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 13, 2011 Commission File Number: 1-34513

CENOVUS ENERGY INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

4000, 421 – 7th Avenue S.W.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada  T2P 4K9

(Address of principal executive office)

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   o   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.

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, thereunto duly authorized.

Date:  July 13, 2011

CENOVUS ENERGY INC.
(Registrant)
By:	/s/ Rachel L. Desroches
	Name:  Rachel L. Desroches
	Title:    Assistant Corporate Secretary

Form 6-K Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
99.1	News Release dated July 12, 2011