8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Earliest Event Reported: February 15, 2010

Commission File No. 1-8968

ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

1201 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380-1046
(832) 636-1000

Incorporated in the
State of Delaware Employer Identification
No. 76-0146568

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Item 5.02(b)-(c) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Appointment of Certain Officers

On February 15, 2010, the Board of Directors of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (the “Company”) elected R.A. Walker as President of the Company. Mr. Walker, age 52, has served as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer since March 2009 and will retain that title as well. He previously served as Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer from September 2005 until his appointment as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Anadarko, he served as Managing Director for the Global Energy Group of UBS Investment Bank from 2003 to 2005. He has served as a director of Temple-Inland, Inc. (NYSE: TIN), an Austin, Texas-based manufacturing company, since November 2008. Since August 2007, he has also served as a director of Western Gas Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company and the general partner of Western Gas Partners, LP (NYSE: WES), a midstream master limited partnership, and served as the general partner’s Chairman of the Board from August 2007 to September 2009.

In connection with Mr. Walker’s appointment, James T. Hackett will no longer serve as President but will continue as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

A copy of the press release announcing these leadership changes is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated February 17, 2010.

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 thereunto duly authorized officer.

	ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION (Registrant)
February 18, 2010	By:	/s/ Robert K. Reeves
		Robert K. Reeves
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated February 17, 2010.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS

Anadarko Names R. A. Walker President and Chief
Operating Officer

HOUSTON, Feb. 17, 2010 — Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) today announced that its Board of Directors has promoted Al Walker to President and Chief Operating Officer. Jim Hackett, formerly Chairman, President and CEO, will remain as Chairman and CEO.

     “After being named Chief Operating Officer in early 2009, Al has worked well with the E&P team to deliver one of the best exploration, operational and equity-performance years in the company’s history,” Anadarko Chairman and CEO Jim Hackett said. “Al’s promotion to President recognizes his contributions to Anadarko’s success and advances the company’s management development and executive leadership for the future.”

     Walker has more than 25 years of experience in the energy industry, with a focus on exploration and production. He joined Anadarko in 2005 as Sr. Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Walker played a significant role in identifying, negotiating and integrating Anadarko’s corporate acquisitions in 2006 and in the disposition of certain assets that were the source of the company’s debt reduction that followed. Walker’s energy background also includes extensive experience in finance and other executive leadership roles.

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation’s mission is to deliver a competitive and sustainable rate of return to shareholders by exploring for, acquiring and developing oil and natural gas resources vital to the world’s health and welfare. As of year-end 2009, Anadarko had approximately 2.3 billion barrels of oil equivalent of proved reserves, making it one of the world’s largest independent oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. For more information about Anadarko, please visit www.anadarko.com.

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Anadarko Contacts

Media:

John Christiansen, john.christiansen@anadarko.com, 832.636.8736
Matt Carmichael, matt.carmichael@anadarko.com, 832.636.2845

Investors:

John Colglazier, john.colglazier@anadarko.com, 832.636.2306
Chris Campbell, CFA, chris.campbell@anadarko.com, 832.636.8434
Dean Hennings, dean.hennings@anadarko.com, 832.636.2462