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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November&nbsp;19, 2013 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>New Jersey</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>1-3880</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>13-1086010</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(State or other jurisdiction<BR>of incorporation)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(Commission<BR>File Number)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>(IRS Employer<BR>Identification No.)</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3" ALIGN="center"><B>6363 Main Street, Williamsville, New York</B></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">Item&nbsp;7.01</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Regulation FD Disclosure. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">National Fuel Gas Company (the &#147;Company&#148;) will conduct a presentation for
financial analysts in New York City on November&nbsp;19, 2013. A copy of materials to be presented by the Company is furnished as part of this Current Report as Exhibit 99. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Neither the furnishing of the presentation as an exhibit to this Current Report nor the inclusion in such presentation of any reference to the Company&#146;s
internet address shall, under any circumstances, be deemed to incorporate the information available at such internet address into this Current Report. The information available at the Company&#146;s internet address is not part of this Current
Report or any other report filed or furnished by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition to financial measures calculated in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (&#147;GAAP&#148;), the presentation furnished as part of this Current Report as Exhibit 99 contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that such non-GAAP financial
measures are useful to investors because they provide an alternative method for assessing the Company&#146;s operating results in a manner that is focused on the performance of the Company&#146;s ongoing operations, for measuring the Company&#146;s
cash flow and liquidity, and for comparing the Company&#146;s financial performance to other companies. The Company&#146;s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for the same purpose, and for planning and forecasting purposes. The
presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain statements
contained herein or in the materials furnished as part of this Current Report, including statements regarding estimated future earnings and statements that are identified by the use of the words &#147;anticipates,&#148; &#147;estimates,&#148;
&#147;expects,&#148; &#147;forecasts,&#148; &#147;intends,&#148; &#147;plans,&#148; &#147;predicts,&#148; &#147;projects,&#148; &#147;believes,&#148; &#147;seeks,&#148; &#147;will&#148; and &#147;may&#148; and similar expressions, are
&#147;forward-looking statements&#148; as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that the Company&#146;s projections will in fact be achieved nor do these projections reflect any acquisitions or
divestitures that may occur in the future. While the Company&#146;s expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and are believed to have a reasonable basis, actual results may differ materially from those projected in
forward-looking statements. Furthermore, each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. In addition to other factors, the following are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
discussed in the forward-looking statements: factors affecting the Company&#146;s ability to successfully identify, drill for and produce economically viable natural gas and oil reserves, including among others geology, lease availability, title
disputes, weather conditions, shortages, delays or unavailability of equipment and services required in drilling operations, insufficient gathering, processing and transportation capacity, the need to obtain governmental approvals and permits, and
compliance with environmental laws and regulations; changes in laws, regulations or judicial interpretations to which the Company is subject, including those involving derivatives, taxes, safety, employment, climate change, other environmental
matters, real property, and exploration and production activities such as hydraulic fracturing; changes in the price of natural gas or oil; impairments under the SEC&#146;s full cost ceiling test for natural gas and oil reserves; uncertainty of oil
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reserve estimates; significant differences between the Company&#146;s projected and actual production levels for natural gas or oil; changes in demographic patterns and weather conditions;
changes in the availability, price or accounting treatment of derivative financial instruments; governmental/regulatory actions, initiatives and proceedings, including those involving rate cases (which address, among other things, allowed rates of
return, rate design and retained natural gas), environmental/safety requirements, affiliate relationships, industry structure, and franchise renewal; delays or changes in costs or plans with respect to Company projects or related projects of other
companies, including difficulties or delays in obtaining necessary governmental approvals, permits or orders or in obtaining the cooperation of interconnecting facility operators; financial and economic conditions, including the availability of
credit, and occurrences affecting the Company&#146;s ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms for working capital, capital expenditures and other investments, including any downgrades in the Company&#146;s credit ratings and changes in
interest rates and other capital market conditions; changes in economic conditions, including global, national or regional recessions, and their effect on the demand for, and customers&#146; ability to pay for, the Company&#146;s products and
services; the creditworthiness or performance of the Company&#146;s key suppliers, customers and counterparties; economic disruptions or uninsured losses resulting from major accidents, fires, severe weather, natural disasters, terrorist activities,
acts of war, cyber attacks or pest infestation; changes in price differential between similar quantities of natural gas at different geographic locations, and the effect of such changes on the demand for pipeline transportation capacity to or from
such locations; other changes in price differentials between similar quantities of oil or natural gas having different quality, heating value, geographic location or delivery date; significant differences between the Company&#146;s projected and
actual capital expenditures and operating expenses; changes in laws, actuarial assumptions, the interest rate environment and the return on plan/trust assets related to the Company&#146;s pension and other post-retirement benefits, which can affect
future funding obligations and costs and plan liabilities; the cost and effects of legal and administrative claims against the Company or activist shareholder campaigns to effect changes at the Company; increasing health care costs and the resulting
effect on health insurance premiums and on the obligation to provide other post-retirement benefits; or increasing costs of insurance, changes in coverage and the ability to obtain insurance. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Financial Statements and Exhibits. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Exhibits </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:13%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Exhibit 99&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Analyst Day Presentation dated November 2013 </P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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
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<TD VALIGN="top">By:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ James R. Peterson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Assistant Secretary</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dated: November&nbsp;19, 2013 </P>

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Form 8-K
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): November 19, 2013
NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey
1-3880
13-1086010
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
6363 Main Street, Williamsville, New York
14221
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (716) 857-7000
Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not Applicable
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)
¨
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 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure.
National Fuel Gas Company (the "Company") will conduct a presentation for
financial analysts in New York City on November 19, 2013. A copy of materials to be presented by the Company is furnished as part of this Current Report as Exhibit 99.
Neither the furnishing of the presentation as an exhibit to this Current Report nor the inclusion in such presentation of any reference to the Company's
internet address shall, under any circumstances, be deemed to incorporate the information available at such internet address into this Current Report. The information available at the Company's internet address is not part of this Current
Report or any other report filed or furnished by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In addition to financial measures calculated in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the presentation furnished as part of this Current Report as Exhibit 99 contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that such non-GAAP financial
measures are useful to investors because they provide an alternative method for assessing the Company's operating results in a manner that is focused on the performance of the Company's ongoing operations, for measuring the Company's
cash flow and liquidity, and for comparing the Company's financial performance to other companies. The Company's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for the same purpose, and for planning and forecasting purposes. The
presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Certain statements
contained herein or in the materials furnished as part of this Current Report, including statements regarding estimated future earnings and statements that are identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "estimates,"
"expects," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "believes," "seeks," "will" and "may" and similar expressions, are
"forward-looking statements" as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that the Company's projections will in fact be achieved nor do these projections reflect any acquisitions or
divestitures that may occur in the future. While the Company's expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and are believed to have a reasonable basis, actual results may differ materially from those projected in
forward-looking statements. Furthermore, each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. In addition to other factors, the following are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
discussed in the forward-looking statements: factors affecting the Company's ability to successfully identify, drill for and produce economically viable natural gas and oil reserves, including among others geology, lease availability, title
disputes, weather conditions, shortages, delays or unavailability of equipment and services required in drilling operations, insufficient gathering, processing and transportation capacity, the need to obtain governmental approvals and permits, and
compliance with environmental laws and regulations; changes in laws, regulations or judicial interpretations to which the Company is subject, including those involving derivatives, taxes, safety, employment, climate change, other environmental
matters, real property, and exploration and production activities such as hydraulic fracturing; changes in the price of natural gas or oil; impairments under the SEC's full cost ceiling test for natural gas and oil reserves; uncertainty of oil
and gas
reserve estimates; significant differences between the Company's projected and actual production levels for natural gas or oil; changes in demographic patterns and weather conditions;
changes in the availability, price or accounting treatment of derivative financial instruments; governmental/regulatory actions, initiatives and proceedings, including those involving rate cases (which address, among other things, allowed rates of
return, rate design and retained natural gas), environmental/safety requirements, affiliate relationships, industry structure, and franchise renewal; delays or changes in costs or plans with respect to Company projects or related projects of other
companies, including difficulties or delays in obtaining necessary governmental approvals, permits or orders or in obtaining the cooperation of interconnecting facility operators; financial and economic conditions, including the availability of
credit, and occurrences affecting the Company's ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms for working capital, capital expenditures and other investments, including any downgrades in the Company's credit ratings and changes in
interest rates and other capital market conditions; changes in economic conditions, including global, national or regional recessions, and their effect on the demand for, and customers' ability to pay for, the Company's products and
services; the creditworthiness or performance of the Company's key suppliers, customers and counterparties; economic disruptions or uninsured losses resulting from major accidents, fires, severe weather, natural disasters, terrorist activities,
acts of war, cyber attacks or pest infestation; changes in price differential between similar quantities of natural gas at different geographic locations, and the effect of such changes on the demand for pipeline transportation capacity to or from
such locations; other changes in price differentials between similar quantities of oil or natural gas having different quality, heating value, geographic location or delivery date; significant differences between the Company's projected and
actual capital expenditures and operating expenses; changes in laws, actuarial assumptions, the interest rate environment and the return on plan/trust assets related to the Company's pension and other post-retirement benefits, which can affect
future funding obligations and costs and plan liabilities; the cost and effects of legal and administrative claims against the Company or activist shareholder campaigns to effect changes at the Company; increasing health care costs and the resulting
effect on health insurance premiums and on the obligation to provide other post-retirement benefits; or increasing costs of insurance, changes in coverage and the ability to obtain insurance. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
Exhibit 99    Analyst Day Presentation dated November 2013
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.
NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
By:
/s/ James R. Peterson
James R. Peterson
Assistant Secretary
Dated: November 19, 2013
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number
Description
99
Analyst Day Presentation dated November 2013