6-K

FORM 6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date:  March 3, 2004

TALISMAN ENERGY INC.

Commission File No. 1-6665

[Translation of registrant's name into English]

3400, 888 - 3rd Street S.W.,

 Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 5C5

[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): ______________.

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.

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):_____

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant’s “home country”), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant’s securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant’s security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes

[   ]

No

[√ ]

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82 -                 .

This Report on Form 6-K incorporates by reference the exhibit attached hereto which was filed by Talisman Energy Inc. with the Canadian Securities Commissions (the “Commissions”) on the date specified in the exhibit list.

Exhibit

Title

1.

News Release dated March 3, 2004 referenced as  “Talisman Energy Plans Three-for-One Share Split”as filed with the Commissions on March 3, 2004.

2.

News Release dated March 3, 2004 referenced as “Talisman Appalachian Wells Test at 38 mmcf/d” as filed with the Commissions on March 3, 2004.

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.

TALISMAN ENERGY INC.

[Registrant]

Date:  March 3, 2004

By:     CHRISTINE D. LEE

Christine D. Lee

Assistant Corporate Secretary

EX-1

TALISMAN ENERGY PLANS THREE-FOR-ONE SHARE SPLIT

CALGARY, Alberta – March 3, 2004 – Talisman Energy Inc. plans to implement a three-for-one division, or 'share split', of its issued and outstanding common shares.  The decision, which has been approved by Talisman's Board of Directors, is subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.

Since 1998, the trading price of Talisman's Common Shares has increased from a high of $45.60 (US$32.19) to a high of over $74 (over US$57) in the last quarter of 2003.  The trading price of Talisman’s Common Shares has continued to increase this year, recently hitting an all time high of $81.80.  Talisman's Board of Directors believe that the share split will encourage greater market liquidity and wider distribution among retail investors, as a lower share price makes a “board lot” (100 shares) more affordable.

Shareholder approval will be sought at Talisman's annual and special meeting of shareholders scheduled for May 4, 2004 in Calgary, Alberta.  Subject to receipt of approval, it is currently expected that share certificates representing the additional shares resulting from the share split will be mailed on May 25, 2004 (the "Mailing Date") to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 19, 2004, (the "Record Date").  Pursuant to the rules of the Toronto Stock Exchange, Talisman's common shares will commence trading on a subdivided basis at the opening of business on the second trading day preceding the Record Date. Pursuant to the rules of the New York Stock Exchange, the common shares will commence trading on a subdivided basis on that exchange one business day following the Mailing Date.

Talisman Energy Inc. is a large, independent oil and gas producer, with operations in Canada, and through its subsidiaries, the North Sea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Algeria and the United States.  Talisman's subsidiaries also conduct business in Trinidad, Colombia and Qatar.  Talisman has adopted the International Code of Ethics for Canadian Business and is committed to maintaining high standards of excellence in corporate citizenship and social responsibility wherever its business is conducted.  Talisman's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada and the New York Stock Exchange in the United States under the symbol TLM.

For further information, please contact:

David Mann, Senior Manager, Corporate &

Investor Communications

Phone:

403-237-1196

Fax:

403-237-1210

E-mail:

tlm@talisman-energy.com

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EX-2

TALISMAN APPALACHIAN WELLS TEST AT 38 MMCF/D

CALGARY, Alberta – March 3, 2004 – Fortuna Energy Inc. (Fortuna), a wholly owned subsidiary of Talisman Energy Inc., recently completed the Reed Hz #1 and Hakes Hz #1 gas wells in the Appalachian basin of New York State.  Each well was drilled to a depth of 9,850 feet and then steered horizontally across a seismically defined graben structure in the Black River Formation.  

"These wells extend the string of excellent results, coming on the heels of the Andrews discovery. In the past four months we have tested five successful wells at combined rates of 69 million cubic feet per day," said Dr Jim Buckee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Talisman Energy Inc. "I am excited by the growing potential that Fortuna sees in the area as we work with local landowners and regulatory agencies to untap the energy potential of upstate New York. I am also pleased that Fortuna, as the most active driller as well as the largest natural gas producer in the region, has become the operator of choice amongst landowners."

The Reed well tested at a maximum rate of 20.3 mmcf/d, restricted by the capacity of the surface equipment, at a wellhead pressure of 2,323 psi. The Hakes well tested 17.5 mmcf/d at 2,086 psi wellhead pressure. Both wells are currently shut in for reservoir pressure buildup. Each well is expected to have initial productive capacity at pipeline pressure well in excess of 20 mmcf/d.

Pipeline construction is currently underway and both wells will be tied into an existing Fortuna gathering line.  Initial production is expected within 45 days. The previously announced Andrews well is expected to commence production later this week at an initial production rate of 10 mmcf/d.  Its volume will be increased to 20 mmcf/d through system debottlenecking over the course of the month.

Fortuna has an active exploration and development program in 2004, with plans to drill a total of 11 horizontal Black River wells, three of which are currently drilling. Fortuna expects to spend C$85 million in 2004, increasing average production this year to over 80 mmcf/d (69 mmcf/d net of royalties), compared to 60 mmcf/d in 2003 (52mmcf/d net of royalties).    

Talisman Energy Inc. is a large, independent oil and gas producer, with operations in Canada and, through its subsidiaries, the North Sea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Algeria and the United States. Talisman's subsidiaries also conduct business in Trinidad, Colombia and Qatar. Talisman has adopted the International Code of Ethics for Canadian Business and is committed to maintaining high standards of excellence in corporate citizenship and social responsibility wherever its business is conducted. Talisman's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada and the New York Stock Exchange in the United States under the symbol TLM.

For further information, please contact:

David Mann, Senior Manager, Investor &

   Corporate Communications

Phone:  403-237-1196

Fax:

403-237-1210

E-mail:

tlm@talisman-energy.com

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains statements about the estimated amounts and timing of production, plans for drilling and development, the estimated amount and timing of capital expenditures, and access to infrastructure that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  

Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company and described in the forward-looking statements.  These risks include the risks of the oil and gas industry, such as operational risks in exploring for, developing and producing natural gas; risks and uncertainties involving geology of gas deposits; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses; potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; and health, safety and environmental risks.  Relevant risks also include, but are not limited to:  fluctuations in gas prices and foreign currency exchange rates and the possibility that government policies may change.

Additional information on these and other factors which could affect the Company's operations or financial results are included in the Company’s Annual Report under the headings "Management's Discussion and Analysis – Liquidity and Capital Resources", "- Risks and Uncertainties" and "- Outlook" as well as in Talisman’s other reports on file with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.  Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of the Company's management at the time the statements are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change.

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