UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549



FORM 40-F

(CHECK ONE)o

Registration statement pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934ORý

Annual Report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


For
the fiscal year ended: December 31, 2012
Commission File Number: 001-06665



TALISMAN ENERGY INC.(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Canada(Province or other
jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)

1311(Primary standard industrial classification
code number, if applicable)

Not applicable(I.R.S. employer identification
number, if applicable)


Suite 2000, 888 - 3rd Street S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2P 5C5
(403) 237-1234(Address and telephone number of Registrant's principal executive office)



CT CORPORATION SYSTEM
111 Eighth Avenue, 13th Floor,
New York, NY 100112
(212) 894-2700(Name, address (including zip code) and telephone number
(including area code) of agent for service in the United States)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:Title of each class: Common Shares of no par value

Name of each exchange on which registered: Toronto Stock ExchangeNew York Stock Exchange


Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:None

Securities
for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act:



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For
annual reports, indicate by check mark the information filed with this Form:

ý    Annual Information Form

ý    Audited Annual Financial Statements


Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer's classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the
annual report.

Common Shares:1,032,463,974

Indicate
by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes    ý

No    o


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to
be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes    o

No    o






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The
following documents, or the portions thereof indicated below, that are filed as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 40-F, are incorporated herein by
this reference.



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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This Form 40-F contains or incorporates by reference information that constitutes "forward-looking information" or
"forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information is included throughout the Annual Report
on Form 40-F and the documents incorporated by reference herein including among other places: (1) in the Annual Information Form of the Registrant dated
March 6, 2013 under the headings "General Development of the Business", "Description of the Business", "Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Protection", "Market for the Securities of the
Company", "Legal Proceedings" and "Risk Factors"; and (2) in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Registrant dated March 6, 2013 under the headings "2012 Performance
Highlights", "Outlook for 2013" and "Risk Factors". This forward-looking information includes, among others, statements regarding:



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Statements
concerning oil and gas reserves contained in the Schedule "A" of the Annual Information Form and the Management's Discussion and Analysis may be deemed to be
forward-looking information as they involve the implied assessment that the resources described can be profitably produced in the future. The Company priorities disclosed in this 40-F are
objectives only and their achievement cannot be guaranteed.

The
factors or assumptions on which the forward-looking information is based include: assumptions inherent in current guidance; projected capital investment levels; the flexibility of
capital spending plans and the associated sources of funding; the successful and timely implementation of capital projects; the continuation of tax, royalty and regulatory regimes; ability to obtain
regulatory and partner approval; commodity price and cost assumptions; and other risks and uncertainties described in the filings made by the Company with securities regulatory authorities. The
Company believes the material factors, expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these factors, expectations and
assumptions will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information for periods past 2013 assumes escalating commodity prices. Closing of any transactions will be subject to receipt of all necessary
regulatory approvals and completion of definitive agreements.

Undue
reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks
which could cause actual results to vary and in some instances to differ materially from those anticipated by Talisman and described in the forward-looking information contained in this
Form 40-F and the documents incorporated herein by reference. The material risk factors include, but are not limited to: the risks of the oil and gas industry, such as
operational risks in exploring for, developing and producing crude oil and natural gas; risks and uncertainties involving geology of oil and gas
deposits; risks associated with project management, project delays and/or cost overruns; uncertainty related to securing sufficient egress and access to markets; the uncertainty of reserves and
resources estimates, reserves life and underlying reservoir risk; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, including decommissioning liabilities; risks
related to strategic and capital allocation decisions, including 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, interest rates and tax or royalty rates; the outcome and effects of any future acquisitions and dispositions; health, safety, security and
environmental risks, including risks related to the possibility of major accidents; environmental regulatory and compliance risks, including with respect to greenhouse gases and hydraulic fracturing;
uncertainties as to the availability and cost of credit and other financing and changes in capital markets; risks in conducting foreign operations (for example, civil, political and fiscal
instability and corruption); risks related to the attraction, retention and development of personnel; changes in general economic and business conditions; the possibility that government policies,
regulations or laws may change or governmental approvals may be delayed or

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withheld;
and results of the Company's risk mitigation strategies, including insurance and any hedging activities.

The
foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors which could affect the Registrant's operations or financial results or strategy
are included: (1) under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Annual Information Form; (2) in the Report on Reserves Data by the Registrant's Internal Qualified Reserves Evaluator and in the
Report of Management and Directors on Oil and Gas Disclosure, attached as schedules to the Annual Information Form; (3) under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Management's Discussion and
Analysis; and (4) elsewhere in the Annual Information Form and Management's Discussion and Analysis. In addition, information is available in the Registrant's other reports on file with
Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Forward-looking
information is based on the estimates and opinions of the Registrant's management at the time the information is presented. The Registrant assumes no obligation to update
forward-looking information should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

NOTE TO UNITED STATES READERSDIFFERENCES IN UNITED STATES AND  CANADIAN REPORTING PRACTICES

The Registrant is permitted, under a multijurisdictional disclosure system adopted by the United States, to prepare this Annual
Report in accordance with Canadian disclosure requirements, which are different from those of the United States. The Registrant prepares its financial statements, which are filed with this
Annual Report on Form 40-F, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), and they may be subject to Canadian auditing and auditor independence standards.
They may not be comparable to financial statements of United States companies.

Acquiring,
holding or disposing of the Registrant's securities may subject you to tax consequences both in the United States and Canada. Tax consequences of acquiring, holding and
disposing of the Registrant's securities are not described in this Annual Report.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Information regarding the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures is included in
the Registrant's Management's Discussion and Analysis incorporated herein by reference. The Management Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting is included in the Registrant's comparative
audited Consolidated Financial Statements incorporated herein by reference.

The
results of management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting were reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Registrant's Board of Directors. The Registrant's
independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP, independently assessed the effectiveness of the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting. Ernst &
Young LLP's attestation is located in the Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Controls under Standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) which is
incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 40-F as part of Exhibit 99.7.

NOTICES PURSUANT TO REGULATION BTR

None.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Registrant's Board of Directors is comprised of a majority of unrelated, independent directors in accordance with the requirements
of Sections 303A.01 and 303A.02 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual ("NYSE Manual"). The Board of Directors has determined that each of the outside directors and the Chairman is unrelated
and independent.

The
composition of the Board of Directors, including the independence of the Chairman, ensures that the Board has in place appropriate structures and procedures to ensure that the Board
can function independently of management.

The
Board of Directors meets at each regularly scheduled meeting for executive sessions in which the Registrant's independent and "non-management directors" (as that
term is defined in the NYSE Manual) meet independently of management directors. Charles R. Williamson, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, serves as the presiding director at all meetings of
the Board.

The
Board of Directors has established six committees: the Audit Committee, the Executive Committee, the Governance and Nominating Committee, the Human Resources Committee, the Health,
Safety, Environment and Corporate Responsibility Committee and the Reserves Committee. All committees are comprised of a majority of unrelated, independent directors. The President and Chief Executive
Officer is the only related, non-independent director on the Board and is a member of the Executive Committee. All other committees are composed exclusively of unrelated, independent
directors. The terms of reference of the Board and its committees may be obtained from the Registrant's website at www.talisman-energy.com or upon request from: Corporate and Investor Communications
Department, Talisman Energy Inc., 2000, 888 - 3rd Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 5C5, or by email at: tlm@talisman-energy.com.

The
Registrant operates under corporate governance practices that are consistent with the requirements of Section 303A.09 of the NYSE Manual. The Registrant's corporate governance
practices also satisfy a substantial majority of the NYSE corporate governance listing standards applicable to US companies. A summary of the Registrant's corporate governance practices and a
description of the material ways in which the Registrant's corporate governance practices differ from those applicable to US companies is at www.talisman-energy.com or upon request from: Corporate and
Investor Communications Department, Talisman Energy Inc., 2000, 888 - 3rd Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 5C5, or by email at: tlm@talisman-energy.com.

CODE OF ETHICS

The Registrant has adopted a Policy on Business Conduct and Ethics ("PBCE"), which is applicable to all directors, officers and
employees. A copy of the PBCE can be obtained from the Registrant's website at www.talisman-energy.com or without charge, upon request from: Corporate and Investor Communications Department, Talisman
Energy Inc., 2000, 888 - 3rd Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 5C5, or by email at: tlm@talisman-energy.com.

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

The Registrant's Board of Directors has determined that Michael T. Waites, a member of the Audit Committee, qualifies as an audit
committee financial expert (as defined in paragraph (8)(b) of General Instruction B of Form 40-F) and is independent as defined by the
NYSE Manual.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE INFORMATION, AUDIT FEES, AUDIT RELATED FEES, TAX FEES AND  ALL OTHER FEES

The Registrant has a separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the
Exchange Act, and which satisfies the requirements of Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act. The members of the audit committee are: Donald J. Carty, William R. P. Dalton (Chair), Michael T. Waites
and Charles M. Winograd.

The
following information is included in Schedule B of the Registrant's Annual Information Form:



OFF-BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

Information regarding off-balance sheet transactions and contractual obligations of the Registrant is included in
Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Registrant under the headings "Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements" and "Risk Management" and in note 23 of the audited
Consolidated Financial Statements of the Registrant, which are incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 40-F.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

UNDERTAKING

The Registrant undertakes to make available, in person or by telephone, representatives to respond to inquiries made by the Commission
staff, and to furnish promptly, when requested to do so by the Commission staff, information relating to: the securities registered pursuant to Form 40-F; the securities in relation
to which the obligation to file an Annual Report on Form 40-F arises; or transactions in said securities.

CONSENT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS

The Registrant has previously filed with the Commission a written consent to service of process and power of attorney on
Form F-X (File No. 333-180401). Any change to the name or address of the Registrant's agent for service shall be communicated promptly to the Commission by
amendment to the Form F-X referencing the file number of the Registrant.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on
Form 40-F and has duly caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.

Registrant:

TALISMAN ENERGY INC.By:

/s/ ROBERT R. ROONEYName:

Robert R. RooneyTitle:

Executive Vice-President,
Legal and General Counsel


Date:
March 6, 2013

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibits

Description99.1

Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of theSarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.99.2

Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of theSarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.99.3

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.99.4

Consent of Bruce Dingeman, Internal Qualified Reserves Evaluator.99.5

Annual Information Form of the Registrant dated March 6, 2013.99.6

Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Registrant dated March 6, 2013.99.7

Comparative Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Registrant, including notes thereto, together with Independent
Auditors' Report thereon as at and for the year ended December 31, 2012, the Independent Auditors' Report on Internal Controls Under Standards of The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) as at December 31, 2012 and
the Management Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.


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