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01-09-2004

Burlington Resources to Present at Goldman Sachs Global Energy Conference

HOUSTON, Jan 9, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Burlington Resources Inc. (NYSE:BR)(TSX:B) announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Steve Shapiro will speak at the Goldman Sachs Global Energy Conference 2004 in New York on Tuesday, January 13, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. Mr. Shapiro will participate in a panel discussion on "Opportunities and Challenges Facing Large-Cap E&P Companies in North America." The slides used during Mr. Shapiro's presentation will be available in the Investor Relations section of Burlington's Web site, www.br-inc.com, shortly after the conclusion of the panel discussion. Burlington Resources ranks among the world's largest independent oil and gas companies, and holds one of the industry's leading positions in North American natural gas reserves and production. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company conducts exploration, production and development operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Africa, China and South America. For additional information see the Burlington Resources Web site at www.br-inc.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This press release may contain projections and other forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any such projections or statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance. No assurances can be given, however, that these events will occur or that such projections will be achieved and actual results could differ materially from those projected. A discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected is included in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SOURCE: Burlington Resources Inc. Burlington Resources Inc., Houston Financial: John Carrara, 713-624-9548 or Media: James Bartlett, 713-624-9354 Web site: www.br-inc.com