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Delta Utilities presents franchise agreement to Shreveport council; final vote scheduled in two weeks
Summary
Delta Utilities outlined a proposed franchise agreement to operate natural gas distribution in Shreveport, replacing the previous agreement transferred from CenterPoint Energy. The company said payments to the city would remain at 4.5% of gross gas sales and the agreement would take effect Jan. 1, 2026 if approved.
Delta Utilities representatives told the Shreveport City Council they are seeking a new franchise agreement to operate natural gas distribution in the city after purchasing Louisiana and Mississippi gas distribution assets from CenterPoint Energy on April 1, 2025.
Sam Walters, Delta Utilities’ director of program management and construction, said the proposed franchise would permit construction, operation and maintenance of gas distribution facilities in city…
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