Chesapeake Utilities Buys Marlin CNG Services

(RTTNews) - Chesapeake Utilities Corp. (CPK), Wednesday said it has acquired Marlin CNG Services, a North American supplier of mobile compressed natural gas utility and pipeline solutions.

"With increased opportunities for mobile fuel and virtual pipeline solutions on the horizon, this acquisition aligns with our strategic plan as we expand the scope of our services throughout our service territories and beyond. Acquiring Marlin CNG Services allows us to extend our services and utilize customized equipment to meet the needs of natural gas suppliers and customers," said Michael McMasters, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chesapeake Utilities.

Since 1996, Marlin has been providing virtual pipeline applications to local gas distribution utilities, municipal gas companies, intrastate and interstate pipeline companies, natural gas producers, manufacturers and large industrial customers throughout North America.

"This acquisition extends Chesapeake's service offerings to a variety of new customers, allows for flexibility in meeting the needs of local distribution and transmission companies, and supports the expansion of our business," said Jeffry Householder, President of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's Florida Business Unit.