Aspects of the Merger of El Paso Energy and Coastal

Background

On January 18, 2000, El Paso Energy Corp. and The Coastal Corp. announced the execution of definitive agreements for the merger of the two companies, which is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2000. The merger is valued at approximately $16 billion, including $6 billion of assumed debt and preferred equity.

The following tables show publicly available EIA and company data for the merger. These tables are similar to data presentations that have been previously requested from EIA for other significant energy company mergers and/or corporate alliances.

U.S. Petroleum Refining

U.S. Natural Gas Transportation

U.S. Oil and Gas Production

Financial Analysis Team, Office of Energy Markets and End Use, Energy Information Administration, January 27, 2000

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