Essential Utilities' Peoples Natural Gas Poised to Support $92 Billion Investment in Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation

WTRG
September 21, 2025
Essential Utilities' gas division, Peoples Natural Gas, is prepared to support $92 billion in statewide investment announced at the Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Summit. With 15,000 miles of pipeline in 18 Western Pennsylvania counties, Peoples Natural Gas is ready to deliver essential energy for data center and related development. Peoples showcased its ongoing hydrogen production pilot with H Quest and the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering at the Summit. This initiative highlights the company's commitment to innovative energy solutions and leveraging the region's natural gas supply. Essential Utilities has invested over $5.4 billion in infrastructure modernization since 2020, including replacing more than 800 miles of gas pipelines. The company also supports workforce development through the Energy Innovation Center Institute's planned $135 million Infrastructure Academy Regional Training Facility. The content on BeyondSPX is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. We are not financial advisors. Consult with a qualified professional before making any investment decisions. Any actions you take based on information from this site are solely at your own risk.