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

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)

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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.

Dated: August 17, 2007

EXHIBIT INDEX

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