MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Hope Gas has finalized its purchase of Southern Public which adds approximately 6,400 customers in southern West Virginia.
This is is the third acquisition for Hope in 2023. The company previously acquired approximately 900 miles of pipelines from Equitrans and Peoples Gas WV which included approximately 400 miles of pipelines.
“Hope Gas continues to grow and provide service to more West Virginian families and businesses,” said Hope Gas CEO Morgan said. “Our investors at Ullico have committed over a billion dollars in investment in West Virginia in just about a year’s time. I welcome our new customers and employees to Hope Gas. We are committed to providing you with operational excellence and the highest level of customer service through all 37 West Virginia counties that we now serve.”
Hope unveiled its new headquarters office in Morgantown back in June.
“Over the last year, Hope Gas has been dedicated to helping create family-sustaining jobs throughout the Mountain State,” continued O’Brien. “As the only utility company with its corporate headquarters in West Virginia, we will continue to dedicate ourselves to providing safe and reliable service to all our customers. And, in January 2024, we will be opening our Customer Contact Center in Morgantown. Soon, all Hope Gas customer service and billing inquiries will be handled right here in West Virginia. Our customer service representative positions are new jobs for the state. This dedicated team is already in place and going through extensive training to best serve our customers starting in January.”
Hope said for now it’s important for Southern Public customers to continue contacting Southern Public if they have service issues or emergencies.
The contact numbers for Southern Public are:
Logan – 304-752-2752
Madison – 304-369-1140
Man – 304-583-9871
Mason – 304-773-5715
Milton – 304-743-3501
Montgomery – 304-442-2311
Main Office – 304-743-1700