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, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information and Exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

On December 19, 2012, SM Energy Company (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its 2013 capital expenditure budget and performance guidance. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by reference herein.

The press release included as an exhibit to this report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These forward-looking statements and the uncertainties and risks associated therewith are discussed under the heading "Information About Forward-Looking Statements" contained in the press release. Due to those uncertainties and risks, readers of this report and the press release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of the press release. Although SM Energy may from time to time voluntarily update its prior forward-looking statements, it disclaims any commitment to do so except as required by securities laws.

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 December 19, 2012, entitled SM Energy Announces 2013 Capital Expenditure Budget and Performance Guidance

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