X0303 4 2010-09-29 false 0000912750 NEWFIELD EXPLORATION CO /DE/ NFX 0001204514 RIGGS SUSAN G 363 N. SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77060 false true false false Treasurer common stock 1627 I By 401k common stock 2010-09-29 4 S false 3000 56.7057 D 39211 D Includes 253 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 3000 shares of common stock on September 29, 2010 at the weighted average sale price of $56.7057. The prices for these sales range from $56.67 to $56.735. 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 Susan G. Riggs 2010-09-30