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: March 8, 2004
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: March 5, 2004)
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 March 5, 2004, we announced that we have closed the sale of
our Aruba refinery and related marine, bunkering and marketing
affiliates to Valero Energy Corporation resulting in total gross
proceeds of $627 million. A copy of this press release is attached
as Exhibit 99.A 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.A Press Release dated March 5, 2004.
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: March 8, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
99.A Press Release dated March 5, 2004.