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): August 27, 2003 PACIFIC ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 313345 68-0490580 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS employer incorporation or organization) file number) identification no.) 5900 Cherry Avenue (562) 728-2800 Long Beach, CA 90805-4408 (Registrant's telephone number, (Address of principal executive including area code) offices, including zip code) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE. Pacific Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, has filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K its press release, dated August 27, 2003, entitled "Pacific Energy Partners, L.P. Announces Sale of Additional 500,000 Units and Redemption of 500,000 Units Held by General Partner", which is incorporated by reference in this Item 5. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. Not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press release of Pacific Energy Partners, L.P., dated August 27, 2003, entitled "Pacific Energy Partners, L.P. Announces Sale of Additional 500,000 Units and Redemption of 500,000 Units Held by General Partner" 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. PACIFIC ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P. By: PACIFIC ENERGY GP, INC., its General Partner By: /s/ GERALD A. TYWONIUK -------------------------- Gerald A. Tywoniuk Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Date: August 28, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release of Pacific Energy Partners, L.P., dated August 27, 2003, entitled "Pacific Energy Partners, L.P. Announces Sale of Additional 500,000 Units and Redemption of 500,000 Units Held by General Partner"