UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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  Date of Report
(Date of earliest
event reported):                   July 26, 2005

Whiting Petroleum Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
1-31899
20-0098515
(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)

1700 Broadway, Suite 2300, Denver, Colorado 80290-2300
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(303) 837-1661
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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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:

[  ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[  ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Item 2.02.     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

        On July 26, 2005, Whiting Petroleum Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and providing certain guidance for the third quarter of 2005 and full year 2005. A copy of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

  (a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. Not applicable.

  (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable.

  (c) Exhibits:

  (99) Press Release of Whiting Petroleum Corporation, dated July 26, 2005.











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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 hereunto duly authorized.

WHITING PETROLEUM CORPORATION


Date:  July 27, 2005
By:  /s/ James J. Volker
        James J. Volker
        Chairman, President and
        Chief Executive Officer












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WHITING PETROLEUM CORPORATION
FORM 8-K
EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number
Description          

(99) Press Release of Whiting Petroleum Corporation, dated July 26, 2005.















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