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:  August 15, 2005

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.

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X

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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 August 15, 2005 referenced as “Talisman Announces First Oil Production from South Angsi Field in Malaysia”as filed with the Commissions on August 15, 2005.

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: August 15, 2005

By:     CHRISTINE D. LEE

Christine D. Lee

Assistant Corporate Secretary

EX-1

Exhibit 1

N E W S   R E L E A S E

TALISMAN ANNOUNCES FIRST OIL PRODUCTION

FROM SOUTH ANGSI FIELD IN MALAYSIA

CALGARY, Alberta – August 15, 2005 – Talisman Malaysia Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Talisman Energy Inc., announced first oil production was achieved on August 14 from the South Angsi field in Block PM-305 offshore Malaysia.

“I am pleased that South Angsi has been developed so quickly,” Said Dr. Jim Buckee, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The field development plan was approved in January 2004 and we are on production just over 18 months later.  In addition, a recently completed seismic survey has identified further exploration potential close to the South Angsi field in Block PM-314 and we intend to drill a prospect later this year.”

The field is expected to produce at a plateau rate of approximately 12,000 bbls/d (net Talisman share). At year end 2004, Talisman had booked approximately 29 mmbbls of reserves at South Angsi (20 mmbbls proved, 9 mmbbls probable), Talisman working interest before royalties. Development drilling has confirmed this estimate.

Talisman Malaysia Limited is operator and holds a 60% interest in Blocks PM-305 and PM-314. The remaining 40% interest is held by Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd., the exploration and production subsidiary of Malaysia’s state owned oil and gas company (Petroliam Nasional Berhad).

At year end 2004, Talisman had booked 453 mmboe of proved reserves (Talisman working interest) before royalties and 250 mmboe of probable reserves (Talisman working interest) before royalties in Southeast Asia.

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, Trinidad and Tobago and the United States.  Talisman's subsidiaries also conduct business in Colombia, Qatar and Peru.  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 and environmental responsibility wherever its business is conducted.  The Company is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary initiative that brings together companies, governments, civil society and other groups to advance human rights, labour and environmental principles. 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

16-05

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains statements concerning estimated volumes and timing of future production, business plans for exploration, development and drilling, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives, assumptions, information and statements about future events, conditions, results of operations or performance that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation.

Statements concerning oil and gas reserves contained in this news release may be deemed to be forward-looking statements as they involve the implied assessment that the resources described can be profitably produced in the future, based on certain estimates and assumptions.

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 and uncertainties include:

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the risks of the oil and gas industry, such as operational risks in exploring for, developing and producing crude oil and natural gas and market demand;

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risks and uncertainties involving geology of oil and gas deposits;

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the uncertainty of reserves estimates and reserves life;

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the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses;

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potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures;

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fluctuations in oil and gas prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates;

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health, safety and environmental risks;

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uncertainties as to the availability and cost of financing;

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uncertainties related to the litigation process, such as possible discovery of new evidence or acceptance of novel legal theories and the difficulties in predicting the decisions of judges and juries;

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risks in conducting foreign operations (for example, political and fiscal instability or the possibility of civil unrest or military action);

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general economic conditions;

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the effect of acts of, or actions against international terrorism; and

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the possibility that government policies or laws may change or governmental approvals may be delayed or withheld.

We caution that the foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is not exhaustive. 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- Risks and Uncertainties", "- Liquidity and Capital Resources", and "- Outlook for 2005", under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s 2004 Annual Information Form as well as in the Company'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.

Advisory – Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information

Talisman’s disclosure of reserves data and other oil and gas information is made in reliance on an exemption granted to Talisman by Canadian securities regulatory authorities, which permits Talisman to provide disclosure in accordance with US disclosure requirements. The information provided by Talisman may differ from the corresponding information prepared in accordance with Canadian disclosure standards under National Instrument 51-101 (NI 51-101). Talisman's proved reserves have been calculated using the standards contained in Regulation S-X of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Probable reserves have been calculated using the definition for probable reserves set out by the Society of Petroleum Engineers/World Petroleum Congress ("SPE/WPC"). Further information about the differences between the U.S. requirements and the NI 51-101 requirements is set forth under the heading "Note Regarding Res erves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information" in Talisman's Annual Information Form.    The exemption granted to Talisman also permits it to disclose internally evaluated reserves data. While Talisman annually obtains an independent audit of a portion of its reserves, no independent reserves evaluator or auditor was involved in the preparation of the reserves data disclosed in this news release.

Throughout this news release the calculation of barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) is calculated at a conversion rate of six thousand cubic feet (mcf) of natural gas for one barrel of oil and is based on an energy equivalence conversion method.  Boes may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation.  A boe conversion ratio of 6 mcf:1 bbl is based on an energy equivalence conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalence at the wellhead.

Note to U.S. Readers

Throughout this news release, Talisman makes reference to production volumes. Where not otherwise indicated, such production volumes are stated on a gross basis, which means they are stated prior to the deduction of royalties and similar payments. In the U.S., net production volumes are reported after the deduction of these amounts.

The SEC normally permits oil and gas companies to disclose in their filings with the SEC only proved reserves that have been demonstrated by actual production or conclusive formation tests to be economically and legally producible under existing economic and operating conditions.  Accordingly, any probable reserves and the calculations with respect thereto included in this release do not meet the SEC’s standards for inclusion in documents filed with the SEC.

You may read any document Talisman furnishes to the SEC at the SEC's public reference rooms at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 and 500 West Meridian Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661. You may also obtain copies of the same documents from the public reference room of the SEC at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington D.C. 20549 by paying a fee. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference rooms.