UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                        Washington, D. C. 20549

                               FORM 10-Q

        QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

               For the Quarter Ended JuneSeptember 30, 1999
                      Commission File No. 1-8968



                    ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
          17001 Northchase Drive, Houston, Texas  77060-2141
                            (281) 875-1101


     Incorporated in the                 Employer Identification
      State of Delaware                       No. 76-0146568





     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   X    No _____

     The number of shares outstanding and entitled to vote of the
Company's common stock as of July 30,October 29, 1999 is shown below:

                                               Number of Shares
                Title of Class                   Outstanding

     Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share     127,418,936127,518,656




                    PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

                    ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                             (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended SixNine Months Ended thousands except JuneSeptember 30 JuneSeptember 30 per share amounts 1999 1998 1999 1998 Revenues Gas sales $ 83,80698,203 $ 87,671 $161,646 $181,19086,253 $259,849 $267,443 Oil and condensate sales 58,061 31,581 101,641 62,97955,085 35,010 156,726 97,989 Natural gas liquids and other 19,652 18,274 34,596 40,35826,647 18,928 61,243 59,286 Total 161,519 137,526 297,883 284,527179,935 140,191 477,818 424,718 Cost and Expenses Operating expenses 34,440 38,649 68,496 78,90635,216 41,848 103,712 120,754 Administrative and general 23,195 21,722 47,604 42,96424,639 21,950 72,243 64,914 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 53,938 48,387 110,462 99,72451,748 51,562 162,210 151,286 Other taxes 8,524 8,486 17,757 19,3169,657 9,116 27,414 28,432 Impairments related to international properties --- --- 20,000 --- Total 120,097 117,244 264,319 240,910121,260 124,476 385,579 365,386 Operating Income 41,422 20,282 33,564 43,61758,675 15,715 92,239 59,332 Interest Expense 18,504 13,778 37,142 26,13617,899 14,991 55,041 41,127 Income (Loss) Before 22,918 6,504 (3,578) 17,481 Income Taxes 40,776 724 37,198 18,205 Income Taxes 12,226 2,163 6,085 6,12519,264 260 25,349 6,385 Net Income (Loss) $ 10,69221,512 $ 4,341464 $ (9,663)11,849 $ 11,35611,820 Preferred Stock Dividends 2,730 1,638 5,460 1,6382,730 8,190 4,368 Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders $ 7,96218,782 $ 2,703 $(15,123)(2,266) $ 9,7183,659 $ 7,452 Per Common Share Net income (loss) - basic $ 0.060.15 $ 0.02(0.02) $ (0.12)0.03 $ 0.080.06 Net income (loss) - diluted $ 0.060.15 $ 0.02(0.02) $ (0.12)0.03 $ 0.080.06 Dividends $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ 0.100.15 $ 0.08750.1375 Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding 125,255 120,049 122,874 119,942127,437 120,140 124,395 120,008
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 2 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
JuneSeptember 30, December 31, thousands 1999 1998 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 16,86114,803 $ 17,008 Accounts receivable 183,709211,762 181,491 Inventories 30,17527,855 25,860 Prepaid expenses 3,1805,561 5,569 Total 233,925259,981 229,928 Properties and Equipment Original cost 5,598,8545,733,300 5,488,721 Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization 2,194,8272,209,456 2,107,183 Net properties and equipment - based on the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties 3,404,0273,523,844 3,381,538 Deferred Charges 52,65449,954 21,524 $3,690,606$3,833,779 $3,632,990
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 3 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (continued) (Unaudited)
JuneSeptember 30, December 31, thousands 1999 1998 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities Accounts payable Trade and other $ 174,012185,009 $ 227,988 Banks 12,38110,114 26,723 Accrued expenses Interest 19,85314,347 15,210 Taxes and other 16,36023,124 18,805 Total 222,606232,594 288,726 Long-term Debt 1,305,8051,405,305 1,425,392 Deferred Credits Deferred income taxes 524,899543,871 522,953 Other 144,505144,180 136,463 Total 669,404688,051 659,416 Stockholders' Equity Preferred stock, par value $1.00 (2,000,000 shares authorized, 200,000 shares issued as of JuneSeptember 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998) 200,000 200,000 Common stock, par value $0.10 (300,000,000 shares authorized, 129,408,296129,460,363 and 122,436,712 shares issued as of JuneSeptember 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively) 12,94112,946 12,244 Paid-in capital 634,090623,313 361,390 Retained earnings (as of JuneSeptember 30, 1999, retained earnings waswere not restricted as to the payment of dividends) 729,450741,859 756,971 Deferred compensation (9,565)(8,601) (9,461) Executives and Directors Benefits Trust, at market value (2,000,000 shares as of JuneSeptember 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998) (74,125)(61,688) (61,688) Treasury stock (0 and 20 shares as of JuneSeptember 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively) --- --- Total 1,492,7911,507,829 1,259,456 $3,690,606$3,833,779 $3,632,990
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 4 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30 thousands 1999 1998 Cash Flow from Operating Activities Net income (loss) $ (9,663)11,849 $ 11,35611,820 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, depletion and amortization 110,462 99,724162,210 151,286 Amortization of restricted stock 715 5741,189 829 Deferred U.S. income taxes (5,353) 5,9188,762 4,818 Impairments of international properties 20,000 --- 116,161 117,572204,010 168,753 (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (2,218) 23,740 Increase(30,271) 19,407 (Increase) decrease in inventories (4,315) (1,299)(1,995) 7,603 Decrease in accounts payable - trade and other and accrued expenses (51,778) (29,730)(39,523) (42,737) Other items - net (10,643) (3,095)(6,208) (5,600) Net cash provided by operating activities 47,207 107,188126,013 147,426 Cash Flow from Investing Activities Additions to properties and equipment (261,024) (467,745)(431,625) (672,368) Sales and retirements of properties and equipment 102,678 5,253102,580 5,454 Proceeds from the sale of assets to be leased, net 3,777 ---20,170 Net cash used in investing activities (154,569) (462,492)(325,268) (646,744) Cash Flow from Financing Activities Additions to debt 300,000 283,693418,898 Retirements of debt (419,587)(320,087) (100,000) Issuance of preferred stock --- 195,809195,675 Issuance of common stock 259,002 7,206260,707 12,000 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, banks (14,342) 1,531(16,609) 4,695 Dividends paid (17,858) (12,162) Purchase of treasury stock --- (1)(26,961) (20,976) Net cash provided by financing activities 107,215 376,076197,050 510,292 Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (147) 20,772(2,205) 10,974 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 17,008 8,907 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $ 16,86114,803 $ 29,67919,881
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 5 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) 1. Summary of Accounting Policies General Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is engaged in the exploration, development, production and marketing of natural gas, crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids (NGLs). The terms "Anadarko" and "Company" refer to Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and its subsidiaries. The principal subsidiaries of Anadarko are: Anadarko Algeria Corporation, Anadarko Energy Services Company and Anadarko Gathering Company. 2. Inventories Materials and supplies and natural gas inventory are stated at the lower of average cost or market. Natural gas, when sold from inventory, is charged to expense using the average-cost method. Oil inventory is stated at market value. The major classes of inventories are as follows:
JuneSeptember 30, December 31, thousands 1999 1998 Materials and supplies $15,212$13,302 $20,231 Natural gas, stored in inventory 8,5129,088 1,813 Oil, stored in inventory 6,4515,465 3,816 $30,175$27,855 $25,860
3. Properties and Equipment Oil and gas properties include costs of $335,722,000$332,941,000 and $353,647,000 at JuneSeptember 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively, which were excluded from capitalized costs being amortized. These amounts represent costs associated with unevaluated properties and major development projects. During the first quarter of 1999, the Company made a provision for impairment of international oil and gas properties of $20,000,000. The impairment related to the Company's remaining exploration program in Eritrea. 6 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited) 4. Long-term Debt A summary of long-term debt follows:
JuneSeptember 30, December 31, thousands 1999 1998 Commercial Paper $ 180,805230,305 $ 367,892 Notes Payable, Banks 25,00075,000 257,500 8 1/4% Notes due 2001 100,000 100,000 6 3/4% Notes due 2003 100,000 100,000 5 7/8% Notes due 2003 100,000 100,000 7 1/4% Debentures due 2025 100,000 100,000 7% Debentures due 2027 100,000 100,000 6.625% Debentures due 2028 100,000 100,000 7.20% Debentures due 2029 300,000 --- 7.73% Debentures due 2096 100,000 100,000 7 1/4% Debentures due 2096 100,000 100,000 $1,305,805$1,405,305 $1,425,392
6 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited) 4. Long-term Debt (continued) The commercial paper and notes payable to banks have been classified as long-term debt in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 6, "Classification of Short-term Obligations Expected to be Refinanced", under the terms of Anadarko's Bank Credit Agreements. In March 1999, Anadarko issued $300,000,000 principal amount of 7.20% Debentures due 2029. The proceeds were used to repay floating interest rate debt. In April 1999, the Company amended the Revolving Credit Agreement and entered into a new 364-Day Credit Agreement. The Revolving Credit Agreement provides for $225,000,000 principal amount and the 364-Day Credit Agreement provides for $285,000,000 principal amount. The Revolving Credit Agreement expires in 2002. In April 1999, Anadarko filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that permits the issuance of up to $1,000,000,000 in debt and equity securities. Net proceeds, terms and pricing of offerings of securities issued under the shelf registration statement will be determined at the time of the offerings. In May 1999, the Company issued $240,500,000 of common stock under the shelf registration statement. See Note 6. 5. Preferred Stock In each of the first, second and secondthird quarters of 1999, dividends of $13.65 per share (equivalent to $1.365 per Depositary Share) were paid to holders of preferred stock. In the second quarterand third quarters of 1998, dividends of $8.19 and $13.65 per share (equivalent to $0.819 and $1.365 per Depositary Share), respectively, were paid to holders of preferred stock. The Company's preferred stock was issued in May 1998. 7 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited) 6. Common Stock Under the most restrictive provisions of the Company's credit agreements, which limit the payment of dividends, retained earnings of $729,450,000$741,859,000 and $609,456,000 were not restricted as to the payment of dividends at JuneSeptember 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively. The Company's basic earnings per share (EPS) amounts have been computed based on the average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS amounts include the effect of the Company's outstanding stock options under the treasury stock method. 7 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited) 6. Common Stock (continued) The reconciliation between basic and diluted EPS is as follows:
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 1999 JuneSeptember 30, 1998 thousands except Per Share Per Share per share amounts Income Shares Amount Loss Shares Amount Basic EPS Income (loss) available to common stockholders $18,782 127,437 $ 0.15 $(2,266) 120,140 $(0.02) Effect of dilutive stock options -- 874 -- -- Diluted EPS Income (loss) available to common stockholders plus assumed conversion $18,782 128,311 $ 0.15 $(2,266) 120,140 $(0.02) Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 September 30, 1998 thousands except Per Share Per Share per share amounts Income Shares Amount Income Shares Amount Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 7,962 125,2553,659 124,395 $ 0.03 $7,452 120,008 $0.06 $2,703 120,049 $0.02 Effect of dilutive stock options -- 1,113662 -- 945923 Diluted EPS Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversion $ 7,962 126,3683,659 125,057 $ 0.03 $7,452 120,931 $0.06 $2,703 120,994 $0.02
Six Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 June 30, 1998 thousands except Per Share Per Share per share amounts Loss Shares Amount Income Shares Amount Basic EPS Income (loss) available to common stockholders $(15,123) 122,874 $(0.12) $9,718 119,942 $0.08 Effect of dilutive stock options -- -- -- 821 Diluted EPS Income (loss) available to common stockholders plus assumed conversion $(15,123) 122,874 $(0.12) $9,718 120,763 $0.08
For the sixthree and nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 1999, options for 3,190,000 shares of common stock were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation because the options' exercise price was greater than the average market price of common stock for the periods. 8 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited) 6. Common Stock (continued) For the three months ended September 30, 1998, there were 556,000979,000 common stock equivalents related to outstanding stock options that were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS, since they had an anti-dilutiveanti- dilutive effect. For both the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 1998, options for 3,206,000 shares of common stock were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation because the options' exercise price was greater than the average market price of common stock for the periods. In May 1999, Anadarko issued 6,250,000 shares of common stock. Aggregate proceeds from the offering were approximately $240,500,000 after all expenses. Proceeds from the offering were used initially to repay floating interest rate debt. The common stock was issued under the Company's shelf registration statement. 8 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited)In September 1999, the Company filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that permits the issuance of up to 4,500,000 additional shares of Anadarko common stock under the Anadarko Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan. 7. Statement of Cash Flows Supplemental Information The amounts of cash paid (received) for interest (net of amounts capitalized) and income taxes are as follows:
SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30 thousands 1999 1998 Interest $33,275 $26,215$55,059 $41,078 Income taxes $ (187)(185) $(6,516)
8. Kansas Ad Valorem Tax The Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 allowed a "severance, production or similar" tax to be included as an add-on, over and above the maximum lawful price for natural gas. Based on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ruling that the Kansas ad valorem tax was such a tax, the Company collected the Kansas ad valorem tax. Background of Present Litigation FERC's ruling regarding the ability of producers to collect the Kansas ad valorem tax was appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (D.C. Circuit). The Court held in June 1988 that FERC failed to provide a reasoned basis for its findings and remanded the case to FERC. 9 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited) 8. Kansas Ad Valorem Tax (continued) Ultimately, the D.C. Circuit issued a decision on August 2, 1996 ruling that producers must refund all Kansas ad valorem taxes collected relating to production since October 1983. The Company filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court. That petition was denied on May 12, 1997. Anadarko estimates that the maximum amount of principal and interest at issue which has not been paid to date, assuming that the October 1983 effective date remains in effect, is about $44,400,000$45,300,000 (pretax) as of JuneSeptember 30, 1999. FERC Proceedings Depending on future FERC orders, the Company could be required to pay all or part of the amounts claimed by all pipelines (which might include PanEnergy) pending further potential review by FERC or the courts. PanEnergy Litigation On May 13, 1997, the Company filed a lawsuit in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas against PanEnergy seeking declaration that pursuant to prior agreements Anadarko is not required to issue refunds to PanEnergy for the principal amount of $14,000,000 (pretax) and, if the petition for 9 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited) 8. Kansas Ad Valorem Tax (continued) adjustment is denied in its entirety by FERC with respect to PanEnergy refunds, interest in an amount of $28,700,000$29,600,000 (pretax) as of JuneSeptember 30, 1999. The Company also seeks from PanEnergy the return of $816,000 of the $830,000 (pretax) charged against income in 1993 and 1994. In response to a motion filed by PanEnergy, the United States District Court issued an order on March 17, 1998 staying the litigation, pending the exercise by FERC of its regulatory jurisdiction. FERC Order of October 13, 1998 On October 13, 1998, FERC issued a final order on Anadarko's complaint. The order declares that Anadarko Production Company (now an affiliate of Duke Energy) is responsible as first seller for making refunds of Kansas ad valorem tax reimbursements collected from 1983 through August 1, 1985. The Company estimates this amount to be as much as $26,000,000. The Company is responsible to make refunds for reimbursements it collected as first seller from August 1, 1985 through 1988. The Company estimates this amount to be as much as $16,000,000. The FERC order states that whether Anadarko Production Company or the Company is entitled to reimbursement from another party for the refunds ordered is a matter to be pursued in an appropriate judicial forum. On January 15, 1999, FERC issued an order denying a request for rehearing filed 10 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited) 8. Kansas Ad Valorem Tax (continued) by PanEnergy and reaffirming the October 1998 order. FERC may, in the near future, issue an order based upon the above allocation regarding when the refunds must be paid and the specific refund amount. The issue of reimbursement will now be pursued in U.S. District Court. On April 16, 1999, the U.S. District Court ordered the parties to mediation. The mediation is currently scheduled for August 25, 1999.One session with the mediator has been held. The Court has also set the matter for trial on the May/June 2000 trial term. Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) Proceeding On April 30, 1998, the Company's subsidiary, Anadarko Gathering Company (AGC), filed a petition with the KCC to clarify AGC's rights and obligations, if any, related to the payment by first sellers of Kansas ad valorem tax refunds. The refunds at issue relate to sales made by Anadarko Production Company, a PanEnergy affiliate, through facilities known as the Cimmaron River System during the time period from 1983 to 1988. AGC purchased the Cimmaron River System from Centana, the successor of Anadarko Production Company, in 1995. The petition, among other things, asks the KCC to determine whether AGC or Anadarko Production Company is responsible for the payment or distribution of refunds received from first sellers to Anadarko Production Company's former customers and requests guidance concerning the disposition of refunds 10 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited) 8. Kansas Ad Valorem Tax (continued) received that are attributable to sales made to Anadarko Production Company customers that did not reimburse Anadarko Production Company for Kansas ad valorem taxes during the relevant time periods. This matter is presently being pursued before the KCC. On June 1, 1999, the KCC entered an order approving the plan proposed by AGC. Under this order, after the conclusion of all litigation related to Kansas ad valorem tax proceedings, "AGC shall be authorized to deduct from the amounts of refunds due for the period from 1986 to and through 1988 all amounts shown not to have been collected by AGC's predecessor in interest, Centana Energy Corporation by year, for the period from 1986 through 1988." The order is now final. Anadarko's net income for 1997 included a $1,800,000 charge (pretax) related to the Kansas ad valorem tax refunds. This charge reflects all principal and interest which may be due at the conclusion of all regulatory proceedings and litigation to parties other than PanEnergy. The Company is unable at this time to predict the final outcome of this matter and no provision for liability (excluding amounts recorded in 1993, 1994 and 1997) has been made in the accompanying financial statements. 11 Item 1. Financial Statements (continued) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited) 9. The information, as furnished, reflects all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of financial position as of JuneSeptember 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, the results of operations for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 1999 and 1998, and cash flows for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 1999 and 1998. 1112 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The Company has made in this report, and may from time to time otherwise make in other public filings, press releases and discussions with Company management, forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 concerning the Company's operations, economic performance and financial condition. These forward looking statements include information concerning future production and reserves, schedules, plans, timing of development, contributions from Algerian properties, and those statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "target", "goal", "plans", "objective", "should" or similar expressions or variations on such expressions. For such statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements due to a number of factors in addition to those discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and in the Company's other public filings, press releases and discussions with Company management. See Additional Factors Affecting Business in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the Company's 1998 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Overview of Operating Results For 1999's secondthird quarter, Anadarko had net income available to common stockholders of $8$18.8 million, or 615 cents per share (diluted), on $161.5$179.9 million of revenues. By comparison, during the same period in 1998, the Company had a net incomeloss of $2.7$2.3 million, or 2 cents per share, on $137.5$140.2 million of revenues. The higherincrease in earnings in the secondthird quarter of 1999 compared to the second quarter of 1998, wereis primarily due to increased crude oil prices and production volumes.significantly higher commodity prices. For 1999's first half,the nine-month period ending September 30, 1999, Anadarko had a net lossincome available to common stockholders of $15.1$3.7 million, or 123 cents per share (diluted), on $297.9$477.8 million of revenues. The loss reflectsyear-to-date results reflect a non-cash charge in the first quarter of 1999 of $20 million before taxes ($13 million after taxes) related to the remaining operations in the Company's Eritrean exploration program. DuringBy comparison, through the first halfnine months of 1998, Anadarko hadreported net income of $9.7$7.5 million, or 86 cents per share (diluted), on $284.5$424.7 million of revenues. Excluding the foreigninternational impairment, the Company's net lossincome available to common stockholders for the first halfnine months of 1999 was $2.1$16.7 million, or two13 cents per share (diluted). In addition to the charge for Eritrea, the earnings for the first sixnine months of 1999 were impacted by an increase in Algeria oil production volumes and higher commodity prices, partially offset by a decline in gas production volumes, higher interest expense and higher preferred stock dividends, compared to the same period in 1998, were affected by lower natural gas prices, higher interest expense and preferred stock dividends, partially offset by higher oil production volumes. 121998. 13 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) The following table shows the Company's volumes and average prices for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 1999 and 1998:
Three Months Ended SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30 JuneSeptember 30 1999 1998 1999 1998 Natural gas Bcf 41.9 42.2 86.0 86.245.7 127.9 131.9 MMcf/d 461 463 475 476456 497 468 483 Price per Mcf $1.95 $1.98 $1.77 $2.00$ 2.40 $ 1.82 $ 1.97 $ 1.94 Crude oil and condensate United States MBbls 2,167 2,559 4,491 4,8111,967 2,474 6,458 7,284 MBbls/d 21 27 24 28 25 27 Price per barrel $14.65 $11.50 $12.20 $12.21$18.62 $11.17 $ 14.16 $ 11.86 Algeria MBbls 1,647 121 3,291 121818 466 4,108 587 MBbls/d 18 1 18 19 5 15 2 Price per barrel $15.38 $12.25 $13.48 $12.25$20.99 $12.96 $ 14.97 $ 12.82 Total MBbls 3,814 2,680 7,782 4,9322,785 2,940 10,566 7,871 MBbls/d 4230 32 39 29 43 28 Price per barrel $14.97 $11.54 $12.74 $12.21$19.32 $11.46 $ 14.47 $ 11.93 Natural gas liquids MBbls 1,530 1,569 3,162 3,2731,787 1,788 4,949 5,062 MBbls/d 17 17 1719 19 18 19 Price per barrel $11.91 $10.90 $10.20 $11.31$14.76 $ 9.44 $ 11.84 $ 10.65 Total Energy Equivalent Barrels (MMEEBs) 12.3 11.3 25.3 22.611.6 12.4 36.8 34.9
___________ Bcf - billion cubic feet MBbls - thousand barrels MBbls/d - thousand barrels per day Mcf - thousand cubic feet MMcf/d - million cubic feet per day MMEEBs - million energy equivalent barrels 1314 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) Costs and expenses during the secondthird quarter of 1999 were $120.1$121.3 million, an increasea decrease of 2%3% compared to $117.2$124.5 million for the secondthird quarter of 1998. The decrease is primarily due to lower operating expenses partly offset by increased administrative and general expenses associated with the Company's workforce. For the first sixnine months of 1999, costs and expenses excluding the impairment totaled $244.3$365.6 million, an increase of 1% compared to $240.9 million forlevel with the first sixnine months of 1998. TheA decrease in operating expenses was offset by an increase for both periods is primarily due to higherin depreciation, depletion and amortization expense relateddue to the increase inhigher production volumes and higheran increase in administrative and general expenses associated with the Company's growing workforce, partly offset by lower operating expenses.workforce. Interest expense for the secondthird quarter of 1999 increased 34%19% to $18.5$17.9 million compared to $13.8$15.0 million for the secondthird quarter of 1998. For the first sixnine months of 1999, interest expense was $37.1$55.0 million, an increase of 42%34% compared to $26.1$41.1 million for the same period of 1998. The increases in interest expense are primarily due to higher levels of long-term debt in 1999 compared to 1998. Natural Gas Volumes and Prices In 1999's secondthird quarter, Anadarko's natural gas production averaged 461456 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d), down 8% from 497 MMcf/d essentially level withduring the same period a year ago. The Company's wellhead price for natural gas was $2.40 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) for the third quarter of 1999, up 32% from $1.82 per Mcf for the third quarter of 1998. In 1999's first nine months, Anadarko's natural gas production averaged 468 MMcf/d, down 3% compared to 483 MMcf/d for the corresponding period in 1998. The Company's wellhead price for natural gas was $1.95 per Mcf for the second quarter of 1999, off slightly from $1.98 per Mcf a year ago. In 1999's first six months, Anadarko's natural gas production averaged 475 MMcf/d, level with the same period in 1998. The Company's wellhead price for natural gas was $1.77$1.97 per Mcf for the first halfnine months of 1999, off 12% from $2.00up 2% over $1.94 per Mcf a year ago.for the first nine months of 1998. Crude Oil, Condensate and Natural Gas Liquids Volumes and Prices The Company's average oil price for the secondthird quarter of 1999 was $14.97$19.32 per barrel, up 30%69% from $11.54$11.46 per barrel a year ago.for the third quarter of 1998. In the secondthird quarter of 1999, Anadarko's oil production rose 42% toaveraged 30,000 barrels of oil per day (BOPD), off 5% from an average of 42 MBbls/d, up from 29 MBbls/d32,000 BOPD in 1998's corresponding period. The increase in volume was driven by oil production from the Company's operations in Algeria, which came onstream in Maythird quarter of 1998. Anadarko's oil production for the first sixnine months of 1999 rose 58%34% to an average of 43 MBbls/d,39,000 BOPD, up from 28 MBbls/d29,000 BOPD in 1998's corresponding period. The Company's average oil price for the first halfnine months of 1999 was $12.74$14.47 per barrel, up 4%21% from $12.21$11.93 per barrel a year ago. 14for the same period in 1998. 15 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) During the secondthird quarter of 1999, Anadarko's natural gas liquids (NGLs) sales volumes averaged 17 MBbls/d,19,000 barrels per day, level with 1998's corresponding period. The Company's average price for NGLs was $11.91$14.76 per barrel in 1999's secondthird quarter, a 9% increase from $10.90compared to $9.44 per barrel for the third quarter of 1998, representing a year ago.56% increase. During the first sixnine months of 1999, Anadarko's NGLs sales volumes averaged 17 MBbls/d,18,000 barrels per day, down 3%slightly from 18 MBbls/d19,000 barrels per day in 1998's corresponding period. The Company's average price for NGLs for year-to-date September 30, 1999 was $10.20$11.84 per barrel in 1999's first half, 10% below anor 11% higher than the average price of $11.31$10.65 per barrel a year ago.for the first nine months of 1998. Capital Expenditures, Liquidity and Dividends During the first sixnine months of 1999, Anadarko's capital spending (including capitalized interest and overhead) was $261.0$431.6 million compared to $467.7$672.4 million in the same period of 1998. In March 1999, Anadarko issued $300 million principal amount of 7.20% Debentures due 2029. The proceeds were used to repay floating interest rate debt. In April 1999, the Company amended its Revolving Credit Agreement and entered into a new 364-Day Credit Agreement. The Revolving Credit Agreement provides for $225 million principal amount and the 364-Day Credit Agreement provides for $285 million principal amount. The Revolving Credit Agreement expires in 2002. In April 1999, Anadarko filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that permits the issuance of up to $1 billion in debt and equity securities. Net proceeds, terms and pricing of offerings of securities issued under the shelf registration statement will be determined at the time of the offerings. In May 1999, Anadarko issued 6.25 million shares of common stock. Aggregate proceeds from the offering were approximately $240.5 million after all expenses. Proceeds from the offering were used initially to repay floating interest rate debt. The common stock was issued under the Company's shelf registration statement. In September 1999, the Company filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that permits the issuance of up to 4,500,000 additional shares of Anadarko increased its capital budget for 1999 from $410 million to $650 million. The largest portion ofcommon stock under the Company's capital budget increase will be spent on development. The $197 million originally earmarked for this category has increased about 80% to $353 million to cover projects in the Gulf of Mexico, East TexasAnadarko Dividend Reinvestment and Alaska. It also reflects the decision not to pursue an off balance sheet financing arrangement for the Tanzanite and Hickory development projects. The Company increased exploration spending from $97 million to $171 million. 15Stock Purchase Plan. 16 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) The Company believes that the equity issue along with cash flow and proceeds from asset sales will provide the majority of funds to meet Anadarko's capital and operating requirements for 1999. Exploration and Development Activities During the secondthird quarter of 1999, Anadarko participated in a total of 2952 wells, including 311 oil wells, 2234 gas wells and 47 dry holes. This compares to a total of 95116 wells, including 4958 oil wells, 3447 gas wells and 1211 dry holes during the secondthird quarter of 1998. For the first sixnine months of 1999, Anadarko participated in a total of 84136 wells, including 2435 oil wells, 4377 gas wells and 1724 dry holes. This compares to a total of 204320 wells, including 115173 oil wells, 66113 gas wells and 2334 dry holes during the first sixnine months of 1998. The decline in drilling activity is a direct result of reduced capital expenditures in anticipation of low commodity prices in 1999. Following is a description of activity during the first halfnine months of 1999. Gulf of Mexico At the end of July, delineation of the Tanzanite Field (Eugene Island Block 346) continued with the No. 4 well drilling. Based on the results of wells drilled to date - including sidetracks - the Company believes that the amplitude of the No. 1 discovery well, is now mapped differently from initial interpretations. Additional drilling and seismic processing will be required to further delineate the field. Following are the Tanzanite well results: No. 1 - 617 feet of pay in six zones; wellbore saved as future producer No. 2 - wellbore inadvertently sidetracked before reaching objective section No. 2 (sidetrack 1) - 31 feet of potential productive sands; wellbore plugged and abandoned (P&A) No. 2 (sidetrack 2) - dry hole, drilled into salt; wellbore P&A No. 2 (sidetrack 3) - 393 feet of pay in two zones; wellbore saved as future producer No. 3 - 230 feet of potential productive sand in four zones; wellbore P&A No. 3 (sidetrack 1) - 158 feet of potential productive sand in one zone; wellbore lost due to stuck pipe No. 3 (sidetrack 2) - 40 feet of potential productive sand in one zone; wellbore P&A No. 4 - currently drilling in salt 16 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) Construction of the Tanzanite jacket and deck began during the second quarter and is being fabricated by Aker Gulf Marine. The platform will have a capacity of 200 MMcf/d of gas and 15 thousand barrels of oil per day (MBOPD); however, the deck is designed to handle more equipment so capacity figures may change before first production, which is expected to begin in the second half of 2000. Anadarko has a 100% working interest in the Tanzanite Field. Anadarko has received partner approval for the construction of the Hickory production platform with the capacity to produce 300 MMcf/d of gas and 15 MBOPD. Gulf Island Fabrication, based in Houma, Louisiana, has been awarded the construction contract.Sub-salt Update The Company is encouraged by initial resultsin the process of completing a natural gas discovery made above salt at its Garnet prospect offshore Louisiana (East Cameron 347). The well is being completed with a sub-sea tieback to Anadarko's East Cameron 359 platform three miles to the first development well from the Hickory discovery (Grand Isle 116) and evaluation continues. Anadarko serves as operator of the Hickory Field and has a 50% working interest.southeast. First production is scheduled forexpected early in 2000. Seismic depth imaging is already being processed on 40 blocks Anadarko acquired in the second half of 2000. In July, Anadarko announced that it has signed anexploration agreement with Texaco Exploration and Production Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Texaco Inc. for an exploration programannounced in July. The tracts cover approximately 400,000 gross acres, doubling Anadarko's leasehold position in the Gulf of Mexico's sub- salt play. As part of the agreement,fairway. Anadarko will acquire rightsis evaluating about 80 prospects and leads identified thus far. In October, drilling began on a new well to future exploration at certain depths on 82 lease blocks offshore Louisiana. The tracts cover approximately 400,000 acres (gross) and range in water depths from 85 to 2,400 feet. Anadarko's working interests in new prospects that it identifies and drills will vary depending on current Texaco partners. Texaco has an average working interest of 50% in the 82 blocks, which are subject to agreement. Other sub-salt activity during the first half of 1999 included the commencement of drilling at the Garnet (East Cameron 347) and Moonstone (South Marsh Island 196) prospects. Anadarko has a 100% working interest in both wells. Conventional activity in the Gulf of Mexico during the first half of the year was highlighted by a number of significant recompletions. At the East Cameron 157 platform, the A-1 well was recompletedrestore production from the Rob E-2 intervalAgate Field (Ship Shoal Block 361) which has been off-line since May. Production will be tied back to the Rob E-1 interval and tested 6.1 MMcf/d of gas and 157 barrels of condensate per day (BCPD)Phillips-operated Mahogany Platform (Ship Shoal Block 349/359). Anadarko has a 100%50% working interest in the well. Two successful recompletion projects also took place at the Matagorda Island 587 platform during the second quarter. The A-2 well was recompleted to the RM-1 sandAgate and flowed 6.5 MMcf/d of gas while the A-3 well, also recompleted in the RM-1 sand, tested 5.4 MMcf/d of gas. The Company owns a 36.1%37.5% working interest in Matagorda Island 587.Mahogany. 17 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) Also duringTanzanite Update Construction of the secondjacket and deck for the Tanzanite sub-salt discovery continues at Aker Gulf Marine's facility near Corpus Christi, Texas. Installation is scheduled for the fall of 2000 with first production set for the fourth quarter the A-3 well at Vermilion Block 78, offshore Louisiana, tested 2.5of 2000. The platform will have a capacity of 200 MMcf/d of gas and 307 BCPD after being recompleted from15,000 BOPD. Anadarko has a 100% working interest in the Text L-2 intervalblock. Hickory Update Gulf Island Fabrication, a Houma, Louisiana-based company, is moving ahead with construction of the Hickory platform, which, like the Tanzanite project, is scheduled to be installed during the CIB Carst Zone.fall of 2000, with initial production expected in the fourth quarter of 2000. The platform has been designed with a capacity of 300 MMcf/d of gas and 15,000 BOPD. The Company has a 50% working interest in Hickory and serves as operator. Conventional Projects Update Activity from Anadarko's Matagorda Island 622/623 complex, the largest gas field ever discovered offshore Texas, was highlighted by the C-7 replacement well, which began drilling during September. First production is slated for the first quarter of 2000. Anadarko holds a 37.5% working interest in the well. At the Phillips-operated Mahogany Platform (Ship Shoal Block 349/359), two development wells were recompleted in a shallower gas formation above the main "P" sand pay zone and placed on production. The A-8 well flowed 4.5 MMcf/d of gas through a 1/2-inch choke while the A-10 well tested 4.1 MMcf/d of gas from a 1/4-inch choke. Gross production from the Mahogany platform at the end of June was 17.4 MMcf/d of gas and 9,300 barrels of oil per day (BOPD). Production was down from the first quarter due to the well at Agate going off production due to sand problems. An updip location is currently being evaluated. Anadarko has a 37.5% working interest in the Mahogany Field and a 50% working interest in the Agate Field.field. East Texas' Bossier Sand Play Activity in Anadarko's second- largest onshore gas field continued at a strong pacewas highlighted by two important milestones during the third quarter-the 100th well was spudded and production topped 100 MMcf/d of gas. By the middle of 2000, net production from the Bossier Play is expected to surpass net volumes from the Hugoton Field which is currently Anadarko's largest onshore gas field. Anadarko presently holds about 60,000 net acres in the second quarterplay and plans to acquire additional leasehold acreage. In fact, the limits of 1999 as two rigs were addedthe play have yet to be determined. Anadarko's ability to drill and effectively stimulate the low permeability Bossier sandstone at reasonable costs is a key factor that may ultimately define the field limits. The Company's average working interest in this play is above 90%. The Bossier Play is one of Anadarko's most economically attractive domestic programs because of the Company's drilling operationsability to leverage its high level of activity to generate substantial cost savings. In addition, the play offers significant returns on capital invested, increasingly lower finding and development costs and high netbacks from gas sales. The Company currently has 17 rigs operating in Freestone County, Texas bringingand expects to 10have 18 rigs running by the number of rigs that are currently running. In the past three years, Anadarko has drilled more than 90 wells in the Bossier Sand Play and in the process achieved a success rate above 90%. Gross production from the Dew and Mimms Creek Fields is currently about 85 MMcf/d of gas. During the first half of 1999, the Company added a compression package to its Dew Gathering System, which reduced line pressure from 1,100 psi to about 350 psi. Anadarko currently owns nearly 40,000 acres (gross) in the Bossier Play. Someend of the most significant completions in the first halfyear. Each rig is capable of 1999 include: Lane A-1R (7.7 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko working interest (W.I.) Eubanks Trust No. 4 (6.8 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. High A-5 (5.1 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. High A-2 (4.8 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. B.K. Johnson B-2 (4.6 MMcf/d), 79.6% Anadarko W.I. McAdams A No. 4 (4.5 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. Lancaster A-4 (4.0 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. High A-1 (3.8 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. B.K. Johnson A-3 (3.6 MMcf/d), 79.2% Anadarko W.I. Black A-8 (3.5 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. Black A-7 (3.2 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I.drilling about 8 wells per year. 18 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) Enhancing the economics of the play even further is Anadarko's Dew Gathering System. The facilities are connected to two different transmission pipelines, which helps the Company maximize gas prices. Additional compression is now being added that should significantly increase capacity. Since 1996, Anadarko has drilled 110 wells in the Bossier Play and production has grown from zero to more than 110 MMcf/d of gas. Some of the most significant completions from the Bossier Play during 1999 include: - Lane A-1R (7.7 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko working interest (W.I.) - Eubanks Trust No. 4 (6.8 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. - English No. 5 (6.1 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. - High No. 6 (5.8 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. - Alma Moore No. 6 (5.5 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. - High A-5 (5.1 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. - High A-4 (5.0 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. - High A-3 (5.0 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. - High A-2 (4.8 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. - Johnson A-7 (4.7 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. - B.K. Johnson B-2 (4.6 MMcf/d), 79.6% Anadarko W.I. - McAdams A No. 4 (4.5 MMcf/d), 100% Anadarko W.I. Hugoton Embayment DuringHighlighting Anadarko's efforts in the secondthird quarter of 1999, the Company reported the completion of the Anadarko B-2were successful completions in deeper formations. The Tucker M-1 well in the SimmonsWildcat Field was drilled to a total depth of Morton9,050 feet, the deepest ever for a Seward County, Kansas.Kansas well and the fourth deepest in state history. Anadarko owns a 100%75% working interest in the well, which is currently flowing 7.2tested 2.3 MMcf/d of gas from the Chester formation. In August, Anadarko recorded its second successful completion in the Simmons Field of Stevens County, Kansas. The Jenkins C-2 tested 6.1 MMcf/d of gas and 10 BCPD. A successful deep recompletion project inis an offset to the Eubankfirst Simmons Field of Haskell County, Kansas increasedproducer, the Anadarko B-2 well, where third quarter production from the Gregg F-7 well from 40 thousand cubic feet per day (Mcf/d) of gas to 766 Mcf/peaked at 7.5 MMcf/d of gas. A successful offset well, the Anadarko hasB-3, was completed in early October and is currently producing 6.1 MMcf/d of gas. These two Lower Morrow producers are unique in the fact that the Company owns a 100% working interest as well as 100% of the mineral rights in each. Permian Basin In the well which wasNorth Shugart Field of Eddy County, New Mexico, Anadarko recompleted in the Marmaton and Kansas City formations. A 3-D seismic shoot conducted in 1997 that ledPaton B Federal No. 1 well to the discovery of a new interval in the Basal Chester formation continued to produce excellent results through the first half of 1999. The Smith AE-3 well, in the Lorena East Field of Beaver County, Oklahoma, tested 480 BOPD and 180 Mcf/d of gas. This marks the second oil well discovery (sixth successful well overall) in the Basal ChesterBone Springs Dolomite formation. The Company has a 100% working interest in the well. Permian Basin A successfulwell which tested 646 BOPD and 316 Mcf/d of gas. 19 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) Another Eddy County recompletion in the Morrow formation during the second quarter increased production at the Arnold Federal Com No. 1 well in Eddy County, New Mexico from 30 Mcf/d of gas to 5,100 Mcf/5.1 MMcf/d of gas. Anadarko owns an 83.7% working interest in the well,Morrow producer, which is located in the Cedar Breaks Field. Alaska Activity during the first halfthird quarter of 1999 was focused primarily on the North Slope where development offacilities for the Alpine Field continues. Development drilling is underway from the first of two permanent gravel pad locations, with the remaining facilities aboutare more than 80% complete. Production modules, which had been under construction at fabrication yards in Nikiski on Alaska's southern coast and in Corpus Christi, Texas, for the past 16 months, are now en routewere delivered to the North Slope. Various components of the oil processing facility are already on-site, with the remaining pieces to be transported over ice roads this winter. First production of 40 MBOPD40,000 BOPD (gross) from the Alpine Field is expected to begin in mid-2000. Operator ARCO Alaska recently announced an increase in its reserve estimate for the third quarterfield from 365 million barrels to 429 million barrels. At the same time, estimates of 2000, increasinggross peak production were also raised from 70,000 BOPD to 70 MBOPD (gross)80,000 BOPD in 2001. Anadarko owns a 22% working interestplans to have about 25 wells drilled by the start-up of production. Development plans are also being evaluated for the Fiord discovery north of Alpine announced early in the ARCO Alaska-operated field. In July 1999, Anadarko and partner ARCO Alaska announced an oil discovery thatthird quarter. The accumulation could become the firstbe developed as a satellite field to Alpine. TheAlpine under an existing state-approved unit (Colville River Unit) which should expedite work. At the Fiord No. 5 well, encountered a 60-foot vertical section of oil-bearing sand in a Jurassic-aged reservoir and a 15-foot vertical section of oil- bearing sand in the Kuparuk formation. The Jurassic interval tested 1.4 MBOPD of 29 degree API gravity oil and 650 Mcf/d of gas after being fracture stimulated. A subsequent combined flow testtests of the Jurassic and unstimulated Kuparuk reservoirreservoirs yielded 2.5 MBOPD2,500 BOPD of 30 degree API gravity oil and 1.2 MMcf/d of gas. 19 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) The Fiord No. 4 well, two miles northeast of the No. 5 well, also encountered an oil-bearing Jurassic reservoir. PlansA 3-D seismic acquisition program planned for further delineation and developmentthe winter of 2000 will help determine the economic viability of the field are under evaluation. ARCO Alaska (operator)discovery as well as future development plans. Anadarko has a 78%22% working interest in the Alpine and Fiord Fieldprojects with Anadarkooperator ARCO Alaska owning the remaining 22%78%. In addition to an active Alpine development program, Anadarko strengthenedis also moving forward with its wildcat drilling efforts on the North Slope. The Company has more than a dozen mapped and leased prospects on the Slope acreage position during the second quarter by acquiring 99 blocks inand partner, ARCO Alaska, has filed applications for permits to drill four exploration wells within the National Petroleum Reserve-Reserve Alaska lease sale held in May 1999. The Company joined forces(NPRA). In addition, eight notices of staking, which identify the precise location of operations, have been filed with ARCO Alaskathe Bureau of Land Management. An environmental assessment is nearing completion. Applications for permits have also been filed for another potential drilling location on 92the Nanuk prospect south of the tractsAlpine Field. 20 Item 2. Management's Discussion and bid aloneAnalysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) Algeria Development of its discoveries on Block 404 was the focus of Anadarko's Algerian activities during the third quarter. In September, Anadarko and SONATRACH signed an agreement awarding the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for Stage II production facilities at the Hassi Berkine South (HBNS) Field to Brown & Root Condor, a company jointly owned by Brown & Root (a subsidiary of Halliburton Company) and affiliates of SONATRACH. Work has already begun on the remaining seven. Overall,project, which involves construction and installation of processing, separation, gathering, compression and injection systems. When completed, production capacity from the HBNS Field is expected to increase from 60,000 BOPD to 135,000 BOPD beginning in 2001. The EPC contract also includes a fixed-price option for construction of a third production train, with a capacity of 75,000 BOPD, to develop the Hassi Berkine (HBN) Field, previously known as El Biar. A second fixed-price option gives Anadarko invested $16.5 million (net)and its partners the opportunity to acquire more than 628,000 gross lease acres-almost doublingbuild a fourth production train, with a capacity of 75,000 BOPD, to develop the 676,000 acres (gross) of state, federalfour satellite fields (HBNSE, RBK, QBN, and fee lands in Alaska where Anadarko held interests prior toBKNE) surrounding the sale. Anadarko acquired an interest in more blocks than any other bidder participatingHBNS Field. When fully developed, oil production capacity at the Central Production Facility in the sale.northern part of Block 404 could surpass 285,000 BOPD (gross) in 2002. At the south end of Block 404, development of the Ourhoud Field (ORD), previously known as Qoubba, continues as well. During the third quarter, Anadarko and partners requested bids for the EPC contract, which the Company expects to sign next year with first production expected to follow in 2002. The Exploitation License granted by the Algerian authorities for development of the ORD Field provides for peak production rates of about 230,000 BOPD (gross). The ORD Field is Anadarko's largest discovery in Algeria and is Algeria's second-largest oil field. A mechanical problem that has limited production at the Central Production Facility since July 1999, has been resolved. Oil volumes began flowing at approved rates on October 6, nearly a month ahead of schedule. In addition, Anadarko has exploration rights to 3.3 million acres in the Foothills region of Alaska as a result of an agreement with the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. Anadarko now has access to more acreage than any other oil company operating in Alaska. Algeria In July 1999, Anadarko and partner, LASMO plc, sold their non- operatednon-operated interests in Blocks 401a and 402a to Agip Algeria Exploration B.V. The $127 million agreement ($84.7 million net to Anadarko) covers contract areas operated by BHP that contain several previously announced oil discoveries. The sale allows Anadarko, which had a 27.5% interest in the contract area, to capture the value of non-operated properties and use the proceeds to more efficiently develop its primary Algerian operating areas on Blocks 404 and 208. The agreement is subject to SONATRACH's preferential right to purchase as well as the approval of state authorities in Algeria. The focus of the Company's activities in Algeria during the first half of 1999 was on continued development of several important fields, including Hassi Berkine South (HBNS) where 8 development wells were drilled and planning of Stage II production facilities continued. A letter of intent was signed June 30 to award the construction of Stage II production facilities to Brown & Root Condor. Other highlights from the first six months include positive development drilling results in the Ourhroud (ORD) Field. The QB-3 well in the northwest portion of the field (Block 404) came in structurally high to expectations, indicating significantly higher reserve potential in the Anadarko block and for the field overall. Development drilling continues. The Exploitation License for ORD was issued in April by the Government of Algeria and preparations are continuing for the invitation to tender for surface facility construction. 2021 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) Tunisia Using the same techniques and parameters that have been so successful in Algeria, Anadarko anticipates that oil production from Algeria may be limited until about November 1 asis making plans for a result of a seal failurecomprehensive exploration program across its 1.4 million acre Anaguid Block in a gas injection turbine which occurred in July. The gas injection turbine is used to reinject natural gas back into the reservoir. Gross production for July averaged about 21 MBOPD compared to the 53.6 MBOPD in the second quarter 1999. Tunisia As part of a farmin agreement with Ampolex (Tunisia) Pty Limited, a subsidiary of Mobil,Tunisia. Anadarko acquired a 33.3% interest inat the 1.4 million acre Anaguid Permit in Tunisia. The block, now in its second exploration term, is operated by COHO Anaguid Inc. The other partner in the block is Bligh Tunisia Inc.phase, which may revert to a 16.67% interest if ETAP the Tunisian(Tunisia's national oil company, has thecompany) exercises its option to participate for 50% of any development activity. Currently,back into the AMG No. 1 well is drilling.project. The transfer of the interest from Ampolex to Anadarko is subject to approval by the Tunisian government. Other participating interests in the Block include COHO Anaguid, Inc. and Bligh Tunisia Inc. The Company believes the "trend acreage" in Tunisia features the same geology as that found in Algeria and has the potential for the discovery of Triassic oil fields. Drilling operations on the AMG Well No. 1, which were underway at the time Anadarko acquired its working interest in the block, have been completed. Results have not yet been released. Also in Tunisia, Anadarko and partner AGIP Tunisia B.V. have completed a 2-D seismic acquisition project on the nearby Jenein Nord Block and are evaluating exploration prospects that may be drilled in 2000. North Atlantic Margin Anadarko and partners have completed drilling an exploratory well on Tranche 61 located northwest of the Shetland Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. Results have not yet been released. Anadarko has a 7.5% working interest in the well which is the Company's first in a play that it believes has the potential for oil discoveries. The Company is also involved in projects on Tranches 63 and 21. Year 2000 Overview The Year 2000 issue relates to the inability of certain computers and software applications to correctly recognize and process date sensitive information for the Year 2000 and beyond. Without correction, the computers and software applications could fail or create erroneous information. The Company has established a Year 2000 Compliance Program focused on minimizing disruptions of the Company's operations as a result of the millennium change. Since this problem could affect the Company's systems, as well as the systems of its business partners, the Program focuses on the internal systems and external services considered most critical to Anadarko's continuing operations. Since 1993, the Company has enhanced its scientific processing capabilities, implemented new business systems and upgraded its network infrastructure. These information systems were purchased from leading suppliers of technology, most of whom are representing their products to be Year 2000 compliant. The Company is about 80% complete inhas completed testing of critical third-party hardware and software for compliance. This testing should be completed by the end of the third quarter 1999. Any necessary replacements ofcompliance and replaced non-compliant computer equipment and software are underway and should also be completed by the end of the third quarter 1999.software. Assessment and remediation of critical embedded systems in both domestic and international operations is 100% complete. The Company is assessing the readinesshas also been completed. 22 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) Anadarko has contacted all of its key business partners in its U.S. and international operations, including joint-venture operators, and outside-operated pipeline and processing facilities as well as suppliers of goods and services, to ascertain their level of Year 2000 readiness. This process included contacting natural gas affiliates providing gathering, transportation and processing services to review their Year 2000 readiness at inter-connect and sales points, as well as contacting critical suppliers to review their Year 2000 readiness to provide goods and services. The responses have indicated that these key business partners believe the Year 2000 issue will not have a material adverse effect on their ability to perform. The Company, however, can not ensure that its business partners will be Year 2000 compliant. Interruptions in these servicessevices could disrupt Anadarko's production and delivery of oil, gas and NGLs early in 2000. Analysis and review 21 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) of key business partners is underway. Natural gas affiliates providing gathering, transportation and processing services are being contacted to determine Year 2000 compliance at inter-connect and sales points. The assessment of the critical suppliers and availability of goods and services is 100% complete for U.S. operations. By the end of the third quarter 1999, assessment of critical international suppliers and service providers should be completed. Business Contingency Planning The Company is developinghas developed contingency plans to provide business continuity and to address operations, safety and environmental concerns. Planning byIndividual departments have developed their plans and the Company's internal audit group has reviewed the operating units' business contingency plans for feasibility and completeness. The Company believes that the most reasonably likely worst-case scenario is that there will be some Year 2000 related interruptions at individual departments is in progresssites that could affect certain business operations or processes. Because of this potential uncertainty, the business contingency plans focus on minimizing the duration and expectedscope of any Year 2000 interruption that may occur. Anadarko expects to be completed by the end of the third quarter of 1999.have personnel and resources available and ready to address any Year 2000 problems that occur. Estimated Cost The total cost of testing, remediation and business contingency planning is expected to be less than $5 million, which will be funded by operating cash flows. This estimate does not include the Company's share of potential Year 2000 costs as a result of participation in partnerships in which Anadarko is not the operator. As of JuneSeptember 30, 1999, the Company had spent less than $2$3 million for the Year 2000 project. These expenditures include costs to establish Year 2000 testing facilities, inventory, assess and remediate field automation equipment domestically and internationally, purchase Year 2000 scanning software, and upgrade infrastructure and desktop equipment. In total, the Company expects to spend less than $3.5 million to test internal systems, upgrade and replace hardware and software, including field automation equipment. The remaining $1.5 million is for consulting services and contingency planning. Anadarko's Year 2000 Program is an on-going process that maywill continue to be reviewed and updated through early 2000, which could result in changes to cost estimatesestimates. 23 Item 2. Management's Discussion and schedules as testingAnalysis of Financial Condition and business partner assessment progresses.Results of Operations (continued) Risks The Company expectshas completed the major components of its planned activities to have allreview and remediate critical internal systems and computer equipment for Year 2000 compliant prior to the millennium change.compliance. The Company is relying on its business partners and suppliers to be Year 2000 ready as well. Failure of significant third parties to complete their Year 2000 compliance projects could interrupt the supply of materials and contract services needed for oil and gas operations. Disruptions to oil and gas transportation networks controlled by third- partythird-party carriers could result in reduced production volumes delivered to market. Risk associated with foreign operations may increase with the uncertainty of Year 2000 compliance by foreign governments and their supporting infrastructures. Such occurrences could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition. However,The Company currently believes that with the major components of the Year 2000 Program is expected to significantly reducecompleted the Company's level of uncertainty aboutrisk associated with the Year 2000 issue. 22 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)issue should be reduced. Changes in Accounting Principles Accounting for Derivatives Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and for Hedging Activities", provides guidance for accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities. In July 1999, SFAS No. 137 "Deferring Statement 133's Effective Date", was issued whichand delays the effective date for one year, to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company has not yet completed an evaluation of the impact of the provisions of SFAS No. 133. 2324 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Use of Derivatives Anadarko produces, purchases and sells natural gas, crude oil and NGLs. As a result, Anadarko's financial results can be significantly affected by changes in these commodity prices. Anadarko uses derivative financial instruments to hedge the Company's exposure to changes in the market price of natural gas and crude oil, to provide methods to fix the price for natural gas independently of the physical purchase or sale and to manage interest rates. Commodity financial instruments also provide methods to meet customer pricing requirements while achieving a price structure consistent with the Company's overall pricing strategy. While commodity financial instruments are intended to reduce the Company's exposure to declines in the market price of natural gas and crude oil, the commodity financial instruments may also limit Anadarko's gain from increases in the market price of natural gas and crude oil. As a result, gains and losses on commodity financial instruments are generally offset by similar changes in the realized price of natural gas and crude oil. Gains and losses are recognized in revenues for the periods to which the commodity financial instruments relate. Anadarko's commodity financial instruments currently are comprised of futures, swaps and options contracts. While the volume of derivative commodity instruments utilized by the Company to hedge its market price risk can vary during the year within the boundaries of its established policy guidelines, the fair value of those instruments at JuneSeptember 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 was, in the judgment of the Company, immaterial. Additionally, through the use of sensitivity analysis, the Company evaluates the potential effect that reasonably possible near term changes in the market prices of natural gas and crude oil may have on the fair value of the Company's derivative commodity instruments. Based upon an analysis utilizing the actual derivative contractual volumes and assuming a 10% adverse movement in commodity prices, the potential decrease in the fair value of the derivative commodity instruments at JuneSeptember 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 does not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company. The Company also evaluated the potential effect that reasonably possible near term changes in interest rates may have on the fair value of the Company's interest rate swap agreement. Based upon an analysis, utilizing the actual interest rates in effect as of JuneSeptember 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 and assuming a 10% increase in interest rates, the potential decrease in the fair value of the derivative interest swap instrument at JuneSeptember 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 does not have a material effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company. 2425 Part II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings Kansas Ad Valorem Tax See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Part I. Financial Information of this Form 10-Q. Item 4. Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders (a) On April 29, 1999 the Company held its Annual Stockholders' Meeting. (b) Messrs. Ronald Brown, John R. Butler, Jr. and John R. Gordon were re-elected as Class I directors to serve for a term of three years. Messrs. Conrad P. Albert, Robert J. Allison, Jr. and John N. Seitz will continue to serve as Class II directors and Messrs. Larry Barcus and James L. Bryan will continue to serve as Class III directors. Mr. Ronald Brown was re-elected with 89,652,526 votes for and 17,109,547 votes withheld. Mr. John R. Butler, Jr. was re-elected with 89,674,849 votes for and 17,087,224 votes withheld. Mr. John R. Gordon was re-elected with 89,655,185 votes for and 17,106,888 votes withheld. (c) The stockholders approved the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan (the Plan). The purpose of the Plan is to promote the interests of the Company and its stockholders by (i) attracting and retaining employees; (ii) motivating employees by means of performance- related incentives to achieve longer-range performance goals; and (iii) enabling employees to participate in the long-term growth and financial success of the Company. At the discretion of the Compensation and Benefits Committee, any employee of the Company or its affiliates may be granted an award under the Plan. A total of 89,722,623 shares of common stock voted for the Plan, 16,701,994 shares of common stock voted against the Plan and 133,891 shares of common stock abstained. (d) The stockholders approved the performance criteria under and amendment to the Annual Incentive Bonus Plan (Incentive Plan). For each calendar year, the Compensation and Benefits Committee establishes, in writing, the performance goals, the specific performance criteria and the performance target or range of targets to measure satisfaction of the performance goals. One or more of the following performance criteria will be used to establish the performance goals: (i) cost of finding of energy equivalent barrels; (ii) reserve replacement; (iii) cash flow; (iv) net income; and (v) stock price performance. The amendment to the Incentive Plan increased the maximum bonus amount 25 Item 4. Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders (continued) that could be paid to any individual for any calendar year under the Incentive Plan to $3 million. A total of 104,349,096 shares of common stock voted for the amendment, 2,258,022 shares of common stock voted against the amendment and 154,452 shares of common stock abstained. (e) The stockholders approved an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The amendment increased the number of authorized shares of common stock to 300,000,000. A total of 104,189,971 shares of common stock voted for the amendment, 2,441,207 shares of common stock voted against the amendment and 130,860 shares of common stock abstained. 26 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits Exhibits not incorporated by reference to a prior filing are designated by an asterisk (*) and are filed herewith; all exhibits not so designated are incorporated herein by reference to a prior filing as indicated. Exhibit Original Filed File Number Description Exhibit Number 3(a) Restated Certificate of 19(a)(i) to Form 10-Q 1-8968 Incorporation of Anadarko for quarter ended Petroleum Corporation, September 30, 1986 dated August 28, 1986 (b) Amendment to the Restated 3(b) to Form 10-Q 1-8968 Certificate of for quarter ended Incorporation of Anadarko March 31, 1999 Petroleum Corporation, dated April 29, 1999 *(c)(c) Certificate of Correction 3(c) to Form 10-Q 1-8968 filed to correct the for quarter ended Amendment to the Restated June 30, 1999 Certificate of Incorporation of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, dated June 15, 1999 (d) By-laws of Anadarko 3(b) to Form 10-Q 1-8968 Petroleum Corporation, for quarter ended as amended June 30, 1996 *12 Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends *27 Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K A reportThere were no reports filed on Form 8-K dated April 29, 1999 was filed in whichfor the earliest event reported was April 29,three months ended September 30, 1999. This event was reported under Item 5, "Other Events". 27 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 duly authorized officer and principal financial officer. ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION (Registrant) August 12,November 11, 1999 By: [MICHAEL E. ROSE] (Michael E. Rose - Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer) 28