nfx8k-08122009.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):   August 12, 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 8.01  Other Events

On August 12, 2009, Newfield Exploration Company released details of its complete hedging positions as of August 11, 2009 through its @NFX publication.  A copy of this publication is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
 


Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)
Exhibits
     
 
99.1
@NFX publication issued by Newfield Exploration Company on August 12, 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:   August 12, 2009
By:
/s/ Brian L. Rickmers
   
Brian L. Rickmers
   
Controller
 
 
 
  

 
 

 


Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
 
 Description
99.1
 
@NFX publication issued by Newfield Exploration Company on August 12, 2009