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 8, 2003
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: September 8, 2003)
EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-2700 74-0608280
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File No.) 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
Item 5. Other Events
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This Current Report on Form 8-K includes the Computation of our Ratio
of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the five years ended December 31, 2002 and
for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description
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12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
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/ John W. Somerhalder II
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John W. Somerhalder II
Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer and
Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: September 8, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges