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1931
1931
A New Fuel Company
is BornIn 1931, H.G. Laub, Joe Gray, Jr., and John Koeneman saw an opportunity to expand their butane distribution business. That opportunity was liquefied petroleum gas, and the setting was Barstow, California. Within two years, Southwest Gas provides the first natural gas service to the community of Douglas, Arizona.
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1951
Building Connections
Across the NationIn a move that revolutionizes the energy business, Southwest Gas customers convert from propane to natural gas, made possible in large part by a pipeline that connects the California High Desert Communities to neighbors in the Midwest.
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1956
1956
Southwest Gas Corporation Goes Public
January 24, 1956, goes down in utilities history as Southwest Gas becomes a publicly owned company on the Over the Counter Exchange. By day’s end, 44,208 shares of common stock are sold to the public.
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1957
Uniting Forces in Arizona
Southwest Gas expands into Pinal and Greenlee Counties after acquiring Natural Gas Service of Arizona.
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1958
Welcome to Las Vegas
A growing company leads Southwest Gas Founder H.G. Laub to move the corporate headquarters to Las Vegas.
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1959
Southwest Gas begins serving 121 customers in the mountain town of Big Bear, California.
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1963
Northern Nevada & Southern Shores Unite
The completion of a 250-mile pipeline into Northern Nevada allows Southwest Gas to expand service to 16 communities, from Elko to South Lake Tahoe.
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1965
Transmission pipelines from Victorville and Big Bear are up and running.
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1967
1967
Clean Power Spreads
A pipeline to north shore of Lake Tahoe is completed, and extends along the California coast to Tahoma.
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1974
The company settles into its new corporate headquarters on Spring Mountain Road in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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1979
1979
Southwest Gas Becomes SWX on the NYSE
July 19, 1979 marks a big day for Southwest Gas—the company’s shares of common stock are sold for the first time on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: SWX). During this year, Southwest Gas purchases Tucson Gas & Electric, nearly doubling the company’s customer base overnight.
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1981
1981
In another first for the public utilities industry, Southwest Gas becomes the first natural gas company to offer common stock to its customers through a stock purchase plan. This proves to be a huge success as more than 3,400 customers become shareholders in the first four months of the program.
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1982
1982
Harold G. Laub Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Opens in Lovelock, Nevada
The largest single construction project in the company’s history is completed. This is great news for customers in Northern Nevada, as the plant provides additional assistance during peak energy times.
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1984
Continued Growth in Arizona
Southwest Gas acquires Arizona Public Service, doubling its ever-growing customer base.
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1987
1987
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission policy initiatives requiring that interstate natural gas pipelines provide open access transportation services influences Southwest Gas to form Paiute Pipeline Company.
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1988
Paiute Pipeline officially begins operations on August 1, 1988.
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1991
Southwest Gas acquires CP National’s gas operations in Needles, California; and Henderson and Green Valley, Nevada.
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1995
1 Million Customers
The company reaches a milestone as it expands into Truckee, California, and grows its customer base to an impressive one million.
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1999
1999
Southwest Gas’ Southern California Division celebrates adding its 100,000th customer in late October.
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2001
Nearly 1.4 million customers across Arizona, California and Nevada are now being served by Southwest Gas as the company approaches its 70th anniversary.
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2006
2006
75 Years of Progress
Electronic meter reading replaces on-site readings, providing increased accuracy and efficiency.
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2007
1.8 Million Strong
By year’s end, 1.8 million customers are having their meters read electronically.
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2008
2008
Meet Blue—
Building Lives Up EverywhereThe Southwest Gas Employee Volunteer Team undergoes a change, rebranding as Blue—Building Lives Up Everywhere. The acronym translates to a deeper connection with not only the corporation, but the communities it serves, showcasing the company’s passion for volunteering and creating positive change in our communities.
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2011
Southwest Gas Turns 80
Celebrating its 80th year in business, the company focuses on increased growth and green initiatives such as energy efficiency programs and paperless billing.
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2012
2012
Fuel for Life
Southwest Gas employees pledge $1.2 million to local charity organizations, solidifying the Fuel for Life employee giving program as a successful community partner.
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2014
Southwest Gas Stock Soars
2014 ends on a high note for Southwest Gas as its stock closes at $64.04 per share on the NYSE, the highest price reached for the company since its stock first appeared on Wall Street. The win is celebrated with a bell ring by CEO Jeff Shaw.
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Southwest Gas’ Wholly-owned Subsidiaries Acquire Link-Line and Brigadier Pipelines Inc.
The acquisition of NPL Construction Co.’s Link-Line Group of companies and Carson Water Company’s Brigadier Pipelines Inc. creates one of the largest natural gas distribution contractors in North America, establishing a sustainable path for growth in the U.S. and Canada.
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2015
2015
Southwest Gas Corporation Announces New CEO
John Hester succeeds Jeffrey Shaw after an 11-year tenure which saw significant growth in customer base and consolidated revenue. Hester continues the company’s “Investing in Integrity” effort.
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New Look for a New Year
A new company website rolls out, giving users a quicker and easier way to find time saving resources and other valuable information.
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2016
Adobe Lateral Completed
The 35-mile long pipeline lateral in Northern Nevada connects Ruby Pipeline to Paiute’s Elko, Nevada, City Gate. The 8-inch diameter steel transmission pipeline increases natural gas transportation capacity to the Elko area and enhances service reliability.
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2017
2017
Southwest Gas Holdings is formed
The Year begins with the establishment of a holding company with business interests in two major segments – Natural Gas Operations and Construction Services – as it becomes the parent company of Southwest Gas Corporation and Centuri Construction Group, Inc. This holding company structure enables additional flexibility to engage in activities that build shareholder value.
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2 Millionth Customer!
November 7, 2017, two million strong, we pledge to continue working hard to safely and reliably fuel the future while remaining engaged in our local communities and providing a great work environment for our more than 2,200 outstanding employees.
