Spire Inc. Acquires Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee Business From Duke Energy for $2.48 Billion
July 29, 2025
Spire Inc. has agreed to acquire Piedmont Natural Gas’ Tennessee local distribution company business from Duke Energy for $2.48 billion. The transaction expands Spire’s regulated utility footprint in the Nashville area and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The deal has since closed effective March 31, 2026, with the Tennessee operations operating as Spire Tennessee.
- Buyers
- Spire Inc.
- Targets
- Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee local distribution company business (Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas business)
- Sellers
- Duke Energy
- Platforms
- Spire Inc.
- Industry
- Utilities
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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