Virginia Gas Company and its subsidiaries market, distribute, gather, explore and produce natural gas and also distribute propane. The company's operations are primarily in the southwestern countries of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The company primarily concentrates on natural gas storage, gathering and distribution services. The company operates through four subsidiaries and two affiliates. The subsidiaries are Virginia Gas Exploration Company, Virginia Gas Pipeline Company, Virginia Gas Propane Company and Virginia Gas Marketing Company. The company's two affiliates are Virginia Gas Distribution Company and Virginia Gas Storage Company. Gas production accounted for 34% of 1999 revenues; storage, 29%; propane distribution, 19%; transportation, 11% and parent, 7%.