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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM NEWFIELD
EXPLORATION COMPANY'S BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE 30, 2000 AND STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000, THAT ARE CONTAINED IN ITS FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2000.  THE SCHEDULE IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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