Ameren natural gas system worked well during recent cold snap

Ameren says natural gas storage helps keep costs down for customers.

By Will Stevenson February 10, 2026 1:51 pm

Ameren Illinois says that natural gas storage fields, like this one in Glasford, help insulate its consumers from high supply prices during peak demand in winter. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

Capitol News IllinoisAndrew Adams/FileAmeren Illinois says that natural gas storage fields, like this one in Glasford, help insulate its consumers from high supply prices during peak demand in winter.

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Natural gas customers of Ameren Illinois likely got all the natural gas they needed for heating and other purposes during the recent cold snap, with the utility saying their systems exceeded their expectations. Brad Kloeppel, senior director of natural gas operations and technical services for Ameren Illinois, talks with Will Stevenson on the WTAX Morning Newswatch.