Newfield sees fall in profits despite output rise

Sliding profits: Newfield Exploration books lower net income than this time last year despite higher output

US independent Newfield Exploration has continued its charge into oil and liquids with a lower ratio of gas production, although higher operating expenses meant a lower bottom line despite higher output.

For the last three months, Newfield recorded net income of $135 million, including a net unrealized gain on commodity derivatives of $83 million, on revenues of $628 million.

The bottom line was up from the first quarter's $116 million but down on the year ago period's $239 million.

Total production of 76.4 billion cubic feet of equivalent was largely level with the first quarter's 76 billion and up from 69.8 billion in the year-ago period.

While sales revenues were largely level with the same period last year, operating expenses jumped from $421 million to $517 million.

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