UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2009
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NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 1-12534 | 72-1133047 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | | Identification No.) |
363 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Suite 2020
Houston, Texas 77060
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 847-6000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
On January 29, 2009, Newfield Exploration Company (“Newfield”) issued a press release disclosing its proved reserves at December 31, 2008, operational updates and cost metrics, and an anticipated ceiling test writedown. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (d) | Exhibits |
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| | 99.1 | Press Release issued by Newfield on January 29, 2009 |
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.
| | NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY |
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| Date: January 30, 2009 | By: | /s/ Brian L. Rickmers |
| | | Brian L. Rickmers |
| | | Controller |
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Press Release issued by Newfield on January 29, 2009 |
