NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES

The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on June 22, 2007, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

[  X  ] 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(3)  That on June 6, 2007 the instruments representing the securities comprising the entire class of this security came to evidence, by operation of law or otherwise, other securities in substitution therefore and represent no other right except, if such be the fact, the right  to receive an immediate cash payment.

The merger between The Houston Exploration Company and Forest Oil Corporation became effective on June 6, 2007.  For each share of Common Stock of The Houston Exploration Company shareholders elected to receive either: a number of shares of Forest Oil Corporation Common Stock based on a formula set forth in the merger agreement (See proxy statement / prospectus for details), or cash.

The Exchange also notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that as a result of the above indicated conditions this security was suspended from trading on June 7, 2007.