Alabama Gas Corporation, known as Alagasco, was the largest

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utility in the north and central part of

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. It was headquartered in

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and at its peak provided natural gas energy to 460,000 homes and businesses. In 2014,

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sold Alagasco to The Laclede Group of

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. After the acquisition of several other energy holdings, the company was rebranded as

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in 2017. Within Spire Inc., service territory formerly under Alagasco is now referred to as Spire Alabama Inc.

External links

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The Spire Inc website

References

Defunct natural gas companies of the United States Companies based in Birmingham, Alabama Energy in Alabama Companies established in 1852 1852 establishments in Alabama {{US-energy-company-stub