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

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     On May 8, 2009, we are announcing earnings results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. A copy of our earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.A. We are also making our slide presentation used for our earnings web cast and updated operating statistics available on our website at www.elpaso.com. The corresponding exhibit listed under Item 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is not filed, but is furnished to comply with Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

     On May 8, 2009, we are making available certain information about our debt and debt maturities. The schedule setting forth information about our debt by issuer and the schedule setting forth information about debt maturities are available on our website at www.elpaso.com. The information disclosed in this Item 7.01 is being furnished solely for the purpose of complying with Regulation FD.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

          (d) Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number		Description
99.A		Press Release dated May 8, 2009.

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: May 8, 2009

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number		Description
99.A		Press Release dated May 8, 2009.