Somerset Natural Gas

the somerset county expansion project will extend natural gas service to the eastern correctional institution, a medium-security facility for men, and the university of maryland eastern shore, a historically black university with the enrollment of more than 4,100. this will improve each facility's environmental profile and offer significant economic benefits to the area. residents and businesses along the line will also have the choice to use environmentally beneficial and less expensive natural gas service. chesapeake utilities and eastern shore natural gas company are responsible for developing the somerset county expansion project. these local companies have been safely delivering natural gas to customers on the delmarva peninsula for 160+ and 60+ years respectively, and are invested in the best outcome for the communities they serve.