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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000930413-01-500514
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	NT 10-Q
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20010331
FILED AS OF DATE:		20010514

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TENGASCO INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001001614
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
		IRS NUMBER:				870267438
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			TN
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		NT 10-Q
		SEC ACT:		
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-15555
		FILM NUMBER:		1632393

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		603 MAIN AVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 500
		CITY:			KNOXVILLE
		STATE:			TN
		ZIP:			37902
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4235231124

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		630 MAIN AVENUE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 500
		CITY:			KNOXVILLE
		STATE:			TN
		ZIP:			37902
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<FILENAME>c20953_12b-25.txt
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                                 UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                  FORM 12b-25

                          NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
SEC FILE NUMBER
CUSIP NUMBER

(Check One): / / Form 10-K     / / Form 20-F    / / Form 11-K
             /X/ Form 10-Q     / / Form N-SAR
           For Period Ended: March 31, 2001

         / / Transition Report on Form 10-K
         / / Transition Report on Form 20-F
         / / Transition Report on Form 11-K
         / / Transition Report on Form 10-Q
         / / Transition Report on Form N-SAR For the Transition Period Ended:

If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify
the Item(s) to which the notification relates:

PART I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION

TENGASCO, INC.
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Full Name of Registrant

- --------------------------------------------------------------
Former Name if Applicable

603 Main Avenue
- --------------------------------------------------------------
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)

Knoxville, TN 37902
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City, State and Zip Code



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PART II - RULES 12b-25(b) AND (c)

If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense
and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25 (b), the following
should be completed. (Check box if appropriate)

/X/ (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form
        could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;

/X/ (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form
        10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof, will be filed
        on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due
        date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q,
        or portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day
        following the prescribed due date; and

/ / (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25 (c)
        has been attached if applicable.

PART III- NARRATIVE

State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms 10-K, 11-K, 10-Q, N-SAR,
or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within the
prescribed time period.

     Registrant is unable to complete its financial statements in time to file
by the May 15, 2001 filing date. The delay in completing the financial
statements is due to Registrant's inability to provide Registrant's Auditors
with the completed financial statements to allow sufficient time for the
Audiors' review of the statements. It is expected that the Form 10-Q will be
filed by the end of the extension period.

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PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION

(1)  Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
     notification

KENNETH N. MILLER                 212                944-2200
- ------------------         ---------------     --------------------
     (Name)                   (Area Code)       (Telephone Number)

(2)  Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the
     Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act
     of 1940 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
     registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If answer is no,
     identify report(s).                                    /X/ Yes  / / No

(3)  Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from
     the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the
     earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion
     thereof?                                              /X/ Yes  / / No



     If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively
     and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable
     estimate of the results cannot be made.

                                 TENGASCO, INC.
         --------------------------------------------------------------
                  (Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 14, 2001                            By

                                                   /s/ Robert M. Carter
                                                   --------------------
                                                   ROBERT M. CARTER
                                                   President


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                              RIDER TO FORM 12b-25

          The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2001 increased
$243,115 from the net loss for the comparable 2000 period. This increase is
attributable to the following:

          - Depletion, depreciation and amortization increased $34,500. This
difference was due to a change in estimate and depreciation on additional
equipment purchased in 2000.

          - General and administrative costs increased $133,032 for the 2001
period due to an increase in insurance coverage, and public relations cost.

          - Legal and accounting fees increased $88,988 for the first three
months of 2001. The increase was for additional accounting services provided by
the Company's auditors and attorney fees associated with year end filings.
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