UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of April 2005
Commission File Number 333-111396
NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY PARTNERS INC.
Zone 3 Acheson Industrial Area
2-53016 Highway 60
Acheson, Alberta
Canada T7X 5A7
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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Yes No X
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On April 15, 2005, North American Energy Partners Inc. issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
| NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY PARTNERS INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Vincent Gallant | |
| Vincent Gallant | ||
| Vice President, Finance | ||
Date: April 15, 2005
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release of North American Energy Partners Inc., dated April 15, 2005. |