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: June 14, 2004
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: June 14, 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 June 14, 2004, we and certain subsidiaries announced that
the Master Settlement Agreement related to the western energy
crisis became effective on June 11, 2004. The Master Settlement
Agreement resolves the principal litigation and claims against
El Paso and certain subsidiaries relating to the sale or delivery
of natural gas and electricity in the Western United States. 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 June 14, 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: June 14, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.A Press Release dated June 14, 2004.