Chesapeake Utilities distributes natural gas to approximately 75,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Dela ... ware and Maryland. Our Delaware Division serves southern New Castle County and is the only natural gas distribution system serving Delaware’s Kent and Sussex Counties. Our Maryland Division operates the only natural gas distribution system, with the exception of one municipal system, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Chesapeake Utilities is the natural gas distribution subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), a diversified utility company engaged in natural gas distribution, transmission and marketing; electric distribution; propane gas distribution and wholesale marketing; advanced information services and other related services. Information about the Chesapeake family of businesses is available at www.chpk.com. read more