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Sempra reports developments for a North American energy infrastructure company centered on regulated utility networks in California and Texas. Recurring news includes Sempra earnings, operational and financial results from Oncor, and updates from Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric on natural gas delivery, underground storage, grid reliability, customer affordability and energy resilience.
Company updates also cover utility capital plans, rate and regulatory mechanisms, customer growth, preferred dividend actions at SoCalGas, and capital-structure activity tied to financing energy infrastructure across Sempra's utility businesses.
SoCalGas, a Sempra (NYSE:SRE) subsidiary, reports its 2025 energy efficiency programs helped customers save over $106 million on utility bills and cut about 54 million net therms of energy use. Programs delivered $1.41 in customer value per $1 invested and avoided roughly 286,000 metric tons of CO2e.
From 2021–2025, customers saved over $475 million, reduced energy use by more than 242 million net therms, and avoided about 1.28 million metric tons of CO2e.
Sempra (NYSE:SRE) highlighted new Texas growth tied to ERCOT’s endorsement of transmission projects in the southern Dallas–Fort Worth area and I-35 corridor. These projects are expected to require over $7 billion of investment, support about 16 gigawatts of new electric demand, and be built mainly by Oncor, 80.25% owned by Sempra.
Oncor’s company-record $47.5 billion 2026–2030 capital plan already includes these investments within a previously identified $10 billion incremental capital opportunity, though projects still need additional regulatory approvals.
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE:SRE), placed its Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector in service on June 9, 2026. The 72-mile, 42-inch pipeline supports up to 2 Bcfd of U.S. natural gas deliveries to Port Arthur LNG Phase 1.
Capital expenditures were under $1 billion. The pipeline interconnects with the Gillis Hub Pipeline and Sempra Infrastructure's LA Storage facility, enhancing gas transportation and storage along the Gulf Coast. The project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
SDG&E (NYSE:SRE), Qualcomm Technologies and UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography launched Edge Alert Sentinel (EAS), an edge AI collaboration to enhance wildfire and extreme-weather response. The first system on Mt. Palomar will process local environmental data in real time to support faster, more informed utility and emergency actions.
Sempra (NYSE:SRE) announced that Bhavesh “Bob” Patel will become incoming chief executive officer of Sempra Infrastructure, joining its board upon closing of a KKR-led consortium’s majority acquisition.
The consortium will own 65%, Sempra will retain 25%, and ADIA will hold 10%; Justin Bird transitions to Sempra executive vice president and Sempra Infrastructure board member.
San Diego Gas & Electric (SRE) outlines summer 2026 preparations, combining bill relief with grid upgrades. Two rate decreases in June and August are expected to cut monthly delivery bills by about $7, while the California Climate Credit adds $49.36 to August and September bills, totaling about $100.
Since 2025, SDG&E has added more than 890 MW of grid capacity, including about 230 MW of battery storage at Westside Canal and an additional 30 MW in Fallbrook, upgraded 15 substations, and expanded a microgrid in Campo to support rural communities.
Sempra (NYSE:SRE) announced that ECA LNG Phase 1 in Ensenada, Mexico has produced its first liquefied natural gas as part of commissioning toward commercial operations. The joint-venture project with TotalEnergies has a nameplate capacity of 3.25 Mtpa and long-term contracts with TotalEnergies and Mitsui.
According to Sempra Infrastructure, substantial completion is expected in summer 2026, with commercial operations and long-term sales starting shortly afterward. The Pacific Coast location is intended to shorten shipping routes for U.S. natural gas to Asia and other Pacific Basin markets.
Sempra (NYSE:SRE) announced its board declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.6575 per share. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 25, 2026.
SoCalGas, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE:SRE), will hold a Special Meeting on July 13, 2026 to seek approval to retire all outstanding 6% preferred shares.
Holders of record on May 18, 2026 would receive $31.00 per share in cash, plus accrued and unpaid dividends, a premium of over 20% to recent prices, estimated fair value and par value.
Oncor (NYSE: SRE) reported Q1 2026 net income $212 million vs $181 million a year earlier. Drivers included higher UTM and SRP revenues, updated interim rates, and customer growth, partly offset by milder weather, higher interest and depreciation, and O&M costs. Oncor plans ~$9.0 billion 2026 capex, added ~13,400 premises in Q1, built ~700 circuit miles, and holds ~$4.0 billion customer collateral. PUCT approved an ~$560 million base-rate increase (effective June 1, 2026); Oncor expects ~$70 million Q2 earnings benefit when recognized. Available liquidity ~$3.3 billion.