nfx8k-07222009.htm








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):   July 22, 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 100
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)


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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 22, 2009, Newfield Exploration Company (“Newfield”) issued a press release announcing its second quarter 2009 financial and operating results, third quarter 2009 earnings guidance and providing an operational update by region.  A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
 

Item 7.01  Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 22, 2009, Newfield issued a press release providing an update on recent successes in Newfield’s Granite Wash play, located in the Texas Panhandle and western Oklahoma.  A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.

On July 22, 2009, Newfield also issued its @NFX publication, which includes second quarter 2009 highlights, an operational update by region, third quarter 2009 guidance, and tables detailing complete hedging positions as of July 21, 2009.  A copy of the publication is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.3.



Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)
Exhibits
     
 
99.1
Earnings Press Release issued by Newfield on July 22, 2009
 
99.2
Granite Wash Press Release issued by Newfield on July 22, 2009
 
99.3
@ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on July 22, 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
     
     
Date:   July 23, 2009
By:
 /s/ Brian L. Rickmers
   
Brian L. Rickmers
   
Controller
 
 
 
  

 
 

 


Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
 
 Description
99.1
 
Earnings Press Release issued by Newfield on July 22, 2009
99.2
 
Granite Wash Press Release issued by Newfield on July 22, 2009
99.3
 
@ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on July 22, 2009