Questar Gas Company, subsidiary of Questar Corporation (NYSE:STR), completed a transaction today with Eagle Mountain City to purchase the city’s municipal natural gas system.

“We look forward to serving our new customers in Eagle Mountain,” said Craig Wagstaff, Questar Gas executive vice president and COO. “Our distribution lines extend to communities on the east, north and west boundaries of Eagle Mountain City. By purchasing the municipal system and tying into it, we can enhance the reliability of service for our new customers, and improve operating efficiencies for serving one of Utah’s fastest-growing areas.”

Questar Gas has been working with Eagle Mountain City officials and residents over the past year to review and complete the transaction.

“As Eagle Mountain City continues to experience rapid growth, the sale of the gas and electric utilities will decrease our current and future debt, provide more resources, and increase potential for rate stability over time,” said Eagle Mountain Mayor Christopher Pengra. “The sale was approved by over 73% of Eagle Mountain voters. We look forward to our new community partnership with Questar Gas.”

Eagle Mountain incorporated in 1996, when the city’s population was 250. As the state’s third-largest city geographically – 44 square miles – Eagle Mountain boasts 24,000 residents and lots of space for growth. The gas system is about 15 years old and consists of six miles of steel high-pressure pipeline and 120 miles of intermediate high-pressure main lines and service lines.