X0303 4 2010-09-15 false 0000912750 NEWFIELD EXPLORATION CO /DE/ NFX 0001013035 RATHERT TERRY W 363 N. SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77060 false true false false EVP and CFO common stock 13869 I By Trust common stock 2010-09-15 4 S false 20000 52.5254 D 142171 D Includes 501 shares of common stock acquired by the reporting person on June 30, 2010 pursuant to the Newfield Exploration Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Reflects the sale of an aggregate of 20,000 shares of common stock on September 15, 2010 at the weighted average sale price of $52.5254. The prices for these sales range from $52.45 to $52.67. The filer undertakes to provide, upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. /S/ John D. Marziotti as attorney-in-fact for Terry W. Rathert 2010-09-17