X0202 4 2008-03-15 false 0000912750 NEWFIELD EXPLORATION CO /DE/ NFX 0001346161 Blumenshine William Mark 363 N. SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, SUITE 2020 HOUSTON TX 77060 false true false false Vice President-Land common stock 2008-03-15 4 A false 3000 0 A 49440 D Grant of restricted shares of Issuers common stock pursuant to the Issuers 2004 Omnibus Stock Plan. The restricted shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning the second anniversary of the grant. William Mark Blumenshine 2008-03-15