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:
October 30, 2007
(Date of earliest event reported)
 
ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Yukon Territory, Canada
0-29370
N/A
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

363 N. Sam Houston Parkway East
Suite 1200
Houston, Texas 77060
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(281) 876-0120
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
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Section 2 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The following information is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.” This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On October 30, 2007, Ultra Petroleum Corp. issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 providing information regarding the company’s operating results for the three and nine-month period ended September 30, 2007.
 
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
  
         
 
(c) Exhibits
  
         
 
Exhibit Number
  
Title of Document
  
 
99.1
   Press release dated October 30, 2007 announcing earnings
 
 
 
 
 
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.
 
     
    ULTRA PETROLEUM CORPORATION
 
 		  
 		  
October 30, 2007   Name: /s/ Michael D. Watford
  Title: Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
   

 
 
 
 
Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number
  
Title of Document
  
       
99.1
  
Press release dated October 30, 2007 announcing earnings