The US-listed master limited partnership (MLP) has fileda shelf registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The amount of funds soughtwas not disclosed, but Seadrill Partners said the net proceeds from any sale ofshares would be used for repayment of debt, acquisitions, capital expendituresand additions to working capital.

In March the company successfullyraised net proceeds of $366m from the sale of 11.9m