Newfield Updates

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Press release:

Newfield produced 50 million BOE in 2012, including 11.9 million BOE in the fourth quarter of 2012. Full-year production exceeded the Company's most recent guidance by approximately 0.5 million BOE. 

Newfield incurred a $1.5 billion non-cash full cost ceiling test writedown associated with the carrying value of Newfield's domestic proved reserves. The non-cash writedown relates primarily to low natural gas prices and the sale of non-strategic assets. 

During the fourth quarter of 2012, Newfield also incurred a non-cash charge for deferred income taxes of approximately $550 million. The charge was primarily related to the Company's focus on U.S. operations and its repatriation of accumulated profits from its international subsidiaries. In December 2012, the Company used repatriated cash to reduce borrowings under its revolving credit facility. 

Newfield's actions related to its international assets and year-end proved reserves will impact financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012. The Company expects to report a net loss of approximately $1.2 billion or $8.80 per share.

Year-End 2012 Proved and Probable Reserves:

Proved reserves at year-end 2012 were 566 million BOE, down 13% from 652 million BOE at year-end 2011. The decrease relates primarily to low natural gas prices, the sale of non-strategic assets in 2012 and produced volumes. This decrease was partially offset by the addition of 86 million BOE of reserves through the Company's active drilling programs. Reserves were determined using SEC pricing of $2.76 per MMBtu of natural gas and $94.84 per Bbl of oil.

Press release

For 2013, the Company plans to invest $1.7 – $1.9 billion (excludes capitalized interest and overhead), with the entire budget substantially allocated to liquids plays. Total company production is expected to range from 44 – 47 million BOE. This compares to 2012 production, adjusted for asset sales, of approximately 47 million BOE. Adjusted for asset sales in 2012, Newfield expects that its 2013 domestic liquids production will increase more than 35%. Natural gas volumes are expected to decline about 14% from 2012 levels due to a continued lack of investment and natural field declines.

The Company's four domestic oil resource plays will receive a capital allocation of $1.4 – $1.5 billion. These areas include the Cana Woodford, Uinta basin, Williston basin and the Eagle Ford. In its international operations, the Company plans to invest $300 – $400 million. A significant component of this investment includes the ongoing development of the Pearl oil field, offshore China. First oil sales from the Pearl development are expected in early 2014.