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: October 20, 2003
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: October 20, 2003)
EL PASO CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-14365 76-0568816
(State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation or
organization)
El Paso Building
1001 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (713) 420-2600
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
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On October 20, 2003, we announced that we agreed to sell our
29.64 percent interest in Portland Natural Gas Transmission System
to TransCanada Corporation. A copy of our press release is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 20, 2003.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
EL PASO CORPORATION
By: /s/ Jeffrey I. Beason
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Jeffrey I. Beason
Senior Vice President
and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: October 20, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 20, 2003.