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FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of: May 2010   Commission File Number: 1-12384

SUNCOR ENERGY INC.
(Name of registrant)

150 Sixth Avenue S.W.
P.O. Box 2844
Calgary, Alberta
Canada, T2P 3E3

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F   o   Form 40-F   ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the SEC pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Yes   o   No   ý

If "Yes" is marked, indicate the number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):

N/A



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.

    SUNCOR ENERGY INC.

Date: May 3, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Shawn Poirier

Shawn Poirier
Assistant Corporate Secretary


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
  Description of Exhibit
  99.1   First Quarter 2011 Report to Shareholders for the period ended March 31, 2011

 

99.2

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011

 

99.3

 

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011

 

99.4

 

Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer

 

99.5

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer



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