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 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 and Regulation FD Disclosure
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On June 14, 2004, our parent company, El Paso
Corporation, 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 us, El Paso Corporation and certain other of its
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 NATURAL GAS COMPANY
By: /s/Greg G. Gruber
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Greg G. Gruber
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Director
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
Dated: June 14, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.A Press Release dated June 14, 2004.