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Sempra reports developments for a North American energy infrastructure company centered on regulated utility networks in California and Texas. Recurring news includes Sempra earnings, operational and financial results from Oncor, and updates from Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric on natural gas delivery, underground storage, grid reliability, customer affordability and energy resilience.
Company updates also cover utility capital plans, rate and regulatory mechanisms, customer growth, preferred dividend actions at SoCalGas, and capital-structure activity tied to financing energy infrastructure across Sempra's utility businesses.
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced plans to field test new technology for separating and compressing hydrogen from a hydrogen-natural gas blend. This technology, developed by HyET Hydrogen, aims to facilitate the transport of hydrogen via existing natural gas pipelines, making it accessible for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Scheduled to begin in March 2021, the testing will optimize the Electrochemical Hydrogen Purification and Compression (EHPC) system, with a goal of producing 100 kg of hydrogen daily within two years. The initiative aligns with California's clean energy objectives.
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On December 15, 2020, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced a partnership with STEAM:CODERS to enhance educational resources for underserved K-12 students in Los Angeles, Inglewood, Gardena, and Claremont. The collaboration involves a donation of 140 laptops and 120 hotspots to benefit 1,115 students. SoCalGas has previously contributed over $3.2 million for COVID-19 recovery efforts, focusing on educational support and community relief initiatives.
On December 15, 2020, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced its innovative H2 Hydrogen Home project aimed at demonstrating hydrogen's potential in achieving California's carbon neutrality goal. This pioneering project includes solar panels, an electrolyzer for producing clean hydrogen, and a fuel cell for energy conversion. It underscores SoCalGas's commitment to becoming the cleanest energy provider in America. The H2 Hydrogen Home is set for completion by late 2021, aiming to showcase how hydrogen can enhance renewable energy storage.
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has granted $20,000 to LA Family Housing to purchase toys for children in need during the holiday season. This initiative is part of a broader effort which includes providing 300 grocery gift cards for Thanksgiving. The collaboration aims to support families struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March, SoCalGas has donated over $3.2 million to various non-profits for pandemic recovery efforts, emphasizing their commitment to community welfare.
Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) announced that Jeffrey W. Martin, Chairman and CEO, was named Chief Executive of the Year by S&P Global Platts at the Global Energy Awards. Sempra also won the Deal of the Year for selling its South American businesses during the pandemic. This recognition highlights the company's resilience and strategic focus on energy infrastructure in North America. Martin's leadership is credited with advancing a purpose-driven culture and successful divestment of non-core assets, while supporting a five-year capital plan to enhance utility transmission and distribution in California and Texas.
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has announced a $200,000 contribution to its Gas Assistance Fund, helping low-income customers manage their natural gas bills amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, over $370,000 has supported 3,400 households. Since 1983, the fund has raised over $23 million, aiding more than 225,000 individuals. SoCalGas has also suspended service disconnections for residential and small business customers unable to pay. The Gas Assistance Fund is administered by United Way of Greater Los Angeles, which collaborates with local nonprofits.
On December 9, SoCalGas will support Sowing Seeds for Life's 14th Annual Holiday Pantry event, providing essential supplies to over 2,000 families in need. The company donated a $10,000 grant for holiday necessities. This initiative is part of SoCalGas's broader commitment, having contributed over $3.2 million to COVID-19 recovery efforts, assisting over 200 nonprofit organizations. The event will take place at Pomona Fairplex, where selected families will receive food, toys, and gift cards, highlighting SoCalGas's ongoing community support amidst pandemic challenges.
SoCalGas has been named 2020 Corporation of the Year by the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC) for its outstanding supplier diversity initiatives. The award recognizes companies for their commitment to driving economic growth and job creation through diverse supplier partnerships. SoCalGas spent a record $726 million with over 550 diverse enterprises in 2019, exceeding CPUC goals. Additionally, Vaughn Millard Williams III received the Corporate Advocate Award for promoting minority business development.
Sempra Energy (SRE) has announced integrated transactions aimed at simplifying its energy infrastructure investments under a unified platform to enhance growth. The company intends to launch a stock-for-stock exchange offer for IEnova shares at an exchange ratio of 0.0313 shares of Sempra for each IEnova share, representing significant premiums over recent trading prices. Additionally, Sempra plans to establish Sempra Infrastructure Partners to develop LNG, natural gas, and renewable energy projects. A non-controlling interest in this new entity will be sold to fund growth, with targeted completion by Q1 2021.