Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Receives Donation to Provide Nearly 400,000 Meals from SoCalGas' Fueling Our Communities Initiative

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SoCalGas' $100,000 Donation to Help Address Food Insecurity is Part of a $4 Million Initiative Fueling Our Communities

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of SoCalGas' 2023 Fueling Our Communities initiative, the company announced a $100,000 donation to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank that will provide approximately 400,000 meals to people throughout Los Angeles County.

The grant to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is one of several donations to local charities, funding programs to provide meals and groceries this year. SoCalGas is expanding the impact of the Fueling Our

Sempra Appoints Richard Mark to Board of Directors

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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today announced that it has appointed Richard Mark to the company's board of directors effective Aug. 21, 2023. Richard Mark is the former chairman and president of Ameren Illinois. He brings 20 years of experience in electric and gas utility operations, customer service, public policy and regulation, as well as broad knowledge and experience with advanced utility technologies and safety and reliability programs.

"Bringing new perspectives into the boardroom is a critical component of our effort to support the company's

SoCalGas and Consortium Partners Receive U.S. Department of Energy Award for Regional Direct Air Capture Hub in Kern County

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SoCalGas is part of a consortium proposing to develop California's first full-scale direct air capture and storage network of regional hubs

The consortium will study the engineering requirements to capture 1 million metric tons of CO2 per year directly from the air

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A consortium that includes Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today was awarded funding by the U.S. Department of Energy for a proposal to develop California's first full-scale direct air capture and storage network of regional hubs.

"This is an important step in our efforts to help Cal

SoCalGas Declares Preferred Dividends

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has declared regular quarterly dividends for the preferred series stock of the company as follows:                        

SoCalGas:

             

Preferred Stock

           

$0.375 per share

Preferred Stock, Series A

           

$0.375 per share

The dividends are payable on October 15, 2023, to shareholders of record on September 10, 2023.

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SoCalGas Issues Statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom's Strategy to Develop a Hydrogen Economy of the Future in California

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Gov. Newsom's announcement hailed hydrogen as "an essential aspect of how we'll power our future and cut pollution" in the state's efforts to reach net-zero emissions

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gavin's Newsom announcing a strategy to develop a hydrogen economy in California:

"SoCalGas applauds Governor Newsom's announcement today and his strategy to develop a robust hydrogen market," said SoCalGas President Maryam Brown. "Clean, renewable hydrogen will play a critical role in

SoCalGas Files Application to Develop California's Largest Renewable Natural Gas Pilot Project, Turning Agricultural Waste into Fuel

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The pilot project is expected to produce up to 4.5 billion cubic feet of RNG annually from orchard waste, along with almond, pistachio and walnut shells

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has filed an application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to support the development of a pilot project that would utilize organic waste such as chipped wood, along with nut shells, and turn it into renewable natural gas (RNG).

If approved, the project would be the largest RNG project in the state of California, producing up to 4.5 billion

Central California Food Bank Receives $200,000 Donation from SoCalGas to Enhance Healthy Food Distributions for 7,500 Individuals Throughout Central California

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The donation from SoCalGas' Fueling Our Communities Initiative will help provide nearly 93,000 meals and support healthy and culturally appropriate food options for Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties

FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced a $200,000 community investment grant that will sustain and enhance a select group of Central California Food Bank's School Pantry sites, Neighborhood Markets, and Farmworker Community Program distributions in Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties. Through the end of 2023, this donation from SoCalGas

Sempra Reports Second-Quarter 2023 Earnings Results

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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today announced second-quarter 2023 earnings of $603 million, or $1.91 per diluted share, compared to second-quarter 2022 earnings of $559 million, or $1.77 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis, the company's second-quarter 2023 earnings were $594 million, or $1.88 per diluted share, compared to $626 million, or $1.98 per diluted share, in 2022. 

"Today, Sempra is continuing its mission to build North America's premier energy infrastructure company, and we take a lot of pride in our progress," said Jeffrey W. Martin

Over $300,000 Awarded to College and Trade School Bound Students in Pursuit of Higher Education by SoCalGas Scholarship Program

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In a continued effort to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the communities SoCalGas serves, the SoCalGas Scholarship Program has awarded more than $3.5 million over the last 22 years to students with an interest in eligible majors such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Plumbing, Electrical HVAC, or Welding.

LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced today that 29 students in Central and Southern California will receive over $300,000 from the SoCalGas Scholarship Program to