UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): January 1, 1998 COMMISSION FILE NO. 0-25842 PG&E GAS TRANSMISSION, NORTHWEST CORPORATION (formerly, PACIFIC GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY) (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 94-1512922 (State or other jurisdiction (IRS Employer Identification No.) of incorporation) 2100 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR 97201 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (503) 833-4000 Item 5. Other Events Effective January 1, 1998, Pacific Gas Transmission Company changed its name to PG&E Gas Transmission, Northwest Corporation (PG&E GT-NW). PG&E GT-NW is an interstate natural gas pipeline company regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. PG&E GT-NW is affiliated with, but is not the same company as, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), the gas and electric company serving Northern California. PG&E Corporation is the ultimate corporate parent for both PG&E GT-NW and PG&E. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 8-K: Exhibit No. Exhibit ---------- ----------------------------------------------- 3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation of Pacific Gas Transmission Company effective January 1, 1998. 3.2 Bylaws of PG&E Gas Transmission, Northwest Corporation as amended January 1, 1998. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d)of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. PG&E GAS TRANSMISSION, NORTHWEST CORPORATION By: /s/ STANLEY C. KARCZEWSKI ---------------------------------------- Stanley C. Karczewski Vice President of Finance and Controller and Chief Financial Officer Dated: January 14, 1998