Georgia Natural Gas
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Natural gas |
| Founded | 1856 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia , United States |
Area served | Southeastern United States (Georgia) |
| Products | Natural gas wholesale and distribution |
| Owner | Southern Company Gas |
Atlanta Gas Light Company (AGLC), widely recognized as Atlanta Gas Light (AGL), stands as the foremost natural gas wholesaler in the Southeast U.S. and operates as a principal subsidiary of Southern Company Gas. Established in 1856 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, it provides service to more than 1.6 million customers spanning residential, commercial, and industrial sectors throughout 243 communities within Georgia.
Initially functioning as a regulated monopoly under the oversight of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), AGL was mandated by the Georgia General Assembly during Governor Zell Miller’s administration to divide into separate retail and wholesale entities and commence competition with other retailers beginning in 1998. Although this deregulation introduced multiple marketers selling gas via the same pipeline infrastructure, it did not lead to a notable reduction in consumer prices. The retail segment of AGL operates under the name Georgia Natural Gas (GNG), which remains one of approximately a dozen active resellers. The wholesale branch was formerly identified as Atlanta Gas Light Services (AGLS).
In 2007, approval was granted by the PSC for AGL to construct a pipeline linking the LNG terminal at Elba Island with pipelines across the state. This development allows for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to be injected into the network, thereby improving supply stability during events such as hurricanes.
The acquisition of AGL Resources by Southern Company occurred in August 2015 through a $12 billion transaction, uniting natural gas distribution with Southern’s ownership of Georgia Power, Georgia’s leading electricity supplier, thus strengthening energy provision within the state.
Natural gas certified marketers
Atlanta Gas Light supplies natural gas on a wholesale basis to a variety of certified marketers operating in the Atlanta metropolitan region, including: