HOUSTON, TX, Aug 19, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- El Paso Corporation (NYSE: EP) announced today an update to its previously provided earnings release date for its third quarter results webcasts. A live webcast is now scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, 9:00 a.m. Central Time, on November 4, 2009 to discuss its third quarter 2009 financial and operational results.

The webcast may be accessed online through the company's Web site at www.elpaso.com in the Investors section. Webcast information and presentation materials will be made in advance of the scheduled release.

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

Contacts
Investor and Media Relations
Bruce Connery
Vice President
Office: (713) 420-5855

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

SOURCE: El Paso Corporation