UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For July 23, 2012
Commission File Number: 1-6702
NEXEN INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
801- 7th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 3P7
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ____ Form 40-F X
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____
DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K
See the Exhibit Index to this Form 6-K.
SIGNATURE
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, thereunto duly authorized.
NEXEN INC. (Registrant) | |||
| Date: July 23, 2012 | By: | /s/ Rick C. Beingessner | |
| Name: Rick C. Beingessner | |||
| Title: Assistant Secretary | |||
Form 6-K Exhibit Index
| Exhibit Number | Description |