FORM 6-K 

UNTED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of January, 2013

Commission File Number 000-24027

NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

1400, 505 3rd Street S.W.

Calgary, Alberta T2P 3E6

Canada

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 Form 20-F  x  Form 40-F  o

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): 

Yes _____ No     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)(7): 

Yes _____ No   X     

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):

The issuer is filing material documents not previously filed.

Exhibit List

 99.1 Mr. Krishna Vathyam Joins the NXT Board of Directors

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.

	NXT ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Date: January 29, 2013	By:	/s/ Greg Leavens
		Name: Greg Leavens
		Title: Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer