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EX-99.2 - EARNINGS PRESS RELEASE - NEWFIELD EXPLORATION CO /DE/nfx8k-02162010ex992.htm
EX-99.1 - RESERVES PRESS RELEASE - NEWFIELD EXPLORATION CO /DE/nfx8k-02162010ex991.htm
EX-99.3 - @NFX PUBLICATION - NEWFIELD EXPLORATION CO /DE/nfx8k-02162010ex993.htm








UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
_____________________________
 
FORM 8-K
_____________________________
 
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):   February 16, 2010
 
_____________________________

NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_____________________________
 

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 February 16, 2010, Newfield Exploration Company (“Newfield”) issued a press release announcing its 2009 proved reserves.  A copy of that press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

In a separate press release issued on February 16, 2010, Newfield announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2009 financial and operating results, first quarter 2010 guidance and 2010 capital budget and plans.  A copy of that press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
 

Item 7.01  Regulation FD Disclosure

On February 16, 2010, Newfield issued its @NFX publication, which includes fourth quarter and full-year 2009 highlights, an operational update by region, first quarter 2010 guidance, 2010 capital budget and plans, and tables detailing complete hedging positions as of February 15, 2010.  A copy of the publication is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.3.



Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)
Exhibits
     
 
99.1
Reserves Press Release issued by Newfield on February 16, 2010
 
99.2
Earnings Press Release issued by Newfield on February 16, 2010
 
99.3
@ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on February 16, 2010

 
  



 
 

 



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:   February 16, 2010
By:
 /s/ Brian L. Rickmers
   
Brian L. Rickmers
   
Controller
 
 
 
  

 
 

 


Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
 
 Description
99.1
 
Reserves Press Release issued by Newfield on February 16, 2010
99.2
 
Earnings Press Release issued by Newfield on February 16, 2010
99.3
 
@ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on February 16, 2010