8-K

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 17, 2007

EL PASO CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) 1-14365
(Commission File Number) 76-0568816
(I.R.S. Employer
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
 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01 Other Events.

     On August 17, 2007, we announced the acquisition of Peoples Energy Production Company for $875 million in cash through our wholly-owned subsidiary, El Paso Exploration & Production Company. A copy of the press release announcing this acquisition is attached as Exhibit 99.A to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (d) Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.A	Press Release dated August 17, 2007.

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/ John R. Sult
	John R. Sult
	Senior Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

Dated: August 17, 2007

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.A	Press Release dated August 17, 2007.

EX-99.A

News
For Immediate Release

El Paso Corporation Announces Acquisition of Peoples Energy Production Company

HOUSTON, TEXAS, August 17, 2007—El Paso Corporation (NYSE:EP) announced today that it is acquiring Houston-based Peoples Energy Production Company (Peoples Production), for $875 million in cash through its wholly-owned subsidiary, El Paso Exploration & Production Company (EPEP). Peoples Production, which is a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group (NYSE:TEG), owns an estimated 305 billion cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe) of proved reserves with current production of 72 million cubic feet equivalent per day (MMcfe/d).

Key Facts:

Proved Reserves: 305 Bcfe as of June 30, 2007

• 42% proved developed producing

• 94% natural gas

• Current production: 72 MMcfe/d

Current R/P: 12 years

Inventory: More than 600 proved and probable locations

Location of Properties: ArkLaTex, Texas Gulf Coast, San Juan Basin, Mississippi, and Arkoma Basin

Acquisition Rationale:

• Excellent fit with current El Paso E&P operations

• Provides significant drilling inventory in current areas of operations

• Lengthens reserve life

• Adds talented staff

• Continues previously announced E&P portfolio high-grading process

“The acquisition of Peoples Production is an important step in high-grading our portfolio and growing our E&P staff,” said Brent Smolik, president of El Paso Exploration & Production. “This acquisition directly complements the divestiture program we announced on August 7 and builds our presence and inventory in core operating areas. Almost all of the Peoples Production properties are within regions where we currently

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operate, and roughly 80 percent of the acquired reserves and production are in the ArkLaTex and Texas Gulf Coast areas, where we have a proven track record of profitable growth. This transaction also provides a rich set of future opportunities that will help us to more predictably grow our business, and we are very excited that a talented group of exploration and production professionals will join El Paso’s E&P team.”

The transaction has an effective date of June 30, 2007, is expected to close during the third quarter of 2007. The transaction is subject to working capital and other customary purchase price adjustments, as well as customary closing conditions.

Financing Plan

The acquisition will be temporarily financed through general corporate liquidity, augmented by upsizing EPEP’s existing revolving credit facility by $500 million to $1 billion. All or a significant portion of the acquisition will be permanently financed with the proceeds from the divestiture program announced on August 7, 2007.

For additional materials on the acquisition, including a complete media kit, visit our website at www.elpaso.com.

Webcast Notice

El Paso Corporation has scheduled a live webcast on the acquisition today beginning at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, 9:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time, which may be accessed online through El Paso’s Web site at www.elpaso.com in the Investors section. A limited number of telephone lines will also be available to participants by dialing (888) 710-3574 (access code 13567167) ten minutes prior to the start of the webcast. The company requests that those who do not intend to ask questions use the webcast option.

During the webcast, management will refer to slides that will be posted on the Web site. The slides will be available one hour before the webcast and can be accessed in the Investors section.

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The webcast replay will be available online through the Web site in the Investors section. A telephone audio replay also will be available through August 24 by dialing (800) 642-1687 (access code 13567167). If you have any questions regarding this procedure, please contact Margie Fox at (713) 420-2903.

El Paso Corporation provides natural gas and related energy products in a safe, efficient, and dependable manner. The company owns North America’s largest natural gas pipeline system and one of North America’s largest independent natural gas producers. For more information, visit www.elpaso.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes forward-looking statements and projections, made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The company has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information and assumptions on which these statements and projections are based are current, reasonable, and complete. However, a variety of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, anticipated results or other expectations expressed in this release, including, without limitation, the satisfactory completion of the conditions precedent in the purchase and sale agreement, receipt of any necessary government approvals or third party consents required to close the transaction, the actual reserves and other reserve metrics may differ from estimates, our ability to successfully execute, manage and integrate acquisitions; uncertainties associated with exploration and production activities; the successful close of our financing transactions, changes in commodity prices for oil and natural gas, and other factors described in the company’s (and its affiliates’) Securities and Exchange Commission filings. While the company makes these statements and projections in good faith, neither the company nor its management can guarantee that anticipated future results will be achieved. Reference must be made to those filings for additional important factors that may affect actual results. The company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or any other forward-looking statements made by the company, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contacts
Investor and Public Relations
Bruce L. Connery, Vice President
Office: (713) 420-5855
Fax: (713) 420-4417

Media Relations
Bill Baerg, Manager
Office: (713) 420-2906
Fax: (713) 420-4407

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