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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: July 2008   Commission File Number: 1-12384

 
SUNCOR ENERGY INC.
(Name of registrant)

 
112 Fourth Avenue S.W.
P.O. Box 38
Calgary, Alberta
Canada, T2P 2V5

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 þ

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 þ

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

        N/A



CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

A.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
B.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


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: July 24, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ 
JANICE B. ODEGAARD

Janice B. Odegaard
Vice President, Project Services
and Corporate Secretary


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit   Description of Exhibit
  99.1   Press Release Including 2008 Outlook


 


99.2


 


Interim Management's Discussion and Analysis for the second fiscal quarter ended
June 30, 2008

 

99.3

 

Interim Unaudited Financial Statements of Suncor Energy Inc. for the six months ended
June 30, 2008

 

99.4

 

Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer

 

99.5

 

Certification of the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX