EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATIONS
I, G. Steven Farris, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Apache Corporation; and |
| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report. |
/s/ G. Steven Farris
G. Steven Farris
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
Date: March 1, 2012
