Current projections show a low probability of Texas Coast impacts beyond rain Any potential impacts would occur late Friday or early Saturday Customers and public encouraged to sign-up for Power Alert Service for updates about friends, family and community locationsHOUSTON, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy's Meteorology, Emergency Planning & Response and Electric Operations teams are monitoring a tropical disturbance moving across Florida toward the Gulf. Based on current projections, the p ...

Core Insights - Southern Company (SO) is a significant player in the U.S. utility industry, involved in electricity production, delivery, and infrastructure, serving millions in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee with a diverse energy portfolio [1][2] Financial Performance - Southern reported strong first-quarter 2025 earnings with adjusted EPS of $1.23, reflecting a 20% year-over-year increase, and net income of $1.4 billion, driven by higher utility revenues and disciplined cost management [5][9] - The company increased its annual dividend by $0.08 per share, marking its 24th consecutive annual hike and 78 years of uninterrupted payouts, indicating a commitment to shareholder returns [6][20] Growth Drivers - Southern's service territories are experiencing robust economic activity, with over 50 gigawatts (GW) of large-load projects in the pipeline, including significant contracts like Hyundai's Georgia plant, providing visibility into future revenue growth [7][8] - The company benefits from supportive regulatory environments, particularly in Georgia, where new tariff structures for data centers offer pricing certainty and reduce regulatory risk [8][10] Market Performance - Over the past six months, SO's share price has risen by 15.7%, outperforming the broader Utility-Electric Power sub-industry, which gained 13.5%, and the overall Utilities Sector, which returned 13.8% [11] Strategic Focus - Southern is committing significant resources to expand natural gas and renewable energy, along with innovations like microgrids, reflecting its dedication to a sustainable energy framework [2][3] - The company's diversified energy mix and substantial infrastructure position it well for leadership in the transition to cleaner energy sources [2][3] Challenges - Management estimates that tariffs could increase costs by 1-3%, with potential impacts from prolonged trade tensions or new tariffs affecting margins [14] - Execution risks exist within the 50 GW pipeline, as only 10 GW are currently committed, with the remainder subject to permitting and financing [15] - Environmental liabilities, including coal ash cleanup and litigation, pose ongoing financial challenges, with projected costs exceeding $100 million in 2025 [16] - Weather-dependent earnings may introduce volatility, as first-quarter results were positively impacted by colder weather, but broader demand showed signs of softness [17] Conclusion - Southern Company presents compelling investment reasons, including strong earnings growth, a consistent dividend increase, and robust economic development in its service areas, while facing notable headwinds such as tariff pressures and execution risks [20][21]

2022年以来，我市有序推进建成年限在20—30年的老旧燃气管道改造，并制定印发了《南京市城 市燃气管道"带病运行"专项治理实施方案》，明确"十四五"期间全市计划改造总里程为608.7公里。记者 昨天从市城乡建设委员会了解到，目前全市已完成老旧燃气管道更新改造596.7公里，进度已达98%。 更新改造20公里市政老旧燃管被列入南京市年度民生实事事项，汉中路、解放路、太平北路等， 目前改造完成25.4公里市政老旧燃管，提前并超额完成年度任务。 今年，南京安排了140.3公里的老旧燃气管道改造任务，目前已完成128.3公里。其中除市政燃管 外，还包括庭院、小区立式管道等。南秀村片区原户内燃气管道使用超20年，穿墙穿楼板位置已出现 老化腐蚀等状况。本次改造涉及17幢楼704户，分两批次实施新旧管道切换，目前已全部完工，总计改 造地上燃气管道3415米。 据了解，改造采用"外墙管原表位"方案，先在户外沿建筑外墙新建燃气管道，延伸至各层住户燃气 表原位置，待新管道验收合格，停用封堵旧管道，再连通新管道与户内燃气表。施工中应用整体式穿墙 管新材料，提升管道穿墙处防腐效果与使用寿命。 "以前的旧管道是跟楼一起建的，眼看着锈 ...

TULSA, Okla., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Gas released its annual Sustainability Report this week, highlighting priorities related to safety, environmental sustainability and a dynamic workforce.The report offers insight into key ONE Gas benchmarks in the natural gas industry, including reducing emissions, improving systemwide safety, boosting employee engagement and contributing to communities. ONE Gas highlights priorities in safety, environmental sustainability and a dynamic workforce in new Sus ...

Core Viewpoint - Spire Inc. is benefiting from systematic capital investments aimed at strengthening infrastructure and improving service reliability, alongside an expanding natural gas customer base [1] Group 1: Positive Factors - Spire's capital expenditures for fiscal 2025 are projected to be $840 million, an increase from the previous guidance of $790 million, with notable increases in Spire Missouri and Midstream for storage expansion projects [2] - The company has invested nearly $103 million in advanced meter installations, with over 350,000 advanced meters installed in fiscal 2024, benefiting a total of 850,000 customers [3] - Spire is expanding its customer base through acquisitions, such as MoGas and Omega pipeline systems, which added approximately 263 miles of interstate natural gas pipelines to its network, enhancing service in St. Louis, MO [4] Group 2: Challenges - As a holding company with no significant assets, Spire relies on its operating units to meet financial obligations, making it vulnerable if subsidiaries fail to generate sufficient net income and cash flows [5] - The company's financial performance could be adversely affected by disruptions in the transmission and storage capacity of interstate natural gas pipelines during peak demand periods [5] Group 3: Stock Performance - Over the past six months, Spire's shares have increased by 12.7%, outperforming the industry's growth of 3.1% [6] Group 4: Industry Comparisons - Other stocks in the industry with better rankings include UGI Corporation (Zacks Rank 1), Atmos Energy (Zacks Rank 2), and ONE Gas (Zacks Rank 2), with UGI's long-term earnings growth rate at 5.2% and a projected 2.3% year-over-year EPS improvement for fiscal 2025 [8] - Atmos Energy has a long-term earnings growth rate of 7.19% with a projected 6% year-over-year EPS improvement for fiscal 2025, while ONE Gas has a long-term growth rate of 5.56% and a projected 9.7% year-over-year EPS improvement [9]

ST. LOUIS, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Martin J. Lyons Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Ameren Corp. (NYSE: AEE), and Michael L. Moehn, senior executive vice president and CFO of Ameren Corp., will discuss second quarter 2025 earnings, earnings guidance and other matters in a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. Central Time (10 a.m. Eastern Time) on Friday, Aug. 1.The call will be broadcast live over the internet on AmerenInvestors.com. Supporting materials for the call will be posted in t ...

Core Viewpoint - ONE Gas, Inc. is set to release its second quarter 2025 financial results on August 5, 2025, followed by a conference call on August 6, 2025, to discuss the results and provide insights to investors [1][2]. Company Overview - ONE Gas, Inc. is a fully regulated natural gas utility, trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "OGS" [3]. - The company is part of the S&P MidCap 400 Index and ranks among the largest natural gas utilities in the United States [3]. - Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ONE Gas serves over 2.3 million customers across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas [4]. Divisions and Market Position - ONE Gas operates through three main divisions: Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in Oklahoma; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in Texas by customer count [4].

Financial Performance & Growth - Black Hills Corp achieved a solid financial position with a long-term EPS growth target of 4% to 6% off the 2023 base of $3.75 per share[9] - The company targets a 55%-65% dividend payout ratio and has increased its annual dividend for 55 consecutive years[9] - The company is delivering on 2025 earnings guidance, which represents ~5% year-over-year growth, achieving 4%-6% CAGR off 2023 base[11] Capital Investment & Infrastructure - Black Hills Corp has a five-year capital forecast of $4.7 billion for 2025-2029, a 10% increase from the prior five-year plan[11] - The company's capital investment plan includes $2.4 billion for electric utilities and $2.1 billion for gas utilities[93] - The company is undertaking the Ready Wyoming Electric Transmission Initiative, a 260-mile expansion project costing $350 million[33] Data Center & Customer Growth - Black Hills Corp announced 1 GW of data center demand from existing customers, with ~500 MW in the current plan requiring minimal capital[11] - The company expects data center EPS contribution to more than double to 10%+ by 2028[17] - The company's customer count growth is more than double the population growth, with a customer count CAGR of 1.1% from 2019-2024[20, 23] Regulatory & Sustainability - The company is actively executing three to four rate reviews per year, including a filed rate review for Kansas Gas requesting recovery of $17.2 million[11, 18] - Black Hills Corp is committed to reducing GHG emissions intensity 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2040 for electric utilities (2005 baseline)[110] - The company targets Net Zero GHG emissions by 2035 for the natural gas distribution system[110]

Financial Performance - 2017 - Earnings from continuing operations increased from $232.4 million in 2016 to $284.2 million in 2017[10], which includes a $39.5 million benefit from tax reform[11] - Consolidated earnings increased from $63.7 million in 2016 to $280.4 million in 2017[13], including a $39.5 million benefit from tax reform[14] - Construction Services reported earnings of $53.3 million in 2017[22], including a $4.3 million income tax benefit[23], and record revenues of $1.37 billion[23] - Construction Materials reported earnings of $123.4 million in 2017[25], including a $41.9 million income tax benefit[26] Segment Performance - 2017 - Electric & Natural Gas Utility reported earnings of $81.6 million[17], including a $6.4 million charge from tax reform[17], with increased retail sales volumes for both electric (2%)[17] and natural gas (13%)[17] - Pipeline & Midstream reported earnings of $20.5 million[20], including a $200,000 charge from tax reform[20], reflecting the sale of Pronghorn assets in January 2017[20] Outlook and Guidance - 2018 EPS guidance is projected to be in the range of $1.25 to $1.45[43] - Construction Services anticipates 2018 revenues between $1.45 billion and $1.60 billion[39] - Construction Materials anticipates 2018 revenues between $1.8 billion and $1.9 billion[42] Capital Program and Dividends - The company's total capital forecast for 2018-2022 is $2.323 billion[46], allocated to Utility ($1.508 billion), Construction ($466 million), and Pipeline & Midstream ($349 million)[46] - The company has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years[50] and has made dividend payments for 80 consecutive years[49, 50]

机构：中银国际 研究员：Lawrence LAU/Rainey DAI The earnings of China Gas edged up 2% only to HK$3,252m in FY25, 21% below our forecast. Almost all segments showed lower-than- expected earnings. Looking ahead, we now look at 13% YoY growth in earnings in FY26 mainly on improvement in dollar margin and slight growth in gas sales volume. We cut our FY26-27 earnings forecasts by 14-15%. We downgrade our call to HOLD as we see limited upside. Key Factors for Rating The main cause for the big earnings miss was the lower-tha ...