National Fuel Releases its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Fuel Gas Company (“National Fuel” or the “Company”) (NYSE:NFG) today released its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report (“Report”), detailing the Company’s policies, practices and performance metrics in key corporate responsibility and sustainability areas. An electronic version of the report is available by clicking here.

“Throughout our nearly 125-year history, National Fuel has remained committed to responsibly and sustainably serving the communities where we live and work,” said David P. Bauer, President and Chief Executive Officer of National Fuel. “As the energy landscape evolves, National Fuel’s core values of safety, commitment, excellence and integrity will continue to guide our approach to responsible business practices and long-term value creation.”

2025 Report Highlights

Strong Corporate Values

• Integration of Core Values supports our ability to deliver long-term sustainable value.

Prioritizing Safety

• Our combined businesses achieved their best-ever DART ratings.

Continued Methane Intensity Target Progress

• Advanced progress toward 2030 methane intensity reduction targets across all business segments, achieving reductions ranging from 16.4% to 84.1% from baseline levels.

Maintained Responsible Natural Gas Certifications

• Seneca Resources and National Fuel Gas Midstream maintained their responsibly sourced gas designations, which serve to differentiate our production and gathering operations and provide independent, credible verification of our corporate responsibility-related policies, procedures and practices.

Helping Employees Flourish

• Continued focus on employee safety and inclusivity, highlighting the importance of employee mentorship programs and resource groups.

Commitment to Community Impact

• Since 2005, the Company has proudly supported 1000+ organizations through nearly $31 million in donations.

National Fuel’s 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report

The Company’s Corporate Responsibility Report incorporates multiple sustainability reporting standards, guidelines and frameworks, in alignment with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (“SASB”) and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”). Against the backdrop of the numerous initiatives and commitments described in the Report, and the overall strength of National Fuel’s business, the Company’s future is bright. National Fuel’s integrated, diversified natural gas business provides the opportunity, across the value chain, to meet growing energy demand with reliable, sustainable and affordable energy supplies.

About National Fuel Gas Company

National Fuel is an integrated energy company reporting financial results for three operating segments: Integrated Upstream and Gathering, Pipeline and Storage, and Utility. Additional information about National Fuel is available at www.nationalfuel.com.

Cautionary Note on Corporate Responsibility Data and Forward-Looking Statements

All information included in this Corporate Responsibility Report (“Report”) is being provided on a voluntary basis and, as such, the Company has customized certain sustainability standards and frameworks to our specific circumstances. The decision to include data for historical and future years is at the discretion of the Company and its subsidiaries, and the specific years used as a historical baseline were chosen as appropriate for each reporting segment. The data included in this Report does not constitute financial data calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). This Report also contains “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, projections, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, other than statements of historical facts, as well as statements that are identified by the use of the words “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “believes,” “seeks,” “will,” “may” and similar expressions. This Report and the statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of Company stakeholders and are not intended to induce any sale or purchase of securities or to be used in connection therewith. While the Company’s expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and are believed to have a reasonable basis, actual results may differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Furthermore, each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. In addition to other factors, the following are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements: (1) the Company’s ability to estimate accurately the time and resources necessary to meet applicable testing standards, reporting frameworks and emissions targets, as well as the cost and availability of capital required for such projects; (2) evolving standards and frameworks, including those related to tracking and reporting GHG and methane emissions; (3) changes in the Company’s business, including acquisitions or other expansions of the Company’s property, plant and equipment; (4) disallowance by applicable regulatory bodies of appropriate rate recovery for system modernization; (5) the development and performance of new technology and products, services and programs, particularly those related to energy efficiency and emission reductions; (6) governmental initiatives or market pressures to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas, and the viability of energy-transition-related opportunities, including adaptation of the Company’s existing assets; and (7) the other risks and uncertainties described in (i) the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K at Item 7, MD&A and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q at Part I, Item 2, MD&A, in each case under the heading “Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements,” and (ii) the “Risk Factors” included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K at Item 1A, as updated by the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for subsequent quarters at Part II, Item 1A. Forward-looking and other statements in this Report regarding our plans and goals are not an indication that these statements are material to investors or are required to be disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. Because of these risks and uncertainties, readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements or use them for anything other than their intended purpose. This Report contains references to National Fuel’s website and other reporting documents. National Fuel is not incorporating this Report by reference into any other document and is not incorporating any other document posted on the website into this Report. Except where specified, this Report and the data presented have not been externally audited, assured, attested or verified. The Company makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of this Report.

Analyst Contact: Ryan P. Vossler | 716-857-7158 
Media Contact: Karen L. Merkel | 716-857-7654

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