UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8‑K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2011

GATEWAY ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (713) 336-0844

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8−K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 16, 2011, Gateway Energy Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2011.  A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. 

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits

 (d)      Exhibits

99.1     Press Release issued on May 16, 2011 announcing financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Date:  May 16, 2011

GATEWAY ENERGY CORPORATION

By: /s/  Frederick M. Pevow, Jr.

                                                                                          Frederick M. Pevow, Jr.

      President and Chief Executive Officer