Sustainability

In 2022, Southern Star launched the “H2 Pilot Project,” which involves using a hydrogen-blend fuel in a natural gas reciprocating engine at the Hugoton, Kansas compressor station. Southern Star is the first natural gas transmission company in the United States to utilize hydrogen as a component in its fuel to reduce its carbon footprint. Our team continues to find unique opportunities to ensure we continue to deliver the service customers count on as the energy sector evolves.

Our first solar array was installed at Southern Star’s headquarters, generating enough electricity to offset the facility’s power demand. This addition made our headquarters the first known net zero carbon-based energy facility of its size in Owensboro, KY. We continue evaluating other locations for further solar array enhancements, like our newest solar array in Welda, KS. Southern Star has also sponsored several solar charging benches in our local parks and communities to provide sustainable charging stations for our neighbors.

Every year, Southern Star team members across our system take the opportunity to plant new trees for local community parks and organizations. Through these efforts, our team shares our focus on building a sustainable future with the people we serve one sapling at a time.