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 21, 2015
ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified
in Charter)
DELAWARE |
1-10934 |
39-1715850 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) |
(Commission
File Number) |
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
1100 LOUISIANA, SUITE 3300, HOUSTON,
TEXAS 77002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(713) 821-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number,
including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed
Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 21, 2015, Enbridge
Energy Partners, L.P.’s (“Enbridge”) and Enbridge Inc. issued a joint press release regarding the December
17, 2015 hearing in which the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) voted on several matters
regarding the process to review the applications for a certificate of need and route permit for Enbridge’s proposed Sandpiper
pipeline and the Line 3 pipeline replacement project. The outcome of one of the Commission’s votes, however, seems to contemplate
the need to finalize an environmental impact statement for the Enbridge pipeline projects prior to, rather than contemporaneously
with, the Commission addressing other required matters. If upheld in the final order, this requirement could potentially delay
the completion dates of the pipelines beyond the dates originally anticipated by Enbridge.
Enbridge will not be in a position
to fully assess the potential impact of the Commission votes until it has had an opportunity to review the formal written order,
which is not expected to be released for approximately 30 to 60 days.
The above description of the
press release is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto,
which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Reference is made to the “Index
of Exhibits” following the signature page, which is hereby incorporated into this Item.
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.
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ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
(Registrant)
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By: |
Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C. |
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as delegate of Enbridge Energy Company, Inc.,
its General Partner
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Date: December 22, 2015 |
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/s/ Chris Kaitson
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Chris Kaitson
Vice President – Law and Assistant Corporate Secretary
(Duly Authorized Officer) |
Index of Exhibits
Exhibit
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated December 21, 2015 |
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NEWS RELEASE
Enbridge Inc. and Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. Comment
on Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Hearing
CALGARY, ALBERTA – December 21, 2015 – The
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) voted, at its most recent hearing on December 17, 2015, on several matters regarding
the process to review the applications for a certificate of need and route permit for Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P.’s (“EEP”)
proposed Sandpiper pipeline and EEP’s portion of the Line 3 pipeline replacement project (“L3R”). The L3R project
encompasses replacement of all segments of Line 3 between Hardisty, Alberta and Superior, Wisconsin and involves both EEP and Canadian
subsidiaries of Enbridge Inc. (“ENB”, and together with EEP, “Enbridge”). Enbridge believes that most of
those decisions were consistent with Enbridge’s expectations and that they provide clarity on process matters related to
execution of the pipeline projects. The outcome of one of the Commission’s votes, however, contemplates the need to finalize
an environmental impact statement for the pipeline projects prior to, rather than contemporaneously with, the Commission addressing
other required matters. If upheld in the final order, this requirement could potentially delay the completion dates of the pipelines
beyond the dates originally anticipated by Enbridge.
Enbridge will not be in a position to fully assess the potential
impact of the Commission votes until it has had an opportunity to review the formal written order, which is not expected to be
released for approximately 30 to 60 days. Following receipt of the order, Enbridge will take any necessary steps to ensure the
timely completion of the pipelines.
About Enbridge Inc.
Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:ENB) (TSX:ENB), a Canadian company,
exists to fuel people’s quality of life, and has done so for more than 65 years. A North American leader in delivering energy,
Enbridge has been ranked on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations index for the past seven years. Enbridge operates the
world’s longest crude oil and liquids transportation system across Canada and the U.S., and has a significant and growing
involvement in natural gas gathering, transmission and midstream business, as well as an increasing involvement in power transmission.
Enbridge owns and operates Canada’s largest natural gas distribution company, serving residential, commercial, and industrial
customers in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and New York State. Enbridge has interests in nearly 2,000 megawatts of net renewable
and alternative generating capacity, and continues to expand into wind, solar and geothermal power. Enbridge employs nearly 11,000
people, primarily in Canada and the U.S., and is ranked as one of Canada’s Top Employers for 2015. Enbridge's common shares
trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ENB. For more information, visit www.enbridge.com.
About Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P.
Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:EEP) owns and operates a diversified portfolio of crude oil and natural gas transportation
systems in the United States. Its principal crude oil system is the largest transporter of growing oil production from western
Canada. Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C. manages the business and affairs of EEP and its sole asset is an approximate 16 percent
interest in the Partnership. Enbridge Energy Company, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Enbridge Inc. of Calgary, Alberta,
is the general partner of EEP and holds an approximate 21 percent interest in the Partnership.
Certain
information provided in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate", "expect",
"project", "estimate", "forecast" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking
statements. Although Enbridge believes these statements are based on information and assumptions which are current, reasonable
and complete, these statements are necessarily subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties pertaining to project commencement,
construction and completion, project equity investors, operating performance, regulatory parameters, competition, growth, economic
conditions, and the renewable energy market. A further discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing Enbridge Inc. and Enbridge
Energy Partners, L.P. the Company can be found in their respective filings with Canadian and United States securities
regulators. While Enbridge makes these forward-looking statements in good faith, should one
or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary
significantly from those expected. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Enbridge Inc. |
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Media |
Investment Community |
Graham White |
Adam McKnight |
(403) 508-6563 or Toll Free: 1-888-992-0997 |
(403) 266-7922 |
Email: graham.white@enbridge.com |
Email: adam.mcknight@enbridge.com |
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Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. |
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Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. |
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Investor Relations Contact |
Media Contact |
Sanjay Lad, CFA |
Terri Larson, APR |
Toll-free: (866) EEP INFO or (866) 337-4636 |
Telephone: (877) 496-8142 |
E-mail: eep@enbridge.com |
E-mail: usmedia@enbridge.com |
Website: www.enbridgepartners.com |
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