May 1(Reuters) - EOG Resources ( EOG ) beat estimates

for first-quarter profit on Thursday, as the company benefited

from higher natural gas prices.

The company reported an adjusted profit of $2.87 per share

for the quarter ended March 31, compared with analysts' average

estimate of $2.79, according to data compiled by LSEG.

(Reporting by Tanay Dhumal in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj

Kalluvila)