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Anadarko Reports Record Production, Strong Second-Quarter Earnings; Production Volumes Up 271 Percent Over Second Quarter 2000.


Business/Energy Editors

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2001

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) is one of the world’s largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies, with 2.37 billion barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) of proved reserves and a production of 190 million BOE in 2004. Ranked No.  (NYSE NYSE

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:APC (1) (American Power Conversion Corporation, West Kingston, RI, www.apcc.com) The leading manufacturer of UPS systems and surge suppressors, founded in 1981 by Rodger Dowdell, Neil Rasmussen and Emanual Landsman, three electronic power engineers who had worked at MIT. ) announced strong financial results for the second quarter of 2001, reflecting higher oil and gas production and higher natural gas prices.

Anadarko had net income available to common stockholders of $401 million, or $1.50 per share (diluted di·lute  
tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes
1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water.

2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture.
) for the second quarter of 2001. By comparison, for the second quarter of 2000, the company reported net income available to common stockholders of $64 million, or 48 cents per share Cents per share

The amount of a mutual fund's dividend or capital gains distributions that a shareholder will receive for each share owned.
 (diluted).

Results for the second quarter also reflect a lower tax rate in Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of , which increased net income by $31 million, or 12 cents a share.

Cash flow from operations Cash flow from operations

A firm's net cash inflow resulting directly from its regular operations (disregarding extraordinary items such as the sale of fixed assets or transaction costs associated with issuing securities), calculated as the sum of net income plus noncash expenses
 totaled $1.05 billion ($4.18 per share) in the second quarter of 2001, compared with $167 million ($1.30 per share) reported in the same period in 2000.

"We continued to show excellent volume growth, both quarter-to-quarter and year-over-year, putting us ahead of our forecasts," said Robert Robert, Henry Martyn 1837-1923.

American army engineer and parliamentary authority. He designed the defenses for Washington, D.C., during the Civil War and later wrote Robert's Rules of Order (1876).

Noun 1.
 J. Allison
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Allison, which may come from a medieval Norman nickname for Alice, meaning "noble type", or from the Irish name "Iseult", meaning "fair lady".
, Jr., Anadarko chairman and chief executive officer. "Total production volumes were up more than 10 percent over the first quarter of this year, and they increased 271 percent from the second quarter of 2000.

"We're we're  

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we're we are
 still on target to meet our production growth goal for this year, although we're shifting part of our spending from some onshore on·shore  
adj.
1. Moving or directed toward the shore: an onshore wind.

2. Located on the shore: an onshore beacon; an onshore patrol.

adv.
 natural gas projects in the lower 48 to more profitable opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico Noun 1. Gulf of Mexico - an arm of the Atlantic to the south of the United States and to the east of Mexico
Golfo de Mexico

Atlantic, Atlantic Ocean - the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
 and in Canada. Our capital budget is basically unchanged, and we have 93 company-operated rigs, with working interests in 22 others, making Anadarko the most active driller in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. ," Allison said.

The production growth since the first quarter was due mainly to increased volumes from two subsalt Sub´salt`

n. 1. (Chem.) A basic salt. See the Note under Salt.
 fields in the Gulf of Mexico, successful natural gas drilling in Texas and new Canadian New Canadian
Noun

Canad a recent immigrant to Canada
 volumes from the Berkley Berkley (bûr`klē), city (1990 pop. 16,960), Oakland co., SE Mich., a suburb of Detroit; inc. 1932. It is chiefly residential.  acquisition. The year-over-year volume gain was mainly due to the acquisition of Union Pacific Resources Group in mid-July n. 1. the middle part of July.

Noun 1. mid-July - the middle part of July
period, period of time, time period - an amount of time; "a time period of 30 years"; "hastened the period of time of his recovery"; "Picasso's blue period"
 2000 and to increased production from company operations in Texas, the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska Alaska (əlă`skə), largest in area of the United States but third smallest (exceeding only Vermont and Wyoming) in population, occupying the northwest extremity of the North American continent, separated from the coterminous United States .

During the second quarter of 2001, Anadarko's production of natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids totaled 52 million barrels of oil equivalent (BOE BOE Based on Experience
BOE Board of Education
BOE Boletín Oficial del Estado (Spanish)
BOE Bank of England
BOE Board of Equalization
BOE Board of Elections
BOE Barrel of Oil Equivalent
BOE Bind on Equip
), or 570,000 barrels a day, compared to 14 million BOE, or 148,000 barrels a day, for the second quarter of 2000. Oil production facilities in Algeria Algeria (ăljēr`ēə), Arab. Al Djazair, Fr. Algérie, officially People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, republic (2005 est. pop.  were off-line See offline.

(jargon) off-line - (Or "offline")

1. Not directly connected to the computer (e.g., an off-line tape drive), or with connection suspended ("take the printer off-line").

Contrast background, on-line.

2. Not now or not here.
 for 24 days during the second quarter for routine maintenance and safety inspections and to complete the tie-in tie-in
n.
One thing that is related to or connected with another.

Noun 1. tie-in - a fastener that serves to join or connect; "the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction"
 of additional production facilities that are expected to go on-line in the third quarter. The company produced 47 million BOE, or 522,000 barrels a day, in the first quarter of 2001.

While natural gas prices in the second quarter of 2001 were up by 40 percent, compared with the year-earlier period, crude oil prices were down by an average 20 percent compared to the same period last year.

Second-Quarter Highlights
-- Anadarko and Phillips Alaska announced the first discoveries in the National
Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) since the area was reopened to exploration in
1999. The two companies also announced the discovery of and test production
from a satellite oil field near the Alpine oil field on the North Slope of
Alaska. The Nanuq accumulation is estimated to contain more than 40 million
barrels of gross recoverable reserves. Plans for further delineation and
development of the Nanuq field are under evaluation. Anadarko holds a 22
percent working interest in each of these fields.

-- In the Gulf of Mexico, Anadarko discovered 170 feet of net pay at the
Tarantula subsalt prospect in South Timbalier 308 in 481 feet of water.
Anadarko has a 100 percent working interest. At Ship Shoal 216, the C-23 well
in shallow water in the shelf area encountered 106 feet of net pay in five
intervals. Anadarko is the operator with a 54.6 percent working interest. At
South Marsh Island 280, Anadarko encountered 267 feet of net pay in seven pay
sands in the No. 6 well in shallow water and has begun drilling well No. 7 to
accelerate development of that discovery and to test deeper objectives.
Anadarko is the operator, with a 50 percent working interest.

-- In Central Texas, the company drilled two more major natural gas producers
in the Georgetown formation. The Graham well flowed at a rate of 50 million
cubic feet a day (MMcf/d) at 2,200 pounds of flowing tubing pressure, and the
Barney well flowed at a rate of 52 MMcf/d at 4,100 pounds of flowing tubing
pressure. Anadarko has a 100 percent working interest in both wells.

-- In the Bossier play in East Texas, the company's most actively drilled play,
Anadarko has made five new discoveries or field extensions in Freestone County
in the first half of 2001. Anadarko currently has 26 rigs working in this play
in East Texas and seven in North Louisiana.

-- The company announced today the sale of its Guatemalan subsidiary, Basic
Resources International, to Perenco for $120.5 million. Basic, which produces
and refines crude oil, was acquired last year as part of Anadarko's merger with
Union Pacific Resources.

-- Anadarko is establishing operations in the Middle East with the purchase of
Canadian-based Gulfstream Resources Canada Limited for approximately $137
million. Gulfstream has oil and gas reserves and production and significant
exploration prospects in Qatar and Oman. The purchase, announced on June 25, is
expected to close in the third quarter.


Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is the largest independent exploration and production company in the world, with proved reserves proved reserves

The quantity of minerals expected to be recoverable under current economic and operating conditions. The amount of proved reserves is important in valuing the stock of a company with significant holdings in natural resources.
 of more than 2 billion BOE. Domestically, it has operations in Texas, Louisiana Louisiana (ləwē'zēăn`ə, lē'–), state in the S central United States. It is bounded by Mississippi, with the Mississippi R. , the Mid-Continent and Rocky Mountain regions The Rocky Mountain Region is a floristic region within the Holarctic Kingdom in western North America (Canada and the United States) delineated by Armen Takhtajan and Robert F. Thorne. , Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico. Internationally, it is active in Canada, Algeria, Tunisia Tunisia (tnē`zhə, ty–), Fr. Tunisie, officially Republic of Tunisia, republic (2005 est. pop. , West Africa West Africa

A region of western Africa between the Sahara Desert and the Gulf of Guinea. It was largely controlled by colonial powers until the 20th century.



West African adj. & n.
, Venezuela Venezuela (vĕnəzwā`lə, Span. vānāswā`lä), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, republic (2005 est. pop. 25,375,000), 352,143 sq mi (912,050 sq km), N South America. , Georgia Georgia, country, Asia
Georgia (jôr`jə), Georgian Sakartvelo, Rus. Gruziya, officially Republic of Georgia, republic (2005 est. pop. 4,677,000), c.26,900 sq mi (69,700 sq km), in W Transcaucasia.
 and the North Atlantic.

Financial Data

Three pages of summary financial data follow.

Earnings Conference Call

The Earnings Conference Call will be held today at 10:30 a.m. CDT CDT
abbr.
Central Daylight Time


CDT Central Daylight Time

CDT n abbr (US) (= Central Daylight Time) → hora de verano del centro;
(BRIT
 (11:30 a.m. EDT EDT
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). More details are available at www.anadarko.com.

Modeling Conference Call

The Financial Modeling Conference Call will be held Monday Monday: see week. , July July: see month.  30 at 1:30 p.m. CDT (2:30 p.m. EDT) to discuss detailed financial issues that support the company's projections of future period earnings. More details are available at www.anadarko.com.

Anadarko Operations Report

For more details on Anadarko's operations, please refer to the comprehensive report on individual wells drilled throughout the company during the second quarter. The report is available at www.anadarko.com in the News Bureau.

This news release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Anadarko believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions. No assurance, however, can be given that its goals will be achieved. See Additional Factors Affecting Business in the Management's Discussion and Analysis Management's discussion and analysis (MD&A)

A report from management to shareholders that accompanies the firm's financial statements in the annual report. It explains the period's financial results and enables management to discuss topics that may not be apparent in the financial
 (MD&A) included in the company's 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K

A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information.


Form 10-K

See 10-K.
.


                    Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Summary Financial                Quarter Ended        Year to Date
 Information (a)                    June 30             June 30
                               -----------------   -----------------
$ and shares in millions         2001      2000      2001      2000
                               -------   -------   -------   -------
Revenues
--------
Gas sales                         $825      $156    $1,939      $265
Oil and condensate sales           375        93       736       211
Natural gas liquids sales           71        38       144        80
Marketing sales                    976       460     2,476       851
Minerals and other                  17         1        20         2
                               -------   -------   -------   -------
Total                            2,264       748     5,315     1,409
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Costs and Expenses
------------------
Marketing purchases and
 transportation                    957       446     2,432       826
Operating expenses                 193        62       350       123
Administrative and general          64        30       113        60
Depreciation, depletion
 and amortization                  320        60       594       119
Other taxes                         66        13       149        25
Impairments related to
 international properties            8        --        15        --
Amortization of goodwill            19        --        36        --
                               -------   -------   -------   -------
Total                            1,627       611     3,689     1,153
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Operating Income                   637       137     1,626       256
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Other (Income) Expense
----------------------
Merger expenses                     17        --        27        --
Interest expense                    25        20        47        41
Other (income) expense              (4)       --      (100)       --
                               -------   -------   -------   -------
Total                               38        20       (26)       41
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Income before Income Taxes         599       117     1,652       215
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Income Taxes
------------
Income taxes                       228        50       617        98
Effect of change in Canadian
 income tax rate                   (31)       --       (31)       --
                               -------   -------   -------   -------
Total                              197        50       586        98
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Net Income Before Cumulative
 Effect of Change in
 Accounting Principle             $402       $67    $1,066      $117
                               =======   =======   =======   =======

Preferred Stock Dividend             1         3         4         5
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Net Income Available to Common
 Stockholders Before
 Cumulative Effect of Change
 in Accounting Principle          $401       $64    $1,062      $112
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Cumulative Effect of Change
 in Accounting Principle            --        --         5        17
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Net Income Available to
 Common Stockholders              $401       $64    $1,057       $95
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Per Common Share
----------------
Net income - before
 change in accounting
 principle - basic               $1.60     $0.50     $4.24     $0.87
Net income - before change
 in accounting
 principle - diluted             $1.50     $0.48     $4.01     $0.84
Change in accounting
 principle - basic                $ --      $ --    $(0.02)   $(0.13)
Change in accounting
 principle - diluted              $ --      $ --    $(0.02)   $(0.13)
Net income - basic               $1.60     $0.50     $4.22     $0.74
Net income - diluted             $1.50     $0.48     $3.99     $0.72
Dividends                        $0.05     $0.05     $0.10     $0.10
                               -------   -------   -------   -------
Average Number of Shares
 Outstanding - Basic               251       128       251       128
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Average Number of Shares
 Outstanding - Diluted             268       138       266       135
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Cash Flow from Operations
 before Changes in Assets
 and Liabilities
-------------------------
Net income before cumulative
 effect of change in
 accounting principle             $402       $67    $1,066      $117
Depreciation, depletion and
 amortization                      320        60       594       119
Amortization of goodwill            19        --        36        --
Amortization of restricted
 stock                              --        --        --         1
Non-cash merger expenses             4        --         7        --
Interest expense - zero
 coupon debentures                   3         3         6         4
Deferred income taxes              206        37       415        62
Impairments related to
 international properties            8        --        15        --
Other non-cash items                88        --        27        --
                               -------   -------   -------   -------
Total                           $1,050      $167    $2,166      $303
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Capital Expenditures
--------------------
Capital spending                  $759      $239    $1,330      $396
Capitalized interest                50         5       101        10
Capitalized overhead                47        23        83        45
                               -------   -------   -------   -------
Total                             $856      $267    $1,514      $451
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Capitalization
--------------
Total debt                                          $4,689    $1,656
Stockholders' equity                                 7,821     1,647
                               -------   -------   -------   -------
Total                                              $12,510    $3,303
                               =======   =======   =======   =======
Capitalization Ratios
---------------------
Total debt                                              37%       50%
Stockholders' equity                                    63%       50%
                               -------   -------   -------   -------

Total Assets                                       $18,756    $4,549
                               =======   =======   =======   =======

(a) Revenues and costs and expenses for 2000 reflect a
    reclassification of certain amounts related to the SEC's staff
    bulletin on revenue recognition. Net income for 2000 also reflects
    a change in accounting principle related to accounting for foreign
    crude oil inventories. Net income for 2001 reflects a change in
    accounting principle related to accounting for derivative
    instruments and hedging activities.


                    Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

                           Quarter Ended          Year to Date
Volumes and Prices            June 30                June 30
                          ---------------        --------------
                         2001        2000       2001       2000
                        ------      ------     ------     ------
Natural Gas
-----------
United States
Volumes, billion
 cubic feet                151         49        290         93
Average daily volumes,
 million cubic feet
 per day                 1,651        536      1,600        511
Price per thousand
 cubic feet              $4.43      $3.20      $5.60      $2.84
                        ------     ------     ------     ------
Canada
Volumes, billion
 cubic feet                 33         --         57         --
Average daily volumes,
 million cubic feet
 per day                   362         --        316         --
Price per thousand
 cubic feet              $4.82       $ --      $5.53       $ --
                        ------     ------     ------     ------
Other International
Volumes, billion
 cubic feet                 --         --          1         --
Average daily volumes,
 million cubic feet
 per day                     5         --          5         --
Price per thousand
 cubic feet              $1.24       $ --      $1.13       $ --
                        ------     ------     ------     ------
Total
Volumes, billion
 cubic feet                184         49        348         93
Average daily volumes,
 million cubic feet
 per day                 2,018        536      1,921        511
Price per thousand
 cubic feet              $4.49      $3.20      $5.58      $2.84
                        ------     ------     ------     ------
Crude Oil and
 Condensate
-------------
United States
Volumes, million
 barrels                     9          1         16          4
Average daily volumes,
 thousand barrels
 per day                    96         21         92         21
Price per barrel        $24.61     $26.29     $25.00     $25.57
                        ------     ------     ------     ------
Canada
Volumes, million
 barrels                     3         --          6         --
Average daily volumes,
 thousand barrels
 per day                    36         --         34         --
Price per barrel        $18.84       $ --     $17.79       $ --
                        ------     ------     ------     ------
Algeria
Volumes, million
 barrels                     2          2          4          4
Average daily volumes,
 thousand barrels
 per day                    17         17         21         23
Price per barrel        $25.58     $27.23     $25.30     $27.27
                        ------     ------     ------     ------
Other International
Volumes, million
 barrels                     4         --          8         --
Average daily volumes,
 thousand barrels
 per day                    43         --         42         --
Price per barrel        $14.68       $ --     $14.77       $ --
                        ------     ------     ------     ------
Total
Volumes, million
 barrels                    18          3         34          8
Average daily volumes,
 thousand barrels
 per day                   192         38        189         44
Price per barrel        $21.38     $26.71     $21.48     $26.47
                        ------     ------     ------     ------
Natural Gas Liquids
-------------------
Total
Volumes, million
 barrels                     4          2          7          4
Average daily volumes,
 thousand barrels
 per day                    42         21         39         22
Price per barrel        $18.81     $20.10     $20.52     $20.43
                        ------     ------     ------     ------
Total Barrels of Oil
 Equivalent (BOE)
--------------------
Volumes, million BOEs       52         14         99         27
                        ------     ------     ------     ------
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