Nexen to Present at Barclays Capital CEO Energy-Power Conference


CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Sept. 6, 2011) - Nexen Inc. announces that Marvin Romanow, President and CEO, will present at the following investor conference:


Barclays Capital CEO Energy-Power Conference - New York, New York
Date: Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
Time: 1:05 pm Eastern Time (11:05 am Mountain Time)

We invite you to visit our website at www.nexeninc.com to view a live webcast of Marvin's presentation. The webcast will be archived under the Investors section of our website.

Nexen Inc. is an independent, Canadian-based global energy company, listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol NXY. Nexen is focused on three growth strategies: oil sands and shale gas in Western Canada and conventional exploration and development primarily in the North Sea, offshore West Africa and deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Nexen adds value for shareholders through successful full-cycle oil and gas exploration and development, and leadership in ethics, integrity, governance and environmental stewardship.

Contact Information:

Kim Woima, CA
Manager, Investor Relations
(403) 699-5821

Nexen Inc.
801 - 7th Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3P7
www.nexeninc.com