Newfield Updates First Quarter 2010 Conference Call Information

HOUSTON, April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Newfield Exploration Company (NYSE: NFX) has rescheduled its first quarter 2010 earnings conference call to 7:30 a.m. (CDT), Wednesday, April 28, 2010 (previous date: April 29). First quarter 2010 earnings and operational updates will be released prior to the call.  To participate in the conference call, please dial (719) 457-2731 about 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.  In addition, a listen-only broadcast of the call will also be provided over the internet at http://www.newfield.com, under Investor Relations.  Please go to the web site at least 10 minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

If you are not able to participate in the conference call, an audio replay will be available through May 3, 2010 by dialing (719) 457-0820 and entering conference code 1716431.  A replay over the web at the above address will be available shortly after the call and will remain on the site for 365 days.

Newfield Exploration Company is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company. The Company relies on a proven growth strategy of growing reserves through an active drilling program and select acquisitions. Newfield's domestic areas of operation include the Mid-Continent, the Rocky Mountains, onshore Texas and the Gulf of Mexico. The Company has international operations in Malaysia and China.

Contact: Penny McKnight of Newfield Exploration Company, +1-281-405-4284

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