8-K

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):    September 27, 2005

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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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01Other Events

On September 27, 2005, Newfield issued a press release announcing the preliminary impact of Hurricane Rita. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)	Exhibits
	99.1	Press release issued by Newfield Exploration Company on September 27, 2005.

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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:September 28, 2005	By:	/s/ TERRY W. RATHERT
		Terry W. Rathert
		Senior Vice President and Chief FinancialOfficer

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release issued by Newfield Exploration Company on September 27, 2005.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NEWFIELD ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY IMPACT OF

HURRICANE RITA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HOUSTON - September 27, 2005 -- Newfield Exploration Company (NYSE:NFX) today announced initial findings of an aerial survey of its operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Three production platforms were lost in Hurricane Rita - South Marsh Island 49 “B”, East Cameron 151 “C” and East Cameron 286 “B.” Combined net production from the three facilities was 5.6 MMcfe/d. All other Newfield operated structures flown over appear to be intact. Over the next several days, boats and helicopters will better assess damages and begin the repair process.

In preparation for Hurricane Rita, Newfield began shutting in production on September 20, and since that time approximately 2.0 Bcfe has been deferred. Approximately 320 MMcfe/d net remains shut-in today. Operations are now being resumed from fields unaffected by the storm if pipelines will permit the resumption of production. Newfield will provide more detailed information upon the completion of ongoing assessments.

Newfield Exploration Company is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company. The Company relies on a proven growth strategy that includes balancing acquisitions with drill bit opportunities. Newfield’s areas of operation include the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. onshore Gulf Coast, the Anadarko and Arkoma Basins of the Mid-Continent and the Uinta Basin of the Rocky Mountains. The Company has development projects underway offshore Malaysia, in the U.K. North Sea and in Bohai Bay, China.

Newfield Exploration Company	For information, contact:
363 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, Ste. 2020	Steve Campbell
Houston, TX 77060	(281) 847-6081
http://www.newfld.com	info@newfld.com

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