NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION

The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove
the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the
Exchange at the opening of business on February 11, 2008, pursuant to the
provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

[ X ] 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(3) That on November 6, 2007 the instruments
representing the securities comprising the entire class of this security came
to evidence, by operation of law or otherwise, other securities in substitution
therefore and represent no other right except, if such be the fact, the right
to receive an immediate cash payment.

The merger between Pogo Producing Company and Plains Exploration & Production
Company became effective on November 6, 2007. For each share of Common Stock of
Pogo Producing Company holders elected to receive either cash, shares of Plains
Exploration, or a combination of cash and stock. [Based on the aggregate merger
consideration equal to 0.68201 of a share of Plains Exploration & Production
Company Common Stock and $24.88 in Cash.].

The Exchange also notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that as a
result of the above indicated conditions this security was suspended from
trading on November 7, 2007.