8-K

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): October 19, 2006

APACHE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in Charter)

Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) 1-4300
(Commission
File Number) 41-0747868
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

2000 Post Oak Boulevard
Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77056-4400
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 296-6000

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 ( see General Instruction A.2. below):

[ ]     Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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[ ]      Pre-Commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4 (c))

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On October 19, 2006, Thomas L. Mitchell, Vice President and Controller of Apache Corporation, announced that he plans to leave the company, effective November 3, 2006, to take a position as chief financial officer of Noble Corporation. Rebecca Hoyt, assistant controller of Apache, will be Apache’s chief accounting officer with her title to be Vice President and Controller. The press release announcing Mr. Mitchell’s resignation and Ms. Hoyt’s promotion is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated October 25, 2006, “Apache Names Becky Hoyt VP and Controller”

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	APACHE CORPORATION
Date: October 25, 2006	/s/ Roger B. Plank
	Roger B. Plank
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated October 25, 2006, “Apache Names Becky Hoyt VP and Controller”

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

CONTACTS:

(Media):	Tony Lentini	(713/296-6227)
	Bill Mintz	(713/296-7276)
(Investor):	Robert Dye	(713/296-6662)
(Web site):	www.apachecorp.com

FOR RELEASE AT 8:00 A.M.

APACHE NAMES BECKY HOYT VP AND CONTROLLER

     Houston, Oct. 25, 2006—Apache Corporation (NYSE, NASDAQ: APA) today announced that Rebecca (Becky) Hoyt has been named Corporate Vice President and Controller. She replaces Thomas L. Mitchell, who will become Chief Financial Officer of Noble Corporation.

     Hoyt joined Apache in 1993 and has served in a number of positions of increasing responsibility in the accounting area, most recently as Assistant Corporate Controller since 2003. Prior to joining Apache, Hoyt was audit manager with Arthur Andersen LLP. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Houston.

     Apache Corporation is a discoverer and producer of oil and gas energy resources for the advancement of mankind in the interest of long-term investors seeking share appreciation.

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