Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:EEP) is considering multiple strategic alternatives. The strategic review of EEP is continuing and is expected to continue through the second quarter of 2017. John Whelen, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) said, "EEP has highlighted certain initial joint funding actions with Enbridge and further actions under consideration as part of the strategic review. The initial actions announced today and any further actions that may be undertaken in connection with the EEP review are not expected to be material to Enbridge's previously published financial projections. Enbridge is not planning a buy-in of EEP at this time. It is expected that EEP will remain as a publicly traded limited partnership and not be combined with any other entity in connection with the strategic review."