HOUSTON, Feb. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock of 27 cents per share, payable March 25, 2015, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 11, 2015.

The amount of future dividends for Anadarko common stock will depend on earnings, financial condition, capital requirements and other factors. The Board of Directors will determine dividends on a quarterly basis.

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's mission is to deliver a competitive and sustainable rate of return to shareholders by exploring for, acquiring and developing oil and natural gas resources vital to the world's health and welfare. As of year-end 2014, the company had approximately 2.86 billion barrels-equivalent of proved reserves, making it one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies. For more information about Anadarko and APC Flash Feed updates, please visitwww.anadarko.com.

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ANADARKO CONTACTS

INVESTORS:
John Colglazier,john.colglazier@anadarko.com, 832.636.2306
Robin Fielder,robin.fielder@anadarko.com, 832.636.1462
Jeremy Smith,jeremy.smith@anadarko.com, 832.636.1544

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