We are the UK’s largest gas distribution network, bringing gas to 11 million homes and businesses. We manage a network of more than 82,000 miles of pipes, most of them underground, which transport gas throughout the North West, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England and North London.
Who we are
Officially created - when National Grid sold its gas distribution business- we can trace our roots back 200 years,to the very start of the gas industry in Britain.
homes, businesses, schools, hospitals in the UK are connected with our gas pipes.
of gas pipes - placed end to end, that amount would stretch more than three times around the world.
employees in the UK.
Number of calls received Mar 2021 - Apr 2022. We manage the national gas emergency free phone line on behalf of the gas industry. If you smell gas call us immediately on 0800 111 999 - day or night.
Mellor, Stockport: upgrade for old gas pipeline relied on by thousands for warmth in winter
Stockport: emergency gas work in Corporation Street
Cadent teams up with Royal British Legion to support Armed Forces community
Leicestershire: £200,000 upgrade for ageing gas pipes under Dodwells Island
A long-serving community centre in Norwich, which was on the brink of closure just eight months ago, is now preparing to hold one of its biggest events to showcase its fantastic work.
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