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 21 2003
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: March 21, 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 5. Other Events
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On March 21, 2003, El Paso Corporation announced that an
Agreement in Principle has been reached to resolve claims relating
to the Western energy crisis. A copy of the press release is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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 March 21, 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 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: March 21, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
99.1 Press Release dated March 21, 2003.