UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM 8-K



CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



Date of Earliest Event Reported: May 5, 2008
Commission File No. 1-8968




ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
1201 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380-1046
(832) 636-1000


Incorporated in the

State of Delaware

Employer Identification

No. 76-0146568


Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 5, 2008, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (Anadarko) announced first quarter 2008 earnings. The press release is included in this report as Exhibit 99.

Item 7.01     Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 5, 2008, Anadarko provided guidance for the remainder of 2008. This information is contained in the press release included in this report as Exhibit 99.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

    99

    Anadarko Press Release, dated May 5, 2008.


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 thereunto duly authorized officer.

   

ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

         (Registrant)

 
 

 

May 5, 2008

By:

/s/ BRUCE W. BUSMIRE

Bruce W. Busmire - Vice President,

Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer