Newfield Exploration's Foundation Contributes $315,000 to Oklahoma Charities

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Newfield Exploration Company's (NYSE: NFX) charitable foundation today announced it had awarded grants in the amount of $315,000 to 12 charities located in the Oklahoma communities where the company operates.

"Since Newfield arrived in Oklahoma 17 years ago, we have always had a belief that we should support the communities where our employees not only work, but live," said Lee K. Boothby, Newfield chairman, president and CEO. "Strengthening local communities is at the heart of our Foundation and we are proud to be involved in helping to enrich the quality of life of Oklahoma families."

To reinforce its mission, the Newfield Foundation supports programs in the environment, medical, cultural arts and community services. Receiving grants this year in Oklahoma were eight community service charities, three environmental organizations and one medical foundation. The charities include:             

In 2018, The Newfield Foundation, which is employee-driven with charities nominated by employees, awarded grants totaling $1,002,500 to local organizations in Oklahoma, Utah, North Dakota and Texas. Newfield employees are encouraged to contribute a portion of their time, talent and personal resources to help where it matters most and to nominate local charities for further consideration by the Newfield Foundation.

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 liquids-rich U.S. resource plays and our principal areas of operation include Oklahoma, Utah and North Dakota. We also have offshore oil developments in China.

For additional information, please contact Newfield's Communications department.Phone: 281-210-5253 Email: [email protected]

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