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SoCalGas Awarded $3 Million California Energy Commission Grant to Advance New Technology that Creates Twice as Much Renewable Natural Gas from Wastewater than Current Anaerobic Digestion Process

LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded the company a $3 million grant to fund the next phase of development of a new technology that doubles the amount of renewable energy created from the decomposition of organic material at wastewater treatment plants. The new process, known as Hydrothermal Processing (HTP), reduces greenhouse gas emissions by three times that of traditional anaerobic digestion and costs about half. HTP is highly efficient, using heat and pressure to capture 86 percent of the energy in the waste and using only 14 percent to process it. A pilot project, to be located at the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ("Central San") Wastewater Treatment Plant in Martinez, California. The work is being funded in part by the California Energy Commission, SoCalGas and other private participants. "Technological advances, like hydrothermal processing, are an important part of SoCalGas' vision to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America and will help us meet our commitment of to deliver renewable natural gas to homes and businesses," said Ron Kent, Technology Development Manager at SoCalGas. "This new technology holds the potential to convert not only wastewater, but landfill, forestry and food waste into carbon-neutral renewable energy that displaces fossil fuels and helps California meet its climate goals." "The best thing about HTP is how simple it is," said Corinne Drennan, who is responsible for bioenergy technologies research at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. "The reactor is literally a hot, pressurized tube. We've really accelerated hydrothermal conversion technology over the last seven years to create a continuous, and scalable process which allows the use of wet wastes like sewage sludge without the need for drying it first. And we're excited to see HTP piloted beyond the lab, at an actual waste treatment plant." "The project will lay the groundwork for full-scale commercial hydrothermal processing plants that could revolutionize the way renewable energy is produced at wastewater treatment plants," said James Oyler, president of Genifuel Corporation, which produces the HTP equipment patented by PNNL. "Unlike anaerobic digestion, this technology completely eliminates leftover biosolids. Getting rid of the biosolids hauled to landfills would significantly reduce costs for wastewater treatment facilities." The project team is comprised of a number of industry leaders, including: SoCalGas, the Water Research Foundation, Central San, PNNL, Genifuel Corporation, Merrick & Company, Black & Veatch, Brown and Caldwell, MicroBio Engineering, Leidos, and others. Earlier this month, SoCalGas announced a broad, inclusive and integrated plan to help achieve California's ambitious environmental goals in a paper titled California's Clean Energy Future: Imagine the Possibilities. The plan embraces an all-of-the-above approach to fight climate change, keeps energy affordability as a key focus, calls for developing long-term renewable energy storage using existing infrastructure, and can aid in promoting rapid consumer adoption. The new strategy comes one month after SoCalGas announced its vision to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. As part of that vision, SoCalGas committed to replace 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Research shows that replacing about 20 percent of California's traditional natural gas supply with RNG would lower emissions equal to retrofitting every building in the state to run on electric only energy and at a fraction of the cost. Using RNG in buildings can be two to three times less expensive than any all-electric strategy and does not require families or businesses to purchase new appliances or take on costly construction projects. In California, scientists at the University of California, Davis estimate that the state's existing organic waste could produce enough RNG to meet the needs of 2.3 million homes. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians — about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

SoCalGas Raises Giant Shovel to Remind Southern Californians to Call 811 Before Digging

LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote National Safe Digging Month, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) will bring a 30-foot-tall shovel to the Angel Stadium of Anaheim to raise awareness about the importance of contacting 811 at least 72 hours prior to the start of any excavation project. When residents or contractors dial 811 before any project that involves digging, utility companies will mark the locations of underground lines to prevent them from being damaged, which could cause injury or service outages. SoCalGas will take the giant shovel—popular for selfies—to inform area residents about pipeline safety, customer assistance programs and the company's vision for California's Clean Energy Future. The shovel will be at displayed at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim from April 5-7. The partnership includes radio spots on Angels Radio AM830 and an in-stadium video that will air for fans. On April 9, SoCalGas is partnering with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), Bakersfield Fire and Kern County Fire to raise awareness about National Safe Digging Month and remind customers to contact 811 before digging in the yard or on the job. Both utilities and fire departments will show paint markings in the street for the approximate location of buried utility lines at SoCalGas' regional base on McMurtrey Avenue near Highways 99 and 65 in Bakersfield starting at 10 a.m. An underground utility line is accidentally damaged once every nine minutes nationwide. Those accidents can lead to significant safety hazards or result in costly repair bills for homeowners. Across SoCalGas' service territory, about 60 percent of pipeline damage due to digging is caused by homeowners, contractors, and excavators who did not call 811 before digging. "Last year, SoCalGas recorded close to 3,000 cases of damage to underground infrastructure caused by customers who did not call 811 prior to digging, but we know that number can be drastically reduced by practicing safe digging," said Rodger Schwecke, senior vice president, gas operations and construction for SoCalGas. "Data shows that when customers call 811 before digging, the likelihood of hitting a utility line is decreased by 99 percent." In addition to the big shovel being at Angel Stadium, Schwecke will be throwing out the first pitch at the Angels game on Sunday, April 7 at approximately 1 p.m. to bring awareness to calling 811 before you dig. SoCalGas encourages customers to take the following steps when planning any digging project this spring: Mark out your proposed work area in white (paint, chalk, flour, flags, etc.). Call 811 or submit an online location request to Underground Service Alert at least two working days prior to when you'll start digging. Wait to hear from us. We'll either come mark our natural gas lines, indicating pipe material and diameter, or let you know that the area is clear. Remember that SoCalGas' uses yellow paint to mark its lines. If you need to dig within 24 inches of a marked utility line, use only hand tools to carefully expose the exact locations of the line before using any power excavation equipment in the area. Report any pipe damage – no matter how big or how small – by calling us immediately at 1-800-427-2200 . 811 is the national phone number, designated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), that connects professionals and homeowners who plan to dig with a local call center. The call center collects information about the planned dig site and communicates with the appropriate utility companies, which then send professional utility locating technicians to identify and mark the approximate location of lines. Once lines have been marked, the caller may dig safely around the marks. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook . SOURCE Southern California Gas Co.

Sempra Energy's IEnova Unit To Report First-Quarter 2019 Earnings April 29

SAN DIEGO, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy's (NYSE:SRE) Mexican subsidiary, Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) (BMV: IENOVA), plans to release its first-quarter 2019 earnings at 6 p.m. EDT, April 29, in advance of a conference call with IEnova executives at 11 a.m. EDT, April 30. Briefing materials also will be posted by 6 p.m. EDT, April 29, on IEnova's website, www.ienova.com.mx. Investors, media, analysts and the public may listen to a live webcast of the conference call on IEnova's website, by clicking on the appropriate audio link. For those unable to obtain access to the live webcast, the teleconference will be available on replay a few hours after its conclusion on the company's website, or by dialing 001-855-859-2056 and entering passcode 4999563#. IEnova develops, builds and operates energy infrastructure in Mexico. As of the end of 2018, the company has invested approximately US$8.2 billion in operating assets and projects under construction in Mexico, making it one of the largest private energy companies in the country. IEnova was the first energy infrastructure company to be listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange. Sempra Energy's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. With 2018 revenues of more than $11.6 billion, the San Diego-based company is the utility holding company with the largest U.S. customer base. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 20,000 employees are focused on delivering energy with purpose to approximately 40 million consumers worldwide. Sempra Energy has been consistently recognized for its leadership in diversity and inclusion, social responsibility and investment value, and is a member of the Dow Jones Utility Index. Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utility, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same companies as the California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utility, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. [SRE-F] SOURCE Sempra Energy

SoCalGas Announces a Plan for a Broad, Inclusive, Integrated Approach to Help Achieve California's Ambitious Environmental Goals

LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today released a broad, inclusive and integrated plan to help achieve California's ambitious environmental goals in a paper titled California's Clean Energy Future: Imagine the Possibilities. The plan embraces an all-of-the-above approach to fight climate change, keeps energy affordability as a key focus, calls for developing long-term renewable energy storage using existing infrastructure, and can aid in promoting rapid consumer adoption. The new strategy comes one month after SoCalGas announced its vision to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. As part of that vision, SoCalGas committed to replace 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. "Achieving California's ambitious climate goals will require business leaders, non-governmental organizations, and policymakers to work together to re-imagine how California's energy infrastructure can operate as one, integrated system that maximizes emissions reductions and minimizes waste," said Bret Lane, SoCalGas chief executive officer. "Implementing a balanced approach that promotes advanced energy technologies will allow California to keep energy affordable and reliable and preserve consumer choice." "We need to take an expedited, but Kaizen approach to combatting climate change. I welcome incorporating energy sources such as hydrogen and renewable natural gas into our energy infrastructure," said Duarte Mayor Pro Tem Sam Kang. "It would be irresponsible to legislate solely in favor of one technology over another and doing so could come at the expense of the innovation necessary for a carbon-neutral economy." "It is important to remember that many Californians do not have the means to make the changes some are advocating for," said Andy Molina, president of the Southeast Churches Services Center. "SoCalGas has been a tremendous community partner as we work to ensure all our neighbors have clean and affordable energy in their homes and we welcome this new plan and look forward to continuing this work together." "It is an honor for the CA Latino Leadership Institute to partner with SoCalGas in California's underserved communities building career pathways into energy including renewable, natural gas and electricity for high school youth," said Lisa Baca, executive director for the CA Latino Leadership Institute. "We welcome any plan that will help create good jobs and maintains affordable energy for all." Keeping Energy Affordable A cornerstone of this new clean energy strategy is SoCalGas' commitment to replace 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. RNG is a renewable fuel produced from food waste, farms, landfills, and even sewer systems. It can rapidly cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) because it takes more climate pollution out of the air than it emits as an energy source. RNG is already helping eliminate emissions from trucks and buses and recently SoCalGas asked the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for support to bring this renewable fuel to homes and businesses. To kickstart the plan, SoCalGas will pursue regulatory authority to implement a broad renewable natural gas procurement program with a goal of replacing five percent of its natural gas supply with RNG by 2022. SoCalGas also recently filed a request with the CPUC to allow customers to purchase renewable natural gas for their homes. SoCalGas seeks to have CPUC approval of its voluntary program by the end of the year. Research shows that replacing about 20 percent of California's traditional natural gas supply with RNG would lower emissions equal to retrofitting every building in the state to run on electric only energy and at a fraction of the cost. Using RNG in buildings can be two to three times less expensive than any all-electric strategy and does not require families or businesses to purchase new appliances or take on costly construction projects. A 2016 law requires 40 percent of methane from California's landfills and farms to be captured, with provisions to deliver that energy to customers. This will bolster the supply of RNG that is already growing rapidly as cities and towns across the country look to divert organic waste from landfills. In California, scientists at the University of California, Davis estimate that the state's existing organic waste could produce enough RNG to meet the needs of 2.3 million homes. Developing Long-term and Seasonal Renewable Energy Storage Using Existing Infrastructure California already produces more renewable energy than residents and businesses can use on most days and reaching 100 percent renewable electricity isn't as simple as adding more solar panels and wind turbines. That's because there is a mismatch between when renewable energy is generated (during the day) and when people need it (around the clock). Without new solutions to long-term storage, by 2025, California is expected to waste enough renewable energy each year to power Los Angeles County for more than a month. Advances in battery technology will help prevent some of this waste. However, batteries are most effective in managing short term demand for energy and are not well suited for long-term and seasonal energy storage. One example of a broad, inclusive view of energy is Hydrogen. Hydrogen is a zero-emissions energy resource that has the potential to provide the long-term and seasonal energy storage on a scale that batteries cannot. One relatively new technology that can produce green hydrogen is called Power-to-Gas. It works by converting surplus solar and wind electricity into basic elements, including hydrogen that can be used as energy. Power-to-Gas technology has already been deployed at the University of California, Irvine where hydrogen produced from solar panels is being blended into the campus' natural gas system and stored for later use. Large scale Power-to-Gas projects are also underway across Europe including in the United Kingdom where researchers are set to begin blending up to 20 percent of hydrogen (by volume) with the normal gas supply in part of Keele University's gas network. The "Les Hauts de France", in France is another an ambitious Power-to-Gas project, that aims to build five 100 MW hydrogen production units over a five-year period. Using this technology, SoCalGas' clean energy strategy describes how California's existing natural gas infrastructure could store significant amounts of renewable solar and wind power for months and address seasonal fluctuations in energy supply and demand. Inspiring Consumer Adoption Preserving choice, providing affordable options and minimizing disruption to people's daily lives are also important strategies outlined in the plan, to inspire rapid consumer adoption here and around the world. California emits less than one percent of global GHG emissions. To have a meaningful impact on climate change, the state needs solutions that can be readily adopted by other states and countries. This includes examining the entire energy value chain, so emissions are not inadvertently transferred to other regions. Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) SoCalGas' strategy also calls for carbon dioxide (CO 2) released from industrial processes and power plants to be captured and recycled as a raw material to produce a variety of products. Using Power-to-Gas technology, these carbon emissions can also be combined with hydrogen to form renewable gas to fuel homes, businesses and vehicles. CCU technology is advancing quickly and many companies around the world are already using it. One California-based company is making plastics from captured carbon instead of petroleum. A Canadian company is using carbon captured from power plants to make stronger concrete. And a German company uses waste CO 2 to make polymers. According to the Global CO 2 initiative, the market for products made from CO 2 could be more than $800 billion and use 7 billion metric tons of CO 2 per year by 2030—the equivalent of approximately 15 percent of current annual global CO 2 emissions. The plan released today calls on California to deploy every resource available to combat climate change, and specifically to: Use the full suite of energy options currently available, including wind, solar, batteries and traditional natural gas; Expand implementation of existing and nascent technologies such as renewable natural gas, Power-to-Gas, and carbon capture and utilization; and Foster policies that allow for the development of innovative technologies and new ideas because California cannot assume that all the energy solutions to achieve carbon neutrality are known and in existence today. To read more about our vision for California's clean energy future, visit www.socalgas.com/vision. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians— about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook . SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

Energía Costa Azul LNG Receives US Non-FTA Approval For Liquefaction-Export Infrastructure Project In Mexico

SAN DIEGO, March 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) today announced that its subsidiary Energía Costa Azul (ECA) LNG received two authorizations from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to export U.S. produced natural gas to Mexico and to re-export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries that do not have a free-trade agreement (non-FTA) with the U.S., from its Phase 1 and Phase 2 liquefaction-export facilities in development in Baja California, Mexico. "The timing of these approvals is great news as we meet with customers and partners this week in Shanghai," said Joseph A. Householder, president and chief operating officer for Sempra Energy. "ECA LNG's location on the West Coast of North America is truly a differentiator and it has the potential to be a game changer. ECA LNG will source natural gas from some of the fastest-growing production regions in the U.S. and provide our customers with a competitive advantage in accessing world markets, especially Asia." "The authorizations are another step forward in the development of this project that could bring many benefits for Mexico, U.S. natural gas producers and our customers and partners in greater Asia," said Carlos Ruiz Sacristán, chairman and CEO of Sempra North American Infrastructure. "We are pleased to continue to advance the development of ECA LNG, which can uniquely meet the energy needs of isolated markets in Mexico and customers in Asia." ECA LNG Phase 1 development opportunity is a single train LNG facility to be located adjacent to the existing LNG receipt terminal. It is expected to utilize current LNG storage tanks, marine berth and associated facilities. Phase 2 of the project will include the addition of two trains and one LNG storage tank. The DOE authorizations allow the export of 636 billion cubic feet (Bcf) a year of U.S. sourced LNG from these infrastructure projects. Phase 2 of the project will require additional DOE approval in order to export its full expected capacity. The existing ECA receipt terminal was the first LNG receipt terminal constructed on North America's West Coast. Located about 15 miles north of Ensenada, Baja California, it began commercial operations in 2008 and is capable of processing up to 1 Bcf of natural gas per day. The DOE approval comes as the company prepares to discuss the U.S. LNG market this week at the 19 th International Conference & Exhibition on LNG (LNG2019), in Shanghai. LNG2019 is the largest LNG event to ever be held in China – the world's fastest-growing LNG market. Last November, Sempra Energy announced that its subsidiaries IEnova and Sempra LNG had signed Heads of Agreements (HOAs) with affiliates of Total S.A., Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. for Phase 1 of the ECA LNG project, subject to reaching definitive agreements. TechnipFMC and Kiewit were selected as the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPC) contractors for the project, subject to reaching a definitive agreement on the EPC contract. Development of the ECA LNG liquefaction project is contingent upon obtaining binding customer commitments, completing the required commercial agreements, securing all necessary permits, including additional export authorization from the Mexican and U.S. governments, obtaining financing, incentives and other factors, and reaching a final investment decision. Sempra Energy's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. With 2018 revenues of more than $11.6 billion, the San Diego-based company is the utility holding company with the largest U.S. customer base. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 20,000 employees are focused on delivering energy with purpose to approximately 40 million consumers worldwide. Sempra Energy has been consistently recognized for its leadership in diversity and inclusion, social responsibility and investment value, and its a member of the Dow Jones Utility Index. This press release contains statements that are not historical fact and constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "contemplates," "assumes," "depends," "should," "could," "would," "will," "confident," "may," "can," "potential," "possible," "proposed," "target," "pursue," "outlook," "maintain," or similar expressions or when we discuss our guidance, strategy, plans, goals, vision, opportunities, projections, initiatives, objectives or intentions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Future results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Factors, among others, that could cause our actual results and future actions to differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to: actions and the timing of actions, including decisions, new regulations and issuances of authorizations by the U.S. Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, states, cities and counties, and other regulatory and governmental bodies in the U.S. and other countries in which we operate; the success of business development efforts and construction projects, including risks in (i) obtaining or maintaining authorizations; (ii) completing construction projects on schedule and budget; (iii) obtaining the consent of partners; (iv) counterparties' ability to fulfill contractual commitments; and (v) the ability to realize anticipated benefits from any of these efforts once completed; the availability of natural gas and liquefied natural gas, and natural gas pipeline and storage capacity; equipment failures; changes in energy markets; volatility in commodity prices; moves to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas; risks posed by actions of third parties who control the operations of our investments; weather conditions, natural disasters, accidents, equipment failures, explosions, terrorist attacks and other events that disrupt our operations, damage our facilities and systems, cause the release of harmful materials, and subject us to third-party liability for property damage or personal injuries, fines and penalties, some of which may not be covered by insurance (including costs in excess of applicable policy limits) or may be disputed by insurers; cybersecurity threats to storage and pipeline infrastructure, the information and systems used to operate our businesses; the impact of recent federal tax reform and our ability to mitigate adverse impacts; changes in foreign and domestic trade policies and laws, including border tariffs, revisions to or the replacement of international trade agreements, and changes that make our exports less competitive or otherwise restrict our ability to export; and other uncertainties, some of which may be difficult to predict and are beyond our control. These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that Sempra Energy has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and on the company's website at www.sempra.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forecasts or projections or other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Sempra LNG and Port Arthur LNG, LLC are not the same as the California Utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), or Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. SOURCE Sempra Energy

SoCalGas and Kings Care Foundation Are on a Power Play for Kids

LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2019 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) partnered with Kings Care Foundation, the award-winning charity of the LA Kings, to build playhouses benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) on Friday, Mar. 29. Employee volunteers built four durable and fully functional playhouses, constructing the walls, doors, windows, trim, roof and painting the structures. The completed playhouses will be on display at the L.A. Kings’ Fan Fest on Saturday, Mar. 30. Photos available here. The playhouses will be donated to Habitat for Humanity partner families, their ReStores or other local nonprofit organizations that benefit children, military and veteran families. The playhouses are perfect for preschoolers and early elementary school aged children and are custom built from wood and real roofing material. These are quality playhouses that will last a long time and provide a world where kids can foster their development and creativity. “At SoCalGas, our commitment to the communities we serve goes beyond providing safe, and reliable natural gas service,” said Sharon Tomkins, vice president of strategy and engagement for SoCalGas. “We are proud to support Habitat LA’s mission to help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter and affordable housing.” “We are once again honored to partner with two long-time Habitat LA supporters, the Los Angeles Kings and SoCalGas, for a Habitat LA Playhouse Build Day at LA Live/Staples Center to kick off Fan Fest 2019,” said Erin Rank, president and CEO at Habitat LA. “The Los Angeles Kings and SoCalGas have really proven their commitment to our mission through their generous support over the years, as well as their willingness to physically and financially help us build hope and homes in the greater Los Angeles area.” Bailey, the Official Mascot of the LA Kings, the LA Kings Ice Crew and Daryl Evans, LA Kings player from 1981-85 and currently a Kings Radio Analyst, attended the playhouse build event in support of Habitat LA. SoCalGas and Kings Care Foundation split a $30,000 donation to benefit the affordable housing nonprofit. Habitat LA’s Playhouse Program is a unique building opportunity that provides children in the community with a place to call their own while supporting Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide families with affordable housing solutions. In 2018, SoCalGas invested more than $7.5 million, through financial and in-kind donations, to nearly 1,000 educational, environmental, and community organizations across its service territory. Learn more about the company’s giving here. ### About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. As the top nonprofit homebuilder in the greater Los Angeles area with five consecutive Charity Navigator 4-Star ratings, Habitat LA has partnered with volunteers, donors and Habitat homeowners to build, renovate and repair more than 1,300 homes locally and worldwide since 1990. the lives of thousands of individuals have been transformed as a result of having a decent and affordable place to call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes and pay an affordable mortgage. By supporting Habitat LA through volunteerism, donations and supporting affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the stability and self-reliance they need to build a better future. To learn more, visit www.habitatla.org. About Kings Care Foundation In its twenty-one-year history, the Kings Care Foundation (federal tax ID number 95-4443065) has donated over $11 million in monetary and in-kind support to the local Los Angeles community. The award-winning charity of the LA Kings is dedicated to providing health, educational and recreational opportunities for youth of the Greater Los Angeles area. Among the foundation's ongoing pledges to the city of Los Angeles is a $1,000,000 commitment to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in support of the Neurosurgery and Pathology Departments, a $1,000,000 donation towards capital improvements to Loma Linda Ronald McDonald house in conjunction with the Hope Reigns Foundation, a $1,000,000 commitment to fund a new YMCA Ball Hockey program at all 26 LA locations, and a $2,500,000 contribution to Discovery Cube LA to construct and maintain a permanent “Science of Hockey” interactive, education exhibit. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians— about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas’ vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook .

Traffic Advisory: SoCalGas Pipeline Modernization Project on Grand Avenue & Chestnut Avenue in Santa Ana Expected to Begin April 1

WHAT: SoCalGas is performing a pipeline modernization project on a segment of natural gas pipeline on South Grand Avenue and East Chestnut Avenue in Santa Ana. Crews are expected to begin work in the area on April 1, 2019 and continue through March 2020. To perform this pipeline work safely, full lane closures will take place on the westbound lanes of East Chestnut Avenue before the South Grand Avenue intersection. K-rail barriers will help direct the flow of traffic. Residents and local business owners may hear some work-related noise. During work hours, commuters passing by the work site may see excavation, equipment and vehicles. No interruption to natural gas service is anticipated. Customers may smell the odor of natural gas. Although this is normal when crews are working, SoCalGas encourages anyone who smells gas to call us at 1-800-427-2200. SoCalGas is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WHERE: East Chestnut Avenue before the intersection of South Grand Avenue as shown in this link. WHEN: Work is expected to begin April 1, 2019 and continue through March 2020, weather and other conditions permitting. Lanes will be reduced from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. but lane closures may extend beyond work hours on certain days/weeks. NOTE: SoCalGas continually invests in its natural gas system infrastructure. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. To learn more about SoCalGas’ Pipeline Safety, visit: https://www.socalgas.com/stay-safe/pipeline-and-storage-safety/pipeline… PUBLIC CONTACT: Customers with questions or concerns about the construction work may call SoCalGas’ Customer Contact Center 24-hours a day, seven-days a week at 800-427-2200. Our top priorities are to work safely and to provide the communities we serve with safe and reliable natural gas service.

Traffic Advisory: Lane Reduction Along Central Avenue & Victoria Street in City of Carson for Pipeline Modernization Project to Begin April 1

WHAT: SoCalGas will be performing work for a pipeline modernization project on South Central Avenue and East Victoria Street in the City of Carson, starting April 1. Work is expected to continue through April 12, 2019. To perform this project safely, the right lane of South Central Avenue will be closed for northbound traffic at East Victoria Street. Traffic control cones and flagmen will help direct the flow of traffic. Residents, local businesses, and commuters may hear work-related noise and see excavation, equipment and vehicles. Businesses will be open and accessible during the project. No interruption to natural gas service is anticipated. Customers may smell the odor of natural gas. Although this is normal when crews are working, SoCalGas encourages anyone who smells gas to call us at 1-800-427-2200. SoCalGas is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WHERE: Central Avenue and Victoria Street in the City of Carson as shown here. WHEN: Work hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The northbound, right lane on Central Avenue will be closed. Work will begin April 1 and end April 12, 2019, weather and other conditions permitting. PUBLIC CONTACT: Customers with questions or concerns about the construction work may call SoCalGas’ Customer Contact Center 24-hours a day, seven-days a week at 800-427-2200. Our top priorities are to work safely and to provide the communities we serve with safe and reliable natural gas service.

Sempra Energy Named One Of The 'Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality'

SAN DIEGO, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) today was named a "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality," receiving its 10 th consecutive perfect score on the Corporate Equality Index administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. "Inclusion is a competitive differentiator for Sempra," said G. Joyce Rowland, senior vice president and chief culture officer for Sempra Energy. "Our employees act with energy and purpose, finding new ways to create positive impacts in the communities we serve. We take pride in being a company of ideas while actively seeking to understand how we can foster a more inclusive, high-performing culture." The Corporate Equality Index is released annually and serves as the nation's premier benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. "The top-scoring companies on this year's CEI are not only establishing policies that affirm and include employees here in the United States, they are applying these policies to their global operations and impacting millions of people beyond our shores," said Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign. The distinction follows Sempra Energy's recognition as the highest-ranked U.S. utility by Ernst & Young on its Women in Power and Utilities Index, released earlier this month. "Imagine if utilities could meet exponential disruption with exponential inclusion," said Cyntressa Dickey, people advisory services leader of Ernst & Young Americas Energy. "Providing equitable opportunities to the right talent could further drive innovation and deliver value quicker to customers." Since 2014, the Ernst & Young index has put a focus on utilities with women in senior leadership roles, and those that practice diverse perspectives at the leadership level. The number of women in upper management at Sempra Energy has increased by 34 percent over the last five years. Sempra Energy's commitment to diversity and inclusion is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey W. Martin – who signed on to the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion Initiative – and is carried through employees who embrace their roles and are empowered to make a difference through employee-driven diversity and inclusion councils. Sempra Energy's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. With 2018 revenues of more than $11.6 billion, the San Diego-based company is the utility holding company with the largest U.S. customer base. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 20,000 employees are focused on delivering energy with purpose to approximately 40 million consumers worldwide. Sempra Energy has been consistently recognized for its leadership in diversity and inclusion, social responsibility and investment value. SOURCE Sempra Energy

SoCalGas Reduces Compressed Natural Gas Price by $0.26 per Gallon at Its Fueling Stations

LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the company will lower the price of compressed natural gas at all of its 13 public access natural gas vehicle fueling stations by $0.26 per gallon beginning April 1 st. Through a California Public Utilities Commission approved program, the utility is able to offer a reduced price by returning revenue generated from the sale of Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits to customers. The LCFS program is administered by the California Air Resources Board and seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels by 20 percent through 2030. Under the program, fuels that help lower GHG emissions, such as natural gas, generate LCFS credits. "Natural gas has played a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions under the LCFS program, while also reducing smog-forming emissions by over 90% percent," said Yuri Freedman, senior director of business development at SoCalGas. "Lowering the cost of this clean fuel increases the benefits for trucking fleets and others that have switched from gasoline or diesel to natural gas." Natural gas costs significantly less than gasoline or diesel per gallon. For example, the average pump price at utility compressed natural gas stations was $2.37 per gallon in February, whereas the average cost of gasoline in California was $3.24 per gallon, and the average cost of diesel was $3.73 per gallon, according to the Energy Information Administration. Cleaning Up California's Highways with Renewable Natural Gas SoCalGas also recently announced it will soon begin using renewable natural gas, a fuel produced from waste sources, at its fueling stations. Because of its low or even negative carbon intensity, renewable natural gas can generate additional LCFS program credits. The transportation sector is responsible for 41 percent of GHG emissions and 80 percent of smog forming pollution. The latest heavy-duty natural gas engines can cut smog-forming emissions by more than 90 percent compared to the cleanest heavy-duty diesel trucks on the road today. When these trucks are fueled with renewable natural gas, GHG emissions are reduced by at least 80 percent. SoCalGas has worked with fleet owners to secure millions of dollars in incentive funding for the replacement of diesel trucks with cleaner, new near-zero natural gas trucks. Renewable natural gas is produced from the methane generated in landfills, wastewater treatment plants, food processing, and dairies. It can be used to fuel trucks and buses, to generate electricity, to heat homes and businesses, and to cook. Capturing the methane from these waste sources and using it for fuel has two benefits: it keeps methane, a GHG, from entering the atmosphere and contributing to climate change, and it reduces the use of traditionally-sourced natural gas. Already in California, close to 70 percent of natural gas fleets are fueled with renewable natural gas. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians— about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook . SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

SoCalGas Energy Efficiency Programs Saved Customers $56.1 Million in 2018

LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced its customers saved $56.1 million in 2018 on their annual natural gas bills through SoCalGas' energy efficiency programs. The energy savings also reduced greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to removing more than 57,000 cars from the road for a year. "SoCalGas prides itself on providing affordable energy. By giving our customers the programs and tools they need to purchase high efficiency gas appliances and make their existing gas appliances more efficient, customers can both lower their bills and curb carbon emissions," said Dan Rendler, director of customer programs and assistance at SoCalGas. SoCalGas energy efficiency programs include offering rebates on hundreds of home appliances and products that help conserve energy and reduce costs. Customers can apply for rebates quickly and easily from a mobile device. An energy efficient appliance, over its lifetime, will save customers thousands of dollars in energy bills. A tankless water heater can save about $1,500 over its lifetime and a traditional water heater about $200. An energy efficient furnace will use about $550 less natural gas over its lifetime. Smart thermostats, which can learn a customer's schedule and temperature preferences to adjust the temperature in the home accordingly, can save $125. Customers can use the website SoCalGas Marketplace to find and compare energy efficient products. The site points users to rebates of $75 on select smart thermostats and Energy Star natural gas dryers, $200 on select water heaters and furnaces and up to $75 on select washing machines. SoCalGas continues to be a leader in researching and developing new technologies that improve energy efficiency and protect the environment. Between 2013 and 2017, SoCalGas energy efficiency programs delivered more than 154 million therms in energy savings, enough to power 309,000 households a year, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by more than 820,000 metric tons, the equivalent of removing nearly 175,000 cars from the road. These advances have also helped save SoCalGas customers more than $164 million in utility bill costs. To learn more about SoCalGas energy efficiency programs and services, visit socalgas.com or call 800-427-2200. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians— about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook . SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

Lane Reductions in Cerritos and Lakewood for Pipeline Modernization Project Expected to Begin March 25

WHAT: SoCalGas will be performing a pipeline modernization project on Del Amo Boulevard in the area of the 605 Freeway, in Lakewood and Cerritos, between Palo Verde Avenue and Los Coyotes Boulevard. Work is expected to begin on March 25 and continue through July 2019. To perform this pipeline work safely, one eastbound and one westbound lane will be closed on Del Amo Boulevard, between Palo Verde Avenue and Los Coyotes Boulevard throughout most of the project. Del Amo Boulevard and all cross streets will remain open, but some cross streets and driveways will permit right turns only. Freeway on-ramps and off-ramps are expected to remain open at all times. Traffic control cones and flaggers will help direct the flow of traffic. Residents, local businesses, and commuters may hear work-related noise and see excavation equipment and vehicles. Businesses will be open and accessible during construction. No interruption to natural gas service is anticipated. Customers may smell the odor of natural gas. Although this is normal when crews are working, SoCalGas encourages anyone who smells gas to call us at 1-800-427-2200. SoCalGas is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WHERE: Del Amo Boulevard in the area of the 605 Freeway, in Lakewood and Cerritos, between Palo Verde Avenue and Los Coyotes Boulevard, as shown here. WHEN: Work hours are generally from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a portion of the work required on nights, weekends, and occasionally overnight. Lanes will be reduced 24 hours a day through the duration of the project. Work is expected to begin March 25 and end in July 2019, weather and other conditions permitting.

Traffic Advisory: Lane Reduction Along Central Avenue and Victoria Street in City of Carson for Pipeline Modernization Project to Begin March 25

WHAT: SoCalGas will be performing work for a pipeline modernization project on Central Avenue and Victoria Street in the City of Carson, starting March 25. Work is expected to continue through March 28, 2019. To perform this project safely, the right lane of Central Avenue will be closed for northbound traffic at Victoria Street. Traffic control cones and flagmen will help direct the flow of traffic. Residents, local businesses, and commuters may hear work-related noise and see excavation, equipment and vehicles. Businesses will be open and accessible during the project. No interruption to natural gas service is anticipated. Customers may smell the odor of natural gas. Although this is normal when crews are working, SoCalGas encourages anyone who smells gas to call us at 1-800-427-2200. SoCalGas is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WHERE: Central Avenue and Victoria Street in the City of Carson as shown here. WHEN: Work hours are from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The northbound, right lane on Central Avenue will be closed. Work will begin March 25 and end March 28, 2019, weather and other conditions permitting. PUBLIC CONTACT: Customers with questions or concerns about the construction work may call SoCalGas’ Customer Contact Center 24-hours a day, seven-days a week at 800-427-2200. Our top priorities are to work safely and to provide the communities we serve with safe and reliable natural gas service.

Sempra Energy To Webcast Investor Day March 27

SAN DIEGO, March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy's (NYSE: SRE) executive management team will provide an update on the company's business strategy and financial goals at 8 a.m. PDT, March 27, on a live webcast from the Investor Day at Sempra Energy's Headquarters in San Diego. The presentation slides will be posted to the investor section of Sempra Energy's website at 4 a.m. PDT, March 27. The live webcast of the conference will be available on the investor section of the company's website and a replay also will be available on the website within 24 hours after the conference. Sempra Energy's mission is to become North America's premier energy infrastructure company. With 2018 revenues of more than $11.6 billion, the San Diego-based company is the utility holding company with the largest U.S. customer base. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 20,000 employees are focused on delivering energy with purpose to approximately 40 million consumers worldwide. Sempra Energy has been consistently recognized for its leadership in diversity and inclusion, social responsibility and investment value, and was recently added to the Dow Jones Utility Index. [SRE-F] SOURCE Sempra Energy

SoCalGas Funds Demonstration of Adsorbed Natural Gas Technology for Light-Duty Trucks

LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced it will fund a field demonstration of adsorbed natural gas bi-fuel vehicles powered by natural gas compressing technology developed by Adsorbed Natural Gas Products, Inc. and Ingevity. Adsorbed natural gas technology uses Ingevity's unique Nuchar® activated carbon to reduce the storage pressure of natural gas without sacrificing the volume of natural gas stored through a process called adsorption. Using this type of fuel provides a cleaner and lower cost fuel option for large, light-duty vehicles, such as SUVs, half-ton pickup trucks, and service vans, than diesel, gasoline, or traditional compressed natural gas fuel. "The transportation sector accounts for more than 80 percent of smog forming emissions and about 40 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in California," said Yuri Freedman, senior director of business development at SoCalGas. "Natural gas can play an important role in reducing emissions, and adsorbed natural gas can revolutionize the way natural gas is used as a transportation fuel. We are excited to see how the vehicles perform during the demonstration." "It is the unique 'capture and release' properties of our Nuchar activated carbon that makes this incredible new transportation option possible," said Ed Woodcock, executive vice president and president of Performance Materials at Ingevity. "Having SoCalGas as a project partner will provide invaluable insight and support as we work to demonstrate the value of adsorbed natural gas to the natural gas community and light-duty vehicle fleets, and commercialize this exciting new technology." Adsorbed natural gas vehicles can be fueled at public-access compressed natural gas stations, as well as conveniently from home or work through a refueling compressor. They operate at significantly lower fueling pressure than standard compressed natural gas vehicles, refilling at 900 psi instead of 3600 psi. This reduces energy consumption by over 50 percent and decreases fueling time by over 60 percent. Additionally, these vehicles can travel long distances on adsorbed natural gas before seamlessly switching to gasoline. As natural gas costs $1.00- $1.50 less per gasoline gallon equivalent than gasoline, adsorbed natural gas offers a lower-cost fueling alternative. Natural gas is one of the cleanest burning alternative fuels available. And natural gas vehicles are some of the cleanest vehicles in commercial production today; they can reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by as much as 30 percent, carbon monoxide by 85 percent, and carcinogenic particulate emissions by 99 percent. Adsorbed natural gas vehicles are 90 percent cleaner than the Environmental Protection Agency's current nitrogen oxide standard and emit over 25 percent fewer greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than comparable gasoline and diesel vehicles. When refueling with renewable natural gas, GHG emissions can be reduced by up to 125 percent. SoCalGas is providing funding for the project with research and development funds authorized by the California Public Utilities Commission and will also test and validate the adsorbed natural gas vehicles during a six-month demonstration period. Results from SoCalGas' demonstration will support a commercial rollout of adsorbed natural gas vehicles to fleet operators in Southern California. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians— about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook . Ingevity: Purify, Protect and EnhanceIngevity provides specialty chemicals, high-performance carbon materials and engineered polymers that purify, protect, and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, Ingevity develops, manufactures, and brings to market products and processes that help customers solve complex problems. These products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, publication inks, coatings, elastomers, bio-plastics and automotive components that reduce gasoline vapor emissions. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 25 locations around the world and employs approximately 1,750 people. The company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NGVT). For more information visit www.ingevity.com. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

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