The transaction involving Ecogas, which serves over 600,000 customers across Mexicali, Chihuahua, and La Laguna-Durango, is a cornerstone of the company’s 2026 value creation initiatives. By offloading these international holdings, leadership aims to simplify its corporate structure and bolster the financial stability of its core regulated utilities.
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Sempra Sheds Mexican Gas Assets to Fuel U.S. Utility Expansion
Sempra has finalized the sale of its Mexican natural gas distribution business, Ecogas, for approximately $500 million. The divestiture marks a strategic shift for the San Diego-based energy giant, which is aggressively recycling capital to finance a massive $65 billion infrastructure plan centered on Texas and California.
Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra, described the move as a disciplined execution of the firm’s long-term strategy. The capital generated will support a multi-year investment cycle where over 95% of planned expenditures are dedicated to domestic regulated utility infrastructure. This move follows a separate pending agreement to sell a 45% equity interest in Sempra Infrastructure Partners to KKR, expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. Together, these divestments are designed to reduce the company’s future reliance on common-equity issuances while strengthening its balance sheet against market volatility.
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