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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: September 30, 2002
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: September 30, 2002)
EL PASO CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-14365 76-0568816
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
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
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROFORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Communication dated September 30, 2002.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
Attached is a communication dated September 30, 2002. The attached
Exhibit 99.1 is not filed, but is furnished to comply with Regulation FD. The
information disclosed in this Item 9 Current Report on Form 8-K is not
considered to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section.
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: September 30, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Communication dated September 30, 2002