nfx8k-08092010.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 9, 2010
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NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-12534
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72-1133047
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
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of incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Newfield Exploration Company (“Newfield”) issued a news release today announcing that oil production had resumed from its East Belumut Field on PM 323 following repairs to a damaged pipeline. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(d)
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Exhibits
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99.1
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Press Release issued by Newfield Exploration Company on August 9, 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.
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NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
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Date: August 9, 2010
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By:
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/s/ BRIAN L. RICKMERS
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Brian L. Rickmers
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Controller
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release issued by Newfield Exploration Company on August 9, 2010
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