 2012
Fair Carrying Fair CarryingFair Carrying Fair Carrying
(In millions)Value Amount Value AmountValue Amount Value Amount
Financial assets              
Other noncurrent assets$174
 $169
 $189
 $186
$168
 $165
 $189
 $186
Total financial assets 174
 169
 189
 186
168
 165
 189
 186
Financial liabilities 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Other current liabilities13
 13
 13
 13
13
 13
 13
 13
Long-term debt, including current portion(a)
7,347
 6,494
 7,610
 6,642
6,941
 6,461
 7,610
 6,642
Deferred credits and other liabilities146
 141
 94
 94
164
 161
 94
 94
Total financial liabilities $7,506
 $6,648
 $7,717
 $6,749
$7,118
 $6,635
 $7,717
 $6,749
(a)      Excludes capital leases.
Fair values of our financial assets included in other noncurrent assets, and of our financial liabilities included in other current liabilities and deferred credits and other liabilities are measured using an income approach and most inputs are internally generated, which results in a Level 3 classification. Estimated future cash flows are discounted using a rate deemed appropriate to obtain the fair value.
Most of our long-term debt instruments are publicly-traded. A market approach, based upon quotes from major financial institutions, is used to measure the fair value of such debt. Because these quotes cannot be independently verified to an active market they are considered Level 3 inputs. The fair value of our debt that is not publicly-traded is measured using an income approach. The future debt service payments are discounted using the rate at which we currently expect to borrow. All inputs to this calculation are Level 3.

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12.14. Derivatives
For information regarding the fair value measurement of derivative instruments, see Note 1113. All of our interest rate and commodity derivatives are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements under which we may report net amounts. Netting is assessed by counterparty, and as of March 31,September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no offsetting amounts. Positions by contract were all either assets or liabilities. The following tables present the gross fair values of derivative instruments, excluding cash collateral, and the reported net amounts along with where they appear on the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31,September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.2012.
March 31, 2013 September 30, 2013 
(In millions)Asset Liability Net Asset Balance Sheet LocationAsset Liability Net Asset Balance Sheet Location
Fair Value Hedges            
Foreign currency$1
 $
 $1
 Other current assets
Interest rate$18
 $
 $18
 Other noncurrent assets11
 
 11
 Other noncurrent assets
Total Designated Hedges18
 
 18
 12
 
 12
 
            
Not Designated as Hedges            
Commodity8
 
 8
 Other current assets5
 
 5
 Other current assets
Total Not Designated as Hedges8
 
 8
 5
 
 5
 
Total$26
 $
 $26
 $17
 $
 $17
 
 
March 31, 2013 September 30, 2013 
(In millions)Asset Liability Net Liability Balance Sheet LocationAsset Liability Net Liability Balance Sheet Location
Fair Value Hedges            
Foreign currency$
 $20
 $20
 Other current liabilities$
 $14
 $14
 Other current liabilities
Total Designated Hedges
 20
 20
 
 14
 14
 
            
Not Designated as Hedges            
Commodity
 6
 6
 Other current liabilities
 14
 14
 Other current liabilities
Total Not Designated as Hedges
 6
 6
 
 14
 14
 
Total$
 $26
 $26
 $
 $28
 $28
 
 December 31, 2012  
(In millions)Asset Liability Net Asset Balance Sheet Location
Fair Value Hedges       
     Foreign currency$18
 $
 $18
 Other current assets
     Interest rate21
 
 21
 Other noncurrent assets
Total Designated Hedges39
 
 39
  
        
Not Designated as Hedges       
     Commodity52
 
 52
 Other current assets
Total Not Designated as Hedges52
 
 52
  
     Total$91
 $
 $91
  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Derivatives Designated as Fair Value Hedges
The following table presents by maturity date, information about our interest rate swap agreements as of September 30, 2013, including the weighted average, London Interbank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”)-based, floating rate.
Maturity Dates
Aggregate Notional Amount (in millions)
Weighted Average, LIBOR-Based, Floating Rate
October 1, 2017$600
4.67%
March 15, 2018$300
4.51%
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had multiple interest rate swap agreements with a total notional amount of $600 million with, a weighted average, LIBOR-based, floating rate of 4.70 percent and a maturity date of October 1, 2017 at a weighted average, London Interbank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”)-based, floating rate of 4.69 percent and 4.70 percent.2017.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


As of March 31,September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, our foreign currency forwards had an aggregate notional amount of 3,5713,115 million and 3,043 million Norwegian Kroner at a weighted average forward rate of 5.6785.874 and 5.780. These forwards hedge our current Norwegian tax liability and have settlement dates through August 2013February 2014.
The pretax effect of derivative instruments designated as hedges of fair value in our consolidated statements of income are summarized in the table below. There is no ineffectiveness related to the fair value hedges.
 Gain (Loss) Gain (Loss)
 Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)Income Statement Location2013 2012Income Statement Location2013 2012 2013 2012
Derivative            
Interest rateNet interest and other$(3) $(1)Net interest and other$5
 $6
 $(9) $17
Foreign currencyProvision for income taxes$(25) $(8)Provision for income taxes$5
 $22
 $(41) $(18)
Hedged Item  
  
  
  
  
  
Long-term debtNet interest and other$3
 $1
Net interest and other$(5) $(6) $9
 $(17)
Accrued taxesProvision for income taxes$25
 $8
Provision for income taxes$(5) $(22) $41
 $18
 Derivatives not Designated as Hedges
In August 2012, we entered into crude oil derivatives related to a portion of our forecast North America E&P crude oil sales through December 31, 2013. These commodity derivatives were not designated as hedges and are shown in the table below.
Remaining TermBbls per DayWeighted Average Price per BblBenchmark
Swaps   
April 2013 - December 201320,000$96.29West Texas Intermediate
April 2013 - December 201325,000$109.19Brent
Option Collars   
April 2013 - December 201315,000$90.00 floor / $101.17 ceilingWest Texas Intermediate
April 2013 - December 201315,000$100.00 floor / $116.30 ceilingBrent
Remaining TermBbls per DayWeighted Average Price per BblBenchmark
Swaps   
October 2013 - December 201320,000$96.29West Texas Intermediate
October 2013 - December 201325,000$109.19Brent
Option Collars   
October 2013 - December 201315,000$90.00 floor / $101.17 ceilingWest Texas Intermediate
October 2013 - December 201315,000$100.00 floor / $116.30 ceilingBrent
The impactfollowing table summarizes the effect of commodityall derivative instruments not designated as hedges appears in the sales and operating revenues, including related party, line of our consolidated statements of income and was a net loss of $55 million in the first quarter of 2013 and a net gain of $2 million in the first quarter of 2012.income.
  Gain (Loss)
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)Income Statement Location2013 2012 2013 2012
CommoditySales and other operating revenues, including related party$(86) $45
 $(73) $46

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13.15.    Incentive Based Compensation
 Stock option and restricted stock awards
  The following table presents a summary of stock option and restricted stock award activity for the first quarternine months of 2013
Stock Options Restricted StockStock Options Restricted Stock
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 Awards 
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 Awards 
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 201219,536,965
 
$26.19
 4,177,884
 
$29.02
19,536,965
 
$26.19
 4,177,884
 
$29.02
Granted1,002,400
(a) 

$32.86
 137,722
 
$33.04
1,704,734
(a) 

$33.30
 1,254,935
 
$32.96
Options Exercised/Stock Vested(839,273)

$21.33
 (493,840) 
$30.66
(2,098,887) 
$22.31
 (1,609,730) 
$28.09
Cancelled(215,262)

$35.17
 (78,778) 
$28.98
Outstanding at March 31, 201319,484,830
 
$26.65
 3,742,988
 
$28.96
Canceled(708,701) 
$34.01
 (384,719) 
$29.91
Outstanding at September 30, 201318,434,111
 
$26.99
 3,438,370
 
$30.80
(a)    The weighted average grant date fair value of stock option awards granted was $10.5010.51 per share.
Performance unit awards
 DuringIn the first quarter of 2013,, we granted 353,600 performance units to certain officers that provide a cash payout upon the achievement of certain performance goals at the end of a 36-month performance period.  The performance goals are tied to our total shareholder return (“TSR”) as compared to TSR for a group of peer companies determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.   At the grant date, each unit represents the value of one share of our common stock, while payout after completion of the performance period will be based on the value of anywhere from zero to two times the number of units granted. Dividend equivalents accrue during the performance period and are paid in cash at the end of the performance period based on the number of shares that would represent the value of the units.  The fair value of these performance units is re-measured on a quarterly basis using the Monte Carlo simulation method.  These performance units are accounted for as liability awards because they are to be settled in cash at the end of the performance period and their fair value is expensed over the performance period.
14.16.  Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following table presents a summary of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the first quarter of 2013:to net income in their entirety:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013Three Months Ended September 30, 2013Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 
(In millions) Reclassified to Income (Expense) Income Statement Line Income Statement Line
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components   Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components 
Amortization of postretirement and postemployment plans   
Actuarial loss $(13) General and administrative
 5
 Provision for income taxesIncome (Expense) 
Postretirement and postemployment plansPostretirement and postemployment plans  
Amortization of actuarial loss$(9)$(38) General and administrative
Net settlement loss(15)(32) General and administrative
9
26
 Provision for income taxes
(15)(44) Net of tax
Other insignificant items, net of tax
(1) 
Total reclassifications for the period $(8) Net income$(15)$(45) Net income
17.  Stockholders' Equity
In the third quarter of 2013, we acquired 14 million common shares at a cost of $500 million under our $5 billion authorized share repurchase program.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


15.18.  Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Three Months Ended March 31,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2013 20122013 2012
Net cash provided from operating activities:      
Interest paid (net of amounts capitalized)$61
 $50
$216
 $164
Income taxes paid to taxing authorities1,003
 828
3,218
 3,457
Commercial paper, net: 
  
 
  
Commercial paper - issuances$200
 $100
$4,975
 $10,420
- repayments(400) (100)(4,975) (8,581)
Noncash investing activities: 
  
 
  
Asset retirement costs capitalized$27
 $1
$316
 $47
Debt payments made by United States Steel
 19
Liabilities assumed in acquisition
 85
Change in capital expenditure accrual(105) 46
(129) 170
Asset retirement obligations assumed by buyer

88
 7
92
 7
Receivable for disposal of assets50
 
16.19.   Commitments and Contingencies
 We are a defendant in a number of lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business, including, but not limited to, royalty claims, contract claims and environmental claims.  While the ultimate outcome and impact to us cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe the resolution of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  Certain of these matters are discussed below.
 Litigation In March 2011, Noble Drilling (U.S.) LLC (“Noble”) filed a lawsuit against us in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, alleging, among other things, breach of contract, breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing, and negligent misrepresentation, relating to a multi-year drilling contract for a newly constructed drilling rig to be deployed in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.  We filed an answer in April 2011, contending, among other things, failure to perform, failure to comply with material obligations, failure to mitigate alleged damages and that Noble failed to provide the rig according to the operating, performance and safety requirements specified in the drilling contract. In April 2013, we filed a counterclaim against Noble alleging, among other things, breach of contract and breach of the duty of good faith relating to the multi-year drilling contract. The counterclaim also included a breach of contract claim for reimbursement for the value of fuel used by Noble under an offshore daywork drilling contract. We are vigorously defendingThe parties have reached a tentative settlement of this litigation. The ultimate outcomeWe believe that the settlement of this lawsuit, including any financiallitigation will not have a material adverse effect on us, remains uncertain.  We do not believe an estimateour consolidated results of a reasonably probable loss (or range of loss) can be made for this lawsuit at this time.operations, financial position or cash flows.
Contractual commitments At March 31,September 30, 2013, Marathon’s contract commitments to acquire property, plant and equipment were $1,2091,154 million.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 
  Beginning in 2013, we changed our reportable segments and revised our management reporting to better reflect the growing importance of United States unconventional resource plays to our business. All prior-year periods presented have been recast to reflect these new segments.
We are an international energy company with operations in the United States, Canada, Africa, the Middle East and Europe.  We have three reportable operating segments. Each of these segments is organized and managed based upon both geographic location and the nature of the products and services it offers.
North America Exploration and Production ("E&P") – explores for, produces and markets liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas in North America;
International E&P – explores for, produces and markets liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas outside of North America and produces and markets products manufactured from natural gas, such as LNG and methanol, in Equatorial Guinea; and
Oil Sands Mining – mines, extracts and transports bitumen from oil sands deposits in Alberta, Canada, and upgrades the bitumen to produce and market synthetic crude oil and vacuum gas oil.
 Certain sections of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contain forward-looking statements concerning trends or events potentially affecting our business.  These statements typically contain words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “targets,” “plans,” “projects,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “would” or similar words indicating that future outcomes are uncertain.  In accordance with “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, these statements are accompanied by cautionary language identifying important factors, though not necessarily all such factors, which could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.  For additional risk factors affecting our business, see Item 1A. Risk Factors in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We assume no duty to update these statements as to any future date.
Key Operating and Financial Activities
In the firstthird quarter of 2013, notable items were:
TotalNorth America E&P net liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes averaged 523increase thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (“mboed”), a 22d 35 percent increase over the same quarter of last year
Liquid hydrocarbon and synthetic crude oil sales volumes accounted for 93 percent of the increase
Eagle Ford shale averaged net liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes of 72 mboed, a four-fold increase
Bakken shale averaged net sales volumes of 37 mboed, a 46 percent increase
Libya averaged net sales volumes of 38 mboed, a 123 percent increase
Oil Sands Mining averaged net sales volumes of 5166 thousand barrels per day ("mbbld"), a 16100 percent increase
SaleBakken shale averaged net liquid hydrocarbon sales of our interest36 mbbld, a 24 percent increase
Acquisition of 4,800 net acres in the Neptune gas plant closed for proceedscore of $166the Eagle Ford shale in a transaction valued at $97 million before closing adjustmentsincluding a carried interest
Sale of our Alaska assets closed for proceeds of $195 million subject to a six-month escrow of $50 millionLabor strikes at Es Sider oil terminal in Libya since late July with no oil liftings in August or September
Norway turnaround completed in nine days, on time and closing adjustmentson budget
Government approval received for acquisition of a 20 percent non-operated interestMadagascar operated exploration well began drilling in the onshore South Omo concession in Ethiopia, and exploratory drilling commenced
Successful appraisal well on non-operated Shenandoah prospect in thedeepwater Gulf of Mexico announcedon De Soto Canyon Block 757
Sales commenced at the PSVM development located on the northeastern portion ofAgreement in principle reached to sell our working interest in Angola Block 3132 with an anticipated transaction value of $590 million, excluding purchase price adjustments
Apparent high bidder on two blocks inFirst deepwater Gabon pre-salt discovery with the March 2013 Gulfnon-operated Diaman-1B exploration well
Dividend increased by 12 percent to 19 cents per share
14 million common shares repurchased for $500 million at an average price of Mexico lease sale$35.53 per share
Unproved property impairments of approximately $340 million recorded related to expiring Eagle Ford leases and leases we do not intend to drill
Changed reportable segments to reflect the growing importance of the United States unconventional resource plays



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Some significant secondfourth quarter activities throughto May 10,November 6, 2013 include:
Decision madeAnnounced receipt of approval from the Kurdistan Regional Government for the first phase in the oil development of the Atrush Block in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Announced Mirawa-1 oil and natural gas discovery on our operated Harir block in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
High bidder as operator on two deepwater blocks in the pre-salt play offshore Gabon: G13 and E12, which is subject to concludegovernment approvals and negotiation of the exploration activities in Polandand production sharing contracts
Agreement reached to sell interests in DJ Basin

Turnaround in Equatorial Guinea started and safely completed in April, eight days ahead of schedule and below budget
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Overview and Outlook
North America E&P
Production
 Net liquid hydrocarbon and natural gas sales volumes averaged 198200 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day ("mboed") in both the third quarter and first nine months of2013 compared to 172 mboed during the first quarter of 2013and 147155 mboed in the same periodthird quarter and first nine months of2012, afor 35increases of approximately 16 percent increase.and 29 percent, respectively.  Net liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes increased,increased for both the third quarter and first nine months of2013, primarily reflecting the impact of our ongoing development programs in the Eagle Ford and Bakken shale resource plays, while net natural gas sales volumes decreased slightlydecreased 19 percent and 7 percent during the same periods, primarily due to the sale of our Alaska assets in January 2013. Excluding the sales volumevolumes related to Alaska in both nine-month periods, our average net liquid hydrocarbon and natural gas sales volumes increased 47 percent.21 percent primarily due to the previously mentioned development programs.
Eagle Ford – In 2013, production growth continued in the Eagle Ford shale play. Average net sales volumes were 7281 mboed and 78 mboed in the third quarter and first quarternine months of2013 compared to 1440 mboed and 25 mboed in the same periodperiods of 2012. Approximately 6463 percent of the first quarternine months of 2013 production was crude oil and condensate, 17 percent was natural gas liquids ("NGLs") and 1920 percent was natural gas. DuringIn the firstthird quarter of 2013,, we reached total depth on 76 gross operated wells and brought 68 gross operated wells to sales. We continue to advance our drilling performance, reducing the average time to drill a well from 28 days in the first quarteramount of 2012 to 18 days in the first quarter of 2013. We expect these drilling times to continue dropping during 2013 as additional efficiencies are gained from pad drilling.
We continue to build infrastructure to support production growth across the Eagle Ford operating area. Approximately 148 miles of gathering lines were installed in the first quarter of 2013, while five new central gathering and treating facilities were commissioned, with two additional facilities in various stages of planning or construction. As of March 31, 2013, we transport approximately 65 percent of our crude oil and condensate transported by pipeline with additional contract negotiations and facility designs under way that are expected to push that figure to 75 percent by the end of May.was approximately 70 percent. The ability to transport more barrels by pipeline enables us to reduce costs, improve reliability and lessen our environmental footprint.
We are confidentDuring the third quarter of 2013, we reached total depth on 70 gross operated wells and brought 71 gross operated wells to sales, with 228 gross operated wells reaching total depth and 219 gross operated wells brought on line in the first nine months of 2013. With approximately 97 percent pad drilling in the third quarter of 2013, which continues to improve efficiencies and reduce costs, our corethird quarter average spud-to-total depth time was 12 days, compared to 15 days spud-to-total depth in the same period of 2012.
To support production growth across the Eagle Ford acreage position willoperating area, approximately 192 miles of gathering lines were installed in the first nine months of 2013, for a total of over 670 miles. We now have 24 central gathering and treating facilities, with one more to be developed on a maximum of 80-acre spacing andcompleted in 2013.
We continue to evaluate the potential of downspacing to 40-acre and 60-acre units.units, with the results of the downspacing pilots expected to be released in December 2013. We have begun drilling wells inalso continue to evaluate the Austin Chalk and Pearsall formations across our acreage position. To date, we have completed four Austin Chalk wells. Early Austin Chalk production results suggest that the mix of crude oil and condensate, NGLs and natural gas is similar to further test the potential of these horizons. The results to-date of the downspacing pilots have been in line with our expectations, and we anticipate releasing more definitive results of both the downspacing pilots and the additional formation testingEagle Ford condensate wells. Also in the second halfquarter of 2013.2013, one Pearsall well was completed.
Bakken – Average net sales volumes from the Bakken shale were 3738 mboed in both the third quarter and first quarternine months of 2013 compared to 2530 mboed and 27 mboed in the same periodperiods of 2012. Our Bakken production averages approximately 90 percent crude oil, 54 percent NGLs and 56 percent natural gas. During the firstthird quarter of 2013, we reached total depth on 1821 gross operated wells and brought 22the same number to sales. During the first nine months of 2013, we reached total depth on 61 gross operated wells and brought 56 gross operated wells to sales. Our third quarter average time to drill a well was 25 days.
 In the Oklahoma Resource Basins, net sales volumes averaged 13 mboed in the first quarter of 2013continued to improve, averaging 14 days spud-to-total depth, compared to 5 mboed18 days spud-to-total depth in the same period of 2012.  All net
Oklahoma Resource Basins – Net sales volumes are from the Anadarko Woodford shale.shale averaged 15 mboed in the third quarter and 13 mboed in the first nine months of 2013 compared to 10 mboed and 7 mboed in the same periods of 2012.  During the firstthird quarter of 2013, fourwe reached total depth on three gross operated wells and two gross operated wells were brought to sales, while during the first nine months of 2013 we reached total depth on eight gross operated wells and brought nine gross operated wells to sales. We anticipate drillingspud two wells each in the Mississippi Lime formation in central Oklahoma during October 2013 and expect to spud wells in the Granite Wash formations during 2013.around year end.
Exploration
Exploration activity continuesGulf of Mexico – In September 2013, we began drilling our operated exploration well on the Madagascar prospect located on De Soto Canyon Block 757. We have reduced our working interest in the GulfMadagascar prospect from 100 percent to 40 percent as a result of Mexico. two farm-outs. We expect the well to reach total depth late in the fourth quarter of 2013.
We participated in an appraisal well on the Gunflint prospect located on Mississippi Canyon Block 992 in which we hold an 18 percent non-operated working interest. The appraisal well successfully encountered 109 feet of net pay within the primary reservoir targets. After penetrating the initial appraisal targets, the well was deepened to a previously untested Lower Miocene interval. Commercial hydrocarbons were not encountered in the deeper exploration objective. Additional exploration potential remains in an adjacent structure to the north, which is a candidate for future exploration following development of the confirmed resources.

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The first appraisal well on the Shenandoah prospect located on Walker Ridge Block 51, in which we have a 10 percent outside-operatednon-operated working interest, reached total depth in the first quarter of 2013. We are currently participating in a Gunflint prospectThis appraisal well located on Mississippi Canyon Block 992 where we hold an 18 percent non-operated working interest.successfully encountered more than 1,000 net feet of oil pay in multiple high-quality Lower Tertiary-aged reservoirs. Additional appraisal drilling is anticipated to begin in 2014.
In Marchthe second quarter of 2013, we submitted the apparent high bids totalingat a total cost of $33 million, forwe were awarded 100 percent working interest leases in two blocks in Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 227:blocks: Keathley Canyon Block 340 on the Colonial prospect and Keathley Canyon Block 153, an extension to the Meteor prospect on our existing Keathley Canyon Block 196 lease. Keathley Canyon Blocks 340 and 153 are both inboard-Paleogene prospects.
Canada – During the first quarter of 2012, we submitted a regulatory application relating to our Canada in-situ assets at Birchwood, for a proposed 12 mbbld steam assisted gravity drainage ("SAGD") demonstration project. We are expecting to receive regulatory approval for this project in late 2013 or early 2014.mid-2014.  Upon receiving this approval, we will further evaluate our development plans.

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International E&P
Production
Net liquid hydrocarbon and natural gas sales volumes averaged 274231 mboed and 255 mboed during the third quarter and first quarternine months of2013 compared to 280 mboed and 236259 mboed in the same periodperiods of 2012, awhich is 1618 percentincrease.  During lower for the first quarter ofand an slight decrease for the nine-month period.   We had three oil liftings in Libya during July 2013, Libya net liquid hydrocarbon and natural gas sales volumes increased 21 mboed, compared to the same period of 2012, primarily but no oil liftings in August or September due to limited sales inlabor strikes at the first quarter of 2012 upon the resumption of sales after the 2011 civil unrest.  In addition, the first quarter of 2013 includesEs Sider oil terminal, for average net liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes of 16 mbbld in the third quarter of 2013 compared to 49 mbbld in the same quarter of 2012. Both the third quarter and first nine months of2013 include net liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes of 9 mboed mbbld from the PSVM development located on the northeastern portion of Angola Block 31 which had first sales in February 2013.
Strong operational performance continues in Equatorial Guinea with availability of nearly 98 percent– Average net sales volumes were 109 mboed and 105 mboed in the third quarter and first nine months of 2013 compared to 116 mboed and 106 mboed in the same periods of 2012. Third quarter 2012 sales volumes were higher than normal due to the timing of 2013, which bolstered production during the first quarter of 2013. We started a 30-dayliquid hydrocarbon liftings. The planned turnaround that occurred in Equatorial Guinea on April 1, 2013 which was safely completed in 22 days, eight days ahead of schedule and below budget. The Alba field, associated gas plant and liquefied natural gas facility each resumed full production on April 22, 2013.
The production declineSales in the Alvheim area offshore second quarter of 2013 were impacted by the turnaround, but recovered in the third quarter.
Norway continues– Average net sales volumes from Norway were 68 mboed and 81 mboed in the third quarter and first nine months of2013 compared to 89 mboed and 91 mboed in the same periods of 2012. A planned nine-day turnaround in Norway resulted in lower production and sales volumes during the third quarter of 2013, with rates returning to normal levels within the latter half of the quarter. Production declines, while present, continue to be less severe than expected. These better-than-expected results have been achieved through continuedexpected as a result of strong operational performance that delivered availability of 97(with unplanned downtime at less than 2 percent infor the first quarternine months of 2013, reservoir and2013), production optimization efforts, recent infill well performance at the upper end of expectations, primarily due toas well as a delay in anticipated water breakthrough at the Volund field.
United Kingdom – Average net sales volumes were 24 mboed in the third quarter and first nine months of2013 compared to 22 mboed and 23 mboed in the same periods of 2012. Production at the non-operated Foinaven field was shut-in in mid-July 2013 due to compression and sustained contributions fromsubsea equipment issues and resumed at partial rates in late August. Maintenance activities as well as planned pipeline curtailments also impacted production at the recently completed development drilling program.operated, North Sea Brae fields during the third quarter of 2013. Sales volumes for prior-year periods were also impacted by both planned and unplanned maintenance activities as well as the timing of liquid hydrocarbon liftings.
Exploration
In the Kurdistan Region of Iraq we– We hold a 45 percent operated working interestsinterest in both the Harir and Safen blocks. Current exploratory drilling includesblock. In October 2013, we announced the Mirawa well which began in March 2013Mirawa-1 discovery on the Harir Blockblock. The Mirawa-1 was drilled to a total depth of 14,000 feet and encountered multiple stacked oil and natural gas producing zones with equipment constrained test flow rates of more than 11 mbbld of oil, 72 million cubic feet per day ("mmcfd") of non-associated natural gas and 1,700 barrels per day of condensate. We have suspended the Safen well which commencedfor potential future use as a producing well, and moved the drilling rig to the Jisik-1 prospect located nine miles to the northwest to test a similar structure on the Harir Block.
Following evaluation of the Safen-1 dry well in April 2013October, we notified the Kurdistan Ministry of Natural Resources that we do not intend to participate in any further exploration on the Safen Block. Both of these wells are expected to reach projected total depth in the third quarter of 2013 with testing programs to follow on each well.
Additionally, followingFollowing the successful appraisal program on the non-operated Atrush Block and a declaration of commerciality, was filed with the government and a plan for field development was approved by the Kurdistan Ministry of Natural Resources in late September 2013.  The development is anticipatedproject will consist of drilling three production wells and constructing a central processing facility. We expect first production by early 2015 with estimated initial gross production of approximately 30 mbbld of oil. The approval of the field development plan for Phase 1 provides for a 25-year production period. Subject to be filed in May 2013. Drilling offurther drilling and testing results, and partner and government approvals, a potential Phase 2 development could add an additional 30 gross mbbld facility. Within the potential Phase 2 development area, the Atrush-3 appraisal well, commenced in March. Onlocated approximately four miles east of existing wells, confirmed the non-operated Sarsang block,extension

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of the Mangeshoil bearing reservoir and Gara exploration wells began drilling in the second half of 2012. Both wells are currently drilling and are expected to reach total depth during the second quarter of 2013, with testing programs to follow on each well. Also on the Sarsang block, the East Swara Tika well is expected to begin drilling late in the second quarter or early in the third quarter of 2013.has been suspended as a potential future producer.  We hold a 15 percent working interest in the Atrush Block.
On the non-operated Sarsang block, of the two exploration wells which began drilling in the second half of 2012, tests have been completed on the Gara well. All zones were water-wet and the well was plugged and abandoned in August 2013. On the Mangesh well, five drill stem tests have been completed and further testing is planned. The East Swara Tika exploration well, which began in July 2013, has been drilled to a depth of 5,300 feet toward a planned total depth of 11,000 feet. This well will test additional resource potential to the northeast of the previously announced Swara Tika discovery. We hold a 25 percent working interest in the Sarsang block.Block.
Ethiopia – Drilling on the Tultule prospect, approximately two miles from the Sabisa-1 well on the onshore South Omo block in a frontier rift basin, commenced in September 2013 with a projected total depth of 7,900 feet. The well is expected to reach total depth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2013. The Sabisa-1 exploration well encountered reservoir quality sands, oil and heavy gas shows and a thick shale section. The presence of oil prone source rocks, reservoir sands and good seals is encouraging for the numerous fault bounded traps identified in the South Omo block onshore Ethiopia has been drilled to total depth and recorded hydrocarbon indications in sands beneathbasin. Because of mechanical issues, the well was abandoned before a thick claystone top seal. Hole instability issues have required the drilling of a sidetrack to comprehensively log and sample zones of interest. Results from the sidetrack are expected in the second quarter of 2013.full evaluation could be completed. We hold a 20 percent non-operated working interest in the South Omo block.
Exploration drilling began in April 2013 on the Diaman No. 1Gabon – The Diaman-1B well in the Diaba License G4-223 offshore Gabon to test the deepwater presalt play. We expect the well to reachreached total depth in the third quarter of 2013.2013, encountering 160-180 net feet of hydrocarbon pay in the deepwater pre-salt play. Preliminary analysis suggests that the hydrocarbons are natural gas with condensate content, pending results of ongoing analyses of well data. We hold a 21 percent non-operated working interest in the Diaba License.
Offshore In late October 2013, we were the high bidder as operator on two deepwater blocks in the pre-salt play. Award of the blocks, G13 and E12, is subject to government approvals and negotiation of the exploration and production sharing contracts.
Norway the– The non-operated Sverdrup exploration well on PL 330 offshore Norway that commenced drilling in June 2013 was deemed to be dry. The Darwin (formerly Veslemoy) exploration well was drilled in the first quarter of 2013 on PL 531 in which we hold a 10 percent non-operated fully-carried working interest. Gas shows were recorded in the Paleocene objective section, although no hydrocarbons were found in the Cretaceous section and the well has been plugged and abandoned. We expect drilling to commence in the third quarter of 2013 on the Sverdrup exploration well on PL 330, in which we hold a 30 percent non-operated working interest.
Poland – After an extensive evaluation of our exploration activities in Poland and unsuccessful attempts to find commercial levels of hydrocarbons, we have elected to conclude operations in the country. We are evaluating disposition options forin the process of relinquishing the concessions.
Kenya – The first exploratory well on Block 9, the Bahasi-1, began drilling in September 2013 and is expected to reach a total depth of 9,800 feet in the fourth quarter of 2013. We hold a 50 percent non-operated working interest in Block 9.
Angola – The Kaombo development, located in the southeastern portion of Block 32, is expected to be sanctioned late in 2013 or early in 2014. First production from the Kaombo development is expected in 2017. See discussion of the anticipated disposal of our concessions, which had a book value at March 31, 2013 of $12 million.interest in Block 32 below.
 Oil Sands Mining
 Our Oil Sands Mining operations consist of a 20 percent non-operated working interest in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project (“AOSP”).  Our net synthetic crude oil sales were 5149 mbbld and 47 mbbld in the firstthird quarter and first nine months of2013 compared to 4453 mbbld and 47 mbbld in the same periodperiods of 2012BothFor the first nine months of 2013, the impact of strong reliability experienced at both mines and the upgrader experienced significantly improved reliability during the first and third quarters of 2013, was offset by unplanned mine downtime and a planned upgrader turnaround during the second quarter of 2013. Primarily because of reliability improvements, combined production from the Jack Pine and Muskeg River mines set a record bitumen production rate in the first quarter of 2013.  In addition, upgrader availability was 100 percent for the entire first quarter of 2013, allowing the facility to maximize production of lighter synthetic crude oils, which improved realizations and profit margins.

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Acquisitions and Dispositions
In AprilSeptember 2013, we announced that we had reached an agreement in principle to sell our interestsnon-operated 10 percent working interest in the DJ Basin.Production Sharing Contract and Joint Operating Agreement in Angola Block 32. The anticipated transaction has a value of approximately $590 million, excluding closing adjustments. Pending execution of definitive agreements and government approval, the transaction is expected to close in mid-2013the fourth quarter of 2013.
In July 2013, we acquired 4,800 net undeveloped acres in the core of the Eagle Ford shale in a transaction valued at $97 million, including carried interest of $23 million.
In June 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell our non-operated 10 percent working interest in the Production Sharing Contract and a second quarter loss of approximately $115 million,Joint Operating Agreement in Angola Block 31. This transaction, valued at $1.5 billion before closing adjustments, is anticipated on this disposition.expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2013, subject to government and regulatory approvals.
In June 2013, we closed the sale of our interests in the DJ Basin for proceeds of $19 million. A pretax loss of $114 million was recorded in the second quarter of 2013.
In February 2013, we entered an agreement to conveyconveyed our interests in the Marcellus natural gas shale play to the operator. A $43 million pretax loss on this transaction was recorded in the first quarter of 2013.

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In February 2013, we closed the sale of our interest in the Neptune gas plant, located onshore Louisiana, for proceeds of $166 million. A $98 million pretax gain before closing adjustments, was recorded in the first quarter of 2013.
In January 2013, we closed the sale of our remaining assets in Alaska, for proceeds of $195 million, subject to a six-month escrow of $50 million for various indemnities. A $46 millionwhich was collected in July 2013. After closing adjustments made in the second quarter of 2013, the pretax gain before closing adjustments,on this sale was recorded in the first quarter of 2013.$55 million.
In January 2013, government approval was received for our acquisition of a 20 percent non-operated interest in the onshore South Omo concession in Ethiopia.
As previously disclosed, we had engaged in discussions with respect to a potential sale of a portion of our 20 percent outside-operated interest in the AOSP. An agreement was not reached with the prospective purchaser and negotiations have been terminated. We are not engaged in further discussions with respect to a potential sale of these assets.
We continue to progress the potential sale of assets in an ongoing effort to optimize our portfolio for profitable growth, with a previously stated goal of divesting between $1.5 billion and $3 billion over the period of 2011 through 2013. To date,Including the anticipated sale of our interest in Angola Block 32, we have agreed upon or completed divestitures of approximately $1.3$3.5 billion, in divestitures.surpassing the $3 billion upper end of our three-year target.
The above discussions include forward-looking statements with respect to anticipatedexpectations to spud wells in the Granite Wash, exploration drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico, Ethiopia, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Kenya, the timing of sanction and first production from the Kaombo development in Angola, the timing of first production for the Atrush Block, a potential Phase 2 development on the Atrush Block and other potential development projects, plans to exit Poland, the award of two blocks in Gabon, the timing of closing the sale of our interests10 percent working interest in Block 31 offshore Angola, the DJ Basin, possible increased recoverable resources from optimized well spacinganticipated sale of our 10 percent working interest in the Eagle Ford resource play, possible decreased average drilling times in the Eagle Ford resource play, central batteries and pipeline construction projects, the filing of a plan of development for the Atrush Block anticipated exploration activity in the Gulf of Mexico, Ethiopia, Gabon, Norway,32 offshore Angola, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, the development of our in-situ assets, plans to exit Poland and the goal of divesting between $1.5 to $3.0 billion of other assets over the period of 2011projected asset dispositions through 2013. The average times to drill a well and expectations as to future drilling times may not be indicative of future drilling times. The current production rates may not be indicative of future production rates. Factors that could potentially affect anticipated drilling activity, possible increased recoverable resources from optimized well spacingthe wells to be spud in the Eagle Ford resource play, possible decreased averageGranite Wash, exploration drilling times in the Eagle Ford resource play, central batteries and pipeline construction projects and anticipated exploratory activity in the Gulf of Mexico, Ethiopia, Gabon, Norway, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Kenya, the timing of sanction and first production from the Kaombo development in Angola, the timing of first production for the Atrush Block, and a potential Phase 2 development on the Atrush Block and other potential development projects include pricing, supply and demand for liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas, the amount of capital available for exploration and development, regulatory constraints, timing of commencing production from new wells, drilling rig availability, availability of materials and labor, other associated risks with construction projects, the inability to obtain or delay in obtaining necessary government and third-party approvals and permits, unforeseen hazards such as weather conditions, acts of war or terrorist acts and the governmental or military response thereto, and other geological, operating and economic considerations. The award of two blocks in Gabon is subject to government approvals and negotiation of the Exploration and Production Sharing Contracts. The timing of closing the sale of our interestsworking interest in the DJ BasinBlock 31offshore Angola is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Plansconditions and obtaining necessary government and regulatory approvals. The anticipated sale of our working interest in Angola Block 32 is subject to exit Poland, the execution of definitive agreements and obtaining government approval. The expected timing and rate of filing the plan of developmentproduction for the Atrush Block, the potential development of Phase 2 of the Atrush Block, plans to exit Poland and the projected asset dispositions through 2013 are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. The development of our in-situ assets is dependent on obtaining regulatory approval and future development plans. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations, estimates and projections and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict. The foregoing factors (among others) could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

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Market Conditions
 Prevailing prices for the various qualities of crude oil and natural gas that we produce significantly impact our revenues and cash flows.  Worldwide prices have been volatile in recent years.  The following table lists benchmark crude oil and natural gas price averages relative to our North America E&P and International E&P segments in the third quarter and first nine months of quarters of 2013 and 2012.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
Benchmark2013 20122013201220132012
West Texas Intermediate ("WTI") crude oil (Dollars per barrel)

$94.36
 
$103.03

$105.81

$92.20
$98.20$96.16
Brent (Europe) crude oil (Dollars per barrel)

$112.49
 
$118.49

$110.27

$109.61
$108.45$112.17
Henry Hub natural gas (Dollars per million British thermal units ("mmbtu"))(a)

$3.34
 
$2.74
Henry Hub natural gas (Dollars per million British thermal units ("mmbtu"))(a)

$3.58

$2.81
$3.65$2.59
(a) 
Settlement date average.

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North America E&P
Liquid hydrocarbons – The quality, location and composition of our liquid hydrocarbon production mix willcan cause our U.S. liquid hydrocarbon realizations to differ from the WTI benchmark.
Quality – Light sweet crude contains less sulfur and tends to be lighter than sour crude oil so that refining it is less costly and produces higher value products; therefore, light sweet crude is considered of higher quality and typically sells at a price that approximates WTI or at a premium to WTI. The percentage of our North America E&P crude oil and condensate production that is light sweet crude has been increasing as onshore production from the Eagle Ford and Bakken shale plays increases and production from the Gulf of Mexico declines. In the firstthird quarter and first nine months of2013, the percentage of our U.S. crude oil and condensate production that was sweet averaged 7476 percent and 75 percent compared to 5365 percent and 58 percent in the same periodperiods of 2012.
Location – In recent years, crude oil sold along the United States Gulf Coast, such as that from the Eagle Ford shale, has been priced based on the Louisiana Light Sweet benchmark which prices at a premium to WTI because the Louisiana Light Sweet benchmark has been trackingand moves similarly to Brent, while production from inland areas farther from large refineries has been at apriced lower. During the third quarter of 2013, the WTI discount to WTI.from Brent narrowed significantly.
Composition – The proportion of our liquid hydrocarbon sales that are NGLs continues to increase due to our development of United States unconventional liquids-rich plays. NGLs were 1416 percent of our North America E&P liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes in the third quarter and 15 percent in the first quarter nine months of 2013 compared to 812 percent and 10 percent in the same periodperiods of 2012.
Natural gas A significant portion of our natural gas production in the lower 48 states of the United StatesU.S. is sold at bid-week prices, or first-of-month indices relative to our specific producing areas.  Average Henry Hub settlement prices for natural gas were 2227 percent and 41 percent higher for the third quarter and first nine months of2013 quarter of 2013 compared to the same periodperiods of the prior year. 
International E&P
Liquid hydrocarbons – Our international crude oil production is relatively sweet and is generally sold in relation to the Brent crude benchmark, which changed little comparing the third quarters of 2013 and 2012, but was 53 percent lower in the first quarter nine months of 2013 than in the same quarterperiod of 2012.
Natural gas Our major international natural gas-producing regions are Europe and Equatorial Guinea.  Natural gas prices in Europe have been considerably higher than in the U.S. in recent years.  In the case of Equatorial Guinea, our natural gas sales are subject to term contracts, making realized prices in these areas less volatile.  The natural gas sales from Equatorial Guinea are at fixed prices; therefore, our reported average natural gas realized prices may not fully track market price movements.

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Oil Sands Mining
 The Oil Sands Mining segment produces and sells various qualities of synthetic crude oil. Output mix can be impacted by operational problems or planned unit outages at the mines or upgrader. Sales prices for roughly two-thirds of the normal output mix will track movements in WTI and one-third will track movements in the Canadian heavy sour crude oil marker, primarily Western Canadian Select ("WCS"). The decreaseAn increase in the WTI benchmark pricingprices, coupled with the increaseda smaller WCS discount from WTI in the firstthird quarter of 2013 compared to the same period of 2012 combined to create downward pressure on, is reflected in our improved average realizations. This narrowing of the discount began in March 2013.
The operating cost structure of theour Oil Sands Mining operations is predominantly fixed and therefore many of the costs incurred in times of full operation continue during production downtime. Per-unit costs are sensitive to production rates. Key variable costs are natural gas and diesel fuel, which track commodity markets such as the Canadian Alberta Energy Company ("AECO") natural gas sales index and crude oil prices, respectively.
The table below shows benchmark prices that impacted both our revenues and variable costs for the third quarter and first nine months of quarters of 2013 and 2012:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
Benchmark2013 20122013201220132012
WTI crude oil (Dollars per barrel)

$94.36
 
$103.03

$105.81

$92.20
$98.20$96.16
WCS crude oil (Dollars per barrel)(a)

$62.41
 
$81.51

$88.35

$70.49
$75.27
$74.21
AECO natural gas sales index (Dollars per mmbtu)(b)

$3.16
 
$2.18

$2.35

$2.27
$2.99
$2.03
(a) 
Monthly pricing based upon average WTI adjusted for differentials unique to western Canada.
(b) 
Monthly average AECO day ahead index.

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Results of Operations
Consolidated Results of Operation
Consolidated income before income taxes in the firstthird quarter and first nine months of2013 was approximately 22 percent and 5 percent higherlower than in the same periodperiods of 2012 primarily related to the 22 percent increasedecreases in international liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes on a boe basis.and average realizations. The effective tax rate was 7368 percent in the first nine months of quarter of 2013 compared to 6972 percent in the first nine months of quarter of 2012, with the increasedecrease primarily related to higherlower income from operations in Libya and Norway, which are higher tax jurisdictions, primarily Norwayjurisdictions. As a result, net income for the third quarter and Libya.first nine months of 2013 increased 26 percent and 9 percent.
Sales and other operating revenues, including related party are summarized by segment in the following table:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2013 20122013201220132012
Sales and other operating revenues, including related party:      
North America E&P$1,215
 $912
$1,321
$993
$3,820
$2,738
International E&P1,887
 1,663
1,396
1,907
5,015
5,383
Oil Sands Mining388
 379
463
460
1,204
1,158
Segment sales and other operating revenues, including related party$3,490
 $2,954
$3,180
$3,360
$10,039
$9,279
Unrealized loss on crude oil derivative instruments(50) 
Unrealized gain (loss) on crude oil derivative instruments(61)45
(61)45
Total sales and other operating revenues, including related party$3,440
 $2,954
$3,119
$3,405
$9,978
$9,324
 
Total sales and other operating revenues decreased increased $486$286 million in the firstthird quarter quarterand increased $654 million in the first nine months of2013 from the comparable prior-year period, withperiods. The $328 million and $1,082 million increases in each segment. The $303 million increase in the North America E&P segment wasin the third quarter and first nine months of2013 were primarily due to higher liquid hydrocarbon net sales volumes which increased 57 percent over the same quarter of 2012. Most of this net sales volume increase is a result ofresulting from ongoing development programs in the Eagle Ford and Bakken shale resource plays. Partially offsetting this increase were lowerplays as well as higher liquid hydrocarbon andrealizations, partially offset by lower natural gas realizations. sales volumes, primarily the result of the sale of our Alaska assets, over the same periods of 2012. Realized losses on our North America E&P crude oil derivative instruments were $25 million and $12 million in the third quarter and first nine months of2013, while there were no realized gains or losses on crude oil derivative instruments in the same periods of 2012.
The following table gives details of net sales volumes and average realizations of our North America E&P segment.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2013 20122013201220132012
North America E&P Operating Statistics     
Net liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes (mbbld) (a)
141
 90
150
111
147
98
Liquid hydrocarbon average realizations (per bbl) (b) (c)

$86.14
 
$93.63
$90.49$83.56$87.09$87.07
Net crude oil and condensate sales volumes (mbbld)
121
 83
126
98
125
88
Crude oil and condensate average realizations (per bbl) (b)

$94.68
 
$97.28
$101.05$89.89$96.54$92.00
Net natural gas liquids sales volumes (mbbld)
20
 7
24
13
22
10
Natural gas liquids average realizations (per bbl) (b)

$35.48
 
$51.55
$35.01$37.88$34.06$41.99
    
Net natural gas sales volumes (mmcfd)
340
 344
297
366
318
343
Natural gas average realizations (per mcf)(b)

$3.86
 
$4.13
$3.51$3.61$3.86$3.73
(a) 
Includes crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids.
(b) 
Excludes gains and losses on derivative instruments
(c) 
Inclusion of realized gains (losses) on crude oil derivative instruments would have increased (decreased)decreased average liquid hydrocarbon realizations by ($0.37)$1.81 per bbl and $0.30 per bbl for the third quarter and first quarternine months of 2013. of 2013. There were no realized gains (losses) on crude oil derivative instruments in the third quarter and first quarternine months of 2012. of 2012.

The $224 million increase in
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International E&P sales and other operating revenues decreased $511 million and $368 million in the International E&P segmentthird quarter and first nine months of2013 from the comparable prior-year periods. The decrease in the third quarter of 2013 was primarily a result of increaseddue to lower liquid hydrocarbon and natural gas sales volumes from our African operationsin Libya and Norway, partially offset by higher liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes in Angola as previously discussed. LowerThe decrease in the first nine months of 2013 was primarily due to lower liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes in Norway and Libya and lower liquid hydrocarbon realizations, partially offset the volume impact.by higher liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes in Angola.

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The following table gives details of net sales volumes and average realizations of our International E&P segment.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2013 20122013201220132012
International E&P Operating Statistics     
Net liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes (mbbld)(a)
    
Europe100
 97
81
94
91
97
Africa80
 52
57
88
73
73
Total International E&P180
 149
138
182
164
170
Liquid hydrocarbon average realizations (per bbl)(b)
    
Europe
$116.13
 
$123.76
$113.73$112.34$112.12$115.73
Africa
$97.13
 
$94.41
$84.58$98.65$92.26$97.00
Total International E&P
$107.68
 
$113.55
$101.68$105.71$103.25$107.69
    
Net natural gas sales volumes (mmcfd)
    
Europe(c)(b)
95
 104
69
100
84
102
Africa473
 418
493
485
464
434
Total International E&P568
 522
562
585
548
536
Natural gas average realizations (per mcf)(b)
    
Europe
$12.83
 
$9.99
$11.61$10.10$11.98$10.05
Africa
$0.51
 
$0.24
Africa(c)
$0.59$0.63$0.53$0.39
Total International E&P
$2.57
 
$2.19
$1.95$2.25$2.29$2.23
(a) 
Includes crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids. The amounts correspond with the basis for fiscal settlements with governments, representing equity tanker liftings and direct deliveries of liquid hydrocarbons.
(b) 
Excludes gains and losses on derivative instruments.
(c)
Includes natural gas acquired for injection and subsequent resale of 114 mmcfd and 1418 mmcfd for the firstthird quarter quarterss of 2013 and 2012, and 8 mmcfd and 16 mmcfd for the first nine months of2013 and 2012.
(c)
Primarily represents fixed prices under long-term contracts with Alba Plant LLC, AMPCO, and EGHoldings, equity method investees. We include our share of Alba Plant LLC's, AMPCO's and EGHoldings' income in our International E&P segment.
Oil Sands Mining sales and other operating revenues increased $9 million.$3 million and $46 million in the third quarter and first nine months of2013 from the comparable prior-year periods. Synthetic crude oil sales volumes were 16 percent higher thanlower in the firstthird quarter of 2013; however, average realizations were higher versus the comparable 2012 reflecting increased reliability of the mines and upgraderperiod primarily due to increases in the WTI and WCS benchmark prices. The increase for the first quarternine months of 2013.  However, an increase in the discount of WCS to WTI2013 resulted in decreases infrom higher synthetic crude oil average realizations duringprimarily as a result of a larger proportion of sales attributable to a premium grade of synthetic crude oil when compared to the same period in first2012 quarter of .2013, partially offsetting the positive volume impact.  
The following table gives details of net sales volumes and average realizations of our Oil Sands Mining segment.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2013 20122013201220132012
Oil Sands Mining Operating Statistics    
Net synthetic crude oil sales volumes (mbbld) (a)
51
 44
49
53
47
47
Synthetic crude oil average realizations (per bbl)

$79.98
 
$90.88
$102.64$81.13$90.65$83.58
(a) 
Includes blendstocks.

Unrealized gains and losses on crude oil derivative instruments are included in total sales and other operating revenues but are not allocated to the segments. InThese crude oil derivative instruments resulted in a $61 million net unrealized loss in the third quarter and first quarter nine months of 2013, the compared to a net unrealized loss on crude oil derivative instruments was $50gain of $45 million with no comparable crude oil derivative activity in the same periodperiods of 2012. See Note 1214 to the consolidated financial statements and Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk for additional information about our derivative positions.

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Marketing revenues decreasedincreased $40937 million in the firstthird quarter quarterof 2013 and decreased $640 million in the first nine months of of 2013 from the comparable prior-year period.periods. North America E&P segment marketing activities, formerly referred to as supply optimization activities, which include the purchase of commodities from third parties for resale have been decreasingand represented the majority of these variances, decreased in the first nine months of 2013 due to market dynamics. Related commodity prices have also been lowerDespite this year-to-date trend, there was a slight increase in the third quarter of 2013 than inwhen compared to 2012. These activities serve to aggregate volumes in order to satisfy transportation commitments and to achieve flexibility within product types and delivery points.  
 Income from equity method investments decreased $8 million in the third quarter of 2013 versus the third quarter of 2012; however, it increased $4049 million in the first quarter nine months of 2013 from the comparable prior-year period, primarily due to higher LNG realizations and partially due to higher sales volumes since turnarounds at our facilities in Equatorial Guinea reduced sale volumes in the first quarter ofaverage realizations.  2012.  

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Net gain (loss) on disposal of assets in the first nine months of quarter of 2013 includes a $114 million loss on the sale of our interests in the DJ Basin, a $43 million loss on the conveyance of our interests in the Marcellus natural gas shale play to the operator, a $98 million gain on the sale of our interest in the Neptune gas plant and a $46$55 million gain on the sale of our remaining assets in Alaska and a $43 million loss on the conveyance of our interest in the Marcellus natural gas shale play to the operator.Alaska. The net gain on disposal of assets in the first nine months of quarter of 2012 consists primarily of the $166 million gain on the sale of our interests in several Gulf of Mexico crude oil pipeline systems.systems and a $36 million loss related to our exit from Indonesia. See Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for information about these dispositions.
Production expenses increaseddecreased $6426 million in the firstthird quarter quarter of 2013 compared to the same quarter in 2012 primarily due to lower feedstock and contract labor costs in the OSM segment, partially offset by higher production expenses in the North America E&P segment related to increased sales volumes in the Eagle Ford and Bakken shale plays. Production expenses increased $186 million in the first nine months of2013 from the comparable period of 2012. The North America E&P increase is primarily related to increased sales volumes in each segment.Eagle Ford and Bakken, partially offset by lower Alaska production expenses due to the asset sale in the first quarter of 2013. The International E&P increase is primarily related to 2013 first production from Angola Block 31 and a planned Norway third quarter 2013 turnaround. The OSM segment increase is primarily related to a planned turnaround in the second quarter of 2013.
Marketing expenses increased $35 million and decreased $413650 million in the firstthird quarter and first nine months of2013 from the same periodperiods of 2012, consistent with the marketing revenue declinechanges discussed above.
 Exploration expenses were higher$17 million lower in the firstthird quarter quarter of 2013 than in the same quarter in 2012 due to lower unproved property impairments and geological and geophysical costs partially offset by higher dry well costs, including the Sverdrup well in Norway. Exploration costs were $274 million higher in the first nine months of2013 than in the same period of 2012, primarily due to larger unproved property impairments. The first quarter of 2013 included $340 million in unproved property impairments on Eagle Ford shale leases that either havehad expired or that we do not expect to drill or extend. The following table summarizes the components of exploration expenses.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2013 20122013201220132012
Unproved property impairments$383
 $35
$42
$78
$465
$148
Dry well costs21
 23
83
35
154
139
Geological and geophysical27
 45
9
30
48
104
Other34
 32
19
27
84
86
Total exploration expenses$465
 $135
$153
$170
$751
$477
Depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”) increased $17395 million and $426 million in the third quarter and first quarternine months of2013 from the comparable prior-year period.periods.  Our segments apply the units-of-production method to the majority of their assets; therefore, the previously discussed increases in North America E&P sales volumes generally result in similar changes in DD&A. The DD&A rate (expense per barrel of oil equivalent), which is impacted by changes in reserves and capitalized costs, can also cause changes in our DD&A.  An increase in the North America E&P DD&A rate in the third quarter and first nine months of2013 compared to the same prior-year periods was primarily due to the ongoing development programs in the Eagle Ford and Bakken shale resource plays. A slightly lower International E&P DD&A rate in the first nine months of quarter of 2013, primarily due to reserve increases at the end of 2012 for Norway, compared to the same period in 2012, was primarily due to reserve increases for Norway and partially offset the impact of the higher North America E&P rate and higher sales volumes.  

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The following table provides DD&A rates for each segment.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
($ per boe)2013 20122013201220132012
DD&A rate     
 
North America E&P
$27
 
$23

$27

$23

$27

$23
International E&P
$8
 
$9

$8

$8

$8

$9
Oil Sands Mining
$12
 
$13

$12

$13

$12

$13
 Impairments in the first nine months of quarter of 2013 primarily related primarily to the Powder River Basin and to the Ozona development in the Gulf of Mexico. Impairments in the first nine months of quarter of 2012 were also primarily related to the Ozona development in the Gulf of Mexico.  See Note 1113 to the consolidated financial statements for information about these impairments.
 Taxes other than income include production, severance and ad valorem taxes in the United States which tend to increase or decrease in relation to sales volumes and revenues.
General and administrative expenses decreased $27 million and $9 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2013 from the same periods in 2012. The decrease in the third quarter of 2013 is primarily due to a lower pension settlement loss in the third quarter of 2013.
Net interest and other increased $2213 million and $49 million in the firstthird quarter and first nine months of2013 from the comparable periodperiods of 2012 primarily due to lower capitalized interest in 2013.
Provision for income taxes increaseddecreased $98492 million and $341 million in the firstthird quarter quarterand first nine months of 2013 from the comparable periodperiods of 2012 primarily due to the increasedecrease in pretax income, primarily in high tax rate jurisdictions.Libya.
The effective income tax rate is influenced by a variety of factors including the geographic sources of income and the relative magnitude of these sources of income. The provision for income taxes is allocated on a discrete, stand-alone basis to pretax segment income and to individual items not allocated to segments. The difference between the total provision and the sum of the amounts allocated to segments and to items not allocated to segments is shown in corporate and other unallocated items in the segment income table below.

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Our effective income tax rates in the first three nine months of 2013 and 2012 were 7368 percent and 6972 percent.   These rates are higher than the U.S. statutory rate of 35 percent due to earnings from foreign jurisdictions, primarily Norway and Libya, where the tax rates are in excess of the U.S. statutory rate.  In Libya, where the statutory tax rate is in excess of 90 percent, sales decreased in the third quarter of 2013 due to labor strikes at the Es Sider oil terminal and there remains uncertainty around sustainedfuture production and sales levels. Reliable estimates of 2013 and 2012 annual ordinary income from our Libyan operations could not be made and the range of possible scenarios when including ordinary income from our Libyan operations in the worldwide annual effective tax rate calculation demonstrates significant variability.  As such, for the first three nine months of 2013 and 2012, an estimated annual effective tax rate wasrates were calculated excluding Libya and applied to consolidated ordinary income excluding Libya and the tax provision applicable to Libyan ordinary income was recorded as a discrete item in the period.periods.  Excluding Libya, the effective tax raterates would be 6560 percent and 64 percent for the first three nine months of 2013 and 2012. In the third quarter of 2013, we recorded a net favorable tax adjustment of $42 million, largely related to greater expected utilization of foreign tax credits in future periods than previously estimated.

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 Segment Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)2013 20122013 2012 2013 2012
North America E&P$(59) $104
$242
 $107
 $404
 $281
International E&P453
 407
321
 405
 1,156
 1,185
Oil Sands Mining38
 38
106
 66
 164
 154
Segment income432
 549
669
 578
 1,724
 1,620
Items not allocated to segments, net of income taxes: 
  
 
  
    
Corporate and other unallocated items(71) (71)(61) (146) (288) (294)
Unrealized loss on crude oil derivative instruments(32) 
Unrealized gain (loss) on crude oil derivative instruments(39) 29
 (39) 29
Net gain (loss) on dispositions
 (11) (9) 72
Impairments(10) (167)
 
 (10) (167)
Net gain on dispositions64
 106
Net income$383
 $417
$569
 $450
 $1,378
 $1,260
 North America E&P segment income decreased $163increased $135 million and $123 million in the firstthird quarter and first nine months of2013 compared to the same periodperiods of 2012. The decrease was primarily the result of unproved property impairments, higher DD&A and lower liquid hydrocarbon realizations, partially offset by higherincreases are largely due to increased liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes as discussed above.primarily in the Eagle Ford and Bakken shale resource plays. The third quarter increase also reflects a $92 million decrease in exploration expenses, however, the first nine months of 2013 includes unproved property impairments which partially offset the revenue increase.
 International E&P segment income increased $46decreased $84 million and $29 million in the firstthird quarter and first nine months of2013 compared to the same periodperiods of 2012. The increase was2012. These decreases are primarily related to higherthe lower liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes and increased income from equity method investments,higher production expenses previously discussed, as well as increases of $75 million and $108 million in exploration expenses for the third quarter and first nine months of 2013, partially offset by higherlower income taxes.  
 Oil Sands Mining segment incomeincreased $40 million and $10 million in the third quarter and first nine months of2013 compared to the same periods of 2012. These increases are primarily due to higher synthetic crude oil realizations.
Critical Accounting Estimates
There have been no changes to our critical accounting estimates subsequent to December 31, 2012.2012.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In June 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ratified the Emerging Issues Task Force consensus on Issue 13-C, which requires that an unrecognized tax benefit or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for an available net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or tax credit carryforward. This accounting standards update is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2014 and should be applied prospectively to unrecognized tax benefits that exist as of the effective date. Early adoption and retrospective application are permitted. We do not expect this accounting standards update to have a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
In February 2013, an accounting standards update was issued to provide guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations such as asset retirement and environmental obligations, contingencies, guarantees, income taxes and retirement benefits, which are separately addressed within United States generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP.GAAP"). An entity is required to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date as the sum of 1) the amount the entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and 2) any amount the entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. Disclosure of the nature of the obligation, including how the liability arose, the relationship with other co-obligors and the terms and conditions of the arrangement is required. In addition, the total outstanding amount under the arrangement, not reduced by the effect of any amounts that may be recoverable from other entities, plus the carrying amount of any liability or receivable recognized must be disclosed. This accounting standards update is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2014 and should be applied retrospectively for those in-scope obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements that exist at the beginning of 2014. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential impact ofdo not expect this accounting standards update to have a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position andor cash flows.

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Cash Flows and Liquidity
 Cash Flows
 Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,5284,041 million in the first threenine months of 2013, compared to $9732,812 million in the first threenine months of 2012, primarily reflecting the impact of increased North America liquid hydrocarbon natural gas and synthetic crude oil sales volumes on operating income.
 Net cash used in investing activities totaled $1,0373,411 million in the first threenine months of 2013, compared to $8064,031 million in the first threenine months of 2012.  Significant investing activities are additions to property, plant and equipment and disposal of assets.  Additions in both periods primarily related to spending on U.S. unconventional resource plays, particularly the Eagle Ford shale. Disposals of assets totaled $312402 million and $208193 million in the first threenine months of 2013 and 2012, with 2013 net proceeds primarily related to the sales of our interests in our Alaska assets, and our interest in the Neptune gas plant.plant, and the DJ Basin. In 2012, net proceeds resulted primarily from the sale of our interests in several Gulf of Mexico crude oil pipeline systems.
 For further information regarding capital expenditures by segment, see Supplemental Statistics.
 Net cash used in financing activities was $413954 million in the first threenine months of 2013, compared to $1571,385 million provided by financing activities in the first nine months of 2012.  During the first nine months of 2013, we repurchased $500 million of our common stock under our authorized share repurchase program. Repayments of debt were $148 million in the first threenine months of 20122013.  Repayments of debt at maturity were and $114111 million in the first three months of 2013 and $53 million in the first threenine months of 2012. We also repaid alldrew a net $2001,839 million of our outstanding commercial paper duringin the first threenine months of 2013.2012.   Dividends paid of approximately $120376 million and $360 million were a significant use of cash in both nine-month periods.
 Liquidity and Capital Resources
 Our main sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents, internally generated cash flow from operations, the issuance of notes, our committed revolving credit facility and sales of non-strategic assets. Our working capital requirements are supported by these sources and we may issue commercial paper backed by our $2.5 billion revolving credit facility to meet short-term cash requirements.  Because of the alternatives available to us as discussed above, and our access to capital markets, we believe that our short-term and long-term liquidity is adequate to fund not only our current operations, but also our near-term and long-term funding requirements including our capital spending programs, dividend payments, defined benefit plan contributions, repayment of debt maturities, share repurchase program and other amounts that may ultimately be paid in connection with contingencies.
Capital Resources
Credit Arrangements and Borrowings
 At March 31,September 30, 2013, we had no borrowings against our revolving credit facility orand $200 million outstanding under our U.S. commercial paper program that is backed by the revolving credit facility. During the first quarternine months of 2013,, $200$4,975 million of commercial paper was issued and $400$4,975 million of commercial paper was repaid.
At March 31,September 30, 2013, we had $6,544$6,501 million in long-term debt outstanding, $68 million of which is due within one year. We do not have any triggers on any of our corporate debt that would cause an event of default in the case of a downgrade of our credit ratings.
Anticipated Asset Disposals
The previously discussed sale of our interest in Angola Block 31 and the agreement in principle to sell our interest in Angola Block 32 are both expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2013, subject to the execution of definitive agreements for Block 32 and government and regulatory approvals. Anticipated proceeds from these transactions are $1.5 billion and $590 million, respectively, before closing adjustments. We expect to use a portion of the proceeds to repurchase common shares as discussed below and the remainder to strengthen our balance sheet and for general corporate purposes.
Shelf Registration
We have a universal shelf registration statement filed with the SEC under which we, asare a "well-known seasoned issuer" for purposes of SEC rules, have the abilitythereby allowing us to use a universal shelf registration statement should we choose to issue and sell an indeterminate amount of various types of equity and debt securities. Beginning in the first quarter of 2013, we changed our reportable segments and equity securities.expect to recast all periods presented to reflect these new segments in our consolidated financial statements no later than upon filing our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K with the SEC. When appropriate, we will update and file our universal shelf registration statement.

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Cash-Adjusted-Debt-To-CapitalCash-Adjusted Debt-To-Capital Ratio
 Our cash-adjusted debt-to-capital ratio (total debt-minus-cash to total debt-plus-equity-minus-cash) was 2425 percent at March 31,September 30, 2013, compared to 25 percent at and December 31, 2012.
March 31, December 31,September 30, December 31,
(In millions)2013 20122013 2012
Commercial paper$
 $200
$200
 $200
Long-term debt due within one year68
 184
68
 184
Long-term debt6,476
 6,512
6,433
 6,512
Total debt$6,544
 $6,896
$6,701
 $6,896
Cash$768
 $684
$354
 $684
Equity$18,588
 $18,283
$18,994
 $18,283
Calculation: 
  
 
  
Total debt$6,544
 $6,896
$6,701
 $6,896
Minus cash768
 684
354
 684
Total debt minus cash5,776
 6,212
6,347
 6,212
Total debt6,544
 6,896
6,701
 6,896
Plus equity18,588
 18,283
18,994
 18,283
Minus cash768
 684
354
 684
Total debt plus equity minus cash$24,364
 $24,495
$25,341
 $24,495
Cash-adjusted debt-to-capital ratio24% 25%25% 25%
 Capital Requirements
 On April 24,October 30, 2013, our Board of Directors approved a dividend of 1719 cents per share for the firstthird quarter of 2013, payable JuneDecember 10, 2013 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 16,November 20, 2013.
As of March 31,September 30, 2013, we plan to make contributions of up to $55$17 million to our funded pension plans during the remainder of 2013.
Since January 2006, our Board of Directors has authorized a common share repurchase program totaling $5 billion. As of September 30, 2013, we had repurchased 92 million common shares at a cost of $3,722 million, with 66 million shares purchased for $2,922 million prior to the spin-off of our downstream business, 12 million shares acquired at a cost of $300 million in 2013, $17the third quarter of 2011 and 14 million shares acquired at a cost of $500 million during the third quarter of 2013. An additional $500 million repurchase of common shares is anticipated to be completed after closing the previously discussed sale of our interest in Angola Block 31, which were madeis expected in Aprilthe fourth quarter of 2013. Purchases under the repurchase program may be in either open market transactions, including block purchases, or in privately negotiated transactions. This program may be changed based upon our financial condition or changes in market conditions and is subject to termination prior to completion. The program’s authorization does not include specific price targets or timetables. The timing of purchases under the program will be influenced by cash generated from operations, proceeds from potential asset sales, cash from available borrowings and market conditions.
Our opinions concerning liquidity and our ability to avail ourselves in the future of the financing options mentioned in the above forward-looking statements are based on currently available information. If this information proves to be inaccurate, future availability of financing may be adversely affected. Factors that affect the availability of financing include our performance (as measured by various factors including cash provided from operating activities), the state of worldwide debt and equity markets, investor perceptions and expectations of past and future performance, the global financial climate, and, in particular, with respect to borrowings, the levels of our outstanding debt and credit ratings by rating agencies.  The discussion of liquidity above also contains forward-looking statements regarding the timing of closing the sales of our interests in Angola Blocks 31 and 32, including the use of proceeds, and the timing and amount of repurchasing additional common stock. The timing of closing the sale of our interest in Angola Block 31 is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and obtaining necessary government and regulatory approvals.  The sale of our interest in Angola Block 32 is subject to the execution of definitive agreements and obtaining necessary government approval. The expectations with respect to the use of proceeds from the sale of our interests in Angola Block 31 and 32 and the timing and amount of repurchasing additional common stock could be affected by changes in the prices and demand for liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas, actions of competitors, disruptions or interruptions of our exploration or production operations, unforeseen hazards such as weather conditions or acts of war or terrorist acts and other operating and economic considerations. The discussion of liquidity above also contains forward-looking statements regarding planned funding of pension plans, which are based on current expectations, estimates and projections and are not guarantees of actual performance.

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Actual results may differ materially from these expectations, estimates and projections and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and are difficult to predict.  Some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include prices of and demand for liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas, and synthetic crude oil, actions of competitors, disruptions or interruptions of our production or oil sands mining and bitumen upgrading operations due to unforeseen hazards such as weather conditions, acts of war or terrorist acts and the governmental or military response thereto, and other operating and economic considerations.
Contractual Cash Obligations
As of March 31,September 30, 2013, our total contractual cash obligations were consistent with December 31, 2012.2012.
          
Environmental Matters 
We have incurred and will continue to incur substantial capital, operating and maintenance, and remediation expenditures as a result of environmental laws and regulations.  If these expenditures, as with all costs, are not ultimately reflected in the prices of our products and services, our operating results will be adversely affected.  We believe that substantially all of our competitors must comply with similar environmental laws and regulations.  However, the specific impact on each competitor may vary depending on a number of factors, including the age and location of its operating facilities, marketing areas and production processes.
There have been no significant changes to our environmental matters subsequent to December 31, 2012.2012.

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Other Contingencies
We are a defendant in a number of lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business, including, but not limited to, royalty claims, contract claims and environmental claims.  While the ultimate outcome and impact to us cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe the resolution of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  
 See Part II Item 1. Legal Proceedings for updated information about ongoing litigation.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
For a detailed discussion of our risk management strategies and our derivative instruments, see Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additional disclosures regarding our open derivative positions, such asincluding underlying notional quantities, how they are reported in our consolidated financial statements and how their fair values are measured, may be found in Notes 1113 and 1214 to the consolidated financial statements.
Sensitivity analysis of the incremental effects on income from operations (“IFO”) of hypothetical 10 percent and 25 percent increases and decreases in commodity prices on our open commodity derivative instruments, by contract type as of March 31,September 30, 2013 is provided in the following table.
Incremental Change in IFO from a Hypothetical Price Increase of

 
Incremental Change in IFO from a Hypothetical Price Decrease of

Incremental Change in IFO from a Hypothetical Price Increase of Incremental Change in IFO from a Hypothetical Price Decrease of
10% 25% 10% 25%10% 25% 10% 25%
Crude oil              
Swaps$(127) $(317) $127
 $317
$43
 $108
 $(43) $(108)
Option Collars(52) (160) 47
 155
(17) (55) 14
 50
Total crude oil(179) (477) 174
 472
$26
 $53
 $(29) $(58)
Natural gas       
Futures(1) (1) 1
 1
Total natural gas(1) (1) 1
 1
Total$(180) $(478) $175
 $473
Sensitivity analysis of the projected incremental effect of a hypothetical 10 percent change in interest rates on financial assets and liabilities as of March 31,September 30, 2013 is provided in the following table.
  Incremental  Incremental
  Change in  Change in
(In millions) Fair Value Fair ValueFair Value Fair Value
Financial assets (liabilities): (a)
      
Interest rate swap agreements$18
(b) 
$2
$11
(b) 
$5
Long-term debt, including amounts due within one year$(7,347)
(b) 
$(231)$(6,941)
(b) 
$(236)
(a) 
Fair values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, commercial paper, accounts payable and accrued interest approximate carrying value and are relatively insensitive to changes in interest rates due to the short-term maturity of the instruments.  Accordingly, these instruments are excluded from the table.
(b) 
Fair value was based on market prices where available, or current borrowing rates for financings with similar terms and maturities.
The aggregate cash flow effect on foreign currency derivative contracts of a hypothetical 10 percent change in exchange rates at March 31,September 30, 2013 would be $6152 million.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in RuleRules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.  Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our company's design and operation of disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the period ending March 31, 2013.  as of September 30, 2013.  
In the first quarter of 2013, we completed the update of our existing Enterprise Resource Planning ("ERP") system. This update included a new general ledger, consolidations system and reporting tools. ThereDuring the quarter ended September 30, 2013, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Supplemental Statistics (Unaudited)


Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
March 31,September 30, September 30,
(In millions)2013 20122013 2012 2013 2012
Segment Income (Loss)   
Segment Income       
North America E&P$(59) $104
$242
 $107
 $404
 $281
International E&P453
 407
321
 405
 1,156
 1,185
Oil Sands Mining38
 38
106
 66
 164
 154
Segment income432
 549
669
 578
 1,724
 1,620
Items not allocated to segments, net of income taxes(49) (132)(100) (128) (346) (360)
Net income$383
 $417
$569
 $450
 $1,378
 $1,260
Capital Expenditures(a)
        
  
North America E&P$970
 $829
$831
 $1,045
 $2,705
 $2,887
International E&P225
 138
254
 229
 720
 569
Oil Sands Mining45
 52
65
 41
 207
 136
Corporate30
 44
12
 24
 57
 87
Total$1,270
 $1,063
$1,162
 $1,339
 $3,689
 $3,679
Exploration Expenses        
  
North America E&P$435
 $106
$48
 $140
 $559
 $393
International E&P30
 29
105
 30
 192
 84
Total$465
 $135
$153
 $170
 $751
 $477
(a) 
Capital expenditures include changes in accruals.



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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Supplemental Statistics (Unaudited)


Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
March 31,September 30, September 30,
Net Sales Volumes2013 20122013 2012 2013 2012
North America E&P 
  
 
  
  
  
Crude Oil and Condensate (mbbld)
121
 83
126
 98
 125
 88
Natural Gas Liquids (mbbld)
20
 7
24
 13
 22
 10
Total Liquid Hydrocarbons141
 90
150
 111
 147
 98
Natural Gas (mmcfd)
340
 344
297
 366
 318
 343
Total North America E&P (mboed)
198
 147
200
 172
 200
 155
          
International E&P 
  
 
  
    
Liquid Hydrocarbons (mbbld)
          
Europe100
 97
81
 94
 91
 97
Africa80
 52
57
 88
 73
 73
Total Liquid Hydrocarbons180
 149
138
 182
 164
 170
Natural Gas (mmcfd)
 
   
      
Europe(b)
95
 104
69
 100
 84
 102
Africa473
 418
493
 485
 464
 434
Total Natural Gas568
 522
562
 585
 548
 536
Total International E&P (mboed)
274
 236
231
 280
 255
 259
          
Oil Sands Mining          
Synthetic Crude Oil (mbbld)(c)
51
 44
49
 53
 47
 47
          
Total Company (mboed)
523
 427
480
 505
 502
 461
Net Sales Volumes of Equity Method Investees 
  
 
  
    
LNG (mtd)
6,787
 6,291
7,302
 7,065
 6,638
 6,277
Methanol (mtd)
1,410
 1,312
1,364
 1,146
 1,249
 1,242
(b) 
Includes natural gas acquired for injection and subsequent resale of 114 mmcfd and 1418 mmcfd for the third quarters of 2013 and 2012, and 8 mmcfd and 16 mmcfd for thefirst quartersnine months of2013 and 2012.
(c) 
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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Supplemental Statistics (Unaudited)


Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Nine Months Ended
March 31,September 30, September 30,
Average Realizations(d)
2013 20122013 2012 2013 2012
North America E&P       
Crude Oil and Condensate (per bbl)

$94.68
 
$97.28

$101.05
 
$89.89
 $96.54 $92.00
Natural Gas Liquids (per bbl)

$35.48
 
$51.55

$35.01
 
$37.88
 $34.06 $41.99
Total Liquid Hydrocarbons(e)(d)

$86.14
 
$93.63

$90.49
 
$83.56
 $87.09 $87.07
Natural Gas (per mcf)

$3.86
 
$4.13

$3.51
 
$3.61
 $3.86 $3.73
       
International E&P       
Liquid Hydrocarbons (per bbl)
       
Europe
$116.13
 
$123.76

$113.73
 
$112.34
 $112.12 $115.73
Africa
$97.13
 
$94.41

$84.58
 
$98.65
 $92.26 $97.00
Total Liquid Hydrocarbons
$107.68
 
$113.55

$101.68
 
$105.71
 $103.25 $107.69
Natural Gas (per mcf)
       
Europe
$12.83
 
$9.99

$11.61
 
$10.10
 $11.98 $10.05
Africa(f)(e)

$0.51
 
$0.24

$0.59
 
$0.63
 $0.53 $0.39
Total Natural Gas
$2.57
 
$2.19

$1.95
 
$2.25
 $2.29 $2.23
       
Oil Sands Mining       
Synthetic Crude Oil (per bbl)

$79.98
 
$90.88

$102.64
 
$81.13
 $90.65 $83.58
(d) 
Excludes gains and losses on derivative instruments.
(e)
Inclusion of realized gains (losses) on crude oil derivative instruments would have increased (decreased)decreased average liquid hydrocarbon realizations by ($0.37)$1.81 per bbl and $0.30 per bbl for the third quarter and first quarternine months of 2013.2013. There were no realized gains (losses) on crude oil derivative instruments in the first quartersame periods of 2012.2012.
(f)(e) 
Primarily represents fixed prices under long-term contracts with Alba Plant LLC, Atlantic Methanol Production Company LLC and Equatorial Guinea LNG Holdings Limited, which are equity method investees.  We include our share of income from each of these equity method investees in our International E&P segment.

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Part II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are a defendant in a number of lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business, including, but not limited to, royalty claims, contract claims and environmental claims.  While the ultimate outcome and impact to us cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe the resolution of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  Certain of those matters are discussed below.
Litigation
In March 2011, Noble Drilling (U.S.) LLC (“Noble”) filed a lawsuit against us in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, alleging, among other things, breach of contract, breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing, and negligent misrepresentation, relating to a multi-year drilling contract for a newly constructed drilling rig to be deployed in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.  We filed an answer in April 2011, contending, among other things, failure to perform, failure to comply with material obligations, failure to mitigate alleged damages and that Noble failed to provide the rig according to the operating, performance and safety requirements specified in the drilling contract. In April 2013, we filed a counterclaim against Noble alleging, among other things, breach of contract and breach of the duty of good faith relating to the multi-year drilling contract. The counterclaim also included a breach of contract claim for reimbursement for the value of fuel used by Noble under an offshore daywork drilling contract. We are vigorously defendingThe parties have reached a tentative settlement of this litigation. The ultimate outcomeWe believe that the settlement of this lawsuit, including any financiallitigation will not have a material adverse effect on us, remains uncertain.  We do not believe an estimateour consolidated results of a reasonably probable loss (or range of loss) can be made for this lawsuit at this time.
Environmental
 We continue to work with the North Dakota Department of Health to resolve voluntary disclosures we made in 2009 relating to potential Clean Air Act violations relating to our operations, on state lands in the Bakken shale. The proposed settlement of the fine is $169,800 and is expected to be executed by the parties in the second quarter of 2013.financial position or cash flows.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
We are subject to various risks and uncertainties in the course of our business.  The discussion of such risks and uncertainties may be found under Item 1A. Risk Factors in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table provides information about purchases by Marathon Oil during the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2013, of equity securities that are registered by Marathon Oil pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 Column (a) Column (b) Column (c) Column (d)
 Total Number of Average Price 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of
Publicly Announced
 
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Period
Shares Purchased (a)(b)
 Paid per Share 
 Plans or Programs(c)
 
Plans or Programs(c)
01/01/13 – 01/31/135,910
 $31.34 
 $1,780,609,536
02/01/13 – 02/28/13107,389
 $33.74 
 $1,780,609,536
03/01/13 – 03/31/1334,051
 $33.56 
 $1,780,609,536
Total147,350
 $33.60 
  
 Column (a) Column (b) Column (c) Column (d)
 Total Number of Average Price 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of
Publicly Announced
 
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Period
Shares Purchased (a)(b)
 Paid per Share 
 Plans or Programs(c)
 
Plans or Programs(c)
07/01/13 - 07/31/13

10,481
 $35.24 
 $1,780,609,536
08/01/13 - 08/31/133,253
 $37.18 
 $1,780,609,536
09/01/13 - 09/30/1314,281,443
 $35.53 14,066,840
 $1,280,820,541
Total14,295,177
 $35.52 14,066,840
  
(a) 
120,431201,089 shares of restricted stock were delivered by employees to Marathon Oil, upon vesting, to satisfy tax withholding requirements.
(b) 
In MarchSeptember 2013, 26,91927,248 shares were repurchased in open-market transactions to satisfy the requirements for dividend reinvestment under the Marathon Oil Corporation Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan (the “Dividend Reinvestment Plan”) by the administrator of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Shares needed to meet the requirements of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan are either purchased in the open market or issued directly by Marathon Oil.
(c) 
We announced a share repurchase program in January 2006, and amended it several times in 2007 for a total authorized program of $5 billion. As of March 31,September 30, 2013, 7892 million split-adjusted common shares had been acquired at a cost of $3,222$3,722 million, which includes transaction fees and commissions that are not reported in the table above.  Of this total, 66 million shares had been acquired at a cost of $2,922 million prior to the spin-off of the downstream business.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
 Not applicable.

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Item 6.  Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
    Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description Form Exhibit Filing Date SEC File No. Filed Herewith Furnished Herewith
10.1 Form of Performance Unit AwardInitial CEO Option Grant Agreement (2013-2015 Performance Cycle) for Section 16 Officers granted under Marathon Oil Corporation'sCorporation’s 2012 Incentive Compensation PlanPlan.         X  
10.2 Form of Performance Unit AwardCEO Restricted Stock Agreement (2013-2015 Performance Cycle) for Officers granted under Marathon Oil Corporation'sCorporation’s 2012 Incentive Compensation Plan (3-year prorata vesting).X
10.3Form of CEO Restricted Stock Award Agreement granted under Marathon Oil Corporation’s 2012 Incentive Compensation Plan (3-year cliff vesting).X
10.4Marathon Oil Corporation Bonus Agreement Upon Commencement of Employment for Lee M. Tillman.         X  
12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.         X  
31.1 Certification of Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13(a)-14 and 15(d)-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.         X  
31.2 Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13(a)-14 and 15(d)-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.         X  
32.1 Certification of Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.         X  
32.2 Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.         X  
101.INS XBRL Instance Document.         X  
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.         X  
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.         X  
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.         X  
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.         X  
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.         X  
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.X


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SIGNATURES

 
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 thereunto duly authorized.
May 10,November 6, 2013 MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
   
 By:/s/ Michael K. Stewart
   Michael K. Stewart
  
Vice President, Finance and Accounting,
Controller and Treasurer

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Exhibit Index

    Incorporated by Reference    
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description Form Exhibit Filing Date SEC File No. Filed Herewith Furnished Herewith
10.1 Form of Performance Unit AwardInitial CEO Option Grant Agreement (2013-2015 Performance Cycle) for Section 16 Officers granted under Marathon Oil Corporation'sCorporation’s 2012 Incentive Compensation PlanPlan.         X  
10.2 Form of Performance Unit AwardCEO Restricted Stock Agreement (2013-2015 Performance Cycle) for Officers granted under Marathon Oil Corporation'sCorporation’s 2012 Incentive Compensation Plan (3-year prorata vesting).X
10.3Form of CEO Restricted Stock Award Agreement granted under Marathon Oil Corporation’s 2012 Incentive Compensation Plan (3-year cliff vesting).X
10.4Marathon Oil Corporation Bonus Agreement Upon Commencement of Employment for Lee M. Tillman.         X  
12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.         X  
31.1 Certification of Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13(a)-14 and 15(d)-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.         X  
31.2 Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13(a)-14 and 15(d)-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.         X  
32.1 Certification of Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.         X  
32.2 Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.         X  
101.INS XBRL Instance Document.         X  
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.         X  
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.X
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.         X  
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.         X  
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.         X  
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.X