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 January 16, 2013, SM Energy Company (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that the Company has scheduled a teleconference on February 21, 2013, to discuss its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2012, its 2012 proved reserves, and certain other operational matters. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished as part of this
(d) Exhibits. report:

Press release of SM Energy Company dated January 16, 2013, entitled "SM Energy Schedules Fourth Quarter and Exhibit 99.1 Full Year 2012 Earnings Conference Call"

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