BreitBurn Energy Partners L.P. Declares Increased Cash Distribution

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BreitBurn Energy Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: BBEP) announced today a cash distribution of $0.4350 per unit for the third quarter 2011, or $1.74 per unit on an annualized basis, for all of its outstanding units. This distribution represents an increase from the second quarter 2011 distribution, which was $0.4225 per unit, or $1.69 per unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be payable on November 14, 2011 to the record holders of common units at the close of business on November 9, 2011.

About BreitBurn Energy Partners L.P.

BreitBurn Energy Partners L.P. is a publicly traded independent oil and gas limited partnership focused on the acquisition, exploitation, development and production of oil and gas properties. The Partnership’s producing and non-producing crude oil and natural gas reserves are located in Northern Michigan, the Los Angeles Basin in California, the Wind River and Big Horn Basins in central Wyoming, the Greasewood Field in eastern Wyoming, the Evanston and Green River Basins in southwestern Wyoming, the Sunniland Trend in Florida, and the New Albany Shale in Indiana and Kentucky. See www.BreitBurn.com for more information.

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Investor Relations Contacts:BreitBurn Energy Partners L.P.James G. JacksonExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer(213) 225-5900 x273orJessica TangInvestor Relations(213) 225-5900 x210

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