Natural Gas for South Carolina Businesses

In South Carolina, most energy use comes from the industrial sector. While the state’s total natural gas consumption reached 335 Bcf in 2020, about 28% was due to its industrial activities. Manufacturing is one of the largest contributors to the state’s economy and includes automotive and aeronautical assembly, chemicals and machinery.

Natural gas is distributed throughout the state by three interstate pipelines and 16 utilities, which are regulated by the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff. Most consumers receive natural gas from local utilities, also called local distribution companies (LDCs), like Piedmont. These companies operate the systems that deliver natural gas to consumers, and they are responsible for maintaining gas lines and responding to gas-related emergencies.

In the state of South Carolina, industrial and municipal consumers have the choice to partner with a natural gas marketer instead of a utility, as they can offer more rate options and a superior customer experience.

At Gas South, we’re a different kind of natural gas provider. The kind that businesses can trust to put them first and always do what’s right.

Every year, we sell more than 300 Bcf of natural gas to customers across 14 states, supplying the commercial, industrial and municipal markets. We offer a full range of services to support your needs, from small businesses to wholesale suppliers. Our team has the experience, credibility and capability that genuinely make a difference. And the difference is good.

Here are just a few other reasons businesses choose to partner with Gas South:

We are privately owned.

Our corporate structure gives us the flexibility and responsiveness that leads to better service.

We have strong financial standing.

Gas South is part of a billion-dollar entity with our parent company, Cobb EMC, and we have a $250 million line of credit.

We employ in-house legal and regulatory personnel.

We have a dedicated team that advocates for our customers to local distribution companies and supports industries within your public service commission.

Whether you’re looking to power your business, reduce your carbon footprint or beat your budget, our experts take the time to understand your business’s goals and find competitive solutions. Our dedicated account executives are empowered to offer flexible contracts and build a specific natural gas plan just for you.

Natural gas helps fuel businesses, cities and industrial facilities. We supply natural gas to more than 53,000 commercial accounts and more than 400 industrial customers across the nation on 28 pipelines and hubs, including the Marlin Gas Services virtual pipeline. We’re proud to offer customized rate structures and a dedicated team of account managers to service your facility’s natural gas needs.

We provide:

• Fixed rates
• NYMEX rates
• Index rates - Customized hedging services
• Virtual pipeline service
• Tiered pricing
• Firm supply

In addition to managing your natural gas supply, Gas South offers products and services that support your business’s sustainability efforts. We can provide resources and tools to meet your sustainability goals, including:

• Reducing your greenhouse gas emissions
• Moving toward carbon-neutral operations
• Supporting the production of cleaner fuel

Gas South offers several referral programs that benefit business leaders and the communities they serve.

For businesses consultants and brokers, we’ll collaborate with you on bids so we can ensure we provide competitive contracts that best serve your clients. For more information, contact our dedicated consultant team.

Your industrial enterprise may have a natural gas asset portfolio that includes transportation, storage rights, supply inventory, delivery arrangements, pipeline capacity and more. Gas South can manage your holdings through an asset management agreement (AMA), a multi-faceted partnership that provides more value for your business.

At Gas South, our team has a deep well of knowledge that makes us reliable and reputable partners to manage your asset portfolio. With more than 100 years of combined energy experience, our experts are ready to support your needs. An AMA with Gas South can:

• Maximize the value of your assets
• Generate revenue
• Lower gas supply costs
• Optimize pipeline capacity
• Take advantage of flexible contracting
• Benefit from our creative structure

Even among the world’s changing energy needs, the natural gas industry continues to deliver long-term economic value and benefits for smart investors.

Natural gas products can be traded at more than 120 hubs in North America, and Gas South operates an in-house trading and scheduling room. This advantage helps improve every aspect of Gas South’s service. It allows our team to monitor the NYMEX daily and capitalize on current conditions. Our experienced traders make transactions easy, fast and effective—optimizing your investment.

By engaging Gas South’s experts in wholesale trading, you’ll have a trusted partner to navigate the challenges of the energy market. Your natural gas investment will see:

• Enhanced reliability
• Efficient distribution
• Price transparency
• Simplified experience
• Easy and efficient transactions

You can reach our market experts during our normal business hours below. 

We provide a full range of natural gas services across the Southeast. Select a state below to learn more.