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 reported): December 23, 2008
Whiting Petroleum Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1700 Broadway, Suite 2300, Denver, Colorado 80290-2300
(Address of principal executive offices, including ZIP code)
(303) 837-1661
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 C.F.R. §230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 C.F.R. §240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 C.F.R. §240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 C.F.R. §240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On December 23, 2008, Whiting Petroleum Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release
announcing that it has completed its hedging program until the Company’s next borrowing base
redetermination on May 1, 2009. A copy of such press release is filed as Exhibit 99 and is
incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. Not applicable. |
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Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable. |
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Shell Company Transactions. Not applicable. |
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Exhibits: |
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(99) |
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Press Release of Whiting Petroleum Corporation, dated December 23, 2008. |
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