Founded in 1959, Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company owns and operates more than 370 miles of high-pressure interstate pipeline on the Delmarva Peninsula. It is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and is authorized to provide transportation and contract storage services. The company serves local distribution companies, electric generation centers and industrial customers throughout Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. It additionally operates over three mainline compressor stations, nearly 80 delivery points and pressure control facilities. The company offers educational and public awareness programs. It is a member of the American Gas Association and the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America. Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company is a part of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, which offers natural gas distribution and transmission services throughout the United States and has a staff of approximately 440 employees.