Anadarko Petroleum 8-K Regulation FD Disclosure

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

FORM 8-K

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

Date of Earliest Event Reported: September 10, 2004
Commission File No. 1-8968

ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
1201 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380-1046
(832) 636-1000

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

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On September 10, 2004, Anadarko announced that it has agreed to divest certain U.S. onshore properties to undisclosed parties for $850 million in cash and interests in two oil and gas fields in Wyoming. This information is contained in the press release included in this report as Exhibit 99.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits
	99  Anadarko Press Release, dated September 10, 2004

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 officer.

	ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
	(Registrant)
September 10, 2004	By:	/s/ Diane L. Dickey
	Diane L. Dickey - Vice President and Controller