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Centerpoint Exits Ohio, Dayton Natural Gas Market in $2.6b Sale
The $2.62 billion sale includes 5,900 miles of pipeline serving 335,000 Ohio customers and supports CenterPoint's reinvestment in other states, National Fuel said.
- CenterPoint Energy said it will sell its Ohio Natural Gas Business to National Fuel Gas Company for $2.62 billion, including around 5,900 miles of pipeline.
- As part of a refreshed 10-year plan, CenterPoint Energy will reinvest proceeds into its electric and natural gas businesses in Texas, Indiana and Minnesota.
- The companies said the deal will close in the fourth quarter of next year pending regulatory reviews, with CenterPoint receiving $1.4 billion in 2026 and $1.2 billion in 2027 under a payment agreement, reflecting valuation multiples of 1.9 and 1.6.
- The Williamsville-based company expects the deal to add regulated scale, nearly doubling National Fuel Gas Company's rate base to $3.2 billion and serving approximately 1.1 million customers, boosting cash flow and shareholder dividends.
- Executives said on the announcement call that the transaction will be further discussed during a conference call on Tuesday and CenterPoint natural gas employees will focus on delivering a seamless transition.
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Business WireCenterPoint Energy announces sale of its Ohio Natural Gas Business to National Fuel Gas Company for $2.62 billion
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 21, 2025-
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