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): September 30, 2005

NOBLE ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-07964		73-0785597
(State or other jurisdiction of		Commission		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		File Number		Identification No.)
100 Glenborough, Suite 100
Houston, Texas				77067
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 872-3100

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:

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

     Effective September 30, 2005, William A. Poillion, Jr., Senior Vice President — Production and Drilling of Noble Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), announced his retirement from the Company.

SIGNATURE

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