We are excited about the opportunity to own 100 percent of the existing Guardian pipeline as well as the opportunity to build, own and operate Guardian's expansion and extension to Green Bay. Consolidating Guardian's ownership adds strategic benefits to the Partnership as well as significant fee-based revenue under long-term contracts. As we move forward with this project, we are pleased to be a part of new pipeline infrastructure that will provide natural gas customers in Wisconsin with the necessary choices to support growth and competition.

Bill Cordes