MDU Resources (US:MDU) Prnewswire·2025-11-20 21:30Core Viewpoint - MDU Resources Group, Inc. announced a capital investment plan of $3.4 billion for the period from 2026 to 2030, representing a 34% increase compared to the previous five-year plan, emphasizing the company's commitment to sustainable growth and reliable energy delivery infrastructure [1][2]. Capital Investment Plan - The planned capital investments will focus on enhancing the company's regulated electric, natural gas distribution, and pipeline businesses, with specific allocations for each segment [3][4]. - Total capital expenditures are forecasted as follows: - Electric: $1.377 billion - Natural Gas: $1.354 billion - Pipeline: $643 million - Total for 2026-2030: $3.374 billion [4]. Electric Utility Investments - Investments in the electric utility sector will support system upgrades, substation improvements, and generation projects, including the acquisition of a 49% stake in Badger Wind Farm and the Jamestown to Ellendale transmission line project [4][5]. Natural Gas Distribution Investments - The natural gas distribution investments will focus on system replacements, expansions, and modernization to meet the demands of a growing customer base, particularly in fast-growing regions [5]. Pipeline Business Investments - The pipeline segment will support customer-driven projects, including the Line Section 32 Expansion Project and the Minot Industrial Expansion Project, while also focusing on system maintenance and capacity expansion [6]. Funding Strategy - The company anticipates equity issuance of $150 million to $175 million in 2026 and $100 million to $125 million in 2027 to support capital expenditures, with additional funding expected from internally generated cash flows and debt financing [7]. Strategic Growth and Earnings - The capital investment plan is expected to facilitate rate base growth of 7%-8% annually across regulated operations and maintain a long-term earnings per share growth target of 6%-8% [8].