Burlington Resources Announces Second-Quarter 2004 Conference Call

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 2004--Burlington Resources Inc. (NYSE:BR)(TSX:B) today announced that it will webcast its second-quarter 2004 earnings and operational review conference call on Thursday, July 22 at 1 p.m. Central time. Presentation slides used in conjunction with the webcast will be available on the company's Web site. A printed transcript of the conference call will also be posted to the Web site as soon as it becomes available following the call. The company will announce its second-quarter 2004 earnings on Wednesday, July 21, 2004, after the markets close, and will concurrently post a package of financial and statistical information on its Web site. All of the material referenced above may be accessed from the Burlington Resources Web site home page (www.br-inc.com) by selecting the link entitled "2nd Qtr 2004 Conference Call Info Page," and then selecting the resource desired. A replay of the conference call, the presentation slides and a printed transcript will be available on the Web site until midnight on August 6, 2004. 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. CONTACT: Burlington Resources, Houston Financial: John Carrara, 713-624-9548 or Media: James Bartlett, 713-624-9354 www.br-inc.com