Form 8-K Press Releases and @NFX Publication 07-26-05

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 26, 2005
 
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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 2020
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 26, 2005, Newfield issued a press release announcing its second quarter 2005 financial and operating results and third quarter 2005 earnings guidance. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

On July 26, 2005, Newfield issued its @NFX publication, which includes an update on significant development projects and recent drilling activities, guidance for the third quarter of 2005 and updated tables detailing complete hedging positions as of July 25, 2005. A copy of this publication is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 26, 2005, Newfield issued a press release providing a revised production forecast for 2005, production forecasts for 2006 and 2007 and a discussion of some of the significant reasons for the growth in production reflected in the forecasts. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.3.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)
Exhibits
  
     
 
99.1
Press release issued by Newfield Exploration Company on July 26, 2005.
 
99.2
@NFX publication issued by Newfield Exploration Company on July 26, 2005.
 
99.3
Press release issued by Newfield Exploration Company on July 26, 2005.


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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
     
     
     
Date: July 28, 2005
By:
/s/ TERRY W. RATHERT 
   
Terry W. Rathert
   
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


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Exhibit Index


Exhibit No.
  
Description
     
99.1
  
Press release issued by Newfield Exploration Company on July 26, 2005.
99.2
  
@NFX publication issued by Newfield Exploration Company on July 26, 2005.
99.3
  
Press release issued by Newfield Exploration Company on July 26, 2005.