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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NOBLE ENERGY INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000072207
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
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		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
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		STREET 1:		1001 NOBLE ENERGY WAY
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NOBLE AFFILIATES INC
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