Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the following information, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall such information and Exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

On September 24, 2012, SM Energy Company (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the Company's participation in an upcoming investor event. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished as part of this report: Exhibit 99.1 Press release of the Company dated September 24, 2012, entitled SM Energy Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference

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