Questar Gas Co. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Questar Gas Co.

Questar Gas Co. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Questar Gas Co.
Published Apr 13, 2022
6 pages (2024 words) — Published Apr 13, 2022
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Abstract:

Overview Key strengths Key risks Low-risk regulated utility business and effective management of regulatory risk. Limited business and regulatory diversity. Strong access to gas supply, transportation, and storage. Significant capital spending and negative discretionary cash flow. We expect the utility to maintain its stable cash flow and credit quality with support from existing cost-recovery mechanisms. The positive outlook on Questar Gas Co. (QGC) mirrors the outlook on parent Dominion Energy Inc. The positive outlook reflects a 1-in-3 probability we will raise the ratings over the next 24 months. The asset sale and cancellation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline strengthens Dominion's business risk profile by reducing risk and focusing growth on its lower-risk regulated utility strategy. On a pro forma basis,

  
Brief Excerpt:

...We expect credit quality will be supported by both the utility's low-risk operation and the constructive regulatory framework of Utah. We expect the utility to maintain its stable cash flow and credit quality with support from existing cost-recovery mechanisms....

  
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Ticker
STR1
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GICS
Gas Utilities (55102010)
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Global Issuers
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Questar Gas Co." Apr 13, 2022. Alacra Store. May 10, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Questar-Gas-Co-2823737>
  
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