We are affirming our 'BBB+' long-term corporate credit and senior unsecured debt ratings on AltaLink Investments L.P. (AILP). We are revising our financial risk profile score on AILP to significant from aggressive and our comparable rating analysis modifier on the company to negative from neutral. The revision reflects our assessment of AILP's improved credit metrics due to the tapering of the company's large capital program. We are revising our stand-alone credit profile on AILP to 'bbb+' from 'bbb'. The stable outlook reflects our view of the stable outlook on the ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co. On Jan. 29, 2016, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its 'BBB+' long-term corporate credit and senior unsecured debt ratings on Alberta-based utility operator
