PENC Eastern Carolina Chapter Presents
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Keeps Pitt County Warm and Costs Down

When: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Thursday, January 22, 2026

Where: Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC), LNG Peak Shaving Facility | 4150 Natural Gas Drive, Greenville NC, 27834

Cost: $10, includes lunch meal provided by GUC

RSVP: Milton Eshelman at [email protected] or text cell phone at 252-944-6034

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Keeps Pitt County Warm and Costs Down

Join ECC PENC for insight of how GUC uses Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to support natural gas customers across Pitt County. GUC operates North Carolina’s first municipally owned LNG peak shaving plant, first built in 1997 as part of a strategy to ensure reliable natural gas supply and control costs during periods of high demand. The facility has been expanded four times and stores LNG — natural gas cooled to -260°F — in eight 50,000 – 70,000-gallon tanks During peak usage, LNG is vaporized, odorized, and injected into the distribution system. This approach allows GUC to purchase gas when market prices are favorable, store it, and use it when needed, reducing dependence on external suppliers and enhancing system reliability. Including will be a tour of the LNG Peak Shaving Facility, please wear close-toed shoes and be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces.

Presenters: ECC PENC’s Own!

F. Durward “Durk” Tyson, Jr., P.E. – Mr. Tyson is the Director of Gas Systems for the Greenville Utilities Commission. He has over 35 years of utility experience having worked as a consulting engineer for 25 years prior to joining GUC. Mr. Tyson is a two-time graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Engineering degree.

Carl Smith, P.E. – Mr. Smith has worked with Greenville Utilities for over 15 years serving in several roles, most recently the Gas Systems Engineer. Carl is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of Greenville's LNG Peak Shaving Facility, CNG Refueling Station, Gate and Regulator Stations. In addition, Carl oversees gas compliance and their Utility Locating Team. Carl received his Mechanical Engineering Degree from North Carolina State University

PDHs: 1 PDH  (Note: While PENC offers Professional Development Credit for this program, it is up to each Professional Engineer to determine if the content is relevant to his/her individual practice and suitable for his/her continuing education.)

RSVP: Direct Email or Text to Milton Eshelman
Please RSVP so we will know how many will attend.
[email protected]
Cell Phone: 252-944-6034