Davis Polk & Wardwell advised the initial purchasers on an offering by Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company of $250 million principal amount of 8.000% notes due 2016. The notes were sold in an offering exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S.

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company provides interstate transportation and storage of natural gas.

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner Alan Dean and associates Kevin Williams, Emma L. Ahrens (not yet admitted) and Robby Sen (not yet admitted), all of the New York office. Partner Rachel D. Kleinberg and associate M. Ryan LaRosa, both of the Menlo Park office, provided tax advice. Partner Gail A. Flesher and associate Hayden Baker of the New York office provided environmental advice. Counsel Erin K. Cho of the New York office provided ERISA advice.