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<P style="font-size: 14pt" align="center"><B>UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
<FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Washington, D.C. 20549
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<P style="font-size: 18pt" align="center"><B>FORM 8-K</B>

<P style="font-size: 12pt" align="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT<BR>
Pursuant to
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported): January 27, 2009</B>



<P style="font-size: 24pt" align="center"><B>ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS,
L.P.<BR>
</B><FONT style="font-size: 10pt">(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter) </FONT>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>Delaware</B></TD>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>1-11727</B></TD>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>73-1493906</B></TD>
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  <TD>(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)</TD>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>3738 Oak Lawn
Avenue<BR>
Dallas, TX<BR>
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including area code: <B>(214) 981-0700</B>
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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left">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:

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left"><FONT face="Wingdings">o</FONT> Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)<BR>
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13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))<BR>



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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left"><B>Item&nbsp;1.01. Entry into a
Material Definitive Agreement.</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%" align="left">The information from
Item&nbsp;8.01 is incorporated herein by reference.

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left"><B>Item&nbsp;7.01. Regulation&nbsp;FD
Disclosure.</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%" align="left">On
January&nbsp;27,
2009, Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (&#8220;ETP&#8221;) issued a press release
announcing entry into an agreement with a subsidiary of Chesapeake
Energy Corporation pursuant to which ETP has agreed, subject to certain
conditions, to construct a 178-mile 42&#8221; interstate natural gas through
the Haynesville Shale play in northern Louisiana. A copy of the press release
is furnished as Exhibit&nbsp;99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by
reference.

<P style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%" align="left">In accordance with
General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in the attached
Exhibit&nbsp;99.1 is deemed to be &#8220;furnished&#8221; and shall not be
deemed to be &#8220;filed&#8221; for purposes of Section&nbsp;18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#8220;Exchange Act&#8221;).

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left"><B>Item&nbsp;8.01. Other Events.</B>

<DIV align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 10pt; text-indent: 4%">On January&nbsp;27, 2009, ETP announced it has entered into an agreement with Chesapeake Energy
Marketing, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK), to
construct a 178-mile 42&#148; interstate natural gas pipeline (&#147;Tiger Pipeline&#148;). The project will
connect to ETP&#146;s dual 42&#148; pipeline system near Carthage, Texas, extend through the heart of the
Haynesville Shale and end near Delhi, Louisiana, with interconnects to at least seven interstate
pipelines at various points in Louisiana. The Tiger Pipeline is anticipated to have an initial
throughput capacity of at least 1.25 Bcf per day, which capacity may be increased up to 2.0 Bcf per
day based on the results of an open season. The agreement with Chesapeake provides for a 15-year
commitment for firm transportation capacity of approximately 1.0 Bcf per day.
The pipeline project
is anticipated to cost between $1.0&nbsp;billion and $1.2&nbsp;billion to construct,
depending upon the final throughput capacity design, with such costs to be
incurred over a three-year period.
Pending necessary
regulatory approvals, Tiger Pipeline is expected to be in service by mid-2011.
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The obligations of both parties under the agreement are subject to
the satisfaction of various conditions, including regulatory approval.

<P style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%" align="left">This Current Report on
Form 8-K may include certain statements concerning expectations for the future
that are forward-looking statements as defined by federal law. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks,
uncertainties, and other factors that are difficult to predict and many of
which are beyond management&#8217;s control. An extensive list of factors that
can affect future results are discussed in ETP&#8217;s Annual Report on Form
10-K and other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. ETP undertakes no obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statement to reflect new information or
events.

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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01 Financial Statements
and Exhibits.</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left">(d)&nbsp;Exhibits. In accordance with
General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in the attached
Exhibit 99.1 is deemed to be &#8220;furnished&#8221; and shall not be deemed to
be &#8220;filed&#8221; for purposes of Section&nbsp;18 of the Exchange Act.

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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="center"><U><B>SIGNATURES</B></U>

<P style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%" align="left">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.

<P style="font-size: 10pt; margin-left: 45%" align="left"><B>Energy Transfer
Partners, L.P.</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt; margin-left: 45%" align="left">By: Energy Transfer
Partners GP, L.P., <BR>
its general partner

<P style="font-size: 10pt; margin-left: 45%" align="left">By: Energy Transfer
Partners, L.L.C., <BR>
its general partner

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left">Date: January&nbsp;27, 2009

<P style="margin-top: -11pt; font-size: 10pt; margin-left: 45%"
align="left"><U>/s/ Martin Salinas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U><BR>
Martin Salinas <BR>
Chief Financial Officer






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Filed by Bowne Pure Compliance
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): January 27, 2009
ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS,
L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
Delaware
1-11727
73-1493906
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
3738 Oak Lawn
Avenue
Dallas, TX
75219
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code:
(214) 981-0700
(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 1.01. Entry into a
Material Definitive Agreement.
The information from
Item 8.01 is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD
Disclosure.
On
January 27,
2009, Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. ("ETP") issued a press release
announcing entry into an agreement with a subsidiary of Chesapeake
Energy Corporation pursuant to which ETP has agreed, subject to certain
conditions, to construct a 178-mile 42" interstate natural gas through
the Haynesville Shale play in northern Louisiana. A copy of the press release
is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by
reference.
In accordance with
General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in the attached
Exhibit 99.1 is deemed to be "furnished" and shall not be
deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On January 27, 2009, ETP announced it has entered into an agreement with Chesapeake Energy
Marketing, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK), to
construct a 178-mile 42" interstate natural gas pipeline ("Tiger Pipeline"). The project will
connect to ETP's dual 42" pipeline system near Carthage, Texas, extend through the heart of the
Haynesville Shale and end near Delhi, Louisiana, with interconnects to at least seven interstate
pipelines at various points in Louisiana. The Tiger Pipeline is anticipated to have an initial
throughput capacity of at least 1.25 Bcf per day, which capacity may be increased up to 2.0 Bcf per
day based on the results of an open season. The agreement with Chesapeake provides for a 15-year
commitment for firm transportation capacity of approximately 1.0 Bcf per day.
The pipeline project
is anticipated to cost between $1.0 billion and $1.2 billion to construct,
depending upon the final throughput capacity design, with such costs to be
incurred over a three-year period.
Pending necessary
regulatory approvals, Tiger Pipeline is expected to be in service by mid-2011.
The obligations of both parties under the agreement are subject to
the satisfaction of various conditions, including regulatory approval.
This Current Report on
Form 8-K may include certain statements concerning expectations for the future
that are forward-looking statements as defined by federal law. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks,
uncertainties, and other factors that are difficult to predict and many of
which are beyond management's control. An extensive list of factors that
can affect future results are discussed in ETP's Annual Report on Form
10-K and other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. ETP undertakes no obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statement to reflect new information or
events.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements
and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. In accordance with
General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in the attached
Exhibit 99.1 is deemed to be "furnished" and shall not be deemed to
be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
99.1
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. Press Release,
dated January 27, 2009.
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.
Energy Transfer
Partners, L.P.
By: Energy Transfer
Partners GP, L.P.,
its general partner
By: Energy Transfer
Partners, L.L.C.,
its general partner
Date: January 27, 2009
/s/ Martin Salinas
Martin Salinas
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. Press Release,
dated January 27, 2009.