January 2008 Volume 37, Issue 1

Record fix 3.4-mile-long Forties replacement pipeline installed in 95 days The North Sea Region launched an extensive inspection program to ensure the integrity of the essential pipelines – some dating to the field’s original development in the 1970s. What unfolded after the inspection is an excellent example of Apache’s commitment to environmental stewardship, asset integrity, and its sense of urgency in action.

Also Inside This Issue

An overnight success
Apache CEO Steve Farris appeared on Jim Cramer's Mad Money.

Qarun buzzing with activity
Success at Qarun can be attributed to importing Apache's well-honed expertise in mature fields.

Apache takes on Chilean territory
A recent news release described a deal that is taking the company where no Apache team has gone before – to new territory in Chile.

Qarun honored on Petroleum Day
During a celebration of the 32nd National Day of the Petroleum Sector, Qarun Petroleum Co., an Apache Egypt joint-venture company, was among companies honored by Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum H.E. Eng. Sameh Fahmy.

Home Sweet Habitat
Dozens of Apache Houston employees recently traded in the tools of -- their trades for tools of a -- different trade.

Forties Delta offers rooms with a view
Thirteen photographs of various scenes of Scotland, all taken by personnel who work the platform, were selected in an “Art for Delta” competition to offer a view of home away from home. The project is the final touch of a much bigger project – a radical renovation to the platform completed in early 2007.

Light the Night Walk illuminates Apache headquarters
In support of the event, Apache employees, their families and friends made a strong showing. Ninety-five walkers – including 28 employees – represented TEAM Apache.

Tulsa employees take Komen Walk personally
For Veronica Carr, an engineering tech for Central’s Permian Basin, the past two years have taken her on a whirlwind journey she never anticipated. Her chance meeting with breast cancer led her to discoveries about family, friends, co-workers and especially herself that would affect her life remarkably.

Some trees do grow in Notrees, Texas
The Apache Foundation Tree Program aims to plant 1 million trees in Apache's communities.

Apache makes the CRO grade
Apache was recently named one of The CRO's 10 Best Corporate Citizens by Industry 2007.

Jackson receives PCOR Partnership Pioneer Award
In recognition of his work in groundbreaking carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration research and development, Bill Jackson, Apache Canada Joint Ventures manager, recently received the Pioneer Award from the Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership.

Argentina Oil & Gas 2007 debut
Apache Argentina made its debut appearance at the Argentina Oil and Gas 2007 (AOG 2007) exhibition held Oct. 22-25 at La Rural in Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.