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: August 28, 2003
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: August 26, 2003)
EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-2700 74-0608280
(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 7. Financial Statements, ProForma Financial Information
and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated August 26, 2003.
Item 9. Regulation FD
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On August 26, 2003, we announced the purchase of Copper
Eagle Gas Storage, L.L.C. from Arizona Gas Storage, L.L.C. and
APACS Holdings LLC for a total purchase price of approximately
$12 million. At closing, we paid $2.5 million in cash. The
remaining amount will be paid over the next twelve months. In
addition, we intend to acquire land for an additional amount of
approximately $9 million that will allow for further development
of the project. A copy of our press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1. The attached Exhibit is not filed, but is furnished
to comply with Item 9 of Form 8-K.
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 NATURAL GAS COMPANY
By: /s/ Greg G. Gruber
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Greg G. Gruber
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Dated: August 28, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated August 26, 2003.