eh1200607_6k.htm

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

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Section 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For April 25, 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 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:    April 26, 2012 
By:
/s/ Rick C. Beingessner  
    Name:   Rick C. Beingessner  
    Title:     Assistant Secretary  
       

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 

Form 6-K Exhibit Index
 

Exhibit Number
Description