SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, P2FXGc4XQMJDYmzzzJztU+gnAkClJRPLGbPcLfsa1S80TK4lP04V6gmAmilNef/g tCgfR1t2j/v5uUM2/g6uMA== 0000201283-06-000003.txt : 20060216 0000201283-06-000003.hdr.sgml : 20060216 20060215174508 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000201283-06-000003 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060215 FILED AS OF DATE: 20060216 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060215 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TALISMAN ENERGY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000201283 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: A0 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06665 FILM NUMBER: 06623066 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 888 3RD STREET SW SUITE 3400 STREET 2: CALGARY CITY: ALBERTA CANADA STATE: A0 ZIP: T2P 5C5 BUSINESS PHONE: 4032371234 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 888 3RD STREET SW SUITE 3400 STREET 2: CALGARY CITY: ALBERTA CANADA STATE: A0 ZIP: T2P 5C5 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BOW VALLEY ENERGY INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930525 6-K 1 sec6kfeb1506.htm TALISMAN 6K REGARDING PRESS RELEASES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

FORM 6-K

UNITED STATES

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Issuer

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

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date: February 15, 2006

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

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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

News Release dated February 15, 2006 referenced as “Talisman Enters into Exclusive Negotiations with Shell and Esso to Acquire the Fulmar and AUK Fields in the North Sea” as filed with the Commissions on February 15, 2006.

News Release dated February 15, 2006 referenced as Talisman Energy Inc. Conference Call” as filed with the Commissions on February 15, 2006.

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: February 15, 2006

By: CHRISTINE D. LEE

Christine D. Lee

Assistant Corporate Secretary

EX-99 2 tlmfeb1506.htm PRESS RELEASE ENTITLED TALISMAN ENTERS INTO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS WITH SHELL AND ESSO TO ACQUIRE THE FULMAR AND AUK FIELDS IN THE NORTH SEA TALISMAN ANNOUNCES TEST RATE OF

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TALISMAN ENTERS INTO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS WITH SHELL AND ESSO TO ACQUIRE THE FULMAR AND AUK FIELDS IN THE NORTH SEA

Calgary, Alberta – February 15, 2006 – Talisman Energy Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Talisman Energy (UK) Limited, has reached agreement to enter into exclusive negotiations with Shell U.K. Limited and Esso Exploration and Production UK Limited to acquire their combined 85.8% interest in the Fulmar field (Blocks 30/11b and 30/16s) and 100% interest in the Auk field (Blocks 30/16n and 30/16t) in the Central North Sea. The transaction is conditional on agreement of the final terms of the acquisition and will be subject to co-venturer and UK government approvals. Assuming successful completion of the transaction and requisite approvals, Talisman is expected to assume operatorship later this year.

The transaction will significantly expand Talisman’s existing Clyde core area assets in the Central North Sea. Talisman currently operates both the Clyde field (Talisman 95%) and Orion field (Talisman 93.7%), which, along with the Auk and Gannet fields, export via the Fulmar production facilities. The Company also has an existing 12.7% interest in the Fulmar field.

“This is a good business opportunity for Talisman and is a continuation of our successful acquire and develop strategy in the North Sea,” said Dr. Jim Buckee, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The combined Clyde, Orion, Fulmar and Auk operations will yield a number of operating efficiencies. We believe redevelopment of the Auk field will deliver significant increases in recoverable reserves and production volumes.”

Additional details will be provided when the transaction is completed, however, the parties have agreed not to disclose a purchase price.

Talisman Energy Inc. is a large, independent upstream oil and gas company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Talisman has operations in Canada and its subsidiaries operate in the North Sea, Southeast Asia, Australia, North Africa, the United States and Trinidad and Tobago. Talisman’s subsidiaries are also active in a number of other international areas, including Colombia, Gabon, Peru, Romania and Qatar. Talisman is committed to conducting its business in an ethically, socially and environmentally responsible manner and 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

03-06

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains statements concerning future projects and negotiations, the anticipated date that the Company expects to assume operatorship, the impact of a transaction on the Company’s assets, recoverable reserves and production volumes, the anticipated date of final agreement for a transaction, 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 applicable securities legislation.

Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. 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:

the ability of management to execute the business plan which forms the basis for this news release;

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;

risks and uncertainties involving geology of oil and gas deposits;

the uncertainty of reserves estimates and reserves life;

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;

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

health, safety and environmental risks;

uncertainties as to the availability and cost of financing;

risks in conducting foreign operations;

general economic conditions; and

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. Events or circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated or projected and expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. 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", 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.

EX-99 3 tlmfeb1506confcall.htm PRESS RELEASE ENTITLE TALISMAN ENERGY INC. CONFERENCE CALL TALISMAN ANNOUNCES TEST RATE OF

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TALISMAN ENERGY INC. CONFERENCE CALL

CALGARY, Alberta – February 15, 2006 – Talisman Energy Inc. has scheduled a telephone conference call for investors and analysts on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. MST (1:00 p.m. EST) to discuss Talisman’s year end results. Participants will include Dr. Jim Buckee, President and Chief Executive Officer and members of senior management. Talisman expects to release its year end results the morning of March 1.

To participate in the conference call, please contact the Talisman Energy Conference Operator at 10:50 a.m. MST (12:50 a.m. EST), 10 minutes prior to the conference call.

Conference Operator Dial in Numbers:

1-800-796-7558 (North America) or

1-416-640-1907 (Local Toronto & International)

A replay of the conference call will be available at approximately 1:00 p.m. MST on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2006. If you wish to access this replay, please call:

1-877-289-8525 (North America) passcode 21173493# or

1-416-640-1917 (Local Toronto & International) passcode 21173493#

Live Internet Audio Broadcast

The conference call will also be broadcast live on the internet and can be accessed by going to the Talisman website (www.talisman-energy.com) and following the links from the home page. Alternatively, you can point your browser to http://remotecontrol.jetstreammedia.com/11675.