nfx8-k10202010.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):   October 20, 2010
 
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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 October 20, 2010, Newfield Exploration Company (“Newfield”) issued a press release providing a detailed update on operations in its core operating regions.  A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

On October 20, 2010, Newfield issued a press release announcing its third quarter 2010 operating results, fourth quarter and full-year 2010 earnings guidance and updating its 2010 outlook.  A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.

The information, including exhibits attached hereto, in Item 2.02 of this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
 

Item 7.01  Regulation FD Disclosure

On October 20, 2010, Newfield also issued its @NFX publication, which includes third quarter 2010 highlights, an operational update by region, fourth quarter 2010 guidance, and tables detailing complete hedging positions as of October 19, 2010.  A copy of the publication is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.3.

The information, including exhibits attached hereto, in Item 7.01 of this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.



Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)
 
Exhibits
     
99.1
 
Operational Press Release issued by Newfield on October 20, 2010
99.2
 
Earnings Press Release issued by Newfield on October 20, 2010
99.3
 
@ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on October 20, 2010
     

 
  



 
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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:   October 20, 2010
By:
 /S/ Brian L. Rickmers
   
Brian L. Rickmers
   
Controller
 
 
 
  

 
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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
 
 Description
99.1
 
Operational Press Release issued by Newfield on October 20, 2010
99.2
 
Earnings Press Release issued by Newfield on October 20, 2010
99.3
 
@ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on October 20, 2010