TIDMAN26 
 
2nd Quarter Results 
 
FOR:  TALISMAN ENERGY INC. 
 
TSX, NYSE SYMBOL:  TLM 
 
July 29, 2009 
 
Talisman Energy Reports $900 Million Cash Flow in Second Quarter 
 
Increased Marcellus Shale Drilling 
 
Exploration Successes in Colombia and the North Sea 
 
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - July 29, 2009) - Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM) (NYSE:TLM) reported its 
operating and financial results for the second quarter of 2009. 
 
- Cash flow(1) during the quarter was $900 million, a decrease from $1.7 billion a year ago, primarily due to 
lower prices. Year-to-date cash flow was $2.2 billion. 
 
- Net income was $63 million, down from $426 million a year earlier, also driven by lower prices. 
 
- Earnings from continuing operations(1) were $135 million, down from $790 million in the second quarter of 
2008. 
 
- Production averaged 424,000 boe/d, 2% below the second quarter of 2008. Year-to-date, production from 
continuing operations has averaged 426,000 boe/d, 6% above last year. 
 
- Netbacks were down 55% from a year earlier, averaging $27.41/boe with both oil and natural gas prices 
significantly lower due to the global economic slowdown. 
 
- Talisman has continued to strengthen its balance sheet. Net debt(1) at quarter end was $2 billion, down from 
$3.9 billion at December 31, 2008. 
 
- The Company closed the sale of non-core midstream assets in Alberta and non-strategic properties in 
Saskatchewan and Trinidad in the second quarter, with total proceeds of $1.3 billion. 
 
- Talisman has made exploration discoveries at Huron-1 (Colombia), Grevling (Norway) and Shaw (UK). 
 
- The Company is currently producing 30 mmcf/d from the Marcellus Shale play and has increased its 2009 
drilling program to approximately 50 wells. 
 
(1) The terms "cash flow", "earnings from continuing operations" and "net debt" are non-GAAP measures. Please 
see the advisories and reconciliations elsewhere in this news release. 
 
"This was a solid quarter for Talisman, both operationally and financially," said John A. Manzoni, President 
and CEO. "We continue to make excellent progress on the strategy, with notable success in the Marcellus and 
encouraging exploration results during the quarter. Year-to-date, our production from continuing operations is 
up 6%, driven by increasing volumes from Southeast Asia, and we are on-track to meet our guidance for the year. 
As previously disclosed, volumes were down this quarter due to planned maintenance and there were some 
operational issues in the UK. 
 
"We generated $900 million in cash flow during the second quarter, bringing the total to $2.2 billion for the 
first six months. Cash flow was down from the first quarter, largely because of decreased proceeds realized 
from our hedges. Earnings from continuing operations were $135 million for the quarter, which is respectable in 
a C$48/boe environment. 
 
"We have seen some strengthening in oil prices with growing optimism that the economy is at least stabilizing, 
although natural gas fundamentals remain weak. This environment demonstrates the value of our diverse 
portfolio, with a balance between oil and gas, as well as international and domestic production, highlighted by 
UK liquids netbacks, which increased by 26% compared to the first quarter. 
 
"Overall, we have reduced unit operating costs 7% compared to a year ago as a result of cost reduction 
programs, higher volumes in some areas and increased operating efficiencies, particularly in the UK, and more 
savings are planned. We continue to drive capital and operating costs down with new project management systems, 
the LEAN culture in North America and negotiations with suppliers. 
 
"Talisman's balance sheet is strong with net long-term debt sitting at $2 billion, down from $3.9 billion at 
year end. This is due in large part to our non-core asset disposition program, which has been very successful, 
with excellent metrics. From the inception of the strategy in May 2008, we have sold approximately 27,000 boe/d 
of non-core assets, with proceeds of $2.5 billion. 
 
"We had some exciting exploration news during the quarter. The Grevling discovery in Norway was drilled and 
sidetracked. The initial test from the Huron well in Colombia has found hydrocarbons and the well is nearing 
completion. The Shaw well in the UK has also found hydrocarbons and is just south of our recent Godwin 
discovery. In Peru, the Situche well is drilling in the reservoir. In the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, we 
are drilling our second well and have acquired interests in an additional block. In June, we entered into an 
agreement to acquire the shares of Rift Oil. This is an excellent opportunity to aggregate large volumes of 
natural gas in Papua New Guinea. 
 
"There is also growing excitement around our Marcellus Shale play in Pennsylvania, where we have decided to 
increase spending, with approximately 50 wells planned this year, up from 36. The Company is now producing 30 
mmcf/d and initial production rates on recent wells have averaged 5 mmcf/d. We have reduced cycle times by 60% 
and lowered drilling and completion costs to approximately US$4 million for our most recent well. 
 
"We are seeing strong production growth in Southeast Asia. Development drilling is ongoing at PM-3 CAA 
(Northern and Southern Fields) and we continue to evaluate our offshore discovery in Vietnam. In the North Sea, 
we have a number of development projects underway and drilling continued during the quarter in the Auk field in 
the UK and the Yme field in Norway. 
 
"After 23 years with the Company, Ron Eckhardt, Executive Vice President of North American Operations, has 
decided to retire. Paul Smith, Executive Vice President, International Operations West, will replace Ron, 
building on the excellent progress on the unconventional natural gas strategy to-date. Nick Walker, who heads 
our UK operations, will take over from Paul. 
 
"In summary, we are making significant progress towards the objectives set out in the strategy. Southeast Asia 
is proving to be a reliable low-cost source of growth. We are demonstrating the commercial viability of our 
unconventional plays. The exploration program is showing signs of delivering material new opportunities. Our 
strong balance sheet provides us financial flexibility, which we will use prudently. We continue to drive costs 
out of the system and position the Company for profitable long-term growth." 
 
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Financial Highlights 
 
                                     Three months ended    Six months ended 
June 30,                                 2009      2008      2009      2008 
                                    ---------------------------------------- 
Cash flow ($ million)                     900     1,691     2,206     2,923 
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Cash flow per share(2)                   0.89      1.66      2.17      2.87 
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Cash flow from continuing operations 
 ($ million)                              864     1,575     2,150     2,721 
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Net income ($ million)                     63       426       518       892 
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Net income per share                     0.06      0.42      0.51      0.88 
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Earnings from continuing operations 
 ($ million)                              135       790       429     1,223 
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Earnings from continuing operations 
 per share(2)                            0.13      0.78      0.42      1.20 
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Average shares outstanding (million)    1,015     1,019     1,015     1,019 
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(2) The terms "cash flow per share" and "earnings from continuing operations 
    per share" are non-GAAP measures. Please see the advisories and 
    reconciliations elsewhere in this news release. 
 
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Cash flow during the quarter was $900 million compared to $1,691 million a year earlier. The main reason for 
the decrease has been a significant fall in oil and gas prices, resulting in a 55% reduction in netbacks. The 
price impact was partially offset by lower royalties and cash taxes and realized gains on commodity 
derivatives. Relative to the first quarter, cash flow decreased by $409 million primarily due to reduced 
proceeds from commodity derivatives. Cash flow numbers for the quarter include a pre-tax cash realization of 
$191 million from held-for-trading derivatives compared to $584 million in the first quarter. 
 
Year-to-date, Talisman has generated $2.2 billion in cash flow, down from $2.9 billion in 2008, but comparable 
to the same period in 2007. 
 
Earnings from continuing operations totalled $135 million during the quarter, versus $790 million a year 
earlier primarily due to reduced commodity prices. Relative to the first quarter, earnings from continuing 
operations decreased from $294 million, primarily due to reduced realized proceeds from commodity derivatives, 
which were offset by lower exploration and dry hole costs. 
 
Net income for the quarter was $63 million compared to $426 million a year earlier. The main reason for the 
difference was the fall in commodity prices. 
 
Total Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DD&A) expense from continuing operations was $679 million, an 
increase of $56 million, which arose largely in the UK as a result of a writedown in reserves due to low oil 
prices at year end. 
 
Dry hole expense was $51 million during the quarter versus $70 million in the second quarter of 2008 and 
includes a credit in Alaska. Exploration expense was $58 million compared to $115 million in the previous year. 
Current income taxes in the quarter were $175 million versus $502 million a year earlier, principally due to 
decreased revenues from lower commodity prices. 
 
Exploration and development spending was $826 million during the quarter, bringing the total to $1.8 billion 
for the year. 
 
Talisman's net long-term debt at June 30 was $2 billion, down from $3.9 billion at year end. The reduction was 
primarily due to proceeds from asset dispositions that closed during the second quarter of 2009. Talisman 
issued US$700 million 7.75% senior notes in the US public debt market in the second quarter. 
 
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Production 
 
                                     Three months ended    Six months ended 
June 30,                                 2009      2008      2009      2008 
                                    ---------------------------------------- 
Oil and liquids (bbls/d)              212,149   219,313   223,450   217,969 
                                    ---------------------------------------- 
Natural gas (mmcf/d)                    1,271     1,275     1,281     1,245 
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Total (mboe/d)                            424       432       437       426 
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Continuing operations (mboe/d)            416       408       426       401 
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Year-to-date, production from continuing operations has averaged 426,000 boe/d, up 6%. Production from 
continuing operations averaged 416,000 boe/d during the quarter, an increase of 2% over the second quarter of 
2008. This was predominantly due to higher volumes in Southeast Asia (record sales at Corridor in Indonesia, 
Northern Fields commissioning offshore Malaysia/Vietnam) and startup of the Rev Field in Norway. 
 
Total production averaged 424,000 boe/d, down 2% from a year earlier. 
 
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Netbacks 
 
                                     Three months ended    Six months ended 
June 30,                                 2009      2008      2009      2008 
                                    ---------------------------------------- 
Sales                                   47.90     94.46     45.99     83.89 
                                    ---------------------------------------- 
Hedging loss                                -     (0.37)        -     (0.31) 
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Royalties                                6.24     17.23      6.08     15.08 
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Transportation                           1.29      1.52      1.35      1.33 
                                    ---------------------------------------- 
Operating expenses                      12.96     14.01     12.64     13.55 
                                    ---------------------------------------- 
Netback ($/boe)                         27.41     61.33     25.92     53.62 
                                    ---------------------------------------- 
 
                                    ---------------------------------------- 
Oil and liquids netback ($/bbl)         38.37     81.01     33.83     69.95 
                                    ---------------------------------------- 
Natural gas netback ($/mcf)              2.73      6.83      2.93      6.07 
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WTI oil prices averaged US$60/bbl during the quarter, up from US$43/bbl in the first quarter, but well below 
US$124/bbl a year ago. North American natural gas prices continued to weaken, with NYMEX averaging 
US$3.60/mmbtu compared to US$10.80/mmbtu a year ago. North American natural gas prices include the impact of 
physical commodity contracts. 
 
Netbacks in the second quarter averaged $27.41, down 55% from a year earlier, but up slightly from $24.48/boe 
in the first quarter. Royalty expenses totalled $221 million (12%) compared to $708 million (19%) in the 
corresponding quarter for 2008. 
 
Talisman has implemented a global review to identify and implement cost savings and operational efficiencies. 
Operating costs are starting to be reduced by these initiatives, but the effect can be impacted by the timing 
of maintenance activities, timing of crude oil liftings and foreign exchange rate changes. Unit operating costs 
were 7% lower than a year ago, predominantly due to increased efficiency, less maintenance work and the 
disposition of higher cost properties in the UK and higher volumes in Norway. 
 
North America 
 
Production in North America averaged approximately 171,000 boe/d in the quarter, down 9% from the same period 
in 2008. Production from continuing operations was down 6% over the same period in 2008, reflecting reduced 
capital spending and a shift in development focus from conventional areas to unconventional plays. Production 
from new unconventional areas increased 22% from the first quarter. 
 
On June 1, Talisman closed asset sales in southeast Saskatchewan and Cutbank Midstream for cash proceeds 
totaling approximately $1 billion. The Saskatchewan production was sold at approximately $85,000 per boe/d and 
the midstream assets were sold at approximately ten times trailing EBITDA. 
 
Capital spending included $496 million in unconventional natural gas areas and $128 million on conventional 
properties. During the first six months of the year, Talisman participated in 92 gross wells (50.8 net), with 
82 gross wells in unconventional plays. 
 
In the Marcellus Shale, the Company drilled nine gross (nine net) wells during the quarter, for a total of 12 
gross (12 net) in the first half of the year. The development plan is ahead of schedule and the Company is now 
producing at rates in excess of 30 mmcf/d. Talisman currently has two pre-set drilling rigs and two horizontal 
rigs operating and a third horizontal rig is expected to start in July. Talisman is increasing capital spending 
in the Marcellus play as a result of recent results and its proximity to premium natural gas markets. The 
Company now expects to drill approximately 50 wells during the year versus the original plan of 36 wells. 
 
Marcellus wells continue to exceed expectations. The latest wells on production have achieved initial 
production rates averaging 5 mmcf/d and peak rates above 5 mmcf/d, well above the original 2.5 mmcf/d type 
curve. Capital costs also continue to improve, with the most recent well achieving drilling and completion 
costs of approximately US$4 million. Drilling cycle times have been reduced by 60% as a result of Talisman's 
LEAN Well Delivery initiative. The Company is already drilling on state lands acquired in late 2008. 
 
In the Montney Core, Talisman drilled 12 gross (9.9 net) wells in the first half of the year. The most recent 
eight horizontal wells have averaged initial 30-day production rates of 3.5 mmcf/d, well above the original 
target of 2.6 mmcf/d. Talisman has made significant strides in reducing costs in the Montney, targeting a 
US$4/mcf (NYMEX) breakeven cost by the end of the year. 
 
The Company drilled a total of five wells in the Montney Shale in the quarter, for a total of 12 gross (9.2 
net) in the first half of the year. The first horizontal and vertical pilot wells exceeded initial type curve 
expectations. 
 
In Quebec, the Company is currently testing vertical wells, which were drilled to complete the land earning 
requirements. Based on encouraging test results from its vertical wells, Talisman intends to begin drilling 
horizontal pilot wells by the end of the third quarter, with the potential to drill at least two horizontal 
wells in 2009. To date, three separate pilot areas have been identified next to the vertical test wells. 
 
Talisman's conventional areas continue to perform well even with reduced capital. Base declines are lower than 
anticipated and many areas continue to report strong production volumes. 
 
UK 
 
Production from continuing operations in the UK averaged approximately 93,000 boe/d during the quarter, 
unchanged from the same period in 2008 and down 14% from the first quarter. Production during the second 
quarter was lower due to both planned shutdowns and a number of unplanned events. 
 
Most significantly, there was a compressor failure at Claymore (eight weeks outage with one compressor now 
online and a second compressor expected online at the end of July) and a well was shut in at the Wood Field due 
to poor reservoir performance. A well intervention is planned for the first half of 2010. 
 
Tweedsmuir has been performing well, with production very steady at over 25,000 boe/d for the quarter. At 
Tartan, improved production efficiency has resulted in higher volumes across the fields producing through the 
Tartan facility, with production in the area averaging over 8,500 boe/d during the quarter. 
 
The Company has made a discovery on the Shaw prospect in Block 22/22a, adjacent to its recently announced 
Godwin discovery. The well tested at 4,800 boe/d on a restricted choke and Talisman is currently drilling an 
appraisal sidetrack. Talisman is reviewing options to develop the Godwin discovery via the Montrose - Arbroath 
facilities. 
 
Talisman continues to progress its developments at Burghley, Auk North and Auk South, which are on schedule and 
on budget. At Auk North, three batch wells continued drilling during the quarter. Early indications show better 
than expected performance with an initial free flow rate on the first well of 6,500 boe/d through a restricted 
choke. However, the non-operated Affleck field continues to experience delays, with first oil now expected 
later this year. 
 
As part of the ongoing program to manage capital spending levels, Talisman has worked with its rig vendor to 
renegotiate the terms of its contract, with early release of the Ocean Nomad at the end of the current 
exploration well, combined with a corresponding extension of the commitment on the Ocean Princess. 
 
Scandinavia 
 
Production from continuing operations in Scandinavia averaged approximately 39,000 boe/d during the quarter, up 
18% over the second quarter of 2008 and down 9% from the first quarter of 2009. Production during the second 
quarter was down due to planned shutdowns and lower than expected operating efficiency for Rev through the non- 
operated Armada facility in the UK. 
 
The Company made a promising oil discovery on the Grevling prospect, offshore Norway in PL038, Block 15/12. A 
subsequent sidetrack was drilled down-dip of the structure, which extended the proven oil column with remaining 
potential untested down-flank. The Company is currently evaluating development options across its Varg 
facilities. A further appraisal well is planned for early 2010. 
 
Southeast Asia 
 
In Southeast Asia, production averaged approximately 105,000 boe/d, 15% higher than the same period last year 
and 4% above the last quarter. Indonesian production averaged 65,000 boe/d, 14% higher than the same period 
last year and 3% higher than the last quarter. In Malaysia/Vietnam, production averaged 35,000 boe/d, 2% above 
than the same period last year, due to gas and oil production from Northern Fields and the ongoing Bunga Kekwa 
C infill program, partially offset by a decline in South Angsi production. Volumes were also 15% higher than 
the previous quarter, mainly due to Northern Fields oil production, which came onstream late in the first 
quarter of 2009. 
 
Production from Corridor during the quarter reached a record high of 331 mmcf/d (net to Talisman) as sales 
volumes to both Caltex and PGN continued to increase. 
 
During the second quarter, the Tangguh Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility produced its first LNG and 
commenced loading operations, with the first cargo shipped on July 6. 
 
A Gas Sales Agreement for the sale of Mandala gas and field solution gas in the Ogan Komering Block was signed 
in April. The contract will be in place until 2016 at an average rate of 12 mmcf/d gross sales gas. 
 
Gas production from the Northern Fields averaged 119 mmcf/d gross sales during the quarter, with liquids 
production averaging approximately 12,700 boe/d. To date, 25 wells have been drilled on Northern Fields with 
100% success. Production will continue to ramp upwards as additional oil and gas producers are brought onstream 
and commissioning of compression systems is completed in the third quarter. 
 
In the Southern Fields, a planned shutdown for preventative maintenance was completed in May, with the oil 
system shut-in for 10 days and the gas processing system shut-in for 13 days. The first infill well in the 
Improved Oil Recovery Phase 1 program came on production in April at an initial rate of 1,100 bbls/d. The 
second well of a six well program is currently being drilled. 
 
The Company continued the appraisal of the Hai Su Den (HSD) discovery in Block 15-2/01 in Vietnam. The 3X 
basement appraisal well flowed oil on drill stem test and was subsequently abandoned. The 4X exploration well 
spud early in July and a further basement appraisal well (5X) is planned for later in the year. 
 
Production in Australia was approximately 4,700 boe/d, 37% higher than the same period last year and 47% higher 
than the last quarter, primarily due to the new flowline at Corallina and reinstatement of the Lam-2 well. 
 
Sanction of the field development plan for the Kitan discovery is expected in fourth quarter with first oil 
planned for mid-2011. 
 
Other Operating Areas 
 
In North Africa, production from continuing operations averaged 13,000 boe/d, down 13% compared to the same 
period a year ago, mainly due to continued OPEC production restrictions and natural declines. The Company 
expects these restrictions to continue at this level for the remainder of 2009. 
 
The Company is in negotiations for the sale of its assets in Tunisia. The sale of Talisman's interests in 
Trinidad and Tobago was completed on May 27. 
 
International Exploration 
 
International exploration spending during the second quarter was approximately $176 million. 
 
In June, Talisman entered an agreement to purchase the issued and outstanding shares of Rift Oil, whose 
principal assets are highly prospective exploration licences PPL235 and PPL261 in the Foreland Basin of Western 
Papua New Guinea. This provides the Company with a low cost opportunity to aggregate gas in Southeast Asia, one 
of the growth areas in Talisman's portfolio. The transaction is subject to a number of conditions. 
 
On the Sageri Production Sharing Contract, processing of 2-D seismic acquired earlier in the year was 
completed. Talisman submitted bids for blocks in the Sabah bid round in Malaysia and North Sumatra bid round in 
Indonesia with results expected later in the year. 
 
In the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, the Kurdamir-1 well spud in early May and is currently drilling. The 
Company has also agreed to acquire an option on the K9 Block. 
 
In Colombia, Talisman made a significant gas condensate discovery in the Niscota Block in the Andes Foothills. 
The Huron-1 well, which spud in June last year, encountered several reservoirs and tested one zone at 3,400 
boe/d. Further logging and testing is underway. The Situche Central 3X well on Block 64 in Peru, which spud in 
late December 2008, is currently drilling in the reservoir. 
 
Talisman was also awarded three blocks in Norway, in the Barents Sea, in the 20th Licencing Round. 
 
Talisman Energy Inc. is a global, diversified, upstream oil and gas company, headquartered in Canada. 
Talisman's three main operating areas are North America, the North Sea and Southeast Asia. The Company also has 
a portfolio of international exploration opportunities. Talisman is committed to conducting business safely, in 
a socially and environmentally responsible manner, and is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability (North 
America) Index. Talisman is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges under the symbol TLM. Please 
visit our website at www.talisman-energy.com. 
 
Forward-Looking Information 
 
This news release contains information that constitutes "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking 
statements" (collectively "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities 
legislation. This forward-looking information includes, among others, statements regarding: 
 
- expected annual production; 
 
- planned cost savings; 
 
- expected acquisition of Rift Oil, subject to conditions; 
 
- planned changes in senior management; 
 
- business strategy and plans; 
 
- planned drilling in the Marcellus and increased capital expenditures; 
 
- target breakeven costs in the Montney; 
 
- Quebec development program; 
 
- planned well intervention at the Wood Field; 
 
- expected first oil at the Affleck field; 
 
- expected release of the Ocean Nomad and extension on the Ocean Princess; 
 
- planned well at the Grevling prospect; 
 
- planned appraisal well at HSD; 
 
- expected production from the Northern Fields; 
 
- expected production restrictions in North Africa; 
 
- expected sanctioning and first oil at the Kitan discovery; 
 
- expected results of bid rounds in Southeast Asia; and 
 
- other expectations, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives, assumptions, information and statements about possible 
future events, conditions, results of operations or performance. 
 
With the exception of the timing of the release and extension of the Ocean Nomad and Ocean Princess, planned 
changes in senior management and bid round results in Southeast Asia, each of the forward-looking information 
listed above are based on Talisman's 2009 capital program announced on January 13. The material assumptions 
supporting the 2009 capital program are: (1) 2009 annual production of approximately 430,000 boe/d; (2) a US 
$40/bbl WTI oil price for 2009 and (3) a US $5/mmbtu NYMEX natural gas price for 2009. 2009 production 
estimates are subject to the timing of development activities and include the anticipated completion of planned 
dispositions. The completion of any planned disposition is contingent on various factors including market 
conditions, the ability of the Company to negotiate acceptable terms of sale and receipt of any required 
approvals of such dispositions. 
 
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on 
current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks, which could cause actual 
results to vary and in some instances to differ materially from those anticipated by Talisman and described in 
the forward-looking information contained in this news release. The material risk factors include, but are not 
limited to: 
 
- the risks of the oil and gas industry, such as operational risks in exploring for, developing and producing 
crude oil and natural gas, market demand and unpredictable facilities outages; 
 
- risks and uncertainties involving geology of oil and gas deposits; 
 
- the uncertainty of reserves and resources estimates, reserves life and underlying reservoir risk; 
 
- the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses; 
 
- the impact of the economy and credit crisis on the ability of the counterparties to the Company's commodity 
price derivative contracts to meet their obligations under the contracts; 
 
- potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital 
expenditures; 
 
- fluctuations in oil and gas prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates; 
 
- the outcome and effects of any future acquisitions and dispositions; 
 
- health, safety and environmental risks; 
 
- uncertainties as to the availability and cost of financing and changes in capital markets; 
 
- risks in conducting foreign operations (for example, political and fiscal instability or the possibility of 
civil unrest or military action); 
 
- changes in general economic and business conditions; 
 
- the possibility that government policies or laws may change or governmental approvals may be delayed or 
withheld; and 
 
- results of the Company's risk mitigation strategies, including insurance and any hedging activities. 
 
The foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors, which 
could affect the Company's operations or financial results are included in the Company's most recent Annual 
Information Form. In addition, information is available in the Company's other reports on file with Canadian 
securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 
 
Forward-looking information is based on the estimates and opinions of the Company's management at the time the 
information is presented. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information should 
circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law. 
 
Oil and Gas Information 
 
Throughout this news release, the calculation of barrels of oil equivalent (boe) is at a conversion rate of six 
thousand cubic feet (mcf) of natural gas for one barrel of oil (bbl). Boes may be misleading, particularly if 
used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of 6 mcf:1 bbl is based on an energy equivalence conversion method 
primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalence at the wellhead. 
 
Talisman makes reference to production volumes throughout this news release. Where not otherwise indicated, 
such production volumes are stated on a gross basis, which means they are stated prior to the deduction of 
royalties and similar payments. In the US, net production volumes are reported after the deduction of these 
amounts. 
 
Canadian Dollars and GAAP 
 
Dollar amounts are presented in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. Unless otherwise indicated, 
financial information is presented in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles that 
may differ from generally accepted accounting principles in the US. Talisman's Consolidated Financial 
Statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2008, which were filed with Canadian and US securities 
authorities on March 5, 2009, contain information concerning differences between Canadian and US generally 
accepted accounting principles. 
 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures 
 
Included in this news release are references to financial measures commonly used in the oil and gas industry, 
such as cash flow, cash flow per share, earnings from continuing operations, earnings from continuing 
operations per share and net debt. These terms are not defined by GAAP in either Canada or the US. 
Consequently, these are referred to as non-GAAP measures. Talisman's reported cash flow, cash flow per share, 
earnings from continuing operations, earnings from continuing operations per share and net debt may not be 
comparable to similarly titled measures by other companies. 
 
Cash flow, as commonly used in the oil and gas industry, represents net income before exploration costs, DD&A, 
future taxes and other non-cash expenses. Cash flow is used by the Company to assess operating results between 
years and between peer companies that use different accounting policies. Cash flow should not be considered an 
alternative to, or more meaningful than, cash provided by operating, investing and financing activities or net 
income as determined in accordance with Canadian GAAP as an indicator of the Company's performance or 
liquidity. Cash flow per share is cash flow divided by the average number of common shares outstanding during 
the period. A reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities to cash flow follows. 
 
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($ million, except per share amount) 
 
                                     Three months ended    Six months ended 
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June 30,                                 2009      2008      2009      2008 
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Cash provided by operating activities   1,150     1,538     2,236     2,850 
Less: Changes in non-cash working 
 capital                                  250      (153)       27       (73) 
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Cash flow(2)                              900     1,691     2,209     2,923 
Less: Cash provided by discontinued 
 operations(1)                             36       116        59       202 
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Cash flow from continuing 
 operations(1)(2)                         864     1,575     2,150     2,721 
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Cash flow per share(1)                   0.89      1.66      2.17      2.87 
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Cash flow from continuing operations(1)  0.85      1.55      2.12      2.67 
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(1) Comparatives restated for operations classified as discontinued since 
    June 30, 2008. 
(2) This is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the section in this news 
    release entitled Non-GAAP Financial Measures for further explanation 
    and details. 
 
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Earnings from continuing operations are calculated by adjusting the Company's net income per the financial 
statements, for certain items of a non-operational nature, on an after-tax basis. The Company uses this 
information to evaluate performance of core operational activities on a comparable basis between periods. 
Earnings from continuing operations per share are earnings from continuing operations divided by the average 
number of common shares outstanding during the period. A reconciliation of net income to earnings from 
continuing operations follows. 
 
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($ million, except per share amounts) 
 
                                     Three months ended     Six months ended 
June 30,                                 2009      2008      2009       2008 
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Net income                                 63       426       518        892 
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Operating income from discontinued 
 operations                                19        86        48        139 
Gain (loss) on disposition of 
 discontinued operations                  477        91       996         88 
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Net income from discontinued 
 operations(5)                            496       177     1,044        227 
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Net income (loss) from continuing 
 operations(5)                           (433)      249      (526)       665 
 
Unrealized losses on financial 
 instruments(1) (tax adjusted)            478       344       865        395 
Stock-based compensation expense 
 (recovery)(2) (tax adjusted)              84       191       107        184 
Future tax recovery of unrealized 
 foreign exchange losses on foreign 
 denominated debt(3)                        6         6       (17)      (21) 
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Earnings from continuing operations(4)    135       790       429      1,223 
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Per share(4)                             0.13      0.78      0.42       1.20 
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(1) Unrealized losses on financial instruments relate to the change in the 
    period of the mark-to-market value of the Company's outstanding 
    held-for-trading financial instruments 
(2) Stock-based compensation expense relates principally to the 
    mark-to-market value of the Company's outstanding stock options and cash 
    units at June 30. The Company's stock-based compensation expense is 
    based principally on the difference between the Company's share price 
    and its stock options or cash units exercise price 
(3) Tax adjustments reflect future taxes relating to unrealized foreign 
    exchange gains and losses associated with the impact of fluctuations in 
    the Canadian dollar on foreign denominated debt. 
(4) This is a non-GAAP measure. 
(5) Comparatives restated for operations classified as discontinued 
    subsequent to June 30, 2008. 
 
/T/ 
 
This calculation does not reflect differing accounting policies and conventions between companies. All amounts 
are reported on an after-tax basis. 
 
Net debt is calculated by adjusting the Company's long-term debt per the financial statements for bank 
indebtedness and cash and cash equivalents. The Company uses this information to assess its true debt position 
since cash could potentially be used to pay down long-term debt. 
 
/T/ 
 
($ million) 
 
June 30,                                                2009           2008 
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Long-term debt                                         4,329          3,961 
Bank indebtedness                                          2             81 
Cash and cash equivalents                             (2,307)           (91) 
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Net Debt                                               2,024          3,951 
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Talisman Energy Inc. 
Highlights 
(unaudited) 
 
                                     Three months ended    Six months ended 
                                             June 30             June 30 
                                         2009      2008      2009      2008 
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Financial 
(millions of C$ unless otherwise 
 stated) 
Cash flow (1)                             900     1,691     2,206     2,923 
Net income                                 63       426       518       892 
Exploration and development 
 expenditures                             826     1,053     1,925     2,067 
Per common share (C$) 
 Cash flow (1)                           0.89      1.66      2.17      2.87 
 Net income                              0.06      0.42      0.51      0.88 
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Production 
(daily average) 
Oil and liquids (bbls/d) 
 North America                         36,823    40,317    38,780    40,203 
 UK                                    89,936    90,709    96,277    87,361 
 Scandinavia                           31,165    32,426    33,009    32,880 
 Southeast Asia                        38,094    35,847    37,719    36,537 
 Other                                 16,131    20,014    17,665    20,988 
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Total oil and liquids                 212,149   219,313   223,450   217,969 
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Natural gas (mmcf/d) 
 North America                            807       887       818       868 
 UK                                        21        38        25        37 
 Scandinavia                               43        20        47        19 
 Southeast Asia                           400       330       391       321 
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Total natural gas                       1,271     1,275     1,281     1,245 
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Total mboe/d (2)                          424       432       437       426 
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Prices (3) 
Oil and liquids (C$/bbl) 
 North America                          56.55    105.27     49.29     93.07 
 UK                                     67.73    123.25     61.70    110.78 
 Scandinavia                            67.89    129.08     61.91    113.98 
 Southeast Asia                         70.61    136.86     61.79    117.91 
 Other                                  69.75    141.12     63.95    120.90 
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Total oil and liquids                   66.48    124.66     59.77    110.16 
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Natural gas (C$/mcf) 
 North America                           4.37     10.25      4.94      9.08 
 UK                                      4.24      9.76      5.22      9.16 
 Scandinavia                             4.22      6.77      7.24      6.28 
 Southeast Asia                          6.01     11.67      5.69     10.41 
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Total natural gas                        4.88     10.55      5.26      9.38 
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Total (C$/boe) (2)                      47.90     94.46     45.99     83.89 
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(1) Cash flow and cash flow per share are non-GAAP measures. 
(2) Barrels of oil equivalent (boe) is calculated at a conversion rate of 
    six thousand cubic feet (mcf) of natural gas for one barrel of oil. 
(3) Prices are before hedging. 
Includes the results from continuing and discontinued operations. 
 
 
Talisman Energy Inc. 
Consolidated Balance Sheets 
(unaudited) 
 
 
                                                     June 30    December 31 
(millions of C$)                                        2009           2008 
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                                                                  (restated) 
Assets 
Current 
 Cash and cash equivalents                             2,307             91 
 Accounts receivable                                   1,588          2,424 
 Inventories                                             120            181 
 Prepaid expenses                                         19             17 
 Assets of discontinued operations                        18            215 
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                                                       4,052          2,928 
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Other assets                                             220            234 
Goodwill                                               1,291          1,260 
Property, plant and equipment                         19,334         18,984 
Assets of discontinued operations                        140            869 
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                                                      20,985         21,347 
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Total assets                                          25,037         24,275 
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=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
Liabilities 
Current 
 Bank indebtedness                                         2             81 
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities              1,880          1,876 
 Income and other taxes payable                          441            468 
 Current portion of long-term debt                       186              - 
 Future income taxes                                      88            300 
 Liabilities of discontinued operations                    2             93 
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                                                       2,599          2,818 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
Deferred credits                                          54             51 
Asset retirement obligations                           2,128          1,998 
Other long-term obligations                              313            173 
Long-term debt                                         4,143          3,961 
Future income taxes                                    4,050          4,006 
Liabilities of discontinued operations                    28            118 
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                                                      10,716         10,307 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
 
Shareholders' equity 
Common shares, no par value 
 Authorized: unlimited 
 Issued and outstanding: 
 2009 - 1,015 million (December 2008 - 1,015 million)  2,374          2,372 
Contributed surplus                                      119             84 
Retained earnings                                      9,369          8,966 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss                    (140)          (272) 
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                                                      11,722         11,150 
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity            25,037         24,275 
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Prior period balances have been restated to reflect the financial position 
of discontinued operations. 
 
 
 
Talisman Energy Inc. 
Consolidated Statements of Income 
(unaudited) 
 
 
                                      Three months ended    Six months ended 
                                              June 30             June 30 
(millions of C$)                         2009      2008      2009      2008 
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                                              (restated)          (restated) 
 
Revenue 
 Gross sales                            1,798     3,707     3,637     6,063 
 Hedging loss                               -       (14)        -       (24) 
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 Gross sales, net of hedging            1,798     3,693     3,637     6,039 
 Less royalties                           221       708       521     1,069 
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 Net sales                              1,577     2,985     3,116     4,970 
 Other                                     26        37        60        59 
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Total revenue                           1,603     3,022     3,176     5,029 
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Expenses 
 Operating                                504       536     1,025       968 
 Transportation                            50        59       107       101 
 General and administrative                86        75       167       139 
 Depreciation, depletion and 
  amortization                            679       623     1,412     1,132 
 Dry hole                                  51        70       295       134 
 Exploration                               58       115       126       170 
 Interest on long-term debt                45        37        90        81 
 Stock-based compensation                 117       270       150       260 
 Loss on held-for-trading financial 
  instruments                             438       530       365       598 
 Other, net                                88        (6)      103       (22) 
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Total expenses                          2,116     2,309     3,840     3,561 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Income (loss) from continuing 
 operations before taxes                 (513)      713      (664)    1,468 
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Taxes 
 Current income tax                       175       502       307       735 
 Future income tax (recovery)            (281)     (115)     (485)      (56) 
 Petroleum revenue tax                     26        77        40       124 
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                                          (80)      464      (138)      803 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Net income (loss) from continuing 
 operations                              (433)      249      (526)      665 
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Net income from discontinued operations   496       177     1,044       227 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Net income                                 63       426       518       892 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
 
Per common share (C$): 
 Net income (loss) from continuing 
  operations                            (0.43)     0.24     (0.52)     0.65 
 Diluted net income (loss) from 
  continuing operations                 (0.43)     0.24     (0.52)     0.64 
 Net income from discontinued operations 0.49      0.17      1.03      0.22 
 Diluted net income from discontinued 
  operations                             0.49      0.17      1.03      0.22 
 Net income                              0.06      0.42      0.51      0.88 
 Diluted net income                      0.06      0.41      0.51      0.86 
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 Average number of common shares 
  outstanding (millions)                1,015     1,019     1,015     1,019 
 Diluted number of common shares 
  outstanding (millions)                1,015     1,043     1,015     1,040 
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=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
Prior period balances have been restated to reflect the results of 
discontinued operations 
 
 
Talisman Energy Inc. 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
(unaudited) 
 
 
                                       Three months ended   Six months ended 
                                               June 30             June 30 
(millions of C$)                         2009      2008      2009      2008 
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                                              (restated)          (restated) 
 
Operating 
Net income (loss) from continuing 
 operations                              (433)      249      (526)      665 
Items not involving cash                1,239     1,211     2,550     1,885 
Exploration                                58       115       126       170 
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                                          864     1,575     2,150     2,720 
Changes in non-cash working capital       250      (153)       27       (73) 
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Cash provided by continuing operations  1,114     1,422     2,177     2,647 
Cash provided by discontinued 
 operations                                36       116        59       203 
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Cash provided by operating activities   1,150     1,538     2,236     2,850 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
Investing 
Capital expenditures 
 Exploration, development and other      (822)     (978)   (1,761)   (1,944) 
 Property acquisitions                    (28)     (278)      (56)     (375) 
Proceeds of resource property 
 dispositions                              27         -        60         - 
Changes in non-cash working capital      (100)      136      (357)      234 
Discontinued operations, net of capital 
 expenditures                           1,268       248     1,850       192 
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Cash provided by (used in) investing 
 activities                               345      (872)     (264)   (1,893) 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
Financing 
Long-term debt repaid                    (106)   (1,197)     (796)   (2,364) 
Long-term debt issued                     879       492     1,249     1,030 
Common shares issued                       (1)        -         -         - 
Common share dividends                   (115)     (102)     (115)     (102) 
Deferred credits and other                  3         5         7        14 
Changes in non-cash working capital         1        (3)        2        (3) 
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Cash provided by (used in) financing 
 activities                               661      (805)      347    (1,425) 
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Effect of translation on foreign 
 currency cash and cash equivalents       (10)       10       (24)       20 
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and 
 cash equivalents                       2,146      (129)    2,295      (448) 
Cash and cash equivalents net of bank 
 indebtedness, beginning of period        159       202        10       521 
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Cash and cash equivalents net of bank 
 indebtedness, end of period            2,305        73     2,305        73 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
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Cash and cash equivalents               2,307        88     2,307        88 
Bank indebtedness                           2        15         2        15 
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Cash and cash equivalents net of bank 
 indebtedness, end of period            2,305        73     2,305        73 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
Prior period balances have been restated to reflect the cash flows of 
discontinued operations 
 
 
Segmented Information 
 
 
                      North America (1)                   UK 
              -------------------------------------------------------------- 
                Three months     Six months   Three months   Six months 
                       ended          ended          ended        ended 
                     June 30        June 30        June 30      June 30 
              -------------------------------------------------------------- 
(millions of 
 Canadian $)      2009    2008    2009   2008    2009   2008    2009   2008 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Revenue 
Gross sales        485   1,176   1,025  2,020     592    985   1,121  1,782 
Hedging              -       -       -      -       -    (14)      -    (24) 
Royalties           55     208     140    362       2      1       2      5 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Net sales          430     968     885  1,658     590    970   1,119  1,753 
Other               21      30      47     46       4      5      11     10 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Total revenue      451     998     932  1,704     594    975   1,130  1,763 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Segmented 
 expenses 
Operating          154     158     305    282     216    227     427    443 
Transportation      14      18      26     34      11     12      24     19 
DD&A               283     269     554    523     218    167     453    310 
Dry hole             -      46     128     66      (1)     5      30     26 
Exploration         12      45      35     68       5      7       7     12 
Other              (12)     (1)    (11)    (6)    (11)    (5)     (5)     - 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Total 
 segmented 
 expenses          451     535   1,037    967     438    413     936    810 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Segmented 
 income (loss) 
 before taxes        -     463    (105)   737     156    562     194    953 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Non-segmented 
 expenses 
General and 
 administrative 
Interest 
Stock-based 
 compensation 
Currency 
 translation 
(Gain)/Loss on 
 held-for-trading 
 financial 
 instruments 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Total 
 non-segmented 
 expenses 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Income (loss) 
 from 
 continuing 
 operations 
 before taxes 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Capital 
 expenditures 
Exploration        103     222     308    399      44     28      90     78 
Development        105      65     210    285     160    186     291    310 
Midstream           (5)     21      30     31       -      -       -      - 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Exploration 
 and 
 development       203     308     548    715     204    214     381    388 
Property 
 acquisitions 
Proceeds on 
 dispositions 
Other 
 non-segmented 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Net capital 
 expenditures(4) 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Property, 
 plant and 
 equipment                       8,558  8,703                  4,988  4,738 
Goodwill                           223    224                    327    306 
Other                            2,826    840                    414    253 
Discontinued 
 operations                          -    534                      -    165 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Segmented 
 assets                         11,607 10,301                  5,729  5,462 
Non-segmented 
 assets 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Total assets(5) 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
 
 
                        Scandinavia                 Southeast Asia (2) 
               ------------------------------------------------------------- 
                Three months     Six months   Three months     Six months 
                       ended          ended          ended          ended 
                     June 30        June 30        June 30        June 30 
               ------------------------------------------------------------- 
(millions of 
 Canadian $)      2009    2008    2009   2008    2009   2008    2009   2008 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Revenue 
Gross sales        212     443     454    647     430    774     819  1,285 
Hedging              -       -       -      -       -      -       -      - 
Royalties            -       -       -      -     132    320     277    523 
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Net sales          212     443     454    647     298    454     542    762 
Other                1       -       2      1       -      -       -      - 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Total revenue      213     443     456    648     298    454     542    762 
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Segmented 
 expenses 
Operating           62      80     137    137      64     56     131     90 
Transportation      13       9      25     18      10     18      28     26 
DD&A                87     110     190    174      82     63     192    111 
Dry hole            35      18      62     42       -      1      51      - 
Exploration          6      17      12     24      15     19      30     26 
Other                5      (1)      5     (2)      2      1       -      2 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Total segmented 
 expenses          208     233     431    393     173    158     432    255 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Segmented income 
 (loss) before 
 taxes               5     210      25    255     125    296     110    507 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Non-segmented 
 expenses 
General and 
 administrative 
Interest 
Stock-based 
 compensation 
Currency 
 translation 
(Gain)/Loss on 
 held-for-trading 
 financial 
 instruments 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Total 
 non-segmented 
 expenses 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Income (loss) 
 from continuing 
 operations before 
 taxes 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Capital 
 expenditures 
Exploration         69      53     128     90      45     92     126    177 
Development        133     160     248    301      90    106     286    192 
Midstream            -       -       -      -       -      -       -      - 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Exploration and 
 development       202     213     376    391     135    198     412    369 
Property 
 acquisitions 
Proceeds on 
 dispositions 
Other 
 non-segmented 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Net capital 
 expenditures(4) 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Property, plant 
 and equipment                   1,926  1,745                  2,982  2,984 
Goodwill                           619    602                    122    129 
Other                              174    153                    334    304 
Discontinued 
 operations                        113     93                      -      - 
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Segmented assets                 2,832  2,593                  3,438  3,417 
Non-segmented 
 assets 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Total assets(5) 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
                          Other (3)                       Total 
              -------------------------------------------------------------- 
                Three months     Six months  Three months      Six months 
                       ended          ended         ended           ended 
                     June 30        June 30       June 30         June 30 
              -------------------------------------------------------------- 
(millions of 
 Canadian $)      2009    2008    2009   2008   2009   2008    2009    2008 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Revenue 
Gross sales         79     329     218    329  1,798  3,707   3,637   6,063 
Hedging              -       -       -      -      -    (14)      -     (24) 
Royalties           32     179     102    179    221    708     521   1,069 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Net sales           47     150     116    150  1,577  2,985   3,116   4,970 
Other                -       2       -      2     26     37      60      59 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Total revenue       47     152     116    152  1,603  3,022   3,176   5,029 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Segmented 
 expenses 
Operating            8      15      25     16    504    536   1,025     968 
Transportation       2       2       4      4     50     59     107     101 
DD&A                 9      14      23     14    679    623   1,412   1,132 
Dry hole            17       -      24      -     51     70     295     134 
Exploration         20      27      42     40     58    115     126     170 
Other                -      (1)     12     (5)   (16)    (7)      1     (11) 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Total segmented 
 expenses           56      57     130     69  1,326  1,396   2,966   2,494 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Segmented income 
 (loss) before 
 taxes              (9)     95     (14)    83    277  1,626     210   2,535 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Non-segmented 
 expenses 
General and 
 administrative                                   86     75     167     139 
Interest                                          45     37      90      81 
Stock-based 
 compensation                                    117    270     150     260 
Currency 
 translation                                     104      1     102     (11) 
(Gain)/Loss on 
 held-for-trading 
 financial 
 instruments                                     438    530     365     598 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Total 
 non-segmented 
 expenses                                        790    913     874   1,067 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Income (loss) 
 from continuing 
 operations before 
 taxes                                          (513)   713    (664)  1,468 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Capital 
 expenditures 
Exploration         54      35     116     52    315    430     768     796 
Development         11      (9)     11      1    499    508   1,046   1,089 
Midstream            -       -       -      -     (5)    21      30      31 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Exploration and 
 development        65      26     127     53    809    959   1,844   1,916 
Property 
 acquisitions                                     28    278      56     389 
Proceeds on 
 dispositions                                    (27)     -     (60)      - 
Other 
 non-segmented                                    13     19      23      28 
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Net capital 
 expenditures (4)                                823  1,256   1,863   2,333 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Property, plant 
 and equipment                     880    814                19,334  18,984 
Goodwill                             -      -                 1,291   1,260 
Other                               97    127                 3,845   1,677 
Discontinued 
 operations                         45    292                   158   1,084 
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Segmented assets                 1,022  1,233                24,628  23,005 
Non-segmented 
 assets                                                         409   1,270 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Total assets(5)                                              25,037  24,275 
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(1) North America                        2009      2008      2009      2008 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Canada                                    426       928       873     1,588 
US                                         25        70        59       116 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Total revenue                             451       998       932     1,704 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Canada                                                      7,777     7,903 
US                                                            781       800 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Property, plant and equipment (5)                           8,558     8,703 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
 
(2) Southeast Asia                       2009      2008      2009      2008 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Indonesia                                 166       258       301       460 
Malaysia                                   86       130       147       226 
Vietnam                                    22         -        58        11 
Australia                                  24        66        36        65 
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Total revenue                             298       454       542       762 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Indonesia                                                     984       990 
Malaysia                                                    1,274     1,277 
Vietnam                                                       471       470 
Australia                                                     253       247 
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Property, plant and equipment (5)                           2,982     2,984 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
(3) Other                                2009      2008      2009      2008 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Algeria                                    53       152       125       142 
Other                                      (6)        -        (9)       10 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Total revenue                              47       152       116       152 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Algeria                                                       221       249 
Other                                                         659       565 
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Property, plant and equipment (5)                             880       814 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
4 Excluding corporate acquisitions. 
5 Current year represents balances as at June 30, prior year represents 
  balances as at December 31. 
 
/T/ 
 
 
 
-30- 
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
 
Talisman Energy Inc. - Media and General Inquiries 
David Mann, Vice-President, 
Corporate & Investor Communications 
(403) 237-1196 
(403) 237-1210 (FAX) 
Email: tlm@talisman-energy.com 
Website: www.talisman-energy.com 
 
OR 
 
Talisman Energy Inc. - Shareholder and Investor Inquiries 
Christopher J. LeGallais, Vice-President, 
Investor Relations 
(403) 237-1957 
(403) 237-1210 (FAX) 
Email: tlm@talisman-energy.com 
Website: www.talisman-energy.com 
 
INDUSTRY:  Energy and Utilities-Oil and Gas 
SUBJECT:   ERN 
 
 
 
 
Talisman Energy Inc. 
 

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