Welcome to Cadent

    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  
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    2017

    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.

    11 Million +

    11 Million

    homes, businesses, schools, hospitals in the UK are connected with our gas pipes.

    82,000

    82,000 miles

    of gas pipes - placed end to end, that amount would stretch more than three times around the world.

    5,945

    5,945

    employees in the UK.

    1.4 million

    1.4 million

    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.

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    Smell Gas?

    0800 111 999*

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