Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024.

☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________.

Commission file number 001-36108

ONE Gas, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Oklahoma		46-3561936
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

15 East Fifth Street
Tulsa,	OK	74103
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (918) 947-7000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

OGS

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐

Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐

		Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

On October 28, 2024, the Company had 56,655,256 shares of common stock outstanding.

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ONE Gas, Inc.

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Part I.	Financial Information	Page No.
Item 1.	Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	6
	Consolidated Statements of Income - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023	6
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023	7
	Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	8
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023	10
	Consolidated Statements of Equity - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023	11
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	12
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	26
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	38
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	38
Part II.	Other Information	39
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	39
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	39
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	39
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	39
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	39
Item 5.	Other Information	39
Item 6.	Exhibits	39
Signature		42

As used in this Quarterly Report, references to “we,” “our,” “us” or the “Company” refer to ONE Gas, Inc., an Oklahoma corporation, and its predecessors and subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.

The statements in this Quarterly Report that are not historical information, including statements concerning plans and objectives of management for future operations, economic performance or related assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “should,” “goal,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “could,” “may,” “continue,” “might,” “potential,” “scheduled,” “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning. Although we believe that our expectations regarding future events are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that such expectations and assumptions will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are described under Part I, Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, “Forward-Looking Statements,” and Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report and under Part I, Item IA, “Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

We make available, free of charge, on our website (www.onegas.com) our Annual Reports, Quarterly Reports, Current Reports on Form 8-K, amendments to those reports filed or furnished to the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and reports of holdings of our securities filed by our officers and directors under Section 16 of the Exchange Act. Such materials are available as soon as reasonably practicable after filing such material electronically or otherwise furnishing it to the SEC, which also makes these materials available on its website (www.sec.gov). Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Certificate of Incorporation, bylaws, the written charters of our Audit Committee, Executive Compensation Committee, and Corporate Governance Committee and our Sustainability Report are also available on our website, and copies of these documents are available upon request.

In addition to filings with the SEC and materials posted on our website, we also use social media platforms as channels of information distribution to reach investors and other stakeholders. Information contained on our website and posted on or disseminated through our social media accounts is not incorporated by reference into this report.

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GLOSSARY - The abbreviations, acronyms and industry terminology used in this Quarterly Report are defined as follows:

AAO			Accounting Authority Order
ADIT			Accumulated deferred income taxes

Annual Report			Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023
ASC			Accounting Standards Codification
ASU			Accounting Standards Update
Bcf			Billion cubic feet
CAA			Federal Clean Air Act, as amended












EDIT			Excess deferred income taxes resulting from a change in enacted tax rates

EPS			Earnings per share




Exchange Act			Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
FASB			Financial Accounting Standards Board

GAAP			Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
GRIP			Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program
GSRS			Gas System Reliability Surcharge

HDD			Heating degree day is a measure designed to reflect the demand for energy needed for heating based on the extent to which the daily average temperature falls below a reference temperature for which no heating is required, usually 65 degrees Fahrenheit


IT			Information Technology
KCC			Kansas Corporation Commission
KDHE			Kansas Department of Health and Environment
KGSS-I			Kansas Gas Service Securitization I, L.L.C.
LDC			Local distribution company


MGP			Manufactured gas plant

MMcf			Million cubic feet
Moody’s			Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.


NYSE			New York Stock Exchange
OCC			Oklahoma Corporation Commission

ONE Gas			ONE Gas, Inc.
ONE Gas Credit Agreement			ONE Gas’ $1.35 billion revolving credit agreement, as amended

PBRC			Performance-Based Rate Change
PHMSA			United States Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration



Quarterly Report(s)			Quarterly Report(s) on Form 10-Q


RRC			Railroad Commission of Texas
S&P			Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services
SEC			Securities and Exchange Commission
Securities Act			Securities Act of 1933, as amended
Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds			Series 2022-A Senior Secured Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds, Tranche A

Senior Notes			ONE Gas’ registered unsecured notes consisting of $550 million of 5.10 percent senior notes due April 2029, $300 million of 2.00 percent senior notes due May 2030, $300 million of 4.25 percent senior notes due September 2032, $600 million of 4.66 percent senior notes due February 2044 and $400 million of 4.50 percent senior notes due November 2048

TCEQ			Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
TNG Corporation			Texas Natural Gas Securitization Finance Corporation


WNA			Weather normalization adjustment(s)
XBRL			eXtensible Business Reporting Language

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


ONE Gas, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Unaudited)	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

Total revenues	$	340,398	$	335,816	$	1,452,855	$	1,766,073

Cost of natural gas	59,632		70,910		514,593		866,950

Operating expenses
Operations and maintenance	130,743		121,623		385,258		366,921
Depreciation and amortization	72,126		68,435		221,247		207,246
General taxes	18,448		17,645		57,023		54,501
Total operating expenses	221,317		207,703		663,528		628,668
Operating income	59,449		57,203		274,734		270,455
Other income, net	2,982		55		7,322		4,810
Interest expense, net	(39,148)		(27,961)		(107,475)		(85,561)
Income before income taxes	23,283		29,297		174,581		189,704
Income taxes	(4,015)		(4,108)		(28,753)		(29,205)
Net income	$	19,268	$	25,189	$	145,828	$	160,499

Earnings per share
Basic	$	0.34	$	0.45	$	2.57	$	2.89
Diluted	$	0.34	$	0.45	$	2.56	$	2.87

Average shares (thousands)
Basic	56,825		55,624		56,768		55,576
Diluted	57,093		55,975		56,906		55,897

Dividends declared per share of stock	$	0.66	$	0.65	$	1.98	$	1.95

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ONE Gas, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(Unaudited)	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Net income	$	19,268	$	25,189	$	145,828	$	160,499
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Change in pension and other postemployment benefit plan liability, net of tax of $—, $—, $—, and $—, respectively	—		(1)		(1)		(1)
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax of $(68), $—, $(67), and $—, respectively	255		—		254		—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	255		(1)		253		(1)
Comprehensive income	$	19,523	$	25,188	$	146,081	$	160,498

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ONE Gas, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	September 30,		December 31,
(Unaudited)	2024		2023
Assets	(Thousands of dollars)
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment	$	8,937,502	$	8,468,967
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	2,432,659		2,333,755
Net property, plant and equipment	6,504,843		6,135,212
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	18,797		18,835
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	9,961		20,552
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	28,758		39,387
Accounts receivable, net	176,248		347,864
Materials and supplies	94,392		77,649

Natural gas in storage	180,795		187,097
Regulatory assets	130,854		75,308

Other current assets	79,455		37,899
Total current assets	690,502		765,204
Goodwill and other assets
Regulatory assets	269,925		287,906
Securitized intangible asset, net	272,510		293,619
Goodwill	157,953		157,953

Other assets	143,692		131,100
Total goodwill and other assets	844,080		870,578
Total assets	$	8,039,425	$	7,770,994

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ONE Gas, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Continued)
	September 30,		December 31,
(Unaudited)	2024		2023
Equity and Liabilities	(Thousands of dollars)
Equity and long-term debt
Common stock, $0.01 par value: authorized 250,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 55,655,255 shares at September 30, 2024; issued and outstanding 56,545,924 shares at December 31, 2023	$	567	$	565
Paid-in capital	2,042,568		2,028,755
Retained earnings	770,416		737,739
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(929)		(1,182)

Total equity	2,812,622		2,765,877
Other long-term debt, excluding current maturities, net of issuance costs	2,131,448		1,877,895
Securitized utility tariff bonds, excluding current maturities, net of issuance costs	253,434		282,506
Total long-term debt, excluding current maturities, net of issuance costs	2,384,882		2,160,401
Total equity and long-term debt	5,197,504		4,926,278
Current liabilities
Current maturities of other long-term debt	14		772,984
Current maturities of securitized utility tariff bonds	28,956		27,430
Notes payable	951,400		88,500
Accounts payable	146,821		278,056

Accrued taxes other than income	71,829		68,793

Regulatory liabilities	27,652		66,901
Customer deposits	72,537		62,187
Other current liabilities	88,405		112,370
Total current liabilities	1,387,614		1,477,221
Deferred credits and other liabilities
Deferred income taxes	851,378		752,068
Regulatory liabilities	483,287		500,478
Employee benefit obligations	20,030		20,265
Other deferred credits	99,612		94,684
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	1,454,307		1,367,495
Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities and equity	$	8,039,425	$	7,770,994

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ONE Gas, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
(Unaudited)	2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Operating activities
Net income	$	145,828	$	160,499
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	221,247		207,246
Deferred income taxes	82,052		14,733
Share-based compensation expense	10,458		9,259
Provision for doubtful accounts	3,736		7,164
Proceeds from government securitization of winter weather event costs	—		197,366
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	167,880		369,203
Materials and supplies	(16,743)		(4,045)
Natural gas in storage	6,302		64,798

Asset removal costs	(48,135)		(48,779)
Accounts payable	(116,385)		(189,663)

Accrued taxes other than income	3,036		(10,825)

Customer deposits	10,350		9,139
Regulatory assets and liabilities - current	(106,051)		17,884
Regulatory assets and liabilities - noncurrent	13,374		28,667

Other assets and liabilities - current	(67,145)		7,656
Other assets and liabilities - noncurrent	(4,023)		2,222
Cash provided by operating activities	305,781		842,524
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(523,590)		(490,338)
Other investing expenditures	(3,760)		(3,194)
Other investing receipts	5,122		4,121
Cash used in investing activities	(522,228)		(489,411)
Financing activities
Borrowings (repayments) of notes payable, net	862,900		(225,050)
Issuance of other long-term debt, net of premiums	253,651		—



Issuance of common stock	3,368		3,176
Repayment of other long-term debt	(773,000)		—
Repayment of securitized utility tariff bonds	(27,939)		(20,716)
Dividends paid	(112,064)		(108,049)
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of stock compensation	(1,098)		(2,563)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities	205,818		(353,202)
Change in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	(10,629)		(89)
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	39,387		18,127
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	$	28,758	$	18,038
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	110,667	$	78,798
Cash paid (received) for income taxes, net	$	(1,232)	$	17,051

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ONE Gas, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(Unaudited)	Common Stock Issued	Common Stock		Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)		Total Equity
	(Shares)	(Thousands of dollars)
January 1, 2024	56,545,924	$	565	$	2,028,755	$	737,739	$	(1,182)	$	2,765,877
Net income	—	—		—		99,317		—		99,317
Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		—		(10)		(10)
Common stock issued and other	23,472	1		2,136		—		—		2,137
Common stock dividends - $0.66 per share	—	—		277		(37,613)		—		(37,336)
March 31, 2024	56,569,396	$	566	$	2,031,168	$	799,443	$	(1,192)	$	2,829,985
Net income	—	—		—		27,243		—		27,243
Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		—		8		8
Common stock issued and other	81,442	1		6,971		—		—		6,972
Common stock dividends - $0.66 per share	—	—		375		(37,710)		—		(37,335)
June 30, 2024	56,650,838	$	567	$	2,038,514	$	788,976	$	(1,184)	$	2,826,873
Net income	—	—		—		19,268		—		19,268
Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		—		255		255
Common stock issued and other	4,417	—		3,619		—		—		3,619
Common stock dividends - $0.66 per share	—	—		435		(37,828)		—		(37,393)
September 30, 2024	56,655,255	$	567	$	2,042,568	$	770,416	$	(929)	$	2,812,622
January 1, 2023	55,349,954	$	553	$	1,932,714	$	651,863	$	(704)	$	2,584,426
Net income	—	—		—		102,621		—		102,621
Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		—		—		—
Common stock issued and other	39,096	—		435		—		—		435
Common stock dividends - $0.65 per share	—	—		319		(36,321)		—		(36,002)
March 31, 2023	55,389,050	$	553	$	1,933,468	$	718,163	$	(704)	$	2,651,480
Net income	—	—		—		32,689		—		32,689
Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		—		—		—
Common stock issued and other	57,791	1		6,660		—		—		6,661
Common stock dividends - $0.65 per share	—	—		318		(36,322)		—		(36,004)
June 30, 2023	55,446,841	$	554	$	1,940,446	$	714,530	$	(704)	$	2,654,826
Net income	—	—		—		25,189		—		25,189
Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		—		(1)		(1)
Common stock issued and other	3,640	1		2,775		—		—		2,776
Common stock dividends - $0.65 per share	—	—		315		(36,358)		—		(36,043)
September 30, 2023	55,450,481	$	555	$	1,943,536	$	703,361	$	(705)	$	2,646,747

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ONE Gas, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation - Our accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. These statements also have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and reflect all adjustments that, in our opinion, are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The 2023 year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited consolidated financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes in our Annual Report. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report. The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Although management believes these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from these estimates. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, the results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a 12-month period.

Organization and Nature of Operations - We provide natural gas distribution services to approximately 2.3 million customers in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas through our three divisions, Oklahoma Natural Gas, Kansas Gas Service and Texas Gas Service, respectively. We primarily serve residential, commercial and transportation customers in all three states.

Segments - We operate in one reportable business segment: regulated public utilities that deliver natural gas primarily to residential, commercial and transportation customers. Our accounting policies are the same as those described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report. We evaluate our financial performance principally on net income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we had no single external customer from which we received 10 percent or more of our gross revenues.

Property, Plant and Equipment and Asset Removal Costs - Accounts payable for construction work in progress and asset removal costs decreased by approximately $15.8 million and $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Such amounts are not included in capital expenditures or asset removal costs in our consolidated statements of cash flows.

Accounts Receivable, Net - Accounts receivable represent valid claims against nonaffiliated customers for natural gas sold or services rendered. We assess the creditworthiness of our customers. Those customers who do not meet minimum standards may be required to provide security, including deposits and other forms of collateral, when appropriate and allowed by our tariffs. With approximately 2.3 million customers across three states, we are not exposed materially to a concentration of credit risk. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of customers, historical trends, consideration of the current environment and other information. We recover natural gas costs related to accounts written off when they are deemed uncollectible through the purchased-gas cost adjustment mechanisms in each of our jurisdictions. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our allowance for doubtful accounts was $12.9 million and $16.1 million, respectively.

Goodwill Impairment Test – We assess our goodwill for impairment at least annually on July 1, unless events or changes in circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred before that time. As part of our goodwill impairment test, we may first assess qualitative factors (including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance) to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If further testing is necessary or a quantitative test is elected to refresh our recurring qualitative assessments, we perform a quantitative impairment test for goodwill. We did not identify any impairment indicators for our goodwill and determined that no further testing was necessary.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Update - In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which is intended to enhance annual income tax disclosures to address investor requests for more information about the tax risks and opportunities present in an entity’s operations. The amendments in this standard require disclosure of additional information in specified categories with respect to the reconciliation of the effective tax rate to the statutory rate (the rate reconciliation) for federal, state, and foreign income taxes. They also require greater detail about individual reconciling items in the rate reconciliation to the extent the impact of those items exceeds a specified threshold. In addition to new disclosures associated with the rate reconciliation, the amendments in this update require information pertaining to taxes paid (net of refunds received) to be disaggregated for federal, state, and foreign taxes and further

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disaggregated for specific jurisdictions to the extent the related amounts exceed a quantitative threshold. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” which is intended to improve annual and interim reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments in this standard enhance interim disclosure requirements, clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provide new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and contain other disclosure requirements. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard.

2. REVENUE

The following table sets forth our revenues disaggregated by source for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Natural gas sales to customers	$	289,243	$	285,373	$	1,277,099	$	1,598,466
Transportation revenues	30,492		29,535		100,046		97,084
Securitization customer charges (Note 14)	10,515		12,014		33,741		35,754
Miscellaneous revenues	5,497		4,812		17,562		17,023
Total revenues from contracts with customers	335,747		331,734		1,428,448		1,748,327
Other revenues - natural gas sales related	535		653		14,757		8,057
Other revenues	4,116		3,429		9,650		9,689
Total other revenues	4,651		4,082		24,407		17,746
Total revenues	$	340,398	$	335,816	$	1,452,855	$	1,766,073

Accrued unbilled natural gas sales revenues at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, were $81.2 million and $191.4 million, respectively, and are included in accounts receivable on our consolidated balance sheets.

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3. REGULATORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The tables below present a summary of regulatory assets and liabilities, net of amortization, for the periods indicated:


		September 30, 2024
	Recovery Period	Current		Noncurrent		Total
		(Thousands of dollars)
Winter weather event costs	(a)	$	15,242	$	15,141	$	30,383
Under-recovered purchased-gas costs	1 year	61,881		—		61,881
Pension and postemployment benefit costs	See Note 9	2,559		220,232		222,791
Reacquired debt costs	6 years	723		2,170		2,893
MGP remediation costs	15 years	98		30,338		30,436
Ad-valorem tax	1 year	17,105		—		17,105
WNA	1 year	20,804		—		20,804
Customer credit deferrals	1 year	8,672		1,177		9,849
Other	1 to 18 years	3,770		867		4,637
Total regulatory assets, net of amortization		130,854		269,925		400,779
Income tax rate changes	(a)	—		(483,287)		(483,287)
Over-recovered purchased-gas costs	1 year	(27,652)		—		(27,652)
Total regulatory liabilities		(27,652)		(483,287)		(510,939)
Net regulatory assets and liabilities		$	103,202	$	(213,362)	$	(110,160)
(a) Recovery period varies by jurisdiction. See discussion below for additional information regarding our regulatory assets related to winter weather event costs and regulatory liabilities related to income tax rate changes.


		December 31, 2023
	Recovery Period	Current		Noncurrent		Total
		(Thousands of dollars)
Winter weather event costs	(a)	$	22,633	$	21,495	$	44,128
Under-recovered purchased-gas costs	1 year	10,391		—		10,391
Pension and postemployment benefit costs	See Note 9	6,379		228,092		234,471
Reacquired debt costs	6 years	723		2,712		3,435
MGP remediation costs	15 years	98		31,893		31,991
Ad-valorem tax	1 year	14,533		—		14,533
WNA	1 year	11,404		—		11,404
Customer credit deferrals	1 year	6,184		—		6,184
Other	1 to 18 years	2,963		3,714		6,677
Total regulatory assets, net of amortization		75,308		287,906		363,214

Income tax rate changes	(a)	—		(500,478)		(500,478)
Over-recovered purchased-gas costs	1 year	(66,901)		—		(66,901)
Total regulatory liabilities		(66,901)		(500,478)		(567,379)
Net regulatory assets and liabilities		$	8,407	$	(212,572)	$	(204,165)
(a) Recovery period varies by jurisdiction. See discussion below for additional information regarding our regulatory assets related to winter weather event costs and regulatory liabilities related to income tax rate changes.

Regulatory assets in our consolidated balance sheets, as authorized by various regulatory authorities, are probable of recovery. Base rates and certain riders are designed to provide a recovery of costs during the period such rates are in effect, but do not generally provide for a return on investment for amounts we have deferred as regulatory assets. All of our regulatory assets are subject to review by the respective regulatory authorities during future regulatory proceedings.

Winter weather event costs - At September 30, 2024, Texas Gas Service had deferred approximately $13.0 million in extraordinary costs associated with Winter Storm Uri attributable to its former West Texas service area. Pursuant to the approved settlement order, Texas Gas Service began collecting the extraordinary costs, including carrying costs, from those customers in January 2022.

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The deferred winter weather event costs also include invoiced costs for natural gas purchases during Winter Storm Uri that have not been paid as we work with our suppliers for Kansas and Texas to resolve discrepancies in invoiced amounts. These amounts may be adjusted as the differences with suppliers are resolved. Settlements of these amounts are recoverable through the purchased gas cost mechanisms in the respective state. Future adjustments to the amounts are not expected to have a material impact on earnings.

GAAP does not provide comprehensive recognition and measurement guidance for many forms of government assistance received by business entities. Accordingly, we have accounted for the proceeds received from the TNG Corporation by analogy to International Accounting Standards No. 20, “Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance” consistent with a grant related to income. The proceeds received and the corresponding recognition of the deferred regulatory asset have been reflected in the cost of natural gas in our consolidated statements of income. As the proceeds reflect the recovery of our winter weather event regulatory asset, there was no material impact to earnings.

Other regulatory assets and liabilities - Purchased-gas costs represent the natural gas costs that have been over- or under-recovered from customers through the purchased-gas cost adjustment mechanisms, and includes natural gas utilized in our operations and premiums paid and any cash settlements received from our purchased natural gas call options.

The OCC, KCC and regulatory authorities in Texas have approved the recovery of pension costs and other postemployment benefits costs through rates for Oklahoma Natural Gas, Kansas Gas Service and Texas Gas Service, respectively. The costs recovered through rates are based on the net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit pension and other postemployment costs. Differences, if any, between the net periodic benefit cost, net of deferrals, and the amount recovered through rates are reflected in earnings. We historically have recovered defined benefit pension and other postemployment benefit costs through rates. We believe it is probable that regulators will continue to include the net periodic pension and other postemployment benefit costs in our cost of service.

We amortize reacquired debt costs in accordance with the accounting guidelines prescribed by the OCC and the KCC.

See Note 12 for additional information regarding our regulatory assets for MGP remediation costs.

Ad-valorem tax represents the difference in Kansas Gas Service’s taxes incurred each year above or below the amount approved in base rates. This difference is deferred as a regulatory asset or liability for a 12-month period. Kansas Gas Service then applies an adjustment to customers’ bills to refund the over-collected revenue or bill the under-collected revenue over the subsequent 12 months.

Weather normalization represents revenue over- or under-recovered through the WNA rider in Kansas. This amount is deferred as a regulatory asset or liability for a 12-month period. Kansas Gas Service then applies an adjustment to customers’ bills for 12 months to refund the over-collected revenue or bill the under-collected revenue.

The customer credit deferrals and the noncurrent regulatory liability for income tax rate changes represents deferral of the effects of enacted federal and state income tax rate changes on our ADIT and the effects of these changes on our rates. See Note 10 for additional information regarding the impact of income tax rate changes.

Recovery through rates resulted in amortization of regulatory assets of approximately $1.8 million and not material for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and approximately $11.3 million and $11.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

4. CREDIT FACILITY AND SHORT-TERM DEBT

In October 2024, we entered into an agreement that increased the capacity of the ONE Gas Credit Agreement to $1.35 billion from $1.275 billion with commitments from existing lenders and the addition of a new lender. Other than the increased commitments and the addition of a new lender, all other terms and conditions of the ONE Gas Credit Agreement remain in full force and effect, including the maturity date of March 16, 2028.

The ONE Gas Credit Agreement provides for a $1.35 billion revolving unsecured credit facility and includes a $20 million letter of credit subfacility and a $60 million swingline subfacility. We can request an increase in commitments of up to an additional $150 million upon satisfaction of customary conditions, including receipt of commitments from either new lenders or increased commitments from existing lenders. The ONE Gas Credit Agreement is available to provide liquidity for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and mergers, the issuance of letters of credit and for other general corporate purposes.

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The ONE Gas Credit Agreement contains certain financial, operational and legal covenants. Among other things, these covenants include maintaining ONE Gas’ total debt-to-capital ratio of no more than 70 percent at the end of any calendar quarter. At September 30, 2024, our total debt-to-capital ratio was 54.5 percent and we were in compliance with all covenants under the ONE Gas Credit Agreement. Excluding the debt of KGSS-I, which is non-recourse to us, our total debt-to-capital ratio was 52.3 percent. We may reduce the unutilized portion of the ONE Gas Credit Agreement in whole or in part without premium or penalty. The ONE Gas Credit Agreement contains customary events of default. Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, our obligations under the ONE Gas Credit Agreement may be accelerated and the commitments may be terminated.

At September 30, 2024, we had $1.4 million in letters of credit issued and no borrowings under the ONE Gas Credit Agreement, with approximately $1.275 billion of remaining credit, which is available to repay our commercial paper borrowings.

In October 2024, we increased the capacity of our commercial paper program to $1.35 billion from $1.275 billion. Under our commercial paper program, we may issue unsecured commercial paper to fund short-term borrowing needs. The maturities of the commercial paper vary but may not exceed 270 days from the date of issue. Commercial paper is generally sold at par less a discount representing an interest factor. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had $951.4 million and $88.5 million of commercial paper outstanding with a weighted-average interest rate of 5.24 percent and 5.60 percent, respectively.

5. LONG-TERM DEBT

The table below presents a summary of our long-term debt outstanding for the periods indicated:


	Interest Rate	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
		(Thousands of dollars)
Senior Notes due:
February 2024	3.610%	$	—	$	300,000
March 2024	1.100%	—		473,000
April 2029	5.100%	550,000		300,000
May 2030	2.000%	300,000		300,000
September 2032	4.250%	300,000		300,000
February 2044	4.658%	600,000		600,000
November 2048	4.500%	400,000		400,000
Total Senior Notes		2,150,000		2,673,000
KGSS-I Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds	5.486%	287,345		315,284
Other	8.000%	1,229		1,238
Unamortized discounts, net of premiums, on long-term debt		(3,574)		(7,615)
Debt issuance costs (a)		(21,148)		(21,092)
Total long-term debt, net		2,413,852		2,960,815
Less: current maturities of KGSS-I securitized utility tariff bonds, net		28,956		27,430
Less: current maturities of other long-term debt, net		14		772,984
Noncurrent portion of long-term debt, net		$	2,384,882	$	2,160,401

(a) Includes issuance costs and discounts for the KGSS-I Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds of $5.0 million and $5.3 million, at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 respectively.

Senior Notes - The indenture governing our Senior Notes includes an event of default upon the acceleration of other indebtedness of $100 million or more. Such events of default would entitle the trustee or the holders of 25 percent in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Senior Notes to declare those Senior Notes immediately due and payable in full.

Depending on the series, we may redeem our Senior Notes at par, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, starting one month, three months or six months before their maturity dates. Prior to these dates, we may redeem these Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and a make-whole premium. The redemption price will never be less than 100 percent of the principal amount of the respective Senior Note plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness.

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In August 2024, we reopened our outstanding 5.10 percent senior notes due 2029 and issued an additional $250 million. After the completion of this offering, the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 5.10 percent senior notes due 2029 is $550 million.

We repaid our $300 million of 3.61 percent senior notes due February 2024 and our $473 million of 1.10 percent senior notes due March 2024 upon maturity with commercial paper.

Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds - The KGSS-I Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds are governed by an indenture between KGSS-I and the indenture trustee. The indenture contains certain covenants that restrict KGSS-I’s ability to sell, transfer, convey, exchange, or otherwise dispose of its assets. KGSS-I’s assets cannot be used to settle ONE Gas’ obligations and the holders of the Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds have no recourse against ONE Gas. See Note 14 for additional discussion of the Kansas securitization transaction.

6. EQUITY

In February 2023, we entered into an at-the-market equity distribution agreement under which we may issue and sell shares of our common stock with an aggregate offering price up to $300 million. This at-the-market equity program replaced our previous at-the-market equity program, which began in February 2020, and expired in February 2023. Sales of common stock are made by means of ordinary brokers’ transactions on the NYSE, in block transactions or as otherwise agreed to between us and the sales agent. We are under no obligation to offer and sell common stock under the program. At September 30, 2024, we had $225.5 million of equity available for issuance under the program.

The following table summarizes all of our outstanding forward sale agreements at September 30, 2024:


Maturity	Original Shares	Remaining Shares	Forward Price		Net Proceeds Available (in thousands)
December 31, 2024	926,465	926,465	$	81.08	$	75,115
December 31, 2024	2,000,000	1,257,000	77.59		97,537
December 31, 2024	1,200,000	1,200,000	74.58		89,492
December 31, 2024	180,000	180,000	74.53		13,415
Total forward sale agreements	4,306,465	3,563,465	$	77.33	$	275,559

Dividends Declared - In November 2024, we declared a dividend of $0.66 per share ($2.64 per share on an annualized basis) for shareholders of record as of November 19, 2024, payable on December 4, 2024.

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7. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The following table sets forth the effect of reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss in our consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended				Affected Line Item in the
Details About Accumulated Other	September 30,				September 30,				Consolidated Statements
Comprehensive Loss Components	2024		2023		2024		2023			of Income
	(Thousands of dollars)
Pension and other postemployment benefit plan obligations (a)
Amortization of net loss	$	1,442	$	490	$	4,326	$	1,470
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	93		131		279		393
	1,535		621		4,605		1,863
Regulatory adjustments (b)	(1,536)		(620)		(4,607)		(1,862)
Total pension and other postemployment benefit obligations	(1)		1		(2)		1
Available-for-sale securities
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	324		—		322		—
Realized gains (losses)	(1)		—		(11)		—
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	1		—		11		—
Total available-for-sale securities	324		—		322		—
	323		1		320		1			Income before income taxes
	(68)		—		(67)		—			Income tax expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	255	$	1	$	253	$	1		Net income

(a) These components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 9 for additional detail of our net periodic benefit cost.

(b) Regulatory adjustments represent pension and other postemployment benefit costs expected to be recovered through rates and are deferred as part of our regulatory assets. See Note 3 for additional disclosures of regulatory assets and liabilities.

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8. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income by the daily weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented, which includes fully vested stock awards that have not yet been issued as common stock. Diluted EPS is based on shares outstanding for the calculation of basic EPS, plus unvested stock awards granted under our compensation plans and equity forward sale agreements, but only to the extent these instruments dilute earnings per share.

The following tables set forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
	Income		Shares	Per Share Amount
	(Thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$	19,268	56,825	$	0.34
Diluted EPS Calculation
Effect of dilutive securities	—		268
Net income available for common stock and common stock equivalents	$	19,268	57,093	$	0.34

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
	Income		Shares	Per Share Amount
	(Thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$	25,189	55,624	$	0.45
Diluted EPS Calculation
Effect of dilutive securities	—		351
Net income available for common stock and common stock equivalents	$	25,189	55,975	$	0.45

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
	Income		Shares	Per Share Amount
	(Thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$	145,828	56,768	$	2.57
Diluted EPS Calculation
Effect of dilutive securities	—		138
Net income available for common stock and common stock equivalents	$	145,828	56,906	$	2.56

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
	Income		Shares	Per Share Amount
	(Thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$	160,499	55,576	$	2.89
Diluted EPS Calculation
Effect of dilutive securities	—		321
Net income available for common stock and common stock equivalents	$	160,499	55,897	$	2.87

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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The following tables set forth the components of net periodic benefit cost for our pension and other postemployment benefit plans for the periods indicated:


		Pension Benefits
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Components of net periodic benefit credit
Service cost		$	1,551	$	1,811	$	4,653	$	5,433
Interest cost (a)		10,281		10,607		30,843		31,821
Expected return on assets (a)		(14,757)		(14,879)		(44,271)		(44,637)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost (credit) (a)		93		93		279		279
Amortization of net loss (a)		1,446		502		4,338		1,506
Net periodic benefit credit		$	(1,386)	$	(1,866)	$	(4,158)	$	(5,598)
(a) These amounts, net of any amounts capitalized as a regulatory asset, have been recognized as other income (expense), net in the consolidated statement of income. See Note 11 for additional detail for our other income (expense), net.


	Other Postemployment Benefits
	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit)
Service cost	$	152	$	183	$	456	$	549
Interest cost (a)	2,045		2,288		6,135		6,864
Expected return on assets (a)	(2,284)		(2,432)		(6,852)		(7,296)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost (credit) (a)	—		38		—		114
Amortization of net gain (a)	(4)		(12)		(12)		(36)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	(91)	$	65	$	(273)	$	195
(a) These amounts, net of any amounts capitalized as a regulatory asset, have been recognized as other income (expense), net in the consolidated statement of income. See Note 11 for additional detail for our other income (expense), net.

We recover qualified pension benefit plan and other postemployment benefit plan costs through rates charged to our customers. Certain regulatory authorities require that the recovery of these costs be based on specific guidelines. The difference between these regulatory-based amounts and the periodic benefit cost calculated pursuant to GAAP is deferred as a regulatory asset or liability and amortized to expense over periods in which this difference will be recovered in rates, as authorized by the applicable regulatory authorities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, regulatory deferrals related to net periodic benefit cost were $3.6 million and $4.2 million, respectively.

We capitalize all eligible service cost and non-service cost components under the accounting requirements of ASC Topic 980 (Regulated Operations) for rate-regulated entities. Capitalized non-service costs reflected as a regulatory asset in our consolidated balance sheets were $5.5 million at September 30, 2024, and $2.2 million at December 31, 2023. See Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report for additional information.

10. INCOME TAXES

We use an estimated annual effective tax rate for purposes of determining the income tax provision during interim reporting periods. In calculating our estimated annual effective tax rate, we consider forecasted annual pre-tax income and estimated permanent book versus tax differences, as well as tax credits. Adjustments to the effective tax rate and estimates will occur as information and assumptions change.

At September 30, 2024, we have no uncertain tax positions. Changes in tax laws or tax rates are recognized in the financial reporting period that includes the enactment date. We are no longer subject to income tax examination for years prior to 2019.

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In 2024, the Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Procedure 2024-15, which allows for the deferral of income taxes on securitization bond proceeds received from a qualifying state financing entity. In 2022, Oklahoma Natural Gas received $1.3 billion in securitization bond proceeds and reported this amount as income on its federal income tax return for that year. Following the new revenue procedure, we amended our 2022 federal tax return to request a refund of $55.5 million, pending review and approval by the Internal Revenue Service. Additionally, we plan to file an amended Oklahoma corporate income tax return in the fourth quarter of 2024 to request a state refund of $1.5 million. Consequently, as of September 30, 2024, we have recorded a receivable from the Internal Revenue Service to reflect the anticipated refund, along with a deferred tax liability to account for the future tax obligation.

Income tax expense reflects credits for the amortization of the regulatory liability associated with EDIT that was returned to customers of $1.5 million and $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $13.4 million and $15.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

11. OTHER INCOME AND OTHER EXPENSE

The following table sets forth the components of other income and other expense for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Net periodic benefit other than service cost	$	825	$	1,154	$	2,381	$	3,025
Earnings (losses) on investments associated with nonqualified employee benefit plans	2,097		(1,278)		4,798		1,609
Other income (expense), net	60		179		143		176
Total other income, net	$	2,982	$	55	$	7,322	$	4,810

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Environmental Matters - We are subject to multiple laws and regulations regarding protection of the environment and natural and cultural resources, which affect many aspects of our present and future operations. Regulated activities include, but are not limited to, those involving air emissions, storm water and wastewater discharges, handling and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, wetland preservation, plant and wildlife protection, hazardous materials use, storage and transportation, and pipeline and facility construction. These laws and regulations require us to obtain and/or comply with a wide variety of environmental clearances, registrations, licenses, permits and other approvals. Failure to comply with these laws, regulations, licenses and permits or the discovery of presently unknown environmental conditions may expose us to fines, penalties and/or interruptions in our operations that could be material to our results of operations. In addition, emission controls and/or other regulatory or permitting mandates under the CAA and other similar federal and state laws could require unexpected capital expenditures. We cannot assure that existing environmental statutes and regulations will not be revised or that new regulations will not be adopted or become applicable to us. Revised or additional statutes or regulations that result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our expenditures for environmental investigation and remediation compliance to-date have not been significant in relation to our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, and our expenditures related to environmental matters had no material effects on earnings or cash flows during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

We own or retain legal responsibility for certain environmental conditions at 12 former MGP sites in Kansas. These sites contain contaminants generally associated with MGP sites and are subject to control or remediation under various environmental laws and regulations. A consent agreement with the KDHE governs all environmental investigation and remediation work at these sites. The terms of the consent agreement require us to investigate these sites and set remediation activities based upon the results of the investigations and risk analysis. Remediation typically involves the management of contaminated soils and may involve removal of structures and monitoring and/or remediation of groundwater. We have completed or are addressing removal of the source of soil contamination at all 12 sites and continue to monitor groundwater at seven of the 12 sites according to plans approved by the KDHE. Regulatory closure has been achieved at five of the 12 sites, but these sites remain subject to potential future requirements that may result in additional costs.

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year period. The unamortized amounts will not be included in rate base or accumulate carrying charges. Following a determination that future investigation and remediation work approved by the KDHE exceeds $15.0 million, net of any related insurance recoveries, Kansas Gas Service will be required to file an application with the KCC for approval to increase the $15.0 million cap. In January 2024, we received $1.5 million in insurance proceeds for remediation costs related to these sites. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we have deferred $30.4 million and $32.0 million, respectively, for accrued investigation and remediation costs pursuant to our AAO. Kansas Gas Service expects to file an application in the first quarter of 2025 for amounts deferred in excess of the cap.

We also own or retain legal responsibility for certain environmental conditions at a former MGP site in Texas. At the request of the TCEQ, we began investigating the level and extent of contamination associated with the site under their Texas Risk Reduction Program. A preliminary site investigation revealed that this site contains contaminants generally associated with MGP sites and is subject to control or remediation under various environmental laws and regulations. At September 30, 2024, estimated costs associated with expected remediation activities for this site are not material.

Our expenditures for environmental evaluation, mitigation, remediation and compliance to date have not been significant in relation to our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, and our expenditures related to environmental matters had no material effects on earnings or cash flows during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The reserve for remediation of our MGP sites was $13.6 million and $14.3 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Pipeline Safety - We are subject to regulation under federal pipeline safety statutes and any analogous state regulations. These include safety requirements for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of pipelines, including transmission and distribution pipelines. At the federal level, we are regulated by PHMSA. PHMSA regulations require the following for certain pipelines: inspection and maintenance plans; integrity management programs, including the determination of pipeline integrity risks and periodic assessments on certain pipeline segments; an operator qualification program, which includes certain trainings; a public awareness program that provides certain information; and a control room management plan.

As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, the PIPES Act reauthorized PHMSA through 2023 and directed the agency to move forward with several regulatory actions, including the “Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements” and the “Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines” proposed rulemakings. Congress has also instructed PHMSA to issue final regulations that will require operators of new and existing transmission and distribution pipeline facilities to conduct certain leak detection and repair programs and to require facility inspection and maintenance plans to align with those regulations. To the extent such rulemakings impose more stringent requirements on our facilities, we may be required to incur expenditures that may be material.

Legal Proceedings - We are a party to various litigation matters and claims that have arisen in the normal course of our operations. While the results of litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe the reasonably possible losses from such matters, individually and in the aggregate, are not material. Additionally, we believe the probable outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

13. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Accounting Treatment - We record all derivative instruments at fair value, with the exception of normal purchases and normal sales that are expected to result in physical delivery. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, if so, the reason for holding it, or if regulatory requirements impose a different accounting treatment.

If certain conditions are met, we may elect to designate a derivative instrument as a hedge of exposure to changes in fair values or cash flows. We have not elected to designate any of our derivative instruments as hedges.

The table below summarizes the various ways in which we account for our derivative instruments and the impact on our consolidated financial statements:

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Recognition and Measurement

Accounting Treatment

Balance Sheet

Income Statement

Normal purchases and
normal sales

Fair value not recorded

Change in fair value not recognized in earnings

Mark-to-market

Recorded at fair value

Change in fair value recognized in, and recoverable through, the purchased-gas cost adjustment mechanisms

Fair Value Measurements - We define fair value as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or the transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We use the market and income approaches to determine the fair value of our assets and liabilities and consider the markets in which the transactions are executed. We measure the fair value of a group of financial assets and liabilities consistent with how a market participant would price the net risk exposure at the measurement date.

Fair Value Hierarchy - At each balance sheet date, we utilize a fair value hierarchy to classify fair value amounts recognized or disclosed in our consolidated financial statements based on the observability of inputs used to estimate such fair value. The levels of the hierarchy are described below:

•Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

•Level 2 - Significant observable pricing inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are, either directly or indirectly, observable as of the reporting date. Essentially, this represents inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data; and

•Level 3 - May include one or more unobservable inputs that are significant in establishing a fair value estimate. These unobservable inputs are developed based on the best information available and may include our own internal data.

We recognize transfers into and out of the levels as of the end of each reporting period.

Determining the appropriate classification of our fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy requires management’s judgment regarding the degree to which market data is observable or corroborated by observable market data. We categorize derivatives for which fair value is determined using multiple inputs within a single level, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

Derivative Instruments - Our derivatives are comprised of over-the-counter natural gas fixed price swaps and call options.

Swaps - At September 30, 2024, we held over-the-counter natural gas fixed-price swaps for the heating season ending March 2025, with a total notional amount of 9.45 Bcf. At December 31, 2023, we held over-the counter natural gas fixed-prices swaps for the heating season ending March 2024 with a total notional amount of 5.1 Bcf.

Options - At September 30, 2024, we held natural gas call options for the heating season ending March 2025, with the total notional amounts of 1.02 Bcf, for which we paid premiums of $1.0 million. At December 31, 2023, we held purchased natural gas call options for the heating season ended March 2024, with total notional amounts of 0.5 Bcf, for which the premiums paid and the fair value were not material.

We have not designated any of our derivative instruments as accounting hedges. These contracts are included in, and recoverable through, our purchased-gas cost adjustment mechanisms. Additionally, premiums paid, changes in fair value and any settlements received associated with these contracts are deferred as part of our unrecovered purchased-gas costs in our consolidated balance sheets. There were no transfers between levels for the periods presented.

Other Financial Instruments - The approximate fair value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable is equal to book value, due to the short-term nature of these items. Commercial paper is due upon demand and, therefore, the carrying amounts approximate fair value.

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The following tables summarize, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our derivative and other assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:


	September 30, 2024
	Level 1		Level 2		Netting (c)		Total
	(Thousands of dollars)
Assets:
Derivative instruments - swaps (a)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Derivative instruments - options (a)	—		—		—		—
United States treasury notes (b)	6,607		—		—		6,607
Corporate bonds (b)	—		9,851		—		9,851
Total assets	$	6,607	$	9,851	$	—	$	16,458
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments - swaps (a)	$	—	$	4,261	$	—	$	4,261

(a) The fair value is included in other current assets and other current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

(b) The fair value is included in other current and noncurrent assets and other current and noncurrent liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.


	December 31, 2023
	Level 1		Level 2		Total
	(Thousands of dollars)
Assets:
United States treasury notes (b)	$	6,496	$	—	$	6,496
Corporate bonds (b)	—		11,080		11,080
Total assets	$	6,496	$	11,080	$	17,576
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments - swaps (a)	$	—	$	13,920	$	13,920

(a) The fair value is included in other current assets and other current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

(b) The fair value is included in other current and noncurrent assets and other current and noncurrent liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

The estimated fair value of our long-term debt, including current maturities, was $2.4 billion and $2.8 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The estimated fair value of our long-term debt was determined using quoted market prices, and is classified as Level 2.

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14. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY

KGSS-I is a special-purpose, wholly owned subsidiary of ONE Gas that was formed for the purpose of issuing securitized bonds to recover extraordinary costs incurred by Kansas Gas Service resulting from Winter Storm Uri. KGSS-I’s assets cannot be used to settle ONE Gas’ obligations and the holders of the Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds have no recourse against ONE Gas. See Note 5 for additional information about the securitization financing.

KGSS-I is considered to be a variable interest entity. As a result, KGSS-I is included in the consolidated financial statements of ONE Gas. No gain or loss was recognized upon initial consolidation.

The following table summarizes the impact of KGSS-I on our consolidated balance sheets, for the periods indicated:


	September 30,		December 31,
	2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	$	9,961	$	20,552
Accounts receivable	4,499		5,133
Securitized intangible asset, net	272,510		293,619
Total assets	$	286,970	$	319,304
Current maturities of securitized utility tariff bonds	28,956		27,430
Accounts payable	222		393
Accrued interest	2,627		7,207
Securitized utility tariff bonds, excluding current maturities, net of discounts and issuance costs $5.0 million and $5.3 million, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	253,434		282,506
Equity	1,731		1,768
Total liabilities and equity	$	286,970	$	319,304

The following table summarizes the impact of KGSS-I on our consolidated statements of income, for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Operating revenues	$	10,515	$	12,014	$	33,741	$	35,754
Operating expense	(111)		(113)		(332)		(332)
Amortization expense	(6,429)		(7,489)		(21,109)		(21,758)
Interest income	199		259		539		560
Interest expense	(4,138)		(4,548)		(12,731)		(14,101)
Income before income taxes	$	36	$	123	$	108	$	123

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report, as well as our Annual Report. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a 12-month period.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

Credit Facility - In October 2024, we entered into an agreement that increased the capacity of the ONE Gas Credit Agreement to $1.35 billion from $1.275 billion with commitments from existing lenders and the addition of a new lender. The maturity date March 16, 2028, remains unchanged.

Commercial Paper - In October 2024, we increased the capacity of our commercial paper program to $1.35 billion from $1.275 billion.

Senior Notes - In August 2024, we reopened our outstanding 5.10 percent senior notes due 2029 and issued an additional $250 million. After the completion of this offering, the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 5.10 percent senior notes due 2029 is $550 million.

We repaid our $300 million of 3.61 percent senior notes due February 2024 and our $473 million of 1.10 percent senior notes due March 2024 upon maturity with commercial paper.

Dividend - In November 2024, we declared a dividend of $0.66 per share ($2.64 per share on an annualized basis) for shareholders of record as of November 19, 2024, payable on December 4, 2024.

REGULATORY ACTIVITIES

Oklahoma - As required by our tariff, PBRC filings are made annually on or before March 15 until the next general rate case, which is required to be filed on or before June 30, 2027. On February 29, 2024, Oklahoma Natural Gas filed its required PBRC application for the year ended December 2023. The filed request included a $31.8 million base rate revenue increase, $2.4 million energy efficiency incentive, and $12.8 million of estimated EDIT to be credited to customers in 2025. On May 31, 2024, a settlement in the case was filed with a proposed revenue increase of $31.4 million. On June 4, 2024, a hearing was held at the conclusion of which the administrative law judge took the case under advisement. On July 15, 2024, the administrative law judge issued a report to the OCC recommending approval of the settlement agreement. Pursuant to its tariff, Oklahoma Natural Gas placed new rates into effect on June 28, 2024. The OCC issued an order approving the settlement on August 27, 2024.

Kansas - On March 1, 2024, Kansas Gas Service submitted an application to the KCC requesting an increase to its base rates reflecting investments in its natural gas distribution system, implementation of a performance-based ratemaking mechanism and residential rate design options that align with customer usage. On August 2, 2024, a unanimous settlement agreement was signed by all parties to the rate case and filed with the KCC. A hearing on the unanimous settlement agreement was held on August 13, 2024. On October 3, 2024, the KCC issued an order approving the settlement agreement and new rates became effective on November 1, 2024. Kansas Gas Service’s net base rates will increase by $35 million. Kansas Gas Service was already recovering $35 million from customers through the GSRS; therefore, this settlement represents a total base rate increase of $70 million. The unanimous settlement agreement stipulates a GSRS pre-tax carrying charge of 8.97 percent for subsequent GSRS filings.

Texas - West-North Service Area - In March 2024, Texas Gas Service made a GRIP filing for all customers in the West-North service area, requesting an $8.6 million increase to be effective in July 2024. In June of 2024, El Paso and Socorro denied the requested increase. Texas Gas Service filed an appeal of these denials to the RRC on July 8, 2024, which was upheld by the RRC. All other municipalities, and the RRC, approved an increase of $8.5 million or allowed it to take effect with no action. Texas Gas Service implemented new rates in July 2024.

Central-Gulf Service Area - In February 2024, Texas Gas Service made a GRIP filing for all customers in the Central-Gulf service area, requesting a $12.3 million increase to be effective in June 2024. In May 2024, the RRC and municipalities approved an increase of $12.2 million, and new rates became effective in June 2024.

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In June 2024, Texas Gas Service filed a rate case for all customers in the Central-Gulf service area, requesting a $25.8 million increase. Texas Gas Service has invested approximately $355 million in its Central-Gulf service area natural gas distribution system since its last Central-Gulf service area rate case was finalized in August 2020. A portion of this investment, approximately $342 million, is currently recovered through GRIP. On September 27, 2024, the parties filed an uncontested settlement agreement for an increase of $19.3 million based on a 9.7 percent return on equity and 59.6 percent common equity ratio. In October 2024, the administrative law judge issued a proposal for decision recommending the settlement be approved. If the settlement is approved by the RRC, new rates will take effect in December 2024.

Rio Grande Valley Service Area - In May 2024, Texas Gas Service made a GRIP filing for all customers in the Rio Grande Valley service area, requesting a $3.7 million increase to be effective in August 2024. In August 2024, the RRC and municipalities approved an increase of $3.6 million, and new rates became effective in September 2024.

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FINANCIAL RESULTS AND OPERATING INFORMATION

We operate in one reportable business segment: regulated public utilities that deliver natural gas to residential, commercial and transportation customers. Our accounting policies are the same as described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report. We evaluate our financial performance principally on net income.

Selected Financial Results - For the three months ended September 30, 2024, net income was $19.2 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, compared with $25.2 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, in the same period last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net income was $145.8 million, or $2.56 per diluted share, compared with $160.5 million, or $2.87 per diluted share, in the same period last year.

The following table sets forth certain selected financial results for our operations for the periods indicated:


		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended				Three Months				Nine Months
		September 30,				September 30,				2024 vs. 2023				2024 vs. 2023
Financial Results		2024		2023		2024		2023		Increase (Decrease)				Increase (Decrease)
	(Millions of dollars, except percentages)
Natural gas sales		$	289.8	$	286.0	$	1,290.7	$	1,606.0	$	3.8	1	%	$	(315.3)	(20)	%
Transportation revenues		30.6		29.6		101.3		97.6		1.0		3	%	3.7		4	%
Securitization customer charges		10.5		12.0		33.7		35.8		(1.5)		(13)	%	(2.1)		(6)	%
Other revenues		9.5		8.2		27.2		26.7		1.3		16	%	0.5		2	%
Total revenues		$	340.4	$	335.8	$	1,452.9	$	1,766.1	$	4.6	1	%	$	(313.2)	(18)	%
Cost of natural gas		59.6		70.9		514.6		867.0		(11.3)		(16)	%	(352.4)		(41)	%
Operating costs		149.2		139.3		442.3		421.4		9.9		7	%	20.9		5	%
Depreciation and amortization		72.1		68.4		221.2		207.2		3.7		5	%	14.0		7	%
Operating income		$	59.5	$	57.2	$	274.8	$	270.5	$	2.3	4	%	$	4.3	2	%
Capital expenditures and asset removal costs		$	197.7	$	184.3	$	571.7	$	539.1	$	13.4	7	%	$	32.6	6	%

Natural gas sales to customers represent revenue from contracts with customers through implied contracts established by our tariffs and rates approved by regulatory authorities, as well as revenues from regulatory mechanisms related to natural gas sales. Additionally, natural gas sales include recovery of the cost of natural gas.

Our natural gas sales include fixed and variable charges related to the delivery of natural gas and gas costs that are passed through to our customers in accordance with our cost of natural gas regulatory mechanisms. Fixed charges reflect the portion of our natural gas sales attributable to the monthly fixed customer charge component of our rates, which does not fluctuate based on customer usage in each period. Variable charges reflect the portion of our natural gas sales that fluctuate with the volumes delivered and billed and the effects of weather normalization.

Transportation revenues represent revenue from contracts with customers through implied contracts established by our tariffs and rates approved by regulatory authorities, as well as tariff-based negotiated contracts.

Securitization customer charges represent revenue from contracts with customers through implied contracts established by the financing order approved by the KCC, related to the securitization of extraordinary costs incurred during Winter Storm Uri in the state of Kansas. See Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report for additional discussion of the securitization transaction in Kansas.

Other revenues include primarily miscellaneous service charges, which represent implied contracts with customers established by our tariffs and rates approved by regulatory authorities and other revenues from regulatory mechanisms.

Cost of natural gas includes commodity purchases, fuel, storage, transportation, hedging costs and settlement proceeds for natural gas price volatility mitigation programs approved by our regulators and other gas purchase costs recovered through our cost of natural gas regulatory mechanisms and does not include an allocation of general operating costs or depreciation and amortization. These regulatory mechanisms provide a method of recovering natural gas costs on an ongoing basis without a profit. Therefore, although our revenues will fluctuate with the cost of natural gas that we pass-through to our customers, operating income is not affected by fluctuations in the cost of natural gas.

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Operating income increased $2.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared with the same period last year, due primarily to an increase of $17.5 million from new rates.

The increase was offset partially by:

•an increase of $3.7 million in depreciation and amortization expense from additional capital investment;

•an increase of $6.1 million in employee-related costs; and

•an increase of $2.0 million in outside services.

Operating income increased $4.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with the same period last year, due primarily to the following:

•an increase of $43.3 million from new rates; and

•an increase of $5.1 million in residential sales due primarily to net customer growth in Oklahoma and Texas.

These increases were offset by:

•an increase of $16.5 million of employee-related costs;

•an increase of $14.0 million in depreciation and amortization expense from additional capital investment;

•an increase of $2.1 million due to ad valorem taxes;

•an increase of $1.0 million due to insurance expense;

•an increase of $1.9 million in fleet costs; and

•a decrease of $5.9 million due to lower sales volumes, largely offset by the impact of weather normalization mechanisms.

Other Factors Affecting Net Income - Other factors that affected net income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period last year, include an increase of $2.9 million in other income/(expense), net due primarily to a $3.4 million increase in the market value of investments associated with our nonqualified employee benefit plans.

Other factors that affected net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with the same period last year, include an increase of $2.5 million in other income/(expense), net, due primarily to a $3.2 million increase in the market value of investments associated with our nonqualified employee benefit plans.

Additionally, net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, includes an increase in interest expense of $11.2 million and $21.9 million, respectively. The increase in interest expense is due primarily to the issuance of $300 million of 5.10 percent senior notes in December 2023 and the repayment of $300 million of 3.61 percent senior notes due February 2024 and $473 million of 1.10 percent senior notes due March 2024 upon maturity with commercial paper.

EDIT - Income tax expense reflects credits for the amortization of the regulatory liability associated with EDIT that was returned to customers of $1.5 million and $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $13.4 million and $15.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Capital Expenditures and Asset Removal Costs - Our capital expenditures program includes expenditures for pipeline integrity, extending service to new areas, reinforcing and increasing system capabilities, pipeline replacements, automated meter reading, government-mandated pipeline relocations, fleet, facilities, IT assets, and cybersecurity. It is our practice to maintain and upgrade our infrastructure, facilities and systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Asset removal costs include expenditures associated with the replacement or retirement of long-lived assets that result from the construction, development and/or normal use of our assets, primarily our pipeline assets.

Capital expenditures and asset removal costs were $13.4 million and $32.6 million higher for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared with the same period last year, due primarily to expenditures for system integrity and extension of service to new areas. Our full-year capital expenditures and asset removal costs are expected to be approximately $750 million for 2024.

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Selected Operating Information - The following tables set forth certain selected operating information for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended								Variances
	September 30,								2024 vs. 2023
(in thousands)	2024				2023				Increase (Decrease)
Average Number of Customers	OK	KS	TX	Total	OK	KS	TX	Total	OK	KS	TX	Total
Residential	839	591	666	2,096	831	585	660	2,076	8	6	6	20
Commercial and industrial	76	50	35	161	76	50	34	160	—	—	1	1
Other	—	—	3	3	—	—	3	3	—	—	—	—
Transportation	5	6	1	12	5	6	1	12	—	—	—	—
Total customers	920	647	705	2,272	912	641	698	2,251	8	6	7	21

	Nine Months Ended								Variances
	September 30,								2024 vs. 2023
(in thousands)	2024				2023				Increase (Decrease)
Average Number of Customers	OK	KS	TX	Total	OK	KS	TX	Total	OK	KS	TX	Total
Residential	842	595	666	2,103	836	592	660	2,088	6	3	6	15
Commercial and industrial	77	51	35	163	77	51	35	163	—	—	—	—
Other	—	—	3	3	—	—	3	3	—	—	—	—
Transportation	5	6	1	12	5	6	1	12	—	—	—	—
Total customers	924	652	705	2,281	918	649	699	2,266	6	3	6	15

The increase in the average number of customers for the periods presented is due primarily to the connection of new customers resulting from the extension and expansion of our system in our service areas. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, our average customer count includes approximately 5,500 new customer connections during the period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, our average customer count includes approximately 16,000 new customer connections during the period. For the year ended December 31, 2023, our average customer count included approximately 23,400 new customer connections.

The following table reflects total volumes delivered, excluding the effects of WNA mechanisms on sales volumes:


	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 30,		September 30,
Volumes (MMcf)	2024	2023	2024	2023
Natural gas sales
Residential	7,463	8,625	70,380	76,051
Commercial and industrial	3,999	4,137	26,190	28,026
Other	234	210	1,538	1,661
Total sales volumes delivered	11,696	12,972	98,108	105,738
Transportation	48,063	51,312	163,729	169,069
Total volumes delivered	59,759	64,284	261,837	274,807

The impact of weather on residential and commercial natural gas sales is mitigated by WNA mechanisms in all jurisdictions.

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The following table sets forth the HDDs by state for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended
	September 30,
	2024		2023		2024 vs. 2023		2024		2023
HDDs	Actual	Normal	Actual	Normal	Actual Variance		Actual as a percent of Normal
Oklahoma	—	9	—	8	—	%	—	%	—	%
Kansas	8	45	1	46	700	%	18	%	2	%
Texas	—	2	—	2	—	%	—	%	—	%

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2024		2023		2024 vs. 2023		2024		2023
HDDs	Actual	Normal	Actual	Normal	Actual Variance		Actual as a percent of Normal
Oklahoma	1,798	2,039	1,953	2,028	(8)	%	88	%	96	%
Kansas	2,430	2,899	2,568	2,900	(5)	%	84	%	89	%
Texas	899	1,006	945	1,032	(5)	%	89	%	92	%

Normal HDDs are established through rate proceedings in each of our jurisdictions for use primarily in weather normalization billing calculations. See further discussion on weather normalization in our Regulatory Overview section in Part 1, Item 1, “Business,” of our Annual Report. Normal HDDs disclosed above are based on:

•Oklahoma - A 10-year weighted average as of June 30, 2021, as calculated using 11 weather stations across Oklahoma and weighted on average customer count.

•Kansas - A 30-year rolling average for years 1988-2017 calculated using three weather stations across Kansas and weighted on HDDs by weather station and customers.

•Texas - An average of HDDs authorized in our most recent rate proceeding in each jurisdiction and weighted using a rolling 10-year average of actual natural gas distribution sales volumes by service area.

Actual HDDs are based on the quarter-to-date weighted average of:

•11 weather stations and customers by month for Oklahoma;

•3 weather stations and customers by month for Kansas; and

•9 weather stations and natural gas distribution sales volumes by service area for Texas.

CONTINGENCIES

We are a party to various litigation matters and claims that have arisen in the normal course of our operations. While the results of litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe the reasonably possible losses from such matters, individually and in the aggregate, are not material. Additionally, we believe the probable outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

General - We have relied primarily on operating cash flow and commercial paper for our liquidity and capital resource requirements. We fund operating expenses, working capital requirements, including purchases of natural gas, and capital expenditures primarily with cash from operations and commercial paper.

Our stable cash flow and earnings profile is due to the significant residential component of our customer base, the fixed-charge component of our natural gas sales revenues and the rate mechanisms that we have in place. Additionally, we have rate mechanisms in place in our jurisdictions that reduce the lag in earning a return on our capital expenditures and provide for recovery of certain changes in our cost of service by allowing for adjustments to rates between rate cases. We anticipate that our cash flow generated from operations and our expected short- and long-term financing arrangements will enable us to maintain our current and planned level of operations and provide us flexibility to finance our infrastructure investments. Our ability to

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access capital markets for debt and equity financing under reasonable terms depends on market conditions, our financial condition and credit ratings.

Short-term Debt - In October 2024, we entered into an agreement that increased the capacity of the ONE Gas Credit Agreement to $1.35 billion from $1.275 billion with commitments from existing lenders and the addition of a new lender. The ONE Gas Credit Agreement provides for a $1.35 billion revolving unsecured credit facility and includes a $20 million letter of credit subfacility and a $60 million swingline subfacility. We can request an increase in commitments of up to an additional $150 million upon satisfaction of customary conditions, including receipt of commitments from either new lenders or increased commitments from existing lenders. The ONE Gas Credit Agreement is available to provide liquidity for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and mergers, the issuance of letters of credit, and for other general corporate purposes.

The ONE Gas Credit Agreement contains certain financial, operational and legal covenants. Among other things, these covenants include maintaining ONE Gas’ total debt-to-capital ratio of no more than 70 percent at the end of any calendar quarter. At September 30, 2024, our total debt-to-capital ratio was 54.5 percent and we were in compliance with all covenants under the ONE Gas Credit Agreement. Excluding the debt of KGSS-I, which is non-recourse to us, our total debt-to-capital ratio was 52.3 percent. We may reduce the unutilized portion of the ONE Gas Credit Agreement in whole or in part without premium or penalty. The ONE Gas Credit Agreement contains customary events of default. Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, the obligations under the ONE Gas Credit Agreement may be accelerated and the commitments may be terminated.

Senior Notes - We repaid our $300 million of 3.61 percent senior notes due February 2024 and our $473 million of 1.10 percent senior notes due March 2024 upon maturity with commercial paper.

In August, 2024, we reopened our outstanding 5.10 percent senior notes due 2029 and issued an additional $250 million. After the completion of this offering, the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 5.10 percent senior notes due 2029 is $550 million. The additional $250 million senior notes were issued at a premium of $4 million, creating an effective interest rate of 4.87 percent.

At September 30, 2024, we had outstanding $2.2 billion of Senior Notes with none due within the next year. The indenture governing our Senior Notes includes an event of default upon the acceleration of other indebtedness of $100 million or more. Such events of default would entitle the trustee or the holders of 25 percent in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Senior Notes to declare those Senior Notes immediately due and payable in full.

Depending on the series, we may redeem our Senior Notes at par, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, starting one month, three months or six months before their maturity dates. Prior to these dates, we may redeem these Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and a make-whole premium. The redemption price will never be less than 100 percent of the principal amount of the respective Senior Note plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Our Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness.

At September 30, 2024, our long-term debt-to-capital ratio was 46 percent. Excluding the debt of KGSS-I, which is non-recourse to us, our long-term debt-to-capital ratio was 43 percent. See Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report for information with respect to KGSS-I.

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Credit Ratings - Our credit ratings at September 30, 2024, were:


Rating Agency	Long Term rating	Short Term rating	Outlook
Moody’s	A3	Prime-2	Stable
S&P	A-	A-2	Stable

We intend to maintain credit metrics at a level that supports our balanced approach to capital investment and a return of capital to shareholders via a dividend that we believe will be competitive with our peer group.

Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds - At September 30, 2024, we had outstanding $287.3 million of 5.486 percent KGSS-I Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds with $29.0 million due within the next year. The bonds are governed by an indenture between KGSS-I and the indenture trustee. The indenture contains certain covenants that restrict KGSS-I’s ability to sell, transfer, convey, exchange, or otherwise dispose of its assets.

Equity Issuances - The following table summarizes all of our outstanding forward sale agreements at September 30, 2024:


Maturity	Original Shares	Remaining Shares	Forward Price		Net Proceeds Available (in thousands)
December 31, 2024	926,465	926,465	$	81.08	$	75,115
December 31, 2024	2,000,000	1,257,000	77.59		97,537
December 31, 2024	1,200,000	1,200,000	74.58		89,492
December 31, 2024	180,000	180,000	74.53		13,415
Total forward sale agreements	4,306,465	3,563,465	$	77.33	$	275,559

Pension and Other Postemployment Benefit Plans - In 2024, our contributions are expected to be approximately $1.4 million to our defined benefit pension plans, and no contributions are expected to be made to our other postemployment benefit plans. We use a December 31 measurement date for our plans.

Information about our pension and other postemployment benefit plans, including anticipated contributions, is included under Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report. See Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report for additional information.

CASH FLOW ANALYSIS

We use the indirect method to prepare our consolidated statements of cash flows. Under this method, we reconcile net income to cash flows provided by operating activities by adjusting net income for those items that impact net income but may not result in actual cash receipts or payments and changes in our assets and liabilities not classified as investing or financing activities during the period. Items that impact net income but may not result in actual cash receipts or payments include, but are not limited to, depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, share-based compensation expense and provision for doubtful accounts.

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The following table sets forth the changes in cash flows by operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated:


	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				Variance
	2024		2023		2024 vs. 2023
	(Millions of dollars)
Total cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	305.8	$	842.5	$	(536.7)
Investing activities	(522.2)		(489.4)		(32.8)
Financing activities	205.8		(353.2)		559.0
Change in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	(10.6)		(0.1)		(10.5)
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	39.4		18.1		21.3
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	$	28.8	$	18.0	$	10.8

Operating Cash Flows - Changes in cash flows from operating activities are due primarily to changes in sales revenues, natural gas costs and operating expenses discussed in “Financial Results and Operating Information,” the effects of Winter Storm Uri discussed in “Regulatory Activities” and changes in working capital. Changes in natural gas prices and demand for our services or natural gas, whether because of general economic conditions, variations in weather not mitigated by WNA mechanisms, changes in supply or increased competition from other service providers, could affect our earnings and operating cash flows. Typically, our cash flows from operations are greater in the first half of the year compared with the second half of the year.

Operating cash flows were lower for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with the prior period, due primarily to proceeds from government securitization of winter weather costs for Texas Gas Service in March 2023 and working capital changes related to lower cost of gas rates embedded in accounts receivable and natural gas in storage.

Investing Cash Flows - Cash used in investing activities increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with the prior period, due primarily to an increase in capital expenditures for system integrity and extension of service to new areas.

Financing Cash Flows - Cash used in financing activities decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with the prior period, due primarily to commercial paper borrowing in excess of repayments of long-term debt and the additional issuance of long-term debt.

ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY AND REGULATORY MATTERS

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activities based upon the results of the investigations and risk analysis. Remediation typically involves the management of contaminated soils and may involve removal of structures and monitoring and/or remediation of groundwater. We have completed or are addressing removal of the source of soil contamination at all 12 sites and continue to monitor groundwater at seven of the 12 sites according to plans approved by the KDHE. Regulatory closure has been achieved at five of the 12 sites, but these sites remain subject to potential future requirements that may result in additional costs.

We have an AAO that allows Kansas Gas Service to defer and seek recovery of costs necessary for investigation and remediation at, and nearby, these 12 former MGP sites that are incurred after January 1, 2017, up to a cap of $15.0 million, net of any related insurance recoveries. Costs approved for recovery in a future rate proceeding would then be amortized over a 15-year period. The unamortized amounts will not be included in rate base or accumulate carrying charges. Following a determination that future investigation and remediation work approved by the KDHE exceeds $15.0 million, net of any related insurance recoveries, Kansas Gas Service will be required to file an application with the KCC for approval to increase the $15.0 million cap. In January 2024, we received $1.5 million in insurance proceeds for remediation costs related to these sites. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we have deferred $30.4 million and $32.0 million, respectively, for accrued investigation and remediation costs pursuant to our AAO. Kansas Gas Service expects to file an application in the first quarter of 2025 for amounts deferred in excess of the cap.

Our expenditures for environmental evaluation, mitigation, remediation and compliance to date have not been significant in relation to our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, and our expenditures related to environmental matters had no material effects on earnings or cash flows during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The reserve for remediation of our MGP sites was $13.6 million and $14.3 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Environmental Footprint - We cannot assure that existing environmental statutes and regulations will not be revised or that new regulations will not be adopted or become applicable to us. Revised or additional regulations that result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our expenditures for environmental investigation, and remediation compliance to-date have not been significant in relation to our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, and our expenditures related to environmental matters had no material effects on earnings or cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, the PIPES Act reauthorized PHMSA through 2023 and directed the agency to move forward with several regulatory actions, including the “Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements” and the “Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines” proposed rulemakings. Congress has also instructed PHMSA to issue final regulations that will require operators of non-rural gas gathering lines and new and existing transmission and distribution pipeline facilities to conduct certain leak detection and repair programs and to require facility inspection and maintenance plans to align with those regulations. To the extent such rulemakings impose more stringent requirements on our facilities, we may be required to incur expenditures that may be material.

Regulatory - Several regulatory initiatives impacted the earnings and future earnings potential of our business. See additional information regarding our regulatory initiatives in the “Regulatory Activities” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

IMPACT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Information about the impact of new accounting standards, if any, is included in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report.

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions with respect to values or conditions that cannot be known with certainty that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. These estimates and assumptions also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although we believe these estimates and assumptions are reasonable, actual results could differ from our estimates.

Information about our estimates and critical accounting policies is included under Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, “Critical Estimates and Accounting Policies,” in our Annual Report.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of the statements contained and incorporated in this Quarterly Report are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. The forward-looking statements relate to our anticipated financial performance, liquidity, management’s plans and objectives for our future operations, our business prospects, the outcome of regulatory and legal proceedings, market conditions and other matters. We make these forward-looking statements in reliance on the safe harbor protections provided under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The following discussion is intended to identify important factors that could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking and other statements in this Quarterly Report regarding our environmental, social and other sustainability plans and goals are not an indication that these statements are necessarily material to investors or required to be disclosed in our filings with the SEC. In addition, historical, current, and forward-looking environmental, social and sustainability-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future.

Forward-looking statements include the items identified in the preceding paragraph, the information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations and other statements contained or incorporated in this Quarterly Report identified by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “should,” “goal,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “could,” “may,” “continue,” “might,” “potential,” “scheduled,” “likely,” and other words and terms of similar meaning.

One should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are applicable only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Those factors may affect our operations, costs, liquidity, markets, products, services and prices. In addition to any assumptions and other factors referred to specifically in connection with the forward-looking statements, factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statement include, among others, the following:

•our ability to recover costs, income taxes and amounts equivalent to the cost of property, plant and equipment, regulatory assets and our allowed rate of return in our regulated rates or other recovery mechanisms;

•cyber-attacks, which, according to experts, continue to increase in volume and sophistication, or breaches of technology systems that could disrupt our operations or result in the loss or exposure of confidential or sensitive customer, employee, vendor, counterparty or Company information; further, increased remote working arrangements have required enhancements and modifications to our IT infrastructure (e.g. Internet, Virtual Private Network, remote collaboration systems, etc.), and any failures of the technologies, including third-party service providers, that facilitate working remotely could limit our ability to conduct ordinary operations or expose us to increased risk or effect of an attack;

•our ability to manage our operations and maintenance costs;

•changes in regulation of natural gas distribution services, particularly those in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas;

•the economic climate and, particularly, its effect on the natural gas requirements of our residential and commercial customers;

•the length and severity of a pandemic or other health crisis which could significantly disrupt or prevent us from operating our business in the ordinary course for an extended period;

•competition from alternative forms of energy, including, but not limited to, electricity, solar power, wind power, geothermal energy and biofuels;

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•adverse weather conditions and variations in weather, including seasonal effects on demand and/or supply, the occurrence of severe storms in the territories in which we operate, and climate change, and the related effects on supply, demand, and costs;

•indebtedness could make us more vulnerable to general adverse economic and industry conditions, limit our ability to borrow additional funds and/or place us at competitive disadvantage compared with competitors;

•our ability to secure reliable, competitively priced and flexible natural gas transportation and supply, including decisions by natural gas producers to reduce production or shut-in producing natural gas wells and expiration of existing supply and transportation and storage arrangements that are not replaced with contracts with similar terms and pricing;

•our ability to complete necessary or desirable expansion or infrastructure development projects, which may delay or prevent us from serving our customers or expanding our business;

•operational and mechanical hazards or interruptions;

•adverse labor relations;

•the effectiveness of our strategies to reduce earnings lag, revenue protection strategies and risk mitigation strategies, which may be affected by risks beyond our control such as commodity price volatility, counterparty performance or creditworthiness and interest rate risk;

•the capital-intensive nature of our business, and the availability of and access to, in general, funds to meet our debt obligations prior to or when they become due and to fund our operations and capital expenditures, either through (i) cash on hand, (ii) operating cash flow, or (iii) access to the capital markets and other sources of liquidity;

•our ability to obtain capital on commercially reasonable terms, or on terms acceptable to us, or at all;

•limitations on our operating flexibility, earnings and cash flows due to restrictions in our financing arrangements;

•cross-default provisions in our borrowing arrangements, which may lead to our inability to satisfy all of our outstanding obligations in the event of a default on our part;

•changes in the financial markets during the periods covered by the forward-looking statements, particularly those affecting the availability of capital and our ability to refinance existing debt and fund investments and acquisitions to execute our business strategy;

•actions of rating agencies, including the ratings of debt, general corporate ratings and changes in the rating agencies’ ratings criteria;

•changes in inflation and interest rates;

•our ability to recover the costs of natural gas purchased for our customers and any related financing required to support our purchase of natural gas supply;

•impact of potential impairment charges;

•volatility and changes in markets for natural gas and our ability to secure additional and sufficient liquidity on reasonable commercial terms to cover costs associated with such volatility;

•possible loss of LDC franchises or other adverse effects caused by the actions of municipalities;

•payment and performance by counterparties and customers as contracted and when due, including our counterparties maintaining ordinary course terms of supply and payments;

•changes in existing or the addition of new environmental, safety, tax, cybersecurity and other laws or regulations to which we and our subsidiaries are subject, including those that may require significant expenditures, significant increases in operating costs or, in the case of noncompliance, substantial fines or penalties;

•the effectiveness of our risk-management policies and procedures, and employees violating our risk-management policies;

•the uncertainty of estimates, including accruals and costs of environmental remediation;

•advances in technology, including technologies that increase efficiency or that improve electricity’s competitive position relative to natural gas;

•population growth rates and changes in the demographic patterns of the markets we serve in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, and economic conditions in these areas;

•acts of nature and naturally occurring disasters;

•political unrest and the potential effects of threatened or actual terrorism and war;

•the sufficiency of insurance coverage to cover losses;

•the effects of our strategies to reduce tax payments;

•changes in accounting standards;

•changes in corporate governance standards;

•existence of material weaknesses in our internal controls;

•our ability to comply with all covenants in our indentures and the ONE Gas Credit Agreement, a violation of which, if not cured in a timely manner, could trigger a default of our obligations;

•our ability to attract and retain talented employees, management and directors, and shortage of skilled-labor;

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•unexpected increases in the costs of providing health care benefits, along with pension and postemployment health care benefits, as well as declines in the discount rates on, declines in the market value of the debt and equity securities of, and increases in funding requirements for, our defined benefit plans; and

•our ability to successfully complete merger, acquisition or divestiture plans, regulatory or other limitations imposed as a result of a merger, acquisition or divestiture, and the success of the business following a merger, acquisition or divestiture.

These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Other factors could also have material adverse effects on our future results. These and other risks are described in greater detail in Part 1, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in our Annual Report. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or change in circumstances, expectations or otherwise.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk are consistent with those discussed in Part II, Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, in our Annual Report.

Commodity Price Risk

Our commodity price risk, driven primarily by fluctuations in the price of natural gas, is mitigated by our purchased-gas cost adjustment mechanisms through which we pass-through natural gas costs to our customers without profit. We may use fixed-price natural gas contracts or derivative instruments to hedge the cost of a portion of our anticipated natural gas purchases during the winter heating months to reduce the impact on our customers of upward market price volatility of natural gas. Additionally, we inject natural gas into storage during the warmer months, when natural gas prices are typically lower, and withdraw the natural gas during the colder months of the year. Gains or losses associated with these derivative instruments and the costs of our fixed-price natural gas contracts and storage activities are included in, and recoverable through our purchased-gas cost adjustment mechanisms, which are subject to review by regulatory authorities.

Interest-Rate Risk

We are exposed to interest-rate risk primarily associated with commercial paper borrowings, borrowings under our credit agreement, and new debt financing needed to fund capital requirements, including future contractual obligations and maturities of long-term and short-term debt. We may manage interest-rate risk on future borrowings through the use of fixed-rate debt, floating-rate debt and, at times, interest-rate swaps. Fixed-rate swaps may be used to reduce our risk of increased interest costs during periods of rising interest rates. Floating-rate swaps may be used to convert the fixed rates of long-term borrowings into short-term variable rates.

Counterparty Credit Risk

We assess the creditworthiness of our customers. Those customers who do not meet minimum standards are required to provide security, including deposits or other forms of collateral, when appropriate and allowed by tariff. With approximately 2.3 million customers across three states, we are not exposed materially to a concentration of credit risk. We maintain a provision for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of customers, historical trends, consideration of the current credit environment and other information. We are able to recover the fuel-related portion of bad debts through our purchased-gas cost adjustment mechanisms.

ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Quarterly Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures - Our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report based on the evaluation of the controls and procedures required by Rules 13(a)-15(b) of the Exchange Act.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting - There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are a party to various litigation matters and claims that have arisen in the normal course of our operations. While the results of litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe the reasonably possible losses from such matters, individually and in the aggregate, are not material. Additionally, we believe the probable final outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Our investors should consider the risks set forth in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of our Annual Report that could affect us and our business. Although we have tried to discuss key factors, our investors need to be aware that other risks may prove to be important in the future. New risks may emerge at any time, and we cannot predict such risks or estimate the extent to which they may affect our financial performance. Investors should carefully consider the discussion of risks and the other information included or incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report, including “Forward-Looking Statements,” which are included in Part I, Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not applicable.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Readers of this report should not rely on or assume the accuracy of any representation or warranty or the validity of any opinion contained in any agreement filed as an exhibit to this Quarterly Report, because such representation, warranty or opinion may be subject to exceptions and qualifications contained in separate disclosure schedules, may represent an allocation of risk between parties in the particular transaction, may be qualified by materiality standards that differ from what may be viewed as material for securities law purposes, or may no longer continue to be true as of any given date. All exhibits attached to this Quarterly Report are included for the purpose of complying with requirements of the SEC. Other than the certifications made by our officers pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 included as exhibits to this Quarterly Report, all exhibits are included only to provide information to investors regarding their respective terms and should not be relied upon as constituting or providing any factual disclosures about us, any other persons, any state of affairs or other matters.

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The following exhibits are filed as part of this Quarterly Report:


Exhibit No.		Exhibit Description
	3.1	Amended Certificate of Incorporation of ONE Gas, Inc., dated May 24, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to ONE Gas, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 30, 2018 (File No. 1-36108)).

	3.2	Amended and Restated By-Laws of ONE Gas, Inc. dated February 21, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to ONE Gas, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 21, 2023 (File No. 1-36108)).

	4.1	Supplemental Indenture No. 8, dated as of August 12, 2024, between ONE Gas, Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, with respect to the 5.10 p ercent Senior Notes due 2029 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to ONE Gas, Inc’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 12, 2024 (File No. 1-36108)).


	10.1	Underwriting Agreement, dated August 8, 2024, between ONE Gas, Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to ONE Gas, Inc’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 12, 2024 (File No. 1-36108)).



	10.2	Form of Commercial Paper Dealer Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to ONE Gas, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2014 (File No. 1-36108)).

	10.3	Lender Joinder and Commitment Increase Agreement, dated as of October 11, 2024, among ONE Gas, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, swing line lender, and letter of credit issuer, The Huntington National Bank, as lender, and the letter of credit issuers parties thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to ONE Gas, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 15, 2024 (File No. 1-36108)).

	31.1	Certification of Robert S. McAnnally pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

	31.2	Certification of Christopher P. Sighinolfi pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

	32.1	Certification of Robert S. McAnnally pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished only pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b)).

	32.2	Certification of Christopher P. Sighinolfi pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished only pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b)).


			101.INS			XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

			101.SCH			XBRL Schema Document.

			101.CAL			XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document.

			101.LAB			XBRL Label Linkbase Document.

			101.PRE			XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document.

			101.DEF			XBRL Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

			104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and contained in Exhibit 101).

Attached as Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report are the following XBRL-related documents: (i) Document and Entity Information; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; (iv) Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months

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ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; (vi) Consolidated Statements of Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; and (vii) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

We also make available on our website the Interactive Data Files submitted as Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


Date: November 5, 2024		ONE Gas, Inc.
		Registrant

	By:	/s/ Christopher P. Sighinolfi
		Christopher P. Sighinolfi
		Senior Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

Exhibit 31.1

Certification

I, Robert S. McAnnally, certify that:

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of ONE Gas, Inc.;

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors:

a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 5, 2024


			/s/ Robert S. McAnnally
			Robert S. McAnnally
			Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 31.2

Certification

I, Christopher P. Sighinolfi, certify that:

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of ONE Gas, Inc.;

b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 5, 2024


			/s/ Christopher P. Sighinolfi
			Christopher P. Sighinolfi
			Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of ONE Gas, Inc. (the “Registrant”) for the period ending September 30, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Robert S. McAnnally, Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition of the Registrant and results of operations of the Registrant.

/s/ Robert S. McAnnally

Robert S. McAnnally

Chief Executive Officer

November 5, 2024

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to ONE Gas, Inc. and will be retained by ONE Gas, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of ONE Gas, Inc. (the “Registrant”) for the period ending September 30, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Christopher P. Sighinolfi, Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and the results of operations of the Registrant.

/s/ Christopher P. Sighinolfi

Christopher P. Sighinolfi

Chief Financial Officer

November 5, 2024

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Cover Page - shares	Sep. 30, 2024	Oct. 28, 2024
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STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Regulated Operating Revenue	$ 340,398	$ 335,816	$ 1,452,855	$ 1,766,073
Cost of natural gas	59,632	70,910	514,593	866,950
Operating expenses
Operations and maintenance	130,743	121,623	385,258	366,921
Depreciation and amortization	72,126	68,435	221,247	207,246
General taxes	18,448	17,645	57,023	54,501
Total operating expenses	221,317	207,703	663,528	628,668
Operating income	59,449	57,203	274,734	270,455
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	2,982	55	7,322	4,810
Interest expense, net	(39,148)	(27,961)	(107,475)	(85,561)
Income before income taxes	23,283	29,297	174,581	189,704
Income taxes	(4,015)	(4,108)	(28,753)	(29,205)
Net income	$ 19,268	$ 25,189	$ 145,828	$ 160,499
Earnings per share
Basic	$ 0.34	$ 0.45	$ 2.57	$ 2.89
Diluted	$ 0.34	$ 0.45	$ 2.56	$ 2.87
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Basic	56,825	55,624	56,768	55,576
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted	57,093	55,975	56,906	55,897
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.66	$ 0.65	$ 1.98	$ 1.95

STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Net income	$ 19,268	$ 25,189	$ 145,828	$ 160,499
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax	0	0	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax	0	(1)	(1)	(1)
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Gain (Loss), before Adjustment, Tax	(68)	0	(67)	0
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Gain (Loss), after Adjustment and Tax	255	0	254	0
Other comprehensive income	255	(1)	253	(1)
Comprehensive income	$ 19,523	$ 25,188	$ 146,081	$ 160,498

BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment	$ 8,937,502	$ 8,468,967
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	2,432,659	2,333,755
Net property, plant and equipment	6,504,843	6,135,212
Current assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents	18,797	18,835
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	9,961	20,552
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	28,758	39,387
Accounts receivable, net	176,248	347,864
Materials and supplies	94,392	77,649
Natural Gas in Storage	180,795	187,097
Regulatory assets, Current	130,854	75,308
Other current assets	79,455	37,899
Total current assets	690,502	765,204
Goodwill and other assets
Regulatory assets, Noncurrent	269,925	287,906
Other Intangible Assets, Net	272,510	293,619
Goodwill	157,953	157,953
Other assets	143,692	131,100
Total goodwill and other assets	844,080	870,578
Total assets	8,039,425	7,770,994
Equity and long-term debt
Common stock, $0.01 par value: authorized 250,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 55,655,255 shares at September 30, 2024; issued and outstanding 56,545,924 shares at December 31, 2023	567	565
Paid-in Capital	2,042,568	2,028,755
Retained earnings	770,416	737,739
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(929)	(1,182)
Total equity	2,812,622	2,765,877
Other Long-Term Debt, Noncurrent	2,131,448	1,877,895
Securitized utility tariff bonds, excluding current maturities, net of issuance costs	253,434	282,506
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Total	2,384,882	2,160,401
Total equity and long-term debt	5,197,504	4,926,278
Current liabilities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	14	772,984
Current maturities of securitized utility tariff bonds	28,956	27,430
Short-term debt	951,400	88,500
Accounts payable	146,821	278,056
Accrued taxes other than income	71,829	68,793
Regulatory Liability, Current	27,652	66,901
Customer deposits	72,537	62,187
Other current liabilities	88,405	112,370
Total current liabilities	1,387,614	1,477,221
Deferred credits and other liabilities
Deferred income taxes	851,378	752,068
Regulatory Liability, Noncurrent	483,287	500,478
Employee benefit obligations	20,030	20,265
Other deferred credits	99,612	94,684
Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	1,454,307	1,367,495
Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities and equity	$ 8,039,425	$ 7,770,994

BALANCE SHEETS BALANCE SHEETS Parenthetical - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	250,000,000	250,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	55,655,255	56,545,924
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	55,655,255	56,545,924

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Operating activities
Net income	$ 145,828	$ 160,499
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	221,247	207,246
Deferred income taxes	82,052	14,733
Share-based compensation expense	10,458	9,259
Provision for doubtful accounts	3,736	7,164
Proceeds from Securitization Bonds, Operating Activities	0	197,366
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	167,880	369,203
Materials and supplies	(16,743)	(4,045)
Natural gas in storage	6,302	64,798
Payments for Removal Costs	(48,135)	(48,779)
Accounts payable	(116,385)	(189,663)
Accrued taxes other than income	3,036	(10,825)
Customer deposits	10,350	9,139
Increase (Decrease) In Regulatory Assets And Liabilities Current, net	(106,051)	17,884
Increase (Decrease) In Regulatory Assets And Liabilities Noncurrent, net	13,374	28,667
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets and Liabilities, Net	(67,145)	7,656
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities, Net	(4,023)	2,222
Cash provided by operating activities	305,781	842,524
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(523,590)	(490,338)
Payments for Other Investing Activities	(3,760)	(3,194)
Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets, Investing Activities	5,122	4,121
Cash used in investing activities	(522,228)	(489,411)
Financing activities
Borrowings (repayments) of short-term debt, net	862,900	(225,050)
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-Term Debt	253,651	0
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock	3,368	3,176
Repayments of Other Long-Term Debt	(773,000)	0
Repayment of securitized utility tariff bonds	(27,939)	(20,716)
Dividends paid	(112,064)	(108,049)
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement	(1,098)	(2,563)
Cash used in financing activities	205,818	(353,202)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	(10,629)	(89)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Beginning Balance	39,387	18,127
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	28,758	18,038
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities	110,667	78,798
Income Taxes Paid, Net	$ (1,232)	$ 17,051

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Shares issued, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022		55,349,954
Common stock issued, shares		39,096
Shares issued, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023		55,389,050
Equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 2,584,426	$ 553	$ 1,932,714	$ 651,863	$ (704)
Net income	102,621	0	0	102,621	0
Other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0	0
Common stock issued, value	$ 435	0	435	0	0
Dividends paid per share of stock	$ 0.65
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (36,002)	0	319	(36,321)	0
Equity, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023	2,651,480	$ 553	1,933,468	718,163	(704)
Shares issued, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022		55,349,954
Shares issued, ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023		55,450,481
Equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022	2,584,426	$ 553	1,932,714	651,863	(704)
Net income	160,499
Other comprehensive income	(1)
Equity, ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023	2,646,747	$ 555	1,943,536	703,361	(705)
Shares issued, beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2023		55,389,050
Common stock issued, shares		57,791
Shares issued, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023		55,446,841
Equity, beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2023	2,651,480	$ 553	1,933,468	718,163	(704)
Net income	32,689	0	0	32,689	0
Other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0	0
Common stock issued, value	$ 6,661	1	6,660	0	0
Dividends paid per share of stock	$ 0.65
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (36,004)	0	318	(36,322)	0
Equity, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023	2,654,826	$ 554	1,940,446	714,530	(704)
Common stock issued, shares		3,640
Shares issued, ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023		55,450,481
Net income	25,189	$ 0	0	25,189	0
Other comprehensive income	(1)	0	0	0	(1)
Common stock issued, value	$ 2,776	1	2,775	0	0
Dividends paid per share of stock	$ 0.65
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (36,043)	0	315	(36,358)	0
Equity, ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023	$ 2,646,747	$ 555	1,943,536	703,361	(705)
Shares issued, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023	56,545,924	56,545,924
Common stock issued, shares		23,472
Shares issued, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2024		56,569,396
Equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023	$ 2,765,877	$ 565	2,028,755	737,739	(1,182)
Net income	99,317	0	0	99,317	0
Other comprehensive income	(10)	0	0	0	(10)
Common stock issued, value	$ 2,137	1	2,136	0	0
Dividends paid per share of stock	$ 0.66
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (37,336)	0	277	(37,613)	0
Equity, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2024	$ 2,829,985	$ 566	2,031,168	799,443	(1,192)
Shares issued, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023	56,545,924	56,545,924
Shares issued, ending balance at Sep. 30, 2024	55,655,255	56,655,255
Equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023	$ 2,765,877	$ 565	2,028,755	737,739	(1,182)
Net income	145,828
Other comprehensive income	253
Equity, ending balance at Sep. 30, 2024	2,812,622	$ 567	2,042,568	770,416	(929)
Shares issued, beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2024		56,569,396
Common stock issued, shares		81,442
Shares issued, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2024		56,650,838
Equity, beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2024	2,829,985	$ 566	2,031,168	799,443	(1,192)
Net income	27,243	0	0	27,243	0
Other comprehensive income	8	0	0	0	8
Common stock issued, value	$ 6,972	1	6,971	0	0
Dividends paid per share of stock	$ 0.66
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (37,335)	0	375	(37,710)	0
Equity, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2024	$ 2,826,873	$ 567	2,038,514	788,976	(1,184)
Common stock issued, shares		4,417
Shares issued, ending balance at Sep. 30, 2024	55,655,255	56,655,255
Net income	$ 19,268	$ 0	0	19,268	0
Other comprehensive income	255	0	0	0	255
Common stock issued, value	$ 3,619	0	3,619	0	0
Dividends paid per share of stock	$ 0.66
Dividends, Common Stock	$ (37,393)	0	435	(37,828)	0
Equity, ending balance at Sep. 30, 2024	$ 2,812,622	$ 567	$ 2,042,568	$ 770,416	$ (929)

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Notes)	9 Months Ended
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation - Our accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. These statements also have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and reflect all adjustments that, in our opinion, are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The 2023 year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited consolidated financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes in our Annual Report. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report. The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Although management believes these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from these estimates. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, the results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a 12-month period. Organization and Nature of Operations - We provide natural gas distribution services to approximately 2.3 million customers in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas through our three divisions, Oklahoma Natural Gas, Kansas Gas Service and Texas Gas Service, respectively. We primarily serve residential, commercial and transportation customers in all three states. Segments - We operate in one reportable business segment: regulated public utilities that deliver natural gas primarily to residential, commercial and transportation customers. Our accounting policies are the same as those described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report. We evaluate our financial performance principally on net income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we had no single external customer from which we received 10 percent or more of our gross revenues. Property, Plant and Equipment and Asset Removal Costs - Accounts payable for construction work in progress and asset removal costs decreased by approximately $15.8 million and $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Such amounts are not included in capital expenditures or asset removal costs in our consolidated statements of cash flows. Accounts Receivable, Net - Accounts receivable represent valid claims against nonaffiliated customers for natural gas sold or services rendered. We assess the creditworthiness of our customers. Those customers who do not meet minimum standards may be required to provide security, including deposits and other forms of collateral, when appropriate and allowed by our tariffs. With approximately 2.3 million customers across three states, we are not exposed materially to a concentration of credit risk. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of customers, historical trends, consideration of the current environment and other information. We recover natural gas costs related to accounts written off when they are deemed uncollectible through the purchased-gas cost adjustment mechanisms in each of our jurisdictions. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our allowance for doubtful accounts was $12.9 million and $16.1 million, respectively. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Update - In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which is intended to enhance annual income tax disclosures to address investor requests for more information about the tax risks and opportunities present in an entity’s operations. The amendments in this standard require disclosure of additional information in specified categories with respect to the reconciliation of the effective tax rate to the statutory rate (the rate reconciliation) for federal, state, and foreign income taxes. They also require greater detail about individual reconciling items in the rate reconciliation to the extent the impact of those items exceeds a specified threshold. In addition to new disclosures associated with the rate reconciliation, the amendments in this update require information pertaining to taxes paid (net of refunds received) to be disaggregated for federal, state, and foreign taxes and further disaggregated for specific jurisdictions to the extent the related amounts exceed a quantitative threshold. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard. In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” which is intended to improve annual and interim reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments in this standard enhance interim disclosure requirements, clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provide new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and contain other disclosure requirements. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard.
Goodwill Disclosure	Goodwill Impairment Test – We assess our goodwill for impairment at least annually on July 1, unless events or changes in circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred before that time. As part of our goodwill impairment test, we may first assess qualitative factors (including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance) to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If further testing is necessary or a quantitative test is elected to refresh our recurring qualitative assessments, we perform a quantitative impairment test for goodwill. We did not identify any impairment indicators for our goodwill and determined that no further testing was necessary.

REVENUE (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Revenue from Contract with Customer

REVENUE

The following table sets forth our revenues disaggregated by source for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Natural gas sales to customers	$	289,243	$	285,373	$	1,277,099	$	1,598,466
Transportation revenues	30,492		29,535		100,046		97,084
Securitization customer charges (Note 14)	10,515		12,014		33,741		35,754
Miscellaneous revenues	5,497		4,812		17,562		17,023
Total revenues from contracts with customers	335,747		331,734		1,428,448		1,748,327
Other revenues - natural gas sales related	535		653		14,757		8,057
Other revenues	4,116		3,429		9,650		9,689
Total other revenues	4,651		4,082		24,407		17,746
Total revenues	$	340,398	$	335,816	$	1,452,855	$	1,766,073

REGULATORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]

Schedule of Regulatory Assets and Liabilities

REGULATORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The tables below present a summary of regulatory assets and liabilities, net of amortization, for the periods indicated:


		September 30, 2024
	Recovery Period	Current		Noncurrent		Total
		(Thousands of dollars)
Winter weather event costs	(a)	$	15,242	$	15,141	$	30,383
Under-recovered purchased-gas costs	1 year	61,881		—		61,881
Pension and postemployment benefit costs	See Note 9	2,559		220,232		222,791
Reacquired debt costs	6 years	723		2,170		2,893
MGP remediation costs	15 years	98		30,338		30,436
Ad-valorem tax	1 year	17,105		—		17,105
WNA	1 year	20,804		—		20,804
Customer credit deferrals	1 year	8,672		1,177		9,849
Other	1 to 18 years	3,770		867		4,637
Total regulatory assets, net of amortization		130,854		269,925		400,779
Income tax rate changes	(a)	—		(483,287)		(483,287)
Over-recovered purchased-gas costs	1 year	(27,652)		—		(27,652)
Total regulatory liabilities		(27,652)		(483,287)		(510,939)
Net regulatory assets and liabilities		$	103,202	$	(213,362)	$	(110,160)
(a) Recovery period varies by jurisdiction. See discussion below for additional information regarding our regulatory assets related to winter weather event costs and regulatory liabilities related to income tax rate changes.


		December 31, 2023
	Recovery Period	Current		Noncurrent		Total
		(Thousands of dollars)
Winter weather event costs	(a)	$	22,633	$	21,495	$	44,128
Under-recovered purchased-gas costs	1 year	10,391		—		10,391
Pension and postemployment benefit costs	See Note 9	6,379		228,092		234,471
Reacquired debt costs	6 years	723		2,712		3,435
MGP remediation costs	15 years	98		31,893		31,991
Ad-valorem tax	1 year	14,533		—		14,533
WNA	1 year	11,404		—		11,404
Customer credit deferrals	1 year	6,184		—		6,184
Other	1 to 18 years	2,963		3,714		6,677
Total regulatory assets, net of amortization		75,308		287,906		363,214

Income tax rate changes	(a)	—		(500,478)		(500,478)
Over-recovered purchased-gas costs	1 year	(66,901)		—		(66,901)
Total regulatory liabilities		(66,901)		(500,478)		(567,379)
Net regulatory assets and liabilities		$	8,407	$	(212,572)	$	(204,165)
(a) Recovery period varies by jurisdiction. See discussion below for additional information regarding our regulatory assets related to winter weather event costs and regulatory liabilities related to income tax rate changes.

At September 30, 2024, Texas Gas Service had deferred approximately $13.0 million in extraordinary costs associated with Winter Storm Uri attributable to its former West Texas service area. Pursuant to the approved settlement order, Texas Gas Service began collecting the extraordinary costs, including carrying costs, from those customers in January 2022.

We amortize reacquired debt costs in accordance with the accounting guidelines prescribed by the OCC and the KCC.

See Note 12 for additional information regarding our regulatory assets for MGP remediation costs.

CREDIT FACILITIES (Notes)	9 Months Ended
CREDIT FACILITIES (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2024
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Short-term Debt [Text Block]	4. CREDIT FACILITY AND SHORT-TERM DEBT In October 2024, we entered into an agreement that increased the capacity of the ONE Gas Credit Agreement to $1.35 billion from $1.275 billion with commitments from existing lenders and the addition of a new lender. Other than the increased commitments and the addition of a new lender, all other terms and conditions of the ONE Gas Credit Agreement remain in full force and effect, including the maturity date of March 16, 2028. The ONE Gas Credit Agreement provides for a $1.35 billion revolving unsecured credit facility and includes a $20 million letter of credit subfacility and a $60 million swingline subfacility. We can request an increase in commitments of up to an additional $150 million upon satisfaction of customary conditions, including receipt of commitments from either new lenders or increased commitments from existing lenders. The ONE Gas Credit Agreement is available to provide liquidity for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and mergers, the issuance of letters of credit and for other general corporate purposes. The ONE Gas Credit Agreement contains certain financial, operational and legal covenants. Among other things, these covenants include maintaining ONE Gas’ total debt-to-capital ratio of no more than 70 percent at the end of any calendar quarter. At September 30, 2024, our total debt-to-capital ratio was 54.5 percent and we were in compliance with all covenants under the ONE Gas Credit Agreement. Excluding the debt of KGSS-I, which is non-recourse to us, our total debt-to-capital ratio was 52.3 percent. We may reduce the unutilized portion of the ONE Gas Credit Agreement in whole or in part without premium or penalty. The ONE Gas Credit Agreement contains customary events of default. Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, our obligations under the ONE Gas Credit Agreement may be accelerated and the commitments may be terminated. At September 30, 2024, we had $1.4 million in letters of credit issued and no borrowings under the ONE Gas Credit Agreement, with approximately $1.275 billion of remaining credit, which is available to repay our commercial paper borrowings. In October 2024, we increased the capacity of our commercial paper program to $1.35 billion from $1.275 billion. Under our commercial paper program, we may issue unsecured commercial paper to fund short-term borrowing needs. The maturities of the commercial paper vary but may not exceed 270 days from the date of issue. Commercial paper is generally sold at par less a discount representing an interest factor. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had $951.4 million and $88.5 million of commercial paper outstanding with a weighted-average interest rate of 5.24 percent and 5.60 percent, respectively.

LONG-TERM DEBT (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Long-Term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]

Long-term Debt [Text Block]

LONG-TERM DEBT

The table below presents a summary of our long-term debt outstanding for the periods indicated:


	Interest Rate	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
		(Thousands of dollars)
Senior Notes due:
February 2024	3.610%	$	—	$	300,000
March 2024	1.100%	—		473,000
April 2029	5.100%	550,000		300,000
May 2030	2.000%	300,000		300,000
September 2032	4.250%	300,000		300,000
February 2044	4.658%	600,000		600,000
November 2048	4.500%	400,000		400,000
Total Senior Notes		2,150,000		2,673,000
KGSS-I Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds	5.486%	287,345		315,284
Other	8.000%	1,229		1,238
Unamortized discounts, net of premiums, on long-term debt		(3,574)		(7,615)
Debt issuance costs (a)		(21,148)		(21,092)
Total long-term debt, net		2,413,852		2,960,815
Less: current maturities of KGSS-I securitized utility tariff bonds, net		28,956		27,430
Less: current maturities of other long-term debt, net		14		772,984
Noncurrent portion of long-term debt, net		$	2,384,882	$	2,160,401

(a) Includes issuance costs and discounts for the KGSS-I Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds of $5.0 million and $5.3 million, at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 respectively.

We repaid our $300 million of 3.61 percent senior notes due February 2024 and our $473 million of 1.10 percent senior notes due March 2024 upon maturity with commercial paper.

EQUITY (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]

EQUITY

The following table summarizes all of our outstanding forward sale agreements at September 30, 2024:


Maturity	Original Shares	Remaining Shares	Forward Price		Net Proceeds Available (in thousands)
December 31, 2024	926,465	926,465	$	81.08	$	75,115
December 31, 2024	2,000,000	1,257,000	77.59		97,537
December 31, 2024	1,200,000	1,200,000	74.58		89,492
December 31, 2024	180,000	180,000	74.53		13,415
Total forward sale agreements	4,306,465	3,563,465	$	77.33	$	275,559

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The following table sets forth the effect of reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss in our consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended				Affected Line Item in the
Details About Accumulated Other	September 30,				September 30,				Consolidated Statements
Comprehensive Loss Components	2024		2023		2024		2023			of Income
	(Thousands of dollars)
Pension and other postemployment benefit plan obligations (a)
Amortization of net loss	$	1,442	$	490	$	4,326	$	1,470
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	93		131		279		393
	1,535		621		4,605		1,863
Regulatory adjustments (b)	(1,536)		(620)		(4,607)		(1,862)
Total pension and other postemployment benefit obligations	(1)		1		(2)		1
Available-for-sale securities
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	324		—		322		—
Realized gains (losses)	(1)		—		(11)		—
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	1		—		11		—
Total available-for-sale securities	324		—		322		—
	323		1		320		1			Income before income taxes
	(68)		—		(67)		—			Income tax expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	255	$	1	$	253	$	1		Net income

(a) These components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 9 for additional detail of our net periodic benefit cost.

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

EARNINGS PER SHARE [Line Items]

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following tables set forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
	Income		Shares	Per Share Amount
	(Thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$	19,268	56,825	$	0.34
Diluted EPS Calculation
Effect of dilutive securities	—		268
Net income available for common stock and common stock equivalents	$	19,268	57,093	$	0.34

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
	Income		Shares	Per Share Amount
	(Thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$	25,189	55,624	$	0.45
Diluted EPS Calculation
Effect of dilutive securities	—		351
Net income available for common stock and common stock equivalents	$	25,189	55,975	$	0.45

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
	Income		Shares	Per Share Amount
	(Thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$	145,828	56,768	$	2.57
Diluted EPS Calculation
Effect of dilutive securities	—		138
Net income available for common stock and common stock equivalents	$	145,828	56,906	$	2.56

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
	Income		Shares	Per Share Amount
	(Thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$	160,499	55,576	$	2.89
Diluted EPS Calculation
Effect of dilutive securities	—		321
Net income available for common stock and common stock equivalents	$	160,499	55,897	$	2.87

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans (Notes)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The following tables set forth the components of net periodic benefit cost for our pension and other postemployment benefit plans for the periods indicated:


		Pension Benefits
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Components of net periodic benefit credit
Service cost		$	1,551	$	1,811	$	4,653	$	5,433
Interest cost (a)		10,281		10,607		30,843		31,821
Expected return on assets (a)		(14,757)		(14,879)		(44,271)		(44,637)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost (credit) (a)		93		93		279		279
Amortization of net loss (a)		1,446		502		4,338		1,506
Net periodic benefit credit		$	(1,386)	$	(1,866)	$	(4,158)	$	(5,598)
(a) These amounts, net of any amounts capitalized as a regulatory asset, have been recognized as other income (expense), net in the consolidated statement of income. See Note 11 for additional detail for our other income (expense), net.


	Other Postemployment Benefits
	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit)
Service cost	$	152	$	183	$	456	$	549
Interest cost (a)	2,045		2,288		6,135		6,864
Expected return on assets (a)	(2,284)		(2,432)		(6,852)		(7,296)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost (credit) (a)	—		38		—		114
Amortization of net gain (a)	(4)		(12)		(12)		(36)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	(91)	$	65	$	(273)	$	195
(a) These amounts, net of any amounts capitalized as a regulatory asset, have been recognized as other income (expense), net in the consolidated statement of income. See Note 11 for additional detail for our other income (expense), net.

INCOME TAXES (Notes)	9 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure	INCOME TAXES We use an estimated annual effective tax rate for purposes of determining the income tax provision during interim reporting periods. In calculating our estimated annual effective tax rate, we consider forecasted annual pre-tax income and estimated permanent book versus tax differences, as well as tax credits. Adjustments to the effective tax rate and estimates will occur as information and assumptions change. At September 30, 2024, we have no uncertain tax positions. Changes in tax laws or tax rates are recognized in the financial reporting period that includes the enactment date. We are no longer subject to income tax examination for years prior to 2019. In 2024, the Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Procedure 2024-15, which allows for the deferral of income taxes on securitization bond proceeds received from a qualifying state financing entity. In 2022, Oklahoma Natural Gas received $1.3 billion in securitization bond proceeds and reported this amount as income on its federal income tax return for that year. Following the new revenue procedure, we amended our 2022 federal tax return to request a refund of $55.5 million, pending review and approval by the Internal Revenue Service. Additionally, we plan to file an amended Oklahoma corporate income tax return in the fourth quarter of 2024 to request a state refund of $1.5 million. Consequently, as of September 30, 2024, we have recorded a receivable from the Internal Revenue Service to reflect the anticipated refund, along with a deferred tax liability to account for the future tax obligation. Income tax expense reflects credits for the amortization of the regulatory liability associated with EDIT that was returned to customers of $1.5 million and $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $13.4 million and $15.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

OTHER INCOME AND OTHER EXPENSE (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]

OTHER INCOME AND OTHER EXPENSE

The following table sets forth the components of other income and other expense for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Net periodic benefit other than service cost	$	825	$	1,154	$	2,381	$	3,025
Earnings (losses) on investments associated with nonqualified employee benefit plans	2,097		(1,278)		4,798		1,609
Other income (expense), net	60		179		143		176
Total other income, net	$	2,982	$	55	$	7,322	$	4,810

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes)	9 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Environmental Matters - We are subject to multiple laws and regulations regarding protection of the environment and natural and cultural resources, which affect many aspects of our present and future operations. Regulated activities include, but are not limited to, those involving air emissions, storm water and wastewater discharges, handling and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, wetland preservation, plant and wildlife protection, hazardous materials use, storage and transportation, and pipeline and facility construction. These laws and regulations require us to obtain and/or comply with a wide variety of environmental clearances, registrations, licenses, permits and other approvals. Failure to comply with these laws, regulations, licenses and permits or the discovery of presently unknown environmental conditions may expose us to fines, penalties and/or interruptions in our operations that could be material to our results of operations. In addition, emission controls and/or other regulatory or permitting mandates under the CAA and other similar federal and state laws could require unexpected capital expenditures. We cannot assure that existing environmental statutes and regulations will not be revised or that new regulations will not be adopted or become applicable to us. Revised or additional statutes or regulations that result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our expenditures for environmental investigation and remediation compliance to-date have not been significant in relation to our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, and our expenditures related to environmental matters had no material effects on earnings or cash flows during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. We own or retain legal responsibility for certain environmental conditions at 12 former MGP sites in Kansas. These sites contain contaminants generally associated with MGP sites and are subject to control or remediation under various environmental laws and regulations. A consent agreement with the KDHE governs all environmental investigation and remediation work at these sites. The terms of the consent agreement require us to investigate these sites and set remediation activities based upon the results of the investigations and risk analysis. Remediation typically involves the management of contaminated soils and may involve removal of structures and monitoring and/or remediation of groundwater. We have completed or are addressing removal of the source of soil contamination at all 12 sites and continue to monitor groundwater at seven of the 12 sites according to plans approved by the KDHE. Regulatory closure has been achieved at five of the 12 sites, but these sites remain subject to potential future requirements that may result in additional costs. We have an AAO that allows Kansas Gas Service to defer and seek recovery of costs necessary for investigation and remediation at, and nearby, these 12 former MGP sites that are incurred after January 1, 2017, up to a cap of $15.0 million, net of any related insurance recoveries. Costs approved for recovery in a future rate proceeding would then be amortized over a 15- year period. The unamortized amounts will not be included in rate base or accumulate carrying charges. Following a determination that future investigation and remediation work approved by the KDHE exceeds $15.0 million, net of any related insurance recoveries, Kansas Gas Service will be required to file an application with the KCC for approval to increase the $15.0 million cap. In January 2024, we received $1.5 million in insurance proceeds for remediation costs related to these sites. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we have deferred $30.4 million and $32.0 million, respectively, for accrued investigation and remediation costs pursuant to our AAO. Kansas Gas Service expects to file an application in the first quarter of 2025 for amounts deferred in excess of the cap. We also own or retain legal responsibility for certain environmental conditions at a former MGP site in Texas. At the request of the TCEQ, we began investigating the level and extent of contamination associated with the site under their Texas Risk Reduction Program. A preliminary site investigation revealed that this site contains contaminants generally associated with MGP sites and is subject to control or remediation under various environmental laws and regulations. At September 30, 2024, estimated costs associated with expected remediation activities for this site are not material. Our expenditures for environmental evaluation, mitigation, remediation and compliance to date have not been significant in relation to our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, and our expenditures related to environmental matters had no material effects on earnings or cash flows during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The reserve for remediation of our MGP sites was $13.6 million and $14.3 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Pipeline Safety - We are subject to regulation under federal pipeline safety statutes and any analogous state regulations. These include safety requirements for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of pipelines, including transmission and distribution pipelines. At the federal level, we are regulated by PHMSA. PHMSA regulations require the following for certain pipelines: inspection and maintenance plans; integrity management programs, including the determination of pipeline integrity risks and periodic assessments on certain pipeline segments; an operator qualification program, which includes certain trainings; a public awareness program that provides certain information; and a control room management plan. As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, the PIPES Act reauthorized PHMSA through 2023 and directed the agency to move forward with several regulatory actions, including the “Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements” and the “Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines” proposed rulemakings. Congress has also instructed PHMSA to issue final regulations that will require operators of new and existing transmission and distribution pipeline facilities to conduct certain leak detection and repair programs and to require facility inspection and maintenance plans to align with those regulations. To the extent such rulemakings impose more stringent requirements on our facilities, we may be required to incur expenditures that may be material. Legal Proceedings - We are a party to various litigation matters and claims that have arisen in the normal course of our operations. While the results of litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe the reasonably possible losses from such matters, individually and in the aggregate, are not material. Additionally, we believe the probable outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The table below summarizes the various ways in which we account for our derivative instruments and the impact on our consolidated financial statements:

Recognition and Measurement

Accounting Treatment

Balance Sheet

Income Statement

Normal purchases and
normal sales

Fair value not recorded

Change in fair value not recognized in earnings

Mark-to-market

Recorded at fair value

Change in fair value recognized in, and recoverable through, the purchased-gas cost adjustment mechanisms

•Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

We recognize transfers into and out of the levels as of the end of each reporting period.

Derivative Instruments - Our derivatives are comprised of over-the-counter natural gas fixed price swaps and call options.


	September 30, 2024
	Level 1		Level 2		Netting (c)		Total
	(Thousands of dollars)
Assets:
Derivative instruments - swaps (a)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Derivative instruments - options (a)	—		—		—		—
United States treasury notes (b)	6,607		—		—		6,607
Corporate bonds (b)	—		9,851		—		9,851
Total assets	$	6,607	$	9,851	$	—	$	16,458
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments - swaps (a)	$	—	$	4,261	$	—	$	4,261

(a) The fair value is included in other current assets and other current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

(b) The fair value is included in other current and noncurrent assets and other current and noncurrent liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.


	December 31, 2023
	Level 1		Level 2		Total
	(Thousands of dollars)
Assets:
United States treasury notes (b)	$	6,496	$	—	$	6,496
Corporate bonds (b)	—		11,080		11,080
Total assets	$	6,496	$	11,080	$	17,576
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments - swaps (a)	$	—	$	13,920	$	13,920

(a) The fair value is included in other current assets and other current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

(b) The fair value is included in other current and noncurrent assets and other current and noncurrent liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITES (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Variable Interest Entity Disclosure

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY

KGSS-I is considered to be a variable interest entity. As a result, KGSS-I is included in the consolidated financial statements of ONE Gas. No gain or loss was recognized upon initial consolidation.

The following table summarizes the impact of KGSS-I on our consolidated balance sheets, for the periods indicated:


	September 30,		December 31,
	2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	$	9,961	$	20,552
Accounts receivable	4,499		5,133
Securitized intangible asset, net	272,510		293,619
Total assets	$	286,970	$	319,304
Current maturities of securitized utility tariff bonds	28,956		27,430
Accounts payable	222		393
Accrued interest	2,627		7,207
Securitized utility tariff bonds, excluding current maturities, net of discounts and issuance costs $5.0 million and $5.3 million, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	253,434		282,506
Equity	1,731		1,768
Total liabilities and equity	$	286,970	$	319,304

The following table summarizes the impact of KGSS-I on our consolidated statements of income, for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Operating revenues	$	10,515	$	12,014	$	33,741	$	35,754
Operating expense	(111)		(113)		(332)		(332)
Amortization expense	(6,429)		(7,489)		(21,109)		(21,758)
Interest income	199		259		539		560
Interest expense	(4,138)		(4,548)		(12,731)		(14,101)
Income before income taxes	$	36	$	123	$	108	$	123

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	9 Months Ended
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	Sep. 30, 2024
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Basis of Accounting, Policy	Basis of Presentation - Our accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. These statements also have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and reflect all adjustments that, in our opinion, are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The 2023 year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited consolidated financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes in our Annual Report. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report. The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Although management believes these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from these estimates. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, the results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a 12-month period.
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies	Organization and Nature of Operations - We provide natural gas distribution services to approximately 2.3 million customers in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas through our three divisions, Oklahoma Natural Gas, Kansas Gas Service and Texas Gas Service, respectively. We primarily serve residential, commercial and transportation customers in all three states.
Segments	Segments - We operate in one reportable business segment: regulated public utilities that deliver natural gas primarily to residential, commercial and transportation customers. Our accounting policies are the same as those described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report. We evaluate our financial performance principally on net income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we had no single external customer from which we received 10 percent or more of our gross revenues.
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure	Property, Plant and Equipment and Asset Removal Costs - Accounts payable for construction work in progress and asset removal costs decreased by approximately $15.8 million and $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Such amounts are not included in capital expenditures or asset removal costs in our consolidated statements of cash flows.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable, Net - Accounts receivable represent valid claims against nonaffiliated customers for natural gas sold or services rendered. We assess the creditworthiness of our customers. Those customers who do not meet minimum standards may be required to provide security, including deposits and other forms of collateral, when appropriate and allowed by our tariffs. With approximately 2.3 million customers across three states, we are not exposed materially to a concentration of credit risk. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of customers, historical trends, consideration of the current environment and other information. We recover natural gas costs related to accounts written off when they are deemed uncollectible through the purchased-gas cost adjustment mechanisms in each of our jurisdictions. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our allowance for doubtful accounts was $12.9 million and $16.1 million, respectively.
Goodwill Disclosure	Goodwill Impairment Test – We assess our goodwill for impairment at least annually on July 1, unless events or changes in circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred before that time. As part of our goodwill impairment test, we may first assess qualitative factors (including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance) to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If further testing is necessary or a quantitative test is elected to refresh our recurring qualitative assessments, we perform a quantitative impairment test for goodwill. We did not identify any impairment indicators for our goodwill and determined that no further testing was necessary.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Update	Recently Issued Accounting Standards Update - In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which is intended to enhance annual income tax disclosures to address investor requests for more information about the tax risks and opportunities present in an entity’s operations. The amendments in this standard require disclosure of additional information in specified categories with respect to the reconciliation of the effective tax rate to the statutory rate (the rate reconciliation) for federal, state, and foreign income taxes. They also require greater detail about individual reconciling items in the rate reconciliation to the extent the impact of those items exceeds a specified threshold. In addition to new disclosures associated with the rate reconciliation, the amendments in this update require information pertaining to taxes paid (net of refunds received) to be disaggregated for federal, state, and foreign taxes and further disaggregated for specific jurisdictions to the extent the related amounts exceed a quantitative threshold. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard. In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” which is intended to improve annual and interim reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments in this standard enhance interim disclosure requirements, clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provide new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and contain other disclosure requirements. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard.

Fair Value Measures and Disclosures (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Derivatives

The table below summarizes the various ways in which we account for our derivative instruments and the impact on our consolidated financial statements:

Recognition and Measurement

Accounting Treatment

Balance Sheet

Income Statement

Normal purchases and
normal sales

Fair value not recorded

Change in fair value not recognized in earnings

Mark-to-market

Recorded at fair value

Change in fair value recognized in, and recoverable through, the purchased-gas cost adjustment mechanisms

Fair Value Measurement

•Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

We recognize transfers into and out of the levels as of the end of each reporting period.

REVENUE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Revenues Disaggregated by Source [Table]

The following table sets forth our revenues disaggregated by source for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Natural gas sales to customers	$	289,243	$	285,373	$	1,277,099	$	1,598,466
Transportation revenues	30,492		29,535		100,046		97,084
Securitization customer charges (Note 14)	10,515		12,014		33,741		35,754
Miscellaneous revenues	5,497		4,812		17,562		17,023
Total revenues from contracts with customers	335,747		331,734		1,428,448		1,748,327
Other revenues - natural gas sales related	535		653		14,757		8,057
Other revenues	4,116		3,429		9,650		9,689
Total other revenues	4,651		4,082		24,407		17,746
Total revenues	$	340,398	$	335,816	$	1,452,855	$	1,766,073

REGULATORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]

SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The tables below present a summary of regulatory assets and liabilities, net of amortization, for the periods indicated:


		September 30, 2024
	Recovery Period	Current		Noncurrent		Total
		(Thousands of dollars)
Winter weather event costs	(a)	$	15,242	$	15,141	$	30,383
Under-recovered purchased-gas costs	1 year	61,881		—		61,881
Pension and postemployment benefit costs	See Note 9	2,559		220,232		222,791
Reacquired debt costs	6 years	723		2,170		2,893
MGP remediation costs	15 years	98		30,338		30,436
Ad-valorem tax	1 year	17,105		—		17,105
WNA	1 year	20,804		—		20,804
Customer credit deferrals	1 year	8,672		1,177		9,849
Other	1 to 18 years	3,770		867		4,637
Total regulatory assets, net of amortization		130,854		269,925		400,779
Income tax rate changes	(a)	—		(483,287)		(483,287)
Over-recovered purchased-gas costs	1 year	(27,652)		—		(27,652)
Total regulatory liabilities		(27,652)		(483,287)		(510,939)
Net regulatory assets and liabilities		$	103,202	$	(213,362)	$	(110,160)
(a) Recovery period varies by jurisdiction. See discussion below for additional information regarding our regulatory assets related to winter weather event costs and regulatory liabilities related to income tax rate changes.


		December 31, 2023
	Recovery Period	Current		Noncurrent		Total
		(Thousands of dollars)
Winter weather event costs	(a)	$	22,633	$	21,495	$	44,128
Under-recovered purchased-gas costs	1 year	10,391		—		10,391
Pension and postemployment benefit costs	See Note 9	6,379		228,092		234,471
Reacquired debt costs	6 years	723		2,712		3,435
MGP remediation costs	15 years	98		31,893		31,991
Ad-valorem tax	1 year	14,533		—		14,533
WNA	1 year	11,404		—		11,404
Customer credit deferrals	1 year	6,184		—		6,184
Other	1 to 18 years	2,963		3,714		6,677
Total regulatory assets, net of amortization		75,308		287,906		363,214

Income tax rate changes	(a)	—		(500,478)		(500,478)
Over-recovered purchased-gas costs	1 year	(66,901)		—		(66,901)
Total regulatory liabilities		(66,901)		(500,478)		(567,379)
Net regulatory assets and liabilities		$	8,407	$	(212,572)	$	(204,165)
(a) Recovery period varies by jurisdiction. See discussion below for additional information regarding our regulatory assets related to winter weather event costs and regulatory liabilities related to income tax rate changes.

LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Long-Term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments

The table below presents a summary of our long-term debt outstanding for the periods indicated:


	Interest Rate	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
		(Thousands of dollars)
Senior Notes due:
February 2024	3.610%	$	—	$	300,000
March 2024	1.100%	—		473,000
April 2029	5.100%	550,000		300,000
May 2030	2.000%	300,000		300,000
September 2032	4.250%	300,000		300,000
February 2044	4.658%	600,000		600,000
November 2048	4.500%	400,000		400,000
Total Senior Notes		2,150,000		2,673,000
KGSS-I Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds	5.486%	287,345		315,284
Other	8.000%	1,229		1,238
Unamortized discounts, net of premiums, on long-term debt		(3,574)		(7,615)
Debt issuance costs (a)		(21,148)		(21,092)
Total long-term debt, net		2,413,852		2,960,815
Less: current maturities of KGSS-I securitized utility tariff bonds, net		28,956		27,430
Less: current maturities of other long-term debt, net		14		772,984
Noncurrent portion of long-term debt, net		$	2,384,882	$	2,160,401

(a) Includes issuance costs and discounts for the KGSS-I Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds of $5.0 million and $5.3 million, at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 respectively.

Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Forward Contracts Indexed to Issuer's Equity

The following table summarizes all of our outstanding forward sale agreements at September 30, 2024:


Maturity	Original Shares	Remaining Shares	Forward Price		Net Proceeds Available (in thousands)
December 31, 2024	926,465	926,465	$	81.08	$	75,115
December 31, 2024	2,000,000	1,257,000	77.59		97,537
December 31, 2024	1,200,000	1,200,000	74.58		89,492
December 31, 2024	180,000	180,000	74.53		13,415
Total forward sale agreements	4,306,465	3,563,465	$	77.33	$	275,559

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the effect of reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss in our consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended				Affected Line Item in the
Details About Accumulated Other	September 30,				September 30,				Consolidated Statements
Comprehensive Loss Components	2024		2023		2024		2023			of Income
	(Thousands of dollars)
Pension and other postemployment benefit plan obligations (a)
Amortization of net loss	$	1,442	$	490	$	4,326	$	1,470
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	93		131		279		393
	1,535		621		4,605		1,863
Regulatory adjustments (b)	(1,536)		(620)		(4,607)		(1,862)
Total pension and other postemployment benefit obligations	(1)		1		(2)		1
Available-for-sale securities
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	324		—		322		—
Realized gains (losses)	(1)		—		(11)		—
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	1		—		11		—
Total available-for-sale securities	324		—		322		—
	323		1		320		1			Income before income taxes
	(68)		—		(67)		—			Income tax expense
Total reclassifications for the period	$	255	$	1	$	253	$	1		Net income

(a) These components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 9 for additional detail of our net periodic benefit cost.

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

EARNINGS PER SHARE [Line Items]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

The following tables set forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
	Income		Shares	Per Share Amount
	(Thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$	19,268	56,825	$	0.34
Diluted EPS Calculation
Effect of dilutive securities	—		268
Net income available for common stock and common stock equivalents	$	19,268	57,093	$	0.34

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
	Income		Shares	Per Share Amount
	(Thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$	25,189	55,624	$	0.45
Diluted EPS Calculation
Effect of dilutive securities	—		351
Net income available for common stock and common stock equivalents	$	25,189	55,975	$	0.45

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
	Income		Shares	Per Share Amount
	(Thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$	145,828	56,768	$	2.57
Diluted EPS Calculation
Effect of dilutive securities	—		138
Net income available for common stock and common stock equivalents	$	145,828	56,906	$	2.56

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
	Income		Shares	Per Share Amount
	(Thousands, except per share amounts)
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$	160,499	55,576	$	2.89
Diluted EPS Calculation
Effect of dilutive securities	—		321
Net income available for common stock and common stock equivalents	$	160,499	55,897	$	2.87

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Employee Benefit Plans [Line Items]

Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]

The following tables set forth the components of net periodic benefit cost for our pension and other postemployment benefit plans for the periods indicated:


		Pension Benefits
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Components of net periodic benefit credit
Service cost		$	1,551	$	1,811	$	4,653	$	5,433
Interest cost (a)		10,281		10,607		30,843		31,821
Expected return on assets (a)		(14,757)		(14,879)		(44,271)		(44,637)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost (credit) (a)		93		93		279		279
Amortization of net loss (a)		1,446		502		4,338		1,506
Net periodic benefit credit		$	(1,386)	$	(1,866)	$	(4,158)	$	(5,598)
(a) These amounts, net of any amounts capitalized as a regulatory asset, have been recognized as other income (expense), net in the consolidated statement of income. See Note 11 for additional detail for our other income (expense), net.


	Other Postemployment Benefits
	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit)
Service cost	$	152	$	183	$	456	$	549
Interest cost (a)	2,045		2,288		6,135		6,864
Expected return on assets (a)	(2,284)		(2,432)		(6,852)		(7,296)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost (credit) (a)	—		38		—		114
Amortization of net gain (a)	(4)		(12)		(12)		(36)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$	(91)	$	65	$	(273)	$	195
(a) These amounts, net of any amounts capitalized as a regulatory asset, have been recognized as other income (expense), net in the consolidated statement of income. See Note 11 for additional detail for our other income (expense), net.

OTHER INCOME AND OTHER EXPENSE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)

The following table sets forth the components of other income and other expense for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Net periodic benefit other than service cost	$	825	$	1,154	$	2,381	$	3,025
Earnings (losses) on investments associated with nonqualified employee benefit plans	2,097		(1,278)		4,798		1,609
Other income (expense), net	60		179		143		176
Total other income, net	$	2,982	$	55	$	7,322	$	4,810

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]

Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring


	September 30, 2024
	Level 1		Level 2		Netting (c)		Total
	(Thousands of dollars)
Assets:
Derivative instruments - swaps (a)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Derivative instruments - options (a)	—		—		—		—
United States treasury notes (b)	6,607		—		—		6,607
Corporate bonds (b)	—		9,851		—		9,851
Total assets	$	6,607	$	9,851	$	—	$	16,458
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments - swaps (a)	$	—	$	4,261	$	—	$	4,261

(a) The fair value is included in other current assets and other current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

(b) The fair value is included in other current and noncurrent assets and other current and noncurrent liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.


	December 31, 2023
	Level 1		Level 2		Total
	(Thousands of dollars)
Assets:
United States treasury notes (b)	$	6,496	$	—	$	6,496
Corporate bonds (b)	—		11,080		11,080
Total assets	$	6,496	$	11,080	$	17,576
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments - swaps (a)	$	—	$	13,920	$	13,920

(a) The fair value is included in other current assets and other current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

(b) The fair value is included in other current and noncurrent assets and other current and noncurrent liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Kansas Gas Service Securitization I LLC

Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]

Schedule of Variable Interest Entities

The following table summarizes the impact of KGSS-I on our consolidated balance sheets, for the periods indicated:


	September 30,		December 31,
	2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	$	9,961	$	20,552
Accounts receivable	4,499		5,133
Securitized intangible asset, net	272,510		293,619
Total assets	$	286,970	$	319,304
Current maturities of securitized utility tariff bonds	28,956		27,430
Accounts payable	222		393
Accrued interest	2,627		7,207
Securitized utility tariff bonds, excluding current maturities, net of discounts and issuance costs $5.0 million and $5.3 million, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	253,434		282,506
Equity	1,731		1,768
Total liabilities and equity	$	286,970	$	319,304

The following table summarizes the impact of KGSS-I on our consolidated statements of income, for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
	(Thousands of dollars)
Operating revenues	$	10,515	$	12,014	$	33,741	$	35,754
Operating expense	(111)		(113)		(332)		(332)
Amortization expense	(6,429)		(7,489)		(21,109)		(21,758)
Interest income	199		259		539		560
Interest expense	(4,138)		(4,548)		(12,731)		(14,101)
Income before income taxes	$	36	$	123	$	108	$	123

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) number in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of natural gas distribution services customers	2,300		2,300
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Major Customers	no	no	no	no
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid			$ 15,800	$ 3,900
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	$ 12,900		$ 12,900		$ 16,100

REVENUE (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
REVENUE (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Regulated Operating Revenue, Gas	$ 335,747,000	$ 331,734,000	$ 1,428,448,000	$ 1,748,327,000
Regulated Operating Revenue, Other	4,651,000	4,082,000	24,407,000	17,746,000
Regulated Operating Revenue	340,398,000	335,816,000	1,452,855,000	1,766,073,000
Unbilled Receivables, Current	81,200,000		81,200,000		$ 191,400,000
Natural gas sales to customers [Member]
Regulated Operating Revenue, Gas	289,243,000	285,373,000	1,277,099,000	1,598,466,000
Transportation revenues [Member]
Regulated Operating Revenue, Gas	30,492,000	29,535,000	100,046,000	97,084,000
Securitization Customer Charges
Regulated Operating Revenue, Gas	10,515,000	12,014,000	33,741,000	35,754,000
Miscellaneous revenues [Member]
Regulated Operating Revenue, Gas	5,497,000	4,812,000	17,562,000	17,023,000
Other revenues - natural gas sales related [Member]
Regulated Operating Revenue, Other	535,000	653,000	14,757,000	8,057,000
Other revenues [Member]
Regulated Operating Revenue, Other	$ 4,116,000	$ 3,429,000	$ 9,650,000	$ 9,689,000

REGULATORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
REGULATORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]
Regulatory Assets, Current	$ 130,854,000	$ 130,854,000		$ 75,308,000
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent	269,925,000	269,925,000		287,906,000
Regulatory Assets	400,779,000	400,779,000		363,214,000
Regulatory Liability, Current	(27,652,000)	(27,652,000)		(66,901,000)
Regulatory Liability, Noncurrent	(483,287,000)	(483,287,000)		(500,478,000)
Regulatory Liabilities	(510,939,000)	(510,939,000)		(567,379,000)
Net regulatory assets (liabilities), current	103,202,000	103,202,000		8,407,000
Net regulatory assets (liabilities), noncurrent	(213,362,000)	(213,362,000)		(212,572,000)
Net Regulatory Assets	(110,160,000)	(110,160,000)		(204,165,000)
Amortization of Rate Deferral	1,800,000	11,300,000	$ 11,100,000
West Texas Service Area
SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]
TGS Deferred Extraordinary Costs from 2021 Winter Storm Uri	13,000,000	13,000,000
Income tax rate changes [Member] [Domain]
SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]
Regulatory Liability, Current	0	0		0
Regulatory Liability, Noncurrent	(483,287,000)	(483,287,000)		(500,478,000)
Regulatory Liabilities	(483,287,000)	(483,287,000)		(500,478,000)
Over-recovered purchased-gas costs [Member]
SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]
Regulatory Liability, Current	(27,652,000)	(27,652,000)		(66,901,000)
Regulatory Liability, Noncurrent	0	0		0
Regulatory Liabilities	(27,652,000)	(27,652,000)		(66,901,000)
Winter weather event costs
SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]
Regulatory Assets, Current	15,242,000	15,242,000		22,633,000
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent	15,141,000	15,141,000		21,495,000
Regulatory Assets	30,383,000	30,383,000		44,128,000
Under-recovered purchased-gas costs [Member]
SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]
Regulatory Assets, Current	61,881,000	61,881,000		10,391,000
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent	0	0		0
Regulatory Assets	61,881,000	61,881,000		10,391,000
Pension and postretirement benefit costs [Member]
SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]
Regulatory Assets, Current	2,559,000	2,559,000		6,379,000
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent	220,232,000	220,232,000		228,092,000
Regulatory Assets	222,791,000	222,791,000		234,471,000
Reacquired debt costs [Member]
SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]
Regulatory Assets, Current	723,000	723,000		723,000
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent	2,170,000	2,170,000		2,712,000
Regulatory Assets	2,893,000	2,893,000		3,435,000
MGP Costs [Member] [Member]
SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]
Regulatory Assets, Current	98,000	98,000		98,000
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent	30,338,000	30,338,000		31,893,000
Regulatory Assets	30,436,000	30,436,000		31,991,000
Ad valorem tax [Member]
SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]
Regulatory Assets, Current	17,105,000	17,105,000		14,533,000
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent	0	0		0
Regulatory Assets	17,105,000	17,105,000		14,533,000
Weather normalization [Member]
SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]
Regulatory Assets, Current	20,804,000	20,804,000		11,404,000
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent	0	0		0
Regulatory Assets	20,804,000	20,804,000		11,404,000
Customer credit deferrals
SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]
Regulatory Assets, Current	8,672,000	8,672,000		6,184,000
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent	1,177,000	1,177,000		0
Regulatory Assets	9,849,000	9,849,000		6,184,000
Other regulatory assets [Member]
SCHEDULE OF REGULATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Line Items]
Regulatory Assets, Current	3,770,000	3,770,000		2,963,000
Regulatory Assets, Noncurrent	867,000	867,000		3,714,000
Regulatory Assets	$ 4,637,000	$ 4,637,000		$ 6,677,000

CREDIT FACILITIES (Details)	9 Months Ended
CREDIT FACILITIES (Details)	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Oct. 21, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,275,000,000
Line of Credit Facility Sublimit	20,000,000
Swingline subfacility	60,000,000
Line of Credit Facility Option to Increase Borrowing Capacity	$ 150,000,000
Approved Debt to Capital Ratio	0.70
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital	0.545
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital Excluding KGSS-I debt	52.30%
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 1,400,000
Short-Term Debt	0
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	1,275,000,000
Commercial paper maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,275,000,000
CommercialPaperMaximumMaturityTerm	270 days
Commercial Paper	$ 951,400,000
Short-term debt	$ 951,400,000		$ 88,500,000
Short-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time	5.24%		5.60%
Subsequent Event [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 1,350,000,000
Commercial paper maximum borrowing capacity		$ 1,350,000,000

LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount		$ (3,574)	$ (7,615)
Debt Issuance Costs, Net		(21,148)	(21,092)
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities		2,413,852	2,960,815
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities		14	772,984
Long-term Debt, excluding current maturities		2,384,882	2,160,401
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Default Provision, Indebtnedness Threshold		$ 100,000
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Default Provision, Debt Holders		25.00%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage		100.00%
Kansas Gas Service Securitization I LLC
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Issuance Costs, Net		$ (5,000)	(5,300)
3.61% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.61%	3.61%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 0	300,000
Repayments of Debt	$ 300,000
1.10% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.10%	1.10%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 0	473,000
Repayments of Debt	$ 473,000
5.10% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		5.10%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 550,000	300,000
Additional Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 250,000
2.00% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		2.00%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 300,000	300,000
4.25% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2032
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		4.25%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 300,000	300,000
4.658% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2044
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		4.658%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 600,000	600,000
4.50% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2048
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		4.50%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 400,000	400,000
Total Senior Unsecured Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 2,150,000	2,673,000
5.486% KGSS-I Securitized Utility Tariff Bonds Due 2032
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		5.486%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 287,345	315,284
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities		$ 28,956	27,430
8.00% Other Long Term Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		8.00%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,229	$ 1,238

EQUITY (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 04, 2024	Nov. 19, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023
Forward Contract Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Indexed Shares			3,563,465		3,563,465
Forward Contract Indexed to Equity, Settlement, Cash, Amount			$ 275,559		$ 275,559
Forward Contract Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Forward Rate Per Share					$ 77.33
Forward Contract Indexed to Equity, Settlement, Original Number of Shares			4,306,465		4,306,465
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared			$ 0.66	$ 0.65	$ 1.98	$ 1.95
At-The-Market Program
Aggregate Offering Price Limit			$ 300,000		$ 300,000
Equity Available for Issuance			$ 225,500		$ 225,500
June 2023 At-the-Market Equity Forward
Forward Contract Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Indexed Shares			926,465		926,465
Forward Contract Indexed to Equity, Settlement, Cash, Amount			$ 75,115		$ 75,115
Forward Contract Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Forward Rate Per Share					$ 81.08
Forward Contract Indexed to Equity, Settlement, Original Number of Shares								926,465
March 2023 Equity Forward Agreement
Forward Contract Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Indexed Shares			1,257,000		1,257,000
Forward Contract Indexed to Equity, Settlement, Cash, Amount			$ 97,537		$ 97,537
Forward Contract Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Forward Rate Per Share					$ 77.59
Forward Contract Indexed to Equity, Settlement, Original Number of Shares									2,000,000
September 11, 2023 Equity Forward Agreement [Domain]
Forward Contract Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Indexed Shares			1,200,000		1,200,000
Forward Contract Indexed to Equity, Settlement, Cash, Amount			$ 89,492		$ 89,492
Forward Contract Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Forward Rate Per Share					$ 74.58
Forward Contract Indexed to Equity, Settlement, Original Number of Shares				1,200,000		1,200,000
September 15, 2023 Equity Forward Agreement [Domain]
Forward Contract Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Indexed Shares			180,000		180,000
Forward Contract Indexed to Equity, Settlement, Cash, Amount			$ 13,415		$ 13,415
Forward Contract Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Forward Rate Per Share					$ 74.53
Forward Contract Indexed to Equity, Settlement, Original Number of Shares				180,000		180,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Common Stock, Dividends, Declared, Annualized Basis							$ 2.64
Dividends Payable, Date of Record		Nov. 19, 2024
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid	Dec. 04, 2024

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amortization of net (gain) loss	$ 1,442			$ 490			$ 4,326	$ 1,470
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	93			131			279	393
Reclassification adjustment, before tax and regulatory adjustments	1,535			621			4,605	1,863
Regulatory adjustments	(1,536)			(620)			(4,607)	(1,862)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax	(1)			1			(2)	1
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), before Adjustment and Tax	324			0			322	0
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)	(1)			0			(11)	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, before Tax	1			0			11	0
Other comprehensive (income) loss, available-for-sale securities, after reclassification adjustment, before tax	324			0			322	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	323			1			320	1
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax	(68)			0			(67)	0
Other comprehensive income	$ 255	$ 8	$ (10)	$ (1)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 253	$ (1)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Basic EPS Calculation
Net income available for common stock	$ 19,268	$ 27,243	$ 99,317	$ 25,189	$ 32,689	$ 102,621	$ 145,828	$ 160,499
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	56,825			55,624			56,768	55,576
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ 0.34			$ 0.45			$ 2.57	$ 2.89
Diluted EPS Calculation
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted	$ 19,268			$ 25,189			$ 145,828	$ 160,499
Effect of dilutive securities on shares	268			351			138	321
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	57,093			55,975			56,906	55,897
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ 0.34			$ 0.45			$ 2.56	$ 2.87

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	$ (93,000)	$ (131,000)	$ (279,000)	$ (393,000)
Amortization of net (gain) loss	(1,442,000)	(490,000)	(4,326,000)	(1,470,000)
Capitalized non-service cost components as a regulatory asset	5,500,000		5,500,000		$ 2,200,000
Regulatory Deferral of net periodic benefit costs			3,600,000	4,200,000
ONE Gas Pension Plans [Member]
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	1,551,000	1,811,000	4,653,000	5,433,000
Interest cost	10,281,000	10,607,000	30,843,000	31,821,000
Expected return on assets	(14,757,000)	(14,879,000)	(44,271,000)	(44,637,000)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	93,000	93,000	279,000	279,000
Amortization of net (gain) loss	1,446,000	502,000	4,338,000	1,506,000
Net periodic benefit cost	(1,386,000)	(1,866,000)	(4,158,000)	(5,598,000)
ONE Gas Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	152,000	183,000	456,000	549,000
Interest cost	2,045,000	2,288,000	6,135,000	6,864,000
Expected return on assets	(2,284,000)	(2,432,000)	(6,852,000)	(7,296,000)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	0	38,000	0	114,000
Amortization of net (gain) loss	(4,000)	(12,000)	(12,000)	(36,000)
Net periodic benefit cost	$ (91,000)	$ 65,000	$ (273,000)	$ 195,000

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Reduction in income tax expense for the amortization of the regulatory liability associated with excess ADIT that was returned to customers	$ 1,500	$ 2,500	$ 13,400	$ 15,500
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
ONGProceedsFromSecuritizationBonds					$ 1,300,000
Federal Requested Income Tax Refund	55,500		55,500
Oklahoma - State Requested Income Tax Refund	$ 1,500		$ 1,500

OTHER INCOME AND OTHER EXPENSE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	$ 2,982	$ 55	$ 7,322	$ 4,810
Net periodic cost other than service cost [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	825	1,154	2,381	3,025
Earnings (losses) on investments associated with nonqualified employee benefit plans [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	2,097	(1,278)	4,798	1,609
Other, net [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	$ 60	$ 179	$ 143	$ 176

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Number Of Former Manufactured Gas Sites Where We Own Or Retain Legal Responsibility For Environmental Conditions		12
Number of sites with ongoing groundwater monitoring		7
Number of sites where regulatory closure has been achieved		5
Deferred MGP Costs, Maximum		$ 15,000
Insurance proceeds related to MGP sites	$ 1,500
Regulatory Asset for Costs Associated with Manufactured Gas Sites		30,400	$ 32,000
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies		$ 13,600	$ 14,300

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) Note	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) Bcf	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) Bcf
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets, Transfers between Levels	$ 0	$ 0
Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount \| Bcf	9.45	5.1
Commodity Option
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount \| Bcf	1.02	0.5
Premiums recorded in other current assets on natural gas contracts held	$ 1.0
Other Current Assets
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability and Obligation to Return Cash, Offset	0
Other Current Assets \| Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0
Other Current Assets \| Commodity Option
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0
Other Assets
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	16,458,000	$ 17,576,000
Other Assets \| US Treasury Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	6,607,000	6,496,000
Other Assets \| Corporate Bond Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	9,851,000	11,080,000
Other Current Liabilities \| Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Owned, at Fair Value	4,261,000	13,920,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Other Current Assets \| Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Other Current Assets \| Commodity Option
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Other Assets
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	6,607,000	6,496,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Other Assets \| US Treasury Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	6,607,000	6,496,000
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability and Obligation to Return Cash, Offset	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Other Assets \| Corporate Bond Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability and Obligation to Return Cash, Offset	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Other Current Liabilities \| Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Owned, at Fair Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	2,400,000,000	2,800,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Other Current Assets \| Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability and Obligation to Return Cash, Offset	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Other Current Assets \| Commodity Option
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability and Obligation to Return Cash, Offset	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Other Assets
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	9,851,000	11,080,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Other Assets \| US Treasury Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Other Assets \| Corporate Bond Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	9,851,000	11,080,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Other Current Liabilities \| Swap
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Owned, at Fair Value	4,261,000	$ 13,920,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset and Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset	$ 0

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 9,961		$ 9,961				$ 20,552
Accounts receivable, net	176,248		176,248				347,864
Assets	8,039,425		8,039,425				7,770,994
Current maturities of securitized utility tariff bonds	28,956		28,956				27,430
Accounts payable	146,821		146,821				278,056
Discounts and issuance costs for securitized utility tariff bonds, excluding current maturities	5,000		5,000				5,300
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	2,812,622	$ 2,646,747	2,812,622	$ 2,646,747	$ 2,826,873	$ 2,829,985	2,765,877	$ 2,654,826	$ 2,651,480	$ 2,584,426
Liabilities and Equity	8,039,425		8,039,425				7,770,994
Kansas Gas Service Securitization I LLC
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	9,961		9,961				20,552
Accounts receivable, net	4,499		4,499				5,133
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	272,510		272,510				293,619
Assets	286,970		286,970				319,304
Current maturities of securitized utility tariff bonds	28,956		28,956				27,430
Accounts payable	222		222				393
Interest Payable	2,627		2,627				7,207
Securitized utility tariff bonds	253,434		253,434				282,506
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	1,731		1,731				1,768
Liabilities and Equity	286,970		286,970				$ 319,304
Revenues	10,515	12,014	33,741	35,754
Utilities Operating Expense	(111)	(113)	(332)	(332)
Depreciation and amortization	(6,429)	(7,489)	(21,109)	(21,758)
Interest Income, Other	199	259	539	560
Interest Expense	(4,138)	(4,548)	(12,731)	(14,101)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	$ 36	$ 123	$ 108	$ 123