City Utilities seeks to boost Springfield's gas capacity
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — City Utilities (CU) is looking for ways to increase natural gas capacity in Springfield.
The Springfield CU is currently paying for a natural gas pipeline capacity of 125,000 dekatherms per day through the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline.
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CU is looking at long-term strategies to diversify and expand their access to supply sources. This would include looking at the feasibility of bringing an additional pipeline to the area through partnerships.
Their key considerations are for regulatory requirements, costs and long-term return on investment.
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