Enbridge Inc. has completed a $6.6 billion purchase of The East Ohio Gas Co., an Ohio natural gas company, from Dominion Energy. This acquisition is part of a larger $14 billion merger and acquisition deal previously announced by the two companies. The East Ohio Gas Co. will operate under the new name Enbridge Gas Ohio (EOG) and become part of Enbridge's Gas Distribution and Storage Business Unit, including taking on some debt as mentioned by Dominion.
EOG is set to provide over 40% of the yearly EBITDA expected from the three gas utilities Enbridge is buying from Dominion. The purchases of Questar Gas Co., Wexpro companies, and the Public Service Company of North Carolina from Dominion are still in progress, with Enbridge planning to finalize these in 2024 after getting the necessary regulatory approvals.
EOG serves over 1.2 million customers in Ohio alone, boasting a significant infrastructure network that includes over 22,000 miles of pipelines for transmission, gathering, and distribution, as well as underground storage and connections to several major interstate pipelines and natural gas producers.
Adding a big gas company from Ohio to Enbridge's business is a smart move. Michele Harradence, who leads Enbridge's gas distribution and storage, says this helps the company grow and keep making steady money. Gas companies are important because they provide safe and affordable energy that people need for a long time.
This new addition will help Enbridge make more money steadily until the end of the decade. It's a good investment that matches their plan to pay regular dividends to their shareholders. Also, with this purchase, Enbridge now works in all its business areas in Ohio, which means more chances to do well and make money.
Dominion Energy, with its headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, serves about 6 million customers across 15 states with electricity and natural gas. The company has set a commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
About Enbridge
Enbridge, based in Calgary, Canada, manages 30% of North America's crude oil transportation and nearly 20% of the US's natural gas, with the world's most complex liquid transportation system extending 17,809 miles. Following a significant acquisition in September 2023, it became North America's largest gas utility by volume. A pioneer in renewable energy, Enbridge is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050, focusing on sustainability and reducing emissions intensity by 35% by 2030. Its gas transmission network, vital for LNG exports, moves about 24.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily across key markets in North America.
