HOUSTON, TEXAS, March 12, 2004—El Paso Corporation (NYSE:EP) today announced that Jeffrey B. Sherrick has been named senior vice president, Exploration and Production Services for El Paso Production and Non-regulated Operations. Sherrick, 49, is responsible for Reservoir Engineering; Business Development; Technology; Land Administration; Procurement; and Environmental, Health, and Safety.

Sherrick was most recently president and chief executive officer of Enron Global Exploration and Production Company, an international oil and gas company. Prior to that, he held various positions with Enron Oil and Gas Company, including the position of senior vice president of Engineering, Business Development, and Planning. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering from Marietta College.

"Jeff brings great experience, technical ability, and leadership to our production business," said Lisa A. Stewart, president of El Paso Production and Non-regulated Operations.

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