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:  October 15 2009

TALISMAN ENERGY INC.

Commission File No. 1-6665

[Translation of registrant's name into English]

2000, 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):_____

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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.

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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 - .

Exhibit                      Title

99.1   News Release – Talisman Energy Inc. Conference Call – October 14, 2009

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:  October 15, 2009                                           By:                         /s/ LESLIE A. LAWSON                                                                

Leslie A. Lawson

Assistant Corporate Secretary

EX-99.1

N E W S   R E L E A S E

TALISMAN ENERGY INC. CONFERENCE CALL

CALGARY, Alberta – October 14, 2009 – Talisman Energy Inc. has scheduled a conference call for investors, analysts and media on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 11:00 am MST (1:00 pm EST) to discuss Talisman’s third quarter results. Participants will include John A. Manzoni, President and Chief Executive Officer and members of senior management. Talisman expects to release its third quarter results the morning of November 3 before markets open.

To participate in the conference call, please contact the Talisman Energy conference operator at 10:50 am MST (12:50 pm EST), 10 minutes prior to the conference call and quote conference ID 4171964.

Conference Operator Dial in Numbers:

1-800-814-4861 (North America) or

1-416-644-3417 (Local Toronto & International)

A replay of the conference call will be available at approximately 1:00 pm MST on Tuesday, November 3 until 11:59 pm Tuesday, November 10, 2009. If you wish to access this replay, please call:

1-877-289-8525 (North America) passcode 4161964#

1-416-640-1917 (Local Toronto & International) passcode 4161964#

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://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=171894&s=1&k=A5DBF4BC4721A77A545A509C5473C675

Talisman Energy Inc. is a global, diversified, upstream oil and gas company, headquartered in Canada. Talisman’s three main operating areas are North America, the North Sea and Southeast Asia. The Company also has a portfolio of international exploration opportunities. Talisman is committed to conducting business safely, in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, and is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability (North America) Index. Talisman is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges under the symbol TLM. Please visit our website at www.talisman-energy.com.

For further information, please contact:

Media and General Inquiries:                                                                                     Shareholder and Investor Inquiries:

David Mann, Vice President, Corporate                                                                  Christopher J. LeGallais

& Investor Communications                                                                                     Vice President, Investor Relations

Phone:                      403-237-1196 Fax:  403-237-1210                                              Phone:                      403-237-1957 Fax: 403-237-1210

E-mail:                      tlm@talisman-energy.com                                                        E-mail:                       tlm@talisman-energy.com

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