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 February 2014 Commission File Number: 1-34513

CENOVUS ENERGY INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

2600, 500 Centre Street S.E.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada  T2G 1A6

(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):  o

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):  o

Exhibit 99.1 to this report, furnished on Form 6-K, shall be incorporated by reference into or as an exhibit to, as applicable, each of the registrant’s Registration Statements under the Securities Act of 1933: Form F-3D (File No. 333-166419), Form F-10 (File No. 333-188478) and Form S-8 (File No. 333-163397).

DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

See the Exhibit Index to this Form 6-K.

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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:  February 19, 2014

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

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Form 6-K Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
99.1	Interest Coverage Ratios
	Exhibit to December 31, 2013 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

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