INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES	7. INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES The Company holds a 50% equity method investment in Steckman Ridge, a jointly owned and controlled natural gas storage facility located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The Company's investment in Steckman Ridge was approximately $102.8M and $101.2M as of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, respectively, which includes loans with a total outstanding principal balance of approximately $70.4M for both periods. These loans accrue interest at a variable rate that resets quarterly and are due October 1, 2027. NJNG and ES have entered into storage and park and loan agreements with Steckman Ridge. See Note 15. Related Party Transactions for more information on these intercompany transactions.

INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2026

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

7. INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES

The Company holds a 50% equity method investment in Steckman Ridge, a jointly owned and controlled natural gas storage facility located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The Company's investment in Steckman Ridge was approximately $102.8M and $101.2M as of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, respectively, which includes loans with a total outstanding principal balance of approximately $70.4M for both periods. These loans accrue interest at a variable rate that resets quarterly and are due October 1, 2027.

NJNG and ES have entered into storage and park and loan agreements with Steckman Ridge. See Note 15. Related Party Transactions for more information on these intercompany transactions.