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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 Report (Date of earliest event report): February 6, 2008
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
         
DELAWARE   001-32318   73-1567067
(State or Other Jurisdiction of   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization)       Identification Number)
     
20 NORTH BROADWAY, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK   73102
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (405) 235-3611
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Item 8.01. Other Events
Definitions
     The following discussion includes references to various abbreviations relating to volumetric production terms and other defined terms. These definitions are as follows:
     “Bbl” or “Bbls” means barrel or barrels.
     “Bbls/d” means barrels per day.
     “Bcf” means billion cubic feet.
     “Boe” means barrel of oil equivalent, determined by using the ratio of one Bbl of oil or NGLs to six Mcf of gas.
     “Btu” means British thermal units, a measure of heating value.
     “Inside FERC” refers to the publication Inside F.E.R.C.’s Gas Market Report.
     “LIBOR” means London Interbank Offered Rate.
     “MMBbls” means million Bbls.
     “MMBoe” means million Boe.
     “MMBtu” means million Btu.
     “MMBtu/d” means million Btu per day.
     “Mcf” means thousand cubic feet.
     “MMcf” means million cubic feet.
     “NGL” or “NGLs” means natural gas liquids.
     “NYMEX” means New York Mercantile Exchange.
     “Oil” includes crude oil and condensate.
Forward-Looking Estimates
     The forward-looking statements provided in this discussion are based on our examination of historical operating trends, the information which was used to prepare the December 31, 2007 Devon reserve reports and other data in our possession or available from third parties. We caution that future oil, gas and NGL production, revenues and expenses are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties normally incident to the exploration for and development, production and sale of oil, gas and NGLs. These risks include, but are not limited to, price volatility, inflation or lack of availability of goods and services, environmental risks, drilling risks, regulatory changes, the uncertainty inherent in estimating future oil and gas production or reserves, and other risks discussed below.
     Additionally, we would caution that future marketing and midstream revenues and expenses are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties normally incident to the marketing and midstream business. These risks include, but are not limited to, price volatility, environmental risks, regulatory changes, the uncertainty inherent in estimating future processing volumes and pipeline throughput, cost of goods and services and other risks discussed below.

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     In January 2007, we announced our intent to divest our West African oil and gas assets and terminate our operations in West Africa. In November 2007, we announced an agreement to sell our operations in Gabon, included in the West African divestiture package, for $205.5 million. We are finalizing purchase and sales agreements and obtaining the necessary partner and government approvals for the remaining properties in this divestiture package. We expect to complete these sales during the first half of 2008.
     All West African related revenues, expenses and capital will be reported as discontinued operations in our 2008 financial statements. Accordingly, all forward-looking estimates in this document exclude amounts related to our operations in West Africa, unless otherwise noted
     Though we have completed several major property acquisitions and dispositions in recent years, these transactions are opportunity driven. Thus, the following forward-looking estimates do not include any financial and operating effects of potential property acquisitions or divestitures which may occur during 2008, except for West Africa as previously discussed.
     Also, the financial results of our foreign operations are subject to currency exchange rate risks. Unless otherwise noted, all of the following dollar amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars. Amounts related to Canadian operations have been converted to U.S. dollars using a projected average 2008 exchange rate of $0.98 dollar to $1.00 Canadian dollar. The actual 2008 exchange rate may vary materially from this estimate. Such variations could have a material effect on these forward-looking estimates.
     Additional risks are discussed below in the context of line items most affected by such risks. A summary of these forward-looking estimates is included at the end of this document.
Specific Assumptions and Risks Related to Price and Production Estimates
     Prices for oil, gas and NGLs are determined primarily by prevailing market conditions. Market conditions for these products are influenced by regional and worldwide economic conditions, weather and other local market conditions. These factors are beyond our control and are difficult to predict. In addition, volatility in general oil, gas and NGL prices may vary considerably due to differences between regional markets, differing quality of oil produced (i.e., sweet crude versus heavy or sour crude), differing Btu contents of gas produced, transportation availability and costs and demand for the various products derived from oil, gas and NGLs. Substantially all of our revenues are attributable to sales, processing and transportation of these three commodities. Consequently, our financial results and resources are highly influenced by price volatility.
     Estimates for future production of oil, gas and NGLs are based on the assumption that market demand and prices for oil, gas and NGLs will continue at levels that allow for profitable production of these products. There can be no assurance of such stability. Most of our Canadian production of oil, gas and NGLs is subject to government royalties that fluctuate with prices. Thus, price fluctuations can affect reported production. Also, our international production of oil and gas is governed by payout agreements with the governments of the countries in which we operate. If the payout under these agreements is attained earlier than projected, our net production and proved reserves in such areas could be reduced.
     Estimates for future processing and transport of oil, gas and NGLs are based on the assumption that market demand and prices for oil, gas and NGLs will continue at levels that allow for profitable processing and transport of these products. There can be no assurance of such stability.
     The production, transportation, processing and marketing of oil, gas and NGLs are complex processes which are subject to disruption due to transportation and processing availability, mechanical failure, human error, meteorological events including, but not limited to, hurricanes, and numerous other factors. The following forward-looking statements were prepared assuming demand, curtailment, producibility and general market conditions for our oil, gas and NGLs during 2008 will be substantially similar to those of 2007, unless otherwise noted.

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Geographic Reporting Areas
     The following estimates of production, average price differentials compared to industry benchmarks and capital expenditures are provided separately for each of the following geographic areas:
    the United States Onshore;
 
    the United States Offshore, which encompasses all oil and gas properties in the Gulf of Mexico;
 
    Canada; and
 
    International, which encompasses all oil and gas properties that lie outside of the United States and Canada. As previously discussed, all West African related revenues, expenses and capital will be reported as discontinued operations in our 2008 financial statements. Accordingly, all forward-looking estimates in this document exclude amounts related to our operations in West Africa, unless otherwise noted.
Year 2008 Potential Operating Items
Oil, Gas and NGL Production
     Set forth below are our estimates of oil, gas and NGL production for 2008. We estimate that our combined 2008 oil, gas and NGL production will total approximately 240 to 247 MMBoe. Of this total, approximately 92% is estimated to be produced from reserves classified as “proved” at December 31, 2007. The following estimates for oil, gas and NGL production are calculated at the midpoint of the estimated range for total production.
                                 
    Oil   Gas   NGLs   Total
    (MMBbls)   (Bcf)   (MMBbls)   (MMBoe)
United States Onshore
    12       626       23       140  
United States Offshore
    8       68       1       20  
Canada
    23       198       4       60  
International
    23       2             23  
 
                               
Total
    66       894       28       243  
 
                               
Oil and Gas Prices
Oil and Gas Operating Area Prices
     We expect our 2008 average prices for the oil and gas production from each of our operating areas to differ from the NYMEX price as set forth in the following table. These expected ranges are exclusive of the anticipated effects of the oil and gas financial contracts presented in the “Commodity Price Risk Management” section below.
     The NYMEX price for oil is the monthly average of settled prices on each trading day for benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude oil delivered at Cushing, Oklahoma. The NYMEX price for gas is determined to be the first-of-month South Louisiana Henry Hub price index as published monthly in Inside FERC.

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    Expected Range of Prices
    as a % of NYMEX Price
    Oil   Gas
United States Onshore
  85% to 95%   80% to 90%
United States Offshore
  90% to 100%   95% to 105%
Canada
  55% to 65%   85% to 95%
International
  85% to 95%   83% to 93%
Commodity Price Risk Management
     From time to time, we enter into NYMEX related financial commodity collar and price swap contracts. Such contracts are used to manage the inherent uncertainty of future revenues due to oil and gas price volatility. Although these financial contracts do not relate to specific production from our operating areas, they will affect our overall revenues and average realized oil and gas prices in 2008.
     The key terms of our 2008 oil and gas financial collar and price swap contracts are presented in the following tables. The tables include contracts entered into as of February 4, 2008.
                                 
Oil Financial Contracts
    Price Collar Contracts
            Floor Price   Ceiling Price
                            Weighted
            Floor   Ceiling   Average
    Volume   Price   Range   Price
Period   (Bbls/d)   ($/Bbl)   ($/Bbl)   ($/Bbl)
First Quarter
    21,011     $ 70.00     $ 132.50-$148.00     $ 140.31  
Second Quarter
    22,000     $ 70.00     $ 132.50-$148.00     $ 140.20  
Third Quarter
    22,000     $ 70.00     $ 132.50-$148.00     $ 140.20  
Fourth Quarter
    22,000     $ 70.00     $ 132.50-$148.00     $ 140.20  
2008 Average
    21,754     $ 70.00     $ 132.50-$148.00     $ 140.23  
                                                 
Gas Financial Contracts
    Price Collar Contracts   Price Swap Contracts
            Floor Price   Ceiling Price            
                            Weighted           Weighted
            Floor   Ceiling   Average           Average
    Volume   Price   Range   Price   Volume   Price
Period   (MMBtu/d)   ($/MMBtu)   ($/MMBtu)   ($/MMBtu)   (MMBtu/d)   ($/MMBtu)
First Quarter
    634,011     $ 7.50     $ 9.00-$10.25     $ 9.43       364,670     $ 8.23  
Second Quarter
    1,080,000     $ 7.50     $ 9.00-$10.25     $ 9.43       620,000     $ 8.24  
Third Quarter
    1,080,000     $ 7.50     $ 9.00-$10.25     $ 9.43       620,000     $ 8.24  
Fourth Quarter
    1,080,000     $ 7.50     $ 9.00-$10.25     $ 9.43       620,000     $ 8.24  
2008 Average
    969,112     $ 7.50     $ 9.00-$10.25     $ 9.43       556,516     $ 8.24  
     To the extent that monthly NYMEX prices in 2008 differ from those established by the gas price swaps, or are outside of the ranges established by the oil and natural gas collars, we and the counterparties to the contracts will settle the difference. Such settlements will either increase or decrease our oil and gas revenues for the period. Also, we will mark-to-market the contracts based on their fair values throughout 2008. Changes in the contracts’ fair values will also be recorded as increases or decreases to our oil and gas revenues. The expected ranges of our realized oil and gas prices as a percentage of NYMEX prices, which are presented earlier in this document, do not include any estimates of the impact on our oil and gas prices from monthly settlements or changes in the fair values of our oil and gas price swaps and collars.
Marketing and Midstream Revenues and Expenses
     Marketing and midstream revenues and expenses are derived primarily from our gas processing plants and gas pipeline systems. These revenues and expenses vary in response to several factors. The factors include, but are not limited to, changes in production from wells connected to the pipelines and related

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processing plants, changes in the absolute and relative prices of gas and NGLs, provisions of contractual agreements and the amount of repair and maintenance activity required to maintain anticipated processing levels and pipeline throughput volumes.
     These factors increase the uncertainty inherent in estimating future marketing and midstream revenues and expenses. Given these uncertainties, we estimate that our 2008 marketing and midstream operating profit will be between $510 million and $550 million. We estimate that marketing and midstream revenues will be between $1.61 billion and $2.01 billion, and marketing and midstream expenses will be between $1.10 billion and $1.46 billion.
Production and Operating Expenses
     Our production and operating expenses include lease operating expenses, transportation costs and production taxes. These expenses vary in response to several factors. Among the most significant of these factors are additions to or deletions from the property base, changes in the general price level of services and materials that are used in the operation of the properties, the amount of repair and workover activity required and changes in production tax rates. Oil, gas and NGL prices also have an effect on lease operating expenses and impact the economic feasibility of planned workover projects.
     Given these uncertainties, we expect that our 2008 lease operating expenses will be between $2.17 billion to $2.24 billion. Additionally, we estimate that our production taxes for 2008 will be between 3.5% and 4.0% of total oil, gas and NGL revenues, excluding the effect on revenues from financial collars and price swap contracts upon which production taxes are not assessed.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (“DD&A”)
     Our 2008 oil and gas property DD&A rate will depend on various factors. Most notable among such factors are the amount of proved reserves that will be added from drilling or acquisition efforts in 2008 compared to the costs incurred for such efforts, and the revisions to our year-end 2007 reserve estimates that, based on prior experience, are likely to be made during 2008.
     Given these uncertainties, we estimate that our oil and gas property related DD&A rate will be between $12.75 per Boe and $13.25 per Boe. Based on these DD&A rates and the production estimates set forth earlier, oil and gas property related DD&A expense for 2008 is expected to be between $3.09 billion and $3.20 billion.
     Additionally, we expect that our depreciation and amortization expense related to non-oil and gas property fixed assets will total between $260 million and $270 million in 2008.
Accretion of Asset Retirement Obligation
     Accretion of asset retirement obligation in 2008 is expected to be between $75 million and $85 million.
General and Administrative Expenses (“G&A”)
     Our G&A includes employee compensation and benefits costs and the costs of many different goods and services used in support of our business. G&A varies with the level of our operating activities and the related staffing and professional services requirements. In addition, employee compensation and benefits costs vary due to various market factors that affect the level and type of compensation and benefits offered to employees. Also, goods and services are subject to general price level increases or decreases. Therefore, significant variances in any of these factors from current expectations could cause actual G&A to vary materially from the estimate.

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     Given these limitations, we estimate our G&A for 2008 will be between $590 million and $610 million. This estimate includes approximately $90 million of non-cash, share-based compensation, net of related capitalization in accordance with the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties.
Reduction of Carrying Value of Oil and Gas Properties
     We follow the full cost method of accounting for our oil and gas properties. Under the full cost method, our net book value of oil and gas properties, less related deferred income taxes (the “costs to be recovered”), may not exceed a calculated “full cost ceiling.” The ceiling limitation is the discounted estimated after-tax future net revenues from oil and gas properties plus the cost of properties not subject to amortization. The ceiling is imposed separately by country. In calculating future net revenues, current prices and costs used are those as of the end of the appropriate quarterly period. These prices are not changed except where different prices are fixed and determinable from applicable contracts for the remaining term of those contracts. The costs to be recovered are compared to the ceiling on a quarterly basis. If the costs to be recovered exceed the ceiling, the excess is written off as an expense. An expense recorded in one period may not be reversed in a subsequent period even though higher oil and gas prices may have increased the ceiling applicable to the subsequent period.
     Because the ceiling calculation dictates that prices in effect as of the last day of the applicable quarter are held constant indefinitely, and requires a 10% discount factor, the resulting value is not indicative of the true fair value of the reserves. Oil and gas prices have historically been cyclical and, on any particular day at the end of a quarter, can be either substantially higher or lower than our long-term price forecast that is a barometer for true fair value. Therefore, oil and gas property writedowns that result from applying the full cost ceiling limitation, and that are caused by fluctuations in price as opposed to reductions to the underlying quantities of reserves, should not be viewed as absolute indicators of a reduction of the ultimate value of the related reserves.
     Because of the volatile nature of oil and gas prices, it is not possible to predict whether we will incur full cost writedowns in 2008.
Interest Expense
     Future interest rates and debt outstanding have a significant effect on our interest expense. We can only marginally influence the prices we will receive in 2008 from sales of oil, gas and NGLs and the resulting cash flow. Likewise, we can only marginally influence the timing of the closing of our West African divestitures and the attendant cash receipts. These factors increase the margin of error inherent in estimating future outstanding debt balances and related interest expense. Other factors which affect outstanding debt balances and related interest expense, such as the amount and timing of capital expenditures are generally within our control.
     Based on the information related to interest expense set forth below, we expect our 2008 interest expense to be between $340 million and $350 million. This estimate assumes no material changes in prevailing interest rates. This estimate also assumes no material changes in our expected level of indebtedness, except for an assumption that our commercial paper and credit facility borrowings will decrease at the end of the second quarter of 2008 in conjunction with the planned divestiture of our West African operations.
     The interest expense in 2008 related to our fixed-rate debt, including net accretion of related discounts, will be approximately $385 million. This fixed-rate debt removes the uncertainty of future interest rates from some, but not all, of our long-term debt.
     Our floating rate debt is comprised of variable-rate commercial paper and borrowings against our senior credit facility. Our floating rate debt is summarized in the following table:

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    Notional    
Debt Instrument   Amount1   Floating Rate
    (In millions)    
Commercial paper
  $ 1,004     Various 2
Senior credit facility
  $ 1,450     Various 3
 
1   Represents outstanding balance as of December 31, 2007.
 
2   The interest rate is based on a standard index such as the Federal Funds Rate, LIBOR, or the money market rate as found on the commercial paper market. As of December 31, 2007, the average rate on the outstanding balance was 5.07%.
 
3   The borrowings under the senior credit facility bear interest at various fixed rate options for periods of up to twelve months and are generally less than the prime rate. As of December 31, 2007, the average rate on the outstanding balance was 5.27%.
     Based on estimates of future LIBOR and prime rates as of December 31, 2007, interest expense on floating rate debt, including net amortization of premiums, is expected to total between $70 million and $80 million in 2008.
     Our interest expense totals include payments of facility and agency fees, amortization of debt issuance costs and other miscellaneous items not related to the debt balances outstanding. We expect between $5 million and $15 million of such items to be included in our 2008 interest expense. Also, we expect to capitalize between $120 million and $130 million of interest during 2008, including amounts related to our discontinued operations.
Other Income
     We estimate that our other income in 2008 will be between $55 million and $75 million.
     As of the end of 2007, we had received insurance claim settlements related to the 2005 hurricanes which were $150 million in excess of amounts incurred to repair related damages. None of this $150 million excess has been recognized as income, pending the resolution of the amount of future necessary repairs and the settlement of certain claims that have been filed with secondary insurers. Based on the most recent estimates of our costs for repairs, we believe that some amount will ultimately be recorded as other income. However, the timing and amount that would be recorded as other income are uncertain. Therefore, the 2008 estimate for other income above does not include any amount related to hurricane proceeds.
Income Taxes
     Our financial income tax rate in 2008 will vary materially depending on the actual amount of financial pre-tax earnings. The tax rate for 2008 will be significantly affected by the proportional share of consolidated pre-tax earnings generated by U.S., Canadian and International operations due to the different tax rates of each country. There are certain tax deductions and credits that will have a fixed impact on 2008 income tax expense regardless of the level of pre-tax earnings that are produced.
     Given the uncertainty of pre-tax earnings, we expect that our consolidated financial income tax rate in 2008 will be between 20% and 40%. The current income tax rate is expected to be between 10% and 15%. The deferred income tax rate is expected to be between 10% and 25%. Significant changes in estimated capital expenditures, production levels of oil, gas and NGLs, the prices of such products, marketing and midstream revenues, or any of the various expense items could materially alter the effect of the aforementioned tax deductions and credits on 2008 financial income tax rates.
Discontinued Operations
     As previously discussed, in November 2007, we announced an agreement to sell our operations in Gabon for $205.5 million. We are finalizing purchase and sales agreements and obtaining the necessary partner and government approvals for the remaining properties in the West African divestiture package. We

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expect to complete these sales during the first half of 2008.
     The following table presents the 2008 estimates for production, production and operating expenses and capital expenditures associated with these discontinued operations. These estimates include amounts related to all assets in the West African divestiture package for the first half of 2008. Pursuant to accounting rules for discontinued operations, the West African assets are not subject to DD&A during 2008.
         
Oil production (MMBbls)
    4  
Gas production (Bcf)
    3  
Total production (MMBoe)
    4  
 
Production and operating expenses (In millions)
  $ 30  
Capital expenditures (In millions)
  $ 50  
Year 2008 Potential Capital Resources, Uses and Liquidity
Capital Expenditures
     Though we have completed several major property acquisitions in recent years, these transactions are opportunity driven. Thus, we do not “budget,” nor can we reasonably predict, the timing or size of such possible acquisitions.
     Our capital expenditures budget is based on an expected range of future oil, gas and NGL prices as well as the expected costs of the capital additions. Should actual prices received differ materially from our price expectations for our future production, some projects may be accelerated or deferred and, consequently, may increase or decrease total 2008 capital expenditures. In addition, if the actual material or labor costs of the budgeted items vary significantly from the anticipated amounts, actual capital expenditures could vary materially from our estimates.
     Given the limitations discussed above, the following table shows expected drilling, development and facilities expenditures by geographic area. Development capital includes development activity relates to reserves classified as proved as of year-end 2007 and drilling that does not offset currently productive units and for which there is not a certainty of continued production from a known productive formation. Exploration capital includes exploratory drilling to find and produce oil or gas in previously untested fault blocks or new reservoirs.
                                         
    United   United            
    States   States            
    Onshore   Offshore   Canada   International   Total
    (In millions)
Development capital
  $ 2,870-$3,020     $ 490-$520     $ 1,070-$1,120     $ 205-$220     $ 4,635-$4,880  
Exploration capital
  $ 310-$330     $ 320-$340     $ 135-$145     $ 185-$205     $ 950-$1,020  
 
                             
Total
  $ 3,180-$3,350     $ 810-$860     $ 1,205-$1,265     $ 390-$425     $ 5,585-$5,900  
 
                             
     In addition to the above expenditures for drilling, development and facilities, we expect to spend between $325 million to $375 million on our marketing and midstream assets, which primarily include our oil pipelines, gas processing plants, and gas pipeline systems. We also expect to capitalize between $335 million and $345 million of G&A expenses in accordance with the full cost method of accounting and to capitalize between $110 million and $120 million of interest. We also expect to pay between $70 million and $80 million for plugging and abandonment charges, and to spend between $130 million and $140 million for other non-oil and gas property fixed assets.
Other Cash Uses
     Our management expects the policy of paying a quarterly common stock dividend to continue. With the current $0.14 per share quarterly dividend rate and 444 million shares of common stock outstanding as of

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December 31, 2007, dividends are expected to approximate $250 million. Also, we have $150 million of 6.49% cumulative preferred stock upon which we will pay $10 million of dividends in 2008.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
     Our estimated 2008 cash uses, including our drilling and development activities, retirement of debt and repurchase of common stock, are expected to be funded primarily through a combination of existing cash and short-term investments, operating cash flow and proceeds from the sale of our assets in West Africa. Any remaining cash uses could be funded by increasing our borrowings under our commercial paper program or with borrowings from the available capacity under our credit facilities, which was approximately $1.3 billion at December 31, 2007. The amount of operating cash flow to be generated during 2008 is uncertain due to the factors affecting revenues and expenses as previously cited. However, we expect our combined capital resources to be more than adequate to fund our anticipated capital expenditures and other cash uses for 2008.
     If significant other acquisitions or other unplanned capital requirements arise during the year, we could utilize our existing credit facilities and/or seek to establish and utilize other sources of financing.

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Summary of 2008 Forward-Looking Estimates
The tables below summarize our 2008 forward-looking estimates related to our continuing operations. As previously discussed, all West African related revenues, expenses and capital will be reported as discontinued operations in our 2008 financial statements. Accordingly, all forward-looking estimates in this document exclude amounts related to our operations in West Africa, unless otherwise noted.
         
Oil production (MMBbls)
       
U.S. Onshore
    12  
U.S. Offshore
    8  
Canada
    23  
International
    23  
 
       
Total
    66  
 
       
 
       
Gas production (Bcf)
       
U.S. Onshore
    626  
U.S. Offshore
    68  
Canada
    198  
International
    2  
 
       
Total
    894  
 
       
 
       
NGL production (MMBbls)
       
U.S. Onshore
    23  
U.S. Offshore
    1  
Canada
    4  
 
       
Total
    28  
 
       
 
       
Total production (MMBoe)
       
U.S. Onshore
    140  
U.S. Offshore
    20  
Canada
    60  
International
    23  
 
       
Total
    243  
 
       
                 
    As % of NYMEX Range
    Low   High
Oil Operating Area Prices 1
               
U.S. Onshore
    85 %     95 %
U.S. Offshore
    90 %     100 %
Canada
    55 %     65 %
International
    85 %     95 %
 
               
Gas Operating Area Prices 1
               
U.S. Onshore
    80 %     90 %
U.S. Offshore
    95 %     105 %
Canada
    85 %     95 %
International
    83 %     93 %
 
1   The expected ranges for our operating area prices as a percentage of NYMEX prices do not include any estimates of the impact on our oil and gas prices from monthly settlements or changes in the fair values of our oil and gas price swaps and collars as presented on page 5.

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    Range  
    Low     High  
Marketing and midstream (In millions)
               
Revenues
  $ 1,610     $ 2,010  
Expenses
  $ 1,100     $ 1,460  
 
           
Operating profit
  $ 510     $ 550  
 
           
 
               
Production and operating expenses ($ in millions)
               
LOE
  $ 2,170     $ 2,240  
Production taxes
    3.5 %     4.0 %
 
               
DD&A (In millions, except per Boe)
               
Oil and gas DD&A
  $ 3,090     $ 3,200  
Non-oil and gas DD&A
  $ 260     $ 270  
 
           
Total DD&A
  $ 3,350     $ 3,470  
 
           
 
               
Oil and gas DD&A per Boe
  $ 12.75     $ 13.25  
 
               
Other (In millions)
               
Accretion of ARO
  $ 75     $ 85  
G&A
  $ 590     $ 610  
Interest expense
  $ 340     $ 350  
Other income
  $ 55     $ 75  
 
               
Income tax rates
               
Current
    10 %     15 %
Deferred
    10 %     25 %
 
           
Total tax rate
    20 %     40 %
 
           

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    Range  
    Low     High  
    (In millions)  
Development capital
               
U.S. Onshore
  $ 2,870     $ 3,020  
U.S. Offshore
  $ 490     $ 520  
Canada
  $ 1,070     $ 1,120  
International
  $ 205     $ 220  
 
           
Total
  $ 4,635     $ 4,880  
 
           
 
               
Exploration capital
               
U.S. Onshore
  $ 310     $ 330  
U.S. Offshore
  $ 320     $ 340  
Canada
  $ 135     $ 145  
International
  $ 185     $ 205  
 
           
Total
  $ 950     $ 1,020  
 
           
 
               
Total drilling and facility capital
               
U.S. Onshore
  $ 3,180     $ 3,350  
U.S. Offshore
  $ 810     $ 860  
Canada
  $ 1,205     $ 1,265  
International
  $ 390     $ 425  
 
           
Total
  $ 5,585     $ 5,900  
 
           
 
               
Other capital
               
Marketing & midstream
  $ 325     $ 375  
Capitalized G&A
  $ 335     $ 345  
Capitalized interest
  $ 110     $ 120  
Plugging and abandonment
  $ 70     $ 80  
Non-oil and gas
  $ 130     $ 140  
 
           
Total
  $ 970     $ 1,060  
 
           

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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 hereto duly authorized.
         
  DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
 
 
  By:   /s/ Danny J. Heatly    
    Vice President -Accounting and   
    Chief Accounting Officer   
 
Date: February 6, 2008

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