Form 8-K for NR 08-16-06

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 16, 2006
 
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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 7.01  Regulation FD Disclosure

On August 16, 2006, Newfield Exploration Company issued a press release announcing that the Treasure Island Blackbeard West #1 exploration test failed to reach its primary targets because of higher than expected pressure. The operator is preparing to temporarily abandon the well.  A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)
Exhibits
  
     
 
99.1
Press release issued by Newfield Exploration Company on August 16, 2006.

 
 

 
 
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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:   August 16, 2006
By:
/s/ BRIAN L. RICKMERS
   
Brian L. Rickmers
   
Controller
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Exhibit Index


Exhibit No.
  
Description
     
99.1