NEW YORK - Kinder Morgan Energy Partners on Friday launched its $1 billion two-part debt sale, said IFR, a Thomson Reuters service.

The sale includes $400 million in 11.5-year debt expected to yield 250 basis points over U.S. Treasuries and $600 million in 30-year debt expected to yield 240 basis points over Treasuries, according to IFR. (Reporting by Caryn Trokie)