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: August 24, 2005

(Date of Earliest Event Reported: June 30, 2005)

 

ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE

 

1-10934

 

39-1715850

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(Commission File

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation)

 

Number)

 

Identification No.)

 

 

1100 LOUISIANA, SUITE 3300, HOUSTON, TX 77002

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (713) 821-2000

 

Not Applicable

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 


 

ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

 

The Consolidated Statements of Financial Position of Enbridge Energy Company, Inc., at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

 

Enbridge Energy Company, Inc., is the General Partner of Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”) and has delegated substantially all of the responsibility for the management and operation of the Partnership to its affiliate, Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C.  Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. retains certain functions and approval rights over the operations of the Partnership.

 

 

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 

(c)  EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

99.1

 

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position of Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

 

ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

(Registrant)

 

 

By: 

Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C.

 

as delegate of Enbridge Energy Company, Inc.,

 

its General Partner

 

 

By: 

/s/ Jody L. Balko

 

Jody L. Balko

 

Controller

 

(Duly Authorized Officer)

 

Dated: August 24, 2005

 

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