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
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | September 7, 2006 |
Harvest Natural Resources, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 1-10762 | 77-0196707 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
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| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 1177 Enclave Parkway, Suite 300, Houston, Texas | | 77077 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 281-899-5720 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 7, 2006, Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. (Harvest) announced that its 80 percent owned affiliate, Harvest Vinccler, C.A. (HVCA), received a final assessment for 2001 through 2004 of 120 billion Venezuelan bolivars, or approximately $56 million, for additional taxes and related interest from the SENIAT, the Venezuelan income tax authority. The press release is included in this report as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. press release dated September 7, 2006, entitled "Harvest Natural Resources Announces Venezuelan Tax Final Assessment."
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. |
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| September 7, 2006 | | By: | | Kerry R. Brittain
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| | | | | Name: Kerry R. Brittain |
| | | | | Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. press release dated September 7, 2006, entitled "Harvest Natural Resources Announces Venezuelan Tax Final Assessment." |
