Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO

RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of September 2014

Commission File Number: 001-32179

INTEROIL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

YUKON, CANADA

(Province or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

LEVEL 3, 42-52 ABBOTT STREET

CAIRNS, QLD 4870, AUSTRALIA

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +61 (7) 4046-4600

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 ¨ Form 40-F x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

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

Yes ¨ No x

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

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.

	INTEROIL CORPORATION

	By:	/s/ Michael Hession
		Name: Michael Hession
		Title: Chief Executive Officer

	Date:	September 16, 2014

INTEROIL CORPORATION

FORM 6-K FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2014

Exhibit Index

99.1	InterOil Spuds Antelope-4

InterOil Spuds Antelope-4

Appraisal of PRL15 now underway

SINGAPORE and PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- InterOil Corporation (NYSE:IOC) (POMSoX:IOC) has started drilling the Antelope-4 appraisal well in Petroleum Retention License 15 in Papua New Guinea.

Antelope-4 is the first of at least two appraisal wells planned on the Antelope field.

The well lies about 1km south of Antelope-2 and is the most southern well in the Elk-Antelope field.

Antelope-5, the second appraisal well in the licence, is expected to be drilled later this year.

InterOil

InterOil Corporation is an independent oil and gas business with a primary focus on Papua New Guinea. InterOil's assets include one of Asia's largest undeveloped gas fields, Elk-Antelope, in the Gulf Province, and exploration licences covering about 16,000sqkm. The company employs more than 2000 staff and contractors. Its main offices are in Singapore and Port Moresby. InterOil is listed on the New York and Port Moresby stock exchanges.

Investor contacts
Singapore Michael Lynn Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Michael.Lynn@InterOil.com Phone: +65-6507-0222	United States Meg LaSalle Investor Relations Coordinator Meg.LaSalle@InterOil.com Phone: +1-281-292-1800	David Wu Vice President, Investor Relations David.Wu@InterOil.com Phone: +65-6507-0222
Media contacts
Singapore Robert Millhouse Vice President, Corporate Affairs Robert.Millhouse@InterOil.com Phone: +65-6507-0222	Australia John Hurst Cannings Corporate Communications jhurst@cannings.net.au Phone: +61 418 708 663

Forward Looking Statements

This media release includes "forward-looking statements" as defined in United States federal and Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this release that address activities, events or developments that InterOil expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur are forward-looking statements, including in particular, the expected spud date for the Antelope-5 appraisal well. These statements are based on our current beliefs as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to us. No assurances can be given that these events will occur. Actual results could differ, and the difference may be material and adverse to the company and its shareholders. Such statements are subject to several assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's control of, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include risks discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and on SEDAR, including but not limited to those in the company's annual report for the year to 31 December 2013 on Form 40-F and its Annual Information Form for the year to 31 December 2013. In particular, there is no established market for natural gas or gas condensate in Papua New Guinea and no guarantee that gas or gas condensate from the Elk and Antelope fields will ultimately be extracted and sold commercially. Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in the company's Form 40-F, available at www.interoil.com or from the SEC at www.sec.gov and its Annual Information Form available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com .

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