Trade Association Memberships
The following are trade associations in which El Paso Corporation is a member that conduct
lobbying activities and received paid membership dues in excess of $50,000 during 2010. Also
indicated are the portions of the dues attributable to lobbying expenses:
- America's Natural Gas Alliance - $2,140,000 dues; $70,149 lobbying expenses
- American Gas Association - $77,941 dues; $3,897 lobbying expenses
- Interstate Natural Gas Association of America - $747,500 dues; $59,800 lobbying dues
El Paso is a founding member of America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA), which represents 30 of
North America’s largest independent natural gas exploration and production companies and the
leading developers of the shale plays that are transforming the clean energy landscape. ANGA
was formed to raise awareness of the environmental, economic, and national security benefits of
American natural gas. As we make decisions about our energy future, ANGA works to inform and
engage the public and policymakers about the opportunities presented by greater use of this clean
energy resource — improving air quality, adding jobs to our economy, and enhancing our energy
security. Brent Smolik, president of El Paso E&P Company, is a member of
ANGA’s Board of Directors.
