Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 14, 2008, Noble Energy, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release that included updated guidance for the Company for the 2008 fiscal year. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished as part of this current Report on Form 8-K:
99.1 Press Release dated May 14, 2008.
SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

NOBLE ENERGY, INC.

Date: May 14, 2008 By: /s/ Arnold J. Johnson Arnold J. Johnson Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

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