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

ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

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

Incorporated in the		Employer Identification
State of Delaware		No. 76-0146568

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On October 25, 2007, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (Anadarko) announced that it is converting to the successful efforts method of accounting. This information is contained in the press release included in this report as Exhibit 99.1.

On October 26, 2007, at 9:00am CDT, Anadarko will host a conference call to discuss the conversion to the successful efforts method of accounting and update guidance for the third quarter of 2007. The related slide presentation is available on Anadarko’s website (www.anadarko.com) and included in this report as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1		Anadarko Press Release, dated October 25, 2007.
99.2		Anadarko Slide Presentation, dated October 26, 2007.

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.

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1		Anadarko Press Release, dated October 25, 2007.
99.2		Anadarko Slide Presentation, dated October 26, 2007.