pdc8k05102007.htm

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
May 10, 2007
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)

Petroleum Development Corporation
Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter


Nevada
0-7246
95-2636730
State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation
Commission
File Number
IRS Employer
Identification Number


120 Genesis Boulevard, Bridgeport, WV  26330
Address of Principal Executive Offices


304-842-3597
Registrant's telephone number, including area code


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing
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No Change
Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report


Item 2.02.                      Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On March 10, 2007, the Company issued a News Release announcing first quarter 2007 operating results and financial statement update.

A copy of the News Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.


EXHIBIT INDEX

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits. 
 
    PRESS RELEASE:  Petroleum Development Corporation Announces First Quarter 2007 Operating Results, Financial Statement Update


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.


PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Date:
May 10, 2007
   
By:
/s/ Richard W. McCullough
 
Richard W. McCullough
 
Chief Financial Officer