UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of December, 2004. Canadian Superior Energy Inc. ----------------------------------------------- (Translation of registrant's name into English) Suite 3300, 400 Third Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 4H2 ----------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive office) 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 whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form 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): 82-_______________. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Date: December 15, 2004 CANADIAN SUPERIOR ENERGY INC. /s/ Ross A. Jones ------------------------------------------ Ross A. Jones Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT ------- ---------------------- 99.1 Material Change Report