Form 8-K NR 10-15-07

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 15, 2007
 
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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 5.02   Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On October 15, 2007, Newfield Exploration Company issued a press release announcing the passing of David F. Schaible, Newfield’s President and Chief Operating Officer and a member of its Board of Directors. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
 
Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)
Exhibits
  
     
 
99.1
Press release issued by Newfield Exploration Company on October 15, 2007.

 
 

 
 
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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:   October 15, 2007
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