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):   July 29, 2014
 
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NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_____________________________
 

Delaware
1-12534
72-1133047
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)
 
Identification No.)

4 Waterway Square Place, Suite 100
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 210-5100
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 29, 2014, Newfield Exploration Company (“Newfield”) issued a news release announcing its second quarter 2014 financial results. A copy of that press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report, including the exhibit attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 7.01  Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 29, 2014, Newfield issued its @NFX publication, which provides first quarter 2014 update of the Company’s operational highlights and complete hedging positions as of July 28, 2014.  A copy of the publication is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.

Also on July 29, 2014, Newfield issued a news release announcing the signing of a $588 million purchase and sale agreement for its Granite Wash assets to Oklahoma City-based Templar Energy LLC (operating through Le Norman Operating LLC). The sale will have an effective date of July 1, 2014 and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2014.  A copy of the news release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.3.

The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the exhibits attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and 99.3, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)
Exhibits
 
99.1
Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results issued by Newfield on July 29, 2014
 
99.2
@ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on July 29, 2014
 
99.3
News Release issued by Newfield on July 29, 2014
 
  



 
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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 hereunto duly authorized.


 
NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
     
     
Date:   July 31, 2014
By:
 /s/ John D. Marziotti
   
John D. Marziotti
   
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
 
 
 
  

 
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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
 
 Description
99.1
 
Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results issued by Newfield on July 29, 2014
99.2
 
@ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on July 29, 2014
99.3
 
News Release issued by Newfield on July 29, 2014

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Exhibit 99.1
Newfield Exploration Company
 
News Release
 

 
July 29, 2014



 
Newfield Exploration Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results
Year-over-year oil production up more than 30% and averages nearly 50,000 BOPD in 2Q14

The Woodlands, Texas – July 29, 2014 – Newfield Exploration Company (NYSE: NFX) today reported its unaudited second quarter 2014 financial results and provided an update on its operations. Recent operational highlights are detailed in the Company’s @NFX publication, located on its website. Newfield will host a conference call at 10 a.m. CDT, July 30, 2014. To listen to the call, visit Newfield’s website at http://www.newfield.com. To participate in the call, dial 913-312-1462.
 
With the recent sale of Newfield’s Malaysia business and the process underway to divest its China business, the financial and operating results for the Company’s international businesses are reported as “discontinued operations.”
 
For the second quarter of 2014, Newfield reported a consolidated net loss of $22 million, or $0.16 per share. Net income would have been $59 million, or $0.43 per share, excluding an unrealized loss on commodity derivatives of $127 million ($82 million after-tax), or $0.59 per share.
 
Second quarter consolidated net cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities was $336 million. See “Explanation and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” found after the financial statements in this release.
 
Newfield’s net production from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2014 was 12.1 MMBOE, exceeding the mid-point of quarterly guidance by approximately 1.1 MMBOE. Net liftings from discontinued operations totaled approximately 0.04 MMBOE. Domestic liquids production in the second quarter was up 13% compared to the first quarter of 2014 and 40% over the comparable period in 2013. Liquids comprised approximately 55% of total second quarter domestic production.
 
Operational Highlights
 
For complete highlights and a summary of wells completed in the second quarter of 2014, see the Company’s @NFX publication located on its website. Newfield published a detailed update on its Uinta Basin oil developments, including results from recent SXL wells in the Central Basin.
 

 
 

 

 
 
Uinta Basin
 
Uinta Basin second quarter net production averaged 26,100 BOEPD, up 5% from an average of 24,900 BOEPD in the first quarter of 2014. Based on strong well performance, primarily from the Central Basin, Newfield nearly doubled its beginning of the year guidance for the basin and now expects Uinta production to grow about 10% year-over-year.
 
Planned 2014 capital investments of $400 million are focused on two areas – the waterflood development of the Greater Monument Butte Unit (GMBU) and recent drilling in high-potential, horizontal plays in the adjacent Central Basin.
 
Newfield released results on its five most recent SXL wells completed in the Central Basin’s Uteland Butte and Wasatch plays. The table below details the highlights. Complete well data is available in today’s @NFX publication.
 

 
Well Type
# Wells
Avg. BOEPD
Gross IP
(24-Hours)
Avg. BOEPD
Gross
30-Day Rate
Avg. BOEPD
Gross
60-Day Rate
Avg. BOEPD
Gross
90-Day Rate
Uteland Butte SXL (1)
3
2,157
1,532
1,323
1,154
Wasatch SXL (2)
2
2,068
1,428
1,479
1,583
Central Basin Avg. SXL (3) (4)
5
2,122
1,480
1,401
1,297
(1) 30-day, 60-day and 90-day rates include 2 wells
(2) 60-day and 90-day rates include 1 well
(3) 30-day rate includes 4 wells
(4) 60-day and 90-day rates include 3 wells

 
Early production data from recent SXL wells is supportive of the Company’s original average type curves for the Uteland Butte and Wasatch plays. Oil cuts for the new wells are averaging about 90% after the first 90 days of production. Newfield expects to drill 15 – 20 SXLs in the Central Basin in 2014.
 
 Consistent with the Company’s other SXL programs (Eagle Ford, Williston, Anadarko Basin), Newfield is demonstrating the economic benefits of drilling and completing longer laterals. A recent “best-in-class” Uteland Butte SXL well was drilled and completed for approximately $11.6 million gross.
 
 
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Anadarko Basin
 
The Company’s second quarter 2014 production from the Anadarko Basin increased more than 30% over the first quarter of 2014 and is expected to more than double year-over-year. Newfield’s second quarter net production in the Anadarko Basin averaged 39,000 BOEPD compared to 29,500 BOEPD in first quarter of 2014. The Anadarko Basin is Newfield’s largest investment region in 2014 (more than $750 million), constituting approximately 45% of planned total investments.
 
The Company is planning to drill about 70 wells in the SCOOP and STACK plays and exit 2014 with net production of nearly 50,000 BOEPD.
 
The SCOOP and STACK plays offer multiple “stacked” geologic horizons for exploitation. The Company continues to add to its acreage position in the Anadarko Basin and has leased an additional 25,000 net acres year-to-date. Newfield today has more than 250,000 net acres in the Anadarko Basin.
 
The “Yandell” development, located in SCOOP Wet Gas, recently commenced production from five XL wells (lateral length 4,950’).  The wells had an individual average 24-hour initial production of approximately 1,300 BOEPD gross, of which 41% was oil.
 
Newfield’s 2014 production estimate for the Anadarko Basin is now 14.8 MMBOE, up from its beginning of the year guidance of 14.3 MMBOE. Through the end of the second quarter of 2014, the Company “made up” for its beginning of the year shortfall in sales related to mid-stream infrastructure expansions and has increased its second half 2014 guidance.
 
Williston Basin
 
Williston Basin net production in the second quarter of 2014 averaged 18,100 BOEPD, up 21% over its first quarter 2014 average of 14,900 BOEPD. Year-over-year production in the Williston Basin has increased more than 50%. Based on the strength of well performance and field-level execution, Newfield increased its 2014 Williston Basin growth outlook by an additional 4%. The Company expects its 2014 volumes in the Williston Basin to increase 41% over 2013 levels.
 
Newfield continues to see drilling efficiencies through execution of its SXL development campaign in the Williston. Year-to-date, SXL well (10,000’ lateral lengths) costs are averaging $7.9 million, including about $0.8 million in artificial lift and facilities. Recent wells are being drilled in under 20 days and the Company expects these efficiencies will allow for the drilling of about eight additional wells in 2014. With its continued four-rig program, Newfield now expects to drill more than 55 wells in 2014.
 
Eagle Ford
 
Eagle Ford net production in the second quarter of 2014 averaged 12,300 BOEPD, up approximately 12% from its first quarter 2014 average. The Company is running a single-rig program to develop its West Asherton field and Fashing area. Production is expected to grow approximately 39% year-over-year. Newfield expects to drill about 20 wells during 2014.
 
 
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Production, Costs and Expenses
 
The following table depicts our actual production and costs and expenses from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2014, as well as our third quarter and full-year 2014 estimates.

 
 
22Q14
 
    3Q14e14e
 
2014e
 
Production:
           
  Oil (MMBO)
4.5
 
4.6 – 4.8
 
18.1 – 18.7
 
  NGLs (MMBbls)
2.0
 
2.1 – 2.2
 
7.6 – 8.1
 
  Natural Gas (Bcf)
33.1
 
       32
 
125 – 130
 
Total (MMBOE)
12.1
 
12.1 – 12.3
 
46.5 – 48.5
 
             
Costs and Expenses:*
           
  Total LOE ($MM) **
$119
 
$127
 
$486
 
  Production & Other Taxes ($MM)***
$29
 
$36
 
$125
 
  DD&A Expense ($MM)
$212
 
$216
 
$850
 
  General & Administrative (G&A), net ($MM)
$68
 
$55
 
$235
 
  Capitalized Internal Costs ($MM)
($50)
 
($35)
 
($156)
 
  Interest Expense ($MM)
$51
 
$51
 
$205
 
  Capitalized Interest ($MM)
($13)
 
($13)
 
($52)
 
*Production, Costs and Expenses are based on continuing operations and Costs and Expenses are expected to be within 7% of the estimates above.
** The increase in full-year LOE guidance relates to increased transportation expense and reflects new processing agreements and growing NGL volumes. The increase in expense should be offset by higher realized prices for sales volumes.
***Table assumes 1H14 actual commodity prices and strip commodity prices for 2H14. 
 
Newfield Exploration Company is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. We are focused on North American resource plays and our principal areas of operation include the Mid-Continent, the Rocky Mountains and onshore Gulf Coast.
 
 
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This release contains forward-looking information. All information other than historical facts included in this release, such as information regarding estimated or anticipated drilling plans, planned capital expenditures, and estimated production, is forward-looking information. Although Newfield believes that these expectations are reasonable, this information is based upon assumptions and anticipated results that are subject to numerous uncertainties and risks. Actual results may vary significantly from those anticipated due to many factors, including drilling results, oil and gas prices, industry conditions, the prices of goods and services, the availability of drilling rigs and other support services, the availability of refining capacity for the crude oil Newfield produces in the Uinta Basin, the availability and cost of capital resources, new regulations or changes in tax legislation, labor conditions and severe weather conditions. In addition, the drilling of oil and natural gas wells and the production of hydrocarbons are subject to numerous governmental regulations and operating risks. Other factors that could impact forward-looking statements are described in "Risk Factors" in Newfield's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other subsequent public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be found at www.sec.gov. Unpredictable or unknown factors, not discussed in this press release, could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Unless legally required, Newfield undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

For additional information, please contact Newfield’s Investor Relations department.
Phone: 281-210-5321
Email: info@newfield.com

 
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2Q14 Actual
 
 2Q14 Actual Results
 
Domestic
(Continuing
Operations)
   
Int'l
(Discontinued
Operations)
   
Total
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 Production/LiftingsNote 1
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
Crude oil and condensate - MMBbls
    4.5       0.04       4.5  
Natural gas - Bcf
    33.1             33.1  
NGLs - MMBbls
    2.0             2.0  
Total MMBOE
    12.1       0.04       12.1  
                         
 Average Realized PricesNote 2
                       
Crude oil and condensate - $/Bbl
  $ 82.46     $ 106.86     $ 82.67  
Natural gas - $/Mcf
  $ 3.90     $     $ 3.90  
NGLs - $/Bbl
  $ 31.11     $     $ 31.11  
Bbl equivalent - $/BOE
  $ 47.74     $ 106.86     $ 47.94  
                         
 Operating Expenses:
                       
Lease operating ($MM)
                       
Recurring
  $ 63.4     $ 1.3     $ 64.7  
Major (workovers, etc.)
  $ 18.3     $ 0.1     $ 18.4  
Transportation
  $ 37.7     $     $ 37.7  
                         
Lease operating (per BOE)
                       
Recurring
  $ 5.45     $ 34.24     $ 5.54  
Major (workovers, etc.)
  $ 1.57     $ 4.0     $ 1.58  
Transportation
  $ 3.24     $     $ 3.23  
                         
Production and other taxes ($MM)
  $ 29.0     $ 1.2     $ 30.2  
per BOE
  $ 2.49     $ 31.04     $ 2.58  
                         
General and administrative (G&A), net ($MM)
  $ 68.1     $     $ 68.1  
per BOE
  $ 5.85     $     $ 5.83  
                         
   Capitalized internal costs ($MM)
                  $ (51.9 )
       per BOE
                  $ (4.44 )
                         
Interest expense ($MM)
                  $ 50.5  
per BOE
                  $ 4.32  
                         
Capitalized interest ($MM)
                  $ (13.3 )
per BOE
                  $ (1.14 )
                         
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Note 1: Represents volumes lifted and sold regardless of when produced. Includes natural gas produced and consumed in our operations of 2.6 Bcf during the three months ended June 30, 2014.
 
Note 2: Average realized prices include the effects of hedging contracts. If the effects of these contracts were excluded, the average realized price for domestic natural gas would have been $4.32 per Mcf and the domestic and total crude oil and condensate average realized prices would have been $90.19 and $90.33 per barrel, respectively. We did not have any hedging contracts associated with NGL production as of June 30, 2014.
 

 



 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
(Unaudited, in millions, except per share data)
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
For the
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
For the
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2014
 
2013
   
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Oil, gas and NGL revenues
  $ 608     $ 435     $ 1,161     $ 805  
 
                               
Operating expenses:
                               
   Lease operating
    119       107       230       195  
   Production and other taxes
    29       21       54       33  
   Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    212       164       400       311  
   General and administrative
    68       54       124       99  
      Total operating expenses
    428       346       808       638  
 
                               
Income from operations
    180       89       353       167  
 
                               
Other income (expense):
                               
   Interest expense
    (51 )     (50 )     (102 )     (101 )
   Capitalized interest
    13       13       26       27  
   Commodity derivative income (expense)
    (174 )     117       (270 )     33  
   Other, net
    1       2       3       4  
      Total other income (expense)
    (211 )     82       (343 )     (37 )
 
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations                 before income taxes
    (31 )     171       10       130  
 
                               
Income tax provision (benefit)
    (8 )     65       9       49  
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (23 )     106       1       81  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
    1       5       261       22  
      Net income (loss)
  $ (22 )   $ 111     $ 262     $ 103  
 
                               
Earnings per share:
                               
    Basic
                               
     Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (0.16 )   $ 0.78     $ 0.01     $ 0.60  
     Income (loss) from discontinued operations
          0.04       1.91       0.16  
       Basic earnings (loss) per share
  $ (0.16 )   $ 0.82     $ 1.92     $ 0.76  
    Diluted
                               
     Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (0.16 )   $ 0.78     $ 0.01     $ 0.60  
     Income (loss) from discontinued operations
          0.04       1.89       0.16  
       Diluted earnings (loss) per share
  $ (0.16 )   $ 0.82     $ 1.90     $ 0.76  
 
                               
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding for    basic income (loss) per share
    136       135       136       135  
 
                               
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding for diluted income (loss) per share
    136       136       138       136  

 
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
 
 
   
 
 
 (Unaudited, in millions)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
 
ASSETS
 
 
   
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
   
 
 
     Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 36     $ 95  
     Restricted cash
          90  
     Other current assets
    492       716  
         Total current assets
    528       901  
 
               
     Oil and gas properties, net (full cost method)
    8,185       8,101  
     Derivative assets
    5       26  
     Other assets
    238       293  
         Total assets
  $ 8,956     $ 9,321  
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
     Derivative liabilities
  $     $ 90  
     Other current liabilities
    1,129       1,200  
         Total current liabilities
    1,129       1,290  
 
               
     Other liabilities
     35       38  
     Derivative liabilities
    58        
     Long-term debt
    3,077       3,694  
     Asset retirement obligations
    108       201  
     Deferred taxes
    1,307       1,142  
         Total long-term liabilities
    4,585       5,075  
 
               
                 
 
               
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Common stock and additional paid-in capital
    1,551       1,527  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    2       2  
Retained earnings
    1,689       1,427  
      Total stockholders' equity
    3,242       2,956  
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 8,956     $ 9,321  
 
               

 
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
CASH FLOWS
 
 
 
(Unaudited, in millions)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
For the
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
   
 
 
  Net income (loss)
  $ 262     $ 103  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
               
  provided by operating activities:
               
  Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    437       439  
  Deferred tax provision (benefit)
    153       68  
  Stock-based compensation
    35       17  
  Commodity derivative (income) expense
    270       (33 )
  Cash receipts (payments) on derivative settlements, net
    (86 )     35  
  Gain on sale of Malaysia business
    (388 )      
  Other, net
    (2 )     4  
 
    681       633  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
    52       (23 )
      Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    733       610  
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
   Additions to oil and gas properties and other
    (1,021 )     (890 )
   Acquisitions of oil and gas properties
    (15 )     (3 )
   Proceeds from sales of oil and gas properties
    12       19  
   Proceeds received from sale of Malaysia business, net
    809        
   Redemptions of investments
    39       1  
      Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (176 )     (873 )
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
   Net proceeds under credit arrangements
    (618 )     231  
   Other
    2       (5 )
      Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (616 )     226  
 
               
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (59 )     (37 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    95       88  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 36     $ 51  
 
               

 
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Explanation and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Earnings Stated Without the Effect of Certain Items
Earnings stated without the effect of certain items is a non-GAAP financial measure. Earnings without the effect of these items are presented because they affect the comparability of operating results from period to period. In addition, earnings without the effect of these items are more comparable to earnings estimates provided by securities analysts.

A reconciliation of earnings for the second quarter of 2014 for our continuing operations stated without the effect of certain items to net loss is shown below:

      2Q14  
 
   
(in millions)
Net loss
  $ (22 )
 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
    1    
Loss from continuing operations
    (23 )
 
Net unrealized loss on commodity derivatives(1)
    127  
 
Income tax adjustment for above items
    (45 )
 
Earnings stated without the effect of the above items
  $ 59  
 
           
           
(1) The determination of "Net unrealized loss on commodity derivatives" for the second quarter 2014 is as follows:

 
    2Q14  
 
 
(in millions)
 
Commodity derivative expense
  $ (174 )
Cash receipts on derivative settlements, net
    47  
Net unrealized loss on commodity derivatives
  $ (127 )
 
       

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Before Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities is presented because of its acceptance as an indicator of an oil and gas exploration and production company’s ability to internally fund exploration and development activities and to service or incur additional debt. This measure should not be considered as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities as defined by generally accepted accounting principles.

A reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities to net cash provided by operating activities is shown below:

 
 
2Q14
 
 
 
(in millions)
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
368
 
   Net change in operating assets and liabilities
 
 
(32)
 
Net cash provided by operating activities before changes
 
 
 
 
in operating assets and liabilities
 
$
336
 

 

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Exhibit 99.3
Newfield Exploration Company
News Release

July 29, 2014


Newfield Signs Agreement to Sell its Granite Wash Assets for $588 million
Proceeds to be used to reduce long-term debt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Woodlands, TX – July 29, 2014 -- Newfield Exploration Company (NYSE: NFX) today announced the signing of a $588 million purchase and sale agreement for its Granite Wash assets to Oklahoma City-based Templar Energy LLC (operating through Le Norman Operating LLC). The sale will have an effective date of July 1, 2014, and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2014.

Newfield’s assets in the Granite Wash include approximately 42,000 net acres and current net daily production is nearly 65 MMcfe/d, of which approximately 60% is natural gas. Proved net reserves at year-end 2013 were approximately 38 MMBOE. Newfield intends to use the proceeds from this sale to call its 7 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due in 2018.
“Today’s announcement is consistent with the underlying objectives in our three-year plan,” said Larry Massaro, Newfield Executive Vice President and CFO. “Today's sale further demonstrates our willingness to monetize non-strategic assets, high-grade our portfolio, accelerate our domestic growth programs and strengthen our balance sheet. Our future investments will be in high-return, scalable resource plays where we can drive value through repeatable application of our core competencies in drilling and completions.”
J.P. Morgan Securities and Wells Fargo Securities acted as Newfield’s financial advisors on this transaction.

Newfield also disclosed that the Company is now completing its planned repairs to its Pearl facility (jacket), located in the South China Sea. The topsides, located near Hong Kong, were recently loaded on a barge and installation remains on schedule, pending weather conditions over the next month. First oil is expected in the fourth quarter of 2014 with gross facility capacity of 40,000 BOPD gross. The Company intends to monetize its business in China.

Newfield Exploration Company is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids.

 
 

 

We are focused on North American resource plays and our principal areas of operation include the Mid-Continent, the Rocky Mountains and onshore Texas.

**This release contains forward-looking information. All information other than historical facts included in this release, such as information regarding estimated or anticipated drilling plans, planned capital expenditures, and estimated production, is forward-looking information. Although Newfield believes that these expectations are reasonable, this information is based upon assumptions and anticipated results that are subject to numerous uncertainties and risks. Actual results may vary significantly from those anticipated due to many factors. Factors that could impact forward-looking statements are described in "Risk Factors" in Newfield's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other subsequent public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be found at www.sec.gov. Unpredictable or unknown factors, not discussed in this press release, could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Unless legally required, Newfield undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

For additional information, please contact Newfield’s Investor Relations department.
Phone: 281-210-5321 Email: info@newfield.com
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