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Arizona Utilities Work to Lock in Critical Natural Gas Delivery to Power Growth
PHOENIX & TUCSON, Ariz., August 06, 2025--Arizona utilities announce commitment plans for Transwestern Pipeline’s Desert Southwest expansion project.
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