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): December 22, 2003
ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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39-1715850 |
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(State of Incorporation) |
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(Commission File No.) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1100 LOUISIANA |
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77002 |
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REGISTRANT’S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (713) 821-2000
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On December 22, 2003, Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, issued a press release announcing that it has agreed to acquire crude oil pipeline and storage systems from Shell Pipeline Company LP and Shell Oil Products US for $131.0 million, excluding customary closing adjustments for working capital and other items. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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Exhibits. |
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99.1 |
Press Release of Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P., dated December 22, 2003. |
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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.
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ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P. |
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Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C., |
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Dated: December 30, 2003 |
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/s/ Mark A. Maki |
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Mark A. Maki |
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Vice President, Finance |
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(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |
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