About us

Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) is the UK's second largest gas distribution company, operating two of the largest gas networks.
Scotland Gas Networks covers the whole of Scotland and Southern Gas Networks covers the south and south east of England. We provide a safe and secure supply of natural gas to 5.7 million customers through 74,000km of gas mains and services.
Formed in June 2005, we have three shareholders consisting of UK based SSE plc (50%) and two Canadian pension funds, Borealis Infrastructure Management Inc (25%) and Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan Board (25%).
Our Vision
We aspire to be the leading operator of gas networks in the UK. To achieve this we will employ the highest standards of safety throughout, while caring for our customers, our environment and the communities we serve. Our people will take a pride, continuously improve, innovate and will make a real difference.
Our individual businesses
- Scotland Gas Networks plc
- Southern Gas Networks plc
- SGN Connections Ltd
- SGN Contracting Ltd
View the corporate profiles for Scotland Gas Networks and Southern Gas Networks.
Our shareholders
SSE is one of the largest energy companies in the UK. It is involved in the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of:
- electricity
- energy trading
- the storage and supply of gas
- electrical, environmental and utility contracting
- domestic appliance retailing
- telecoms.
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is one of Canada's largest financial institutions, with assets of around C$85 billion. It invests to secure the retirement income of over 255,000 active and retired teachers in the province of Ontario.
Borealis Infrastructure manages infrastructure investments for OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) and is a world leader in developing infrastructure investing as an asset class for institutional investors. OMERS is one of Canada's leading pension funds and provide retirement benefits to 400,000 members on behalf of 928 local government employers across Ontario, Canada. It has over C$48 billion in net investment asset and manages a diversified global portfolio of more than 2,800 stocks and bonds as well as real estate, infrastructure and private equity investments.
Commitment to our customers
We are committed to operating to the highest standards of safety, reliability and efficiency. We continually strive to deliver excellent customer service in all areas of our business.