NATIONAL GAS & OIL CO
10-Q, 1995-08-14
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               SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                     Washington, D.C. 20549

                         --------------

                            FORM 10-Q

           Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15 (d)
             of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                         --------------

For Quarter Ended  June 30, 1995 
                                  Commission file number  1-8223 

                   NATIONAL GAS & OIL COMPANY
                   (Exact name of registrant)


     Ohio                                    31-1004640
    (State)                                (I.R.S. Employer
                                            Identification No.) 

            1500 Granville Road, Newark, Ohio  43055
             (Address of principal executive office)


         Registrant's telephone number (614)   344-2102
                                     Area Code


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file
such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days.

     Yes  X                                  No    


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers'
classes of common stock, as of the close of the period covered by
this report (applicable only to corporate issuers).

$1.00 Par Value - Common                         6,661,477 shares


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                                                        FORM 10-Q
                                                    QUARTER ENDED
                                                    JUNE 30, 1995

              NATIONAL GAS & OIL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                  FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,

                                                 1995         1994   
OPERATING REVENUES:
     Gas sales                               $ 3,071,144  $ 5,252,857
     Transportation                            1,324,143    1,091,442
     Oil and gas production                    5,009,398    6,198,703

TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES                       9,404,685   12,543,002

OPERATING EXPENSES:
     Purchased gas - gas sales                 1,526,905    3,517,179
     Purchased gas - oil and gas production    3,726,792    4,719,366
     Operation and maintenance                 2,169,735    2,042,957
     Depreciation, depletion and amortization    883,750      852,729
     Taxes other than income                     666,365      692,173

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES                       8,973,547   11,824,404

OPERATING INCOME                                 431,138      718,598

Other income                                      82,324      101,913
Interest expense                                 237,726      220,462
Federal income taxes                              49,790      163,245

NET INCOME                                   $   225,946  $   436,804
                                             ===========  ===========

Net income per share                         $      0.03  $      0.07
                                             ===========  ===========

Average number of shares outstanding           6,661,477    6,661,477
                                             ===========  ===========

Cash dividend per share                      $      0.06  $      0.06
                                             ===========  ===========


The per share amounts and the average number of shares outstanding have
been restated to reflect the three-for-two stock split in December 1994.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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                                                             FORM 10-Q
                                                         QUARTER ENDED
                                                         JUNE 30, 1995

              NATIONAL GAS & OIL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                   FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,

                                                 1995         1994   
OPERATING REVENUES:
     Gas sales                               $13,604,875  $18,889,242
     Transportation                            3,015,443    2,594,591
     Oil and gas production                   10,815,791   15,770,235

TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES                      27,436,109   37,254,068

OPERATING EXPENSES:
     Purchased gas - gas sales                 7,651,338   12,859,733
     Purchased gas - oil and gas production    8,017,424   12,963,191
     Operation and maintenance                 4,413,711    4,119,252
     Depreciation, depletion and amortization  1,767,499    1,705,458
     Taxes other than income                   1,705,143    1,708,778 

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES                      23,555,115   33,356,412

OPERATING INCOME                               3,880,994    3,897,656

Other income                                     113,474      133,018
Interest expense                                 507,321      399,638
Federal income taxes                           1,097,708    1,152,877

NET INCOME                                   $ 2,389,439  $ 2,478,159
                                             ===========  ===========

Net income per share                         $      0.36  $      0.37
                                             ===========  ===========

Average number of shares outstanding           6,661,477    6,661,477
                                             ===========  ===========


The per share amounts and the average number of shares outstanding have
been restated to reflect the three-for-two stock split in December 1994.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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                                                             FORM 10-Q
                                                         QUARTER ENDED
                                                         JUNE 30, 1995

              NATIONAL GAS & OIL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                ASSETS

                                        June 30,     December 31,
                                          1995           1994    

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

  Gas utility properties               $60,428,947    $58,155,708
  Less - Accumulated depreciation       21,581,810     20,637,405

                                        38,847,137     37,518,303
  Oil and gas properties,
    successful efforts                  21,544,973     21,543,577
  Less - Accumulated depreciation,
    depletion and amortization           7,181,174      6,414,352

                                        14,363,799     15,129,225

  Other - net                            5,502,740      5,748,532

TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT     58,713,676     58,396,060

CURRENT ASSETS
  Cash and cash equivalents              4,216,146      1,271,186
  Short-term investments                 1,005,901      1,842,848
  Accounts receivable - net              6,200,652      9,770,469
  Gas in underground storage             1,817,425      3,333,358
  Materials and supplies, 
    at average cost                      1,077,372      1,004,369
  Other, primarily prepaid taxes         2,171,827      2,802,679

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                    16,489,323     20,024,909
                   
OTHER ASSETS
  Recoverable gas cost                     872,354      1,206,941
  Other                                    835,650        901,178

TOTAL OTHER ASSETS                       1,708,004      2,108,178


TOTAL ASSETS                           $76,911,003    $80,529,088
                                       ===========    ===========

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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                                                             FORM 10-Q
                                                         QUARTER ENDED
                                                         JUNE 30, 1994

              NATIONAL GAS & OIL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                    CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES

                                         June 30,     December 31,
                                           1995           1994    

CAPITALIZATION
  Shareholders' equity -
    Common stock, par value $1 per
    share, authorized 14,000,000
    shares, issued 6,819,400 shares    $ 6,819,400   $ 6,879,400
  Paid in capital                       29,498,107    29,498,107
  Retained earnings                      5,869,025     4,278,964
  Treasury stock, 157,923 shares 
    at cost                             (1,550,509)   (1,550,509)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY              40,636,023    39,045,962

  Long-term debt                        11,615,300    12,955,973

CURRENT LIABILITIES 
  Current maturities of long-term debt     877,884       877,695
  Short-term loans                              --     3,050,000
  Accounts payable                       5,316,357     4,498,197
  Accrued income and other taxes         1,997,699     3,988,887
  LIFO inventory reserve                   214,864            --
  Refundable gas cost                    1,830,616     1,450,973
  Other                                  1,800,927     1,522,889

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES               12,038,347    15,388,641

DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
  Federal income taxes                   7,976,328     8,521,800
  Investment tax credits                 1,133,130     1,182,072
  Accrued transition costs               1,177,621     1,177,621
  Health care and other                  2,334,254     1,522,889

TOTAL DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER        12,621,333    13,138,512

TOTAL CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES   $76,911,003   $80,529,088
                                       ===========   ===========


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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                                                             FORM 10-Q
                                                         QUARTER ENDED
                                                         JUNE 30, 1995
              NATIONAL GAS & OIL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                   FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,

                                            1995         1994   
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  Net income                            $ 2,389,439  $ 2,478,159
  Reconciliation of net income to net
    cash provided by operating activities
      Depreciation, depletion and
        amortization                      1,835,928    1,770,740
      Deferred income taxes                (743,630)    (166,158)
      Other, net                            202,915       (5,634)
  Change in assets and liabilities:
      Accounts receivable                 3,475,690    4,253,386
      Short-term investments               (836,947)     741,952
      Gas in underground storage and
        LIFO reserve                      1,730,797      637,269
      Materials and supplies                (73,003)      25,708
      Deferred gas costs                    334,587    1,119,629
      Accounts payable                      818,160   (1,195,301)
      Prepaid taxes                         800,585    1,510,928
      Other, net                            989,400   (1,053,724)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY 
  OPERATING ACTIVITIES                   10,923,921   10,116,954

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
  Capital expenditures                   (2,827,488)  (3,628,302)
  Salvage on retirement of facilities        38,388       42,503

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES    (2,789,100)  (3,585,799)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Principal payments of long-term debt   (1,340,483)  (1,613,296)
  Proceeds from long-term debt                   --    6,000,000 
  Net borrowings under short-term 
    bank loans                           (3,050,000)  (3,450,000)
  Dividends paid                           (799,378)    (799,430)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
  FINANCING ACTIVITIES                   (5,189,861)     137,274 

NET INCREASE IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS   2,944,960    6,668,429

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
  OF YEAR                                 1,271,186      554,761

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF
  PERIOD                                $ 4,216,146  $ 7,223,190
                                        ===========  ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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                                                        FORM 10-Q
                                                    QUARTER ENDED
                                                    JUNE 30, 1995

           NATIONAL GAS & OIL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.   The accompanying consolidated balance sheets, statement of
cash flows, and income statements have been prepared by National
Gas & Oil Company (the Company) without audit by independent
accountants.  In the opinion of the Company, all adjustments
necessary for a fair presentation of its consolidated results of
operation at June 30, 1995 and 1994 have been included, and were
normal recurring adjustments.  Certain reclassifications have been
made for comparative purposes.

2.   Gas in underground storage under the LIFO method is determined
using calendar year-end quantities and costs.  LIFO inventory is
estimated at interim periods.  At June 30, 1995, gas in underground
storage which is accounted for under LIFO decreased 134,114 Mcf
from December 31, 1994, due to the seasonal nature of the Company's
business.  The Company injects natural gas into underground storage
in the summer and withdraws the gas in the winter during high
demand periods.  The reserve for LIFO inventory of $214,864 is the
difference between the cost to replace this temporary reduction and
the LIFO cost assigned to these volumes.

3.   Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
     Cash paid during the period for:
                                  Six Months Ended June 30,
                                     1995            1994  

               Income taxes       $1,400,000       $     --
               Interest           $  539,507       $298,225
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                                                        FORM 10-Q
                                                    QUARTER ENDED
                                                    JUNE 30, 1995

           NATIONAL GAS & OIL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
             MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
          FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated Results

          Operating revenues have been separated into revenues
generated from the sale and transportation of natural gas by
National Gas & Oil Corporation (National Gas) and Producers Gas
Sales, Inc. (Producers) and the sale of oil and gas produced and
purchased by NGO Development Corporation (NGO Development).  The
revenues of the holding company, National Gas & Oil Company, and
other income from all subsidiaries are included under other income.

          Consolidated revenue of $9,405,000 in the second quarter
of 1995 decreased by 25 percent from second quarter 1994
consolidated revenue.  The major change in revenue can be
attributed to decreased residential and commercial throughput and
the decrease in gas prices.  A reduction in production and
marketing activities by NGO Development between periods also
contributed to the decline.

          Net income in the second quarter of 1995 amounted to
$226,000, a decrease of $211,000 from the second quarter of 1994. 

          Net income per common share in the second quarter of 1995
was $.03 as compared to $.07 in the second quarter of 1994.  The
decrease is primarily attributed to the decrease in income
generated by the sale and transportation of natural gas and from
the oil and gas production segment.  

Gas Sales and Transportation

          Operating revenues associated with this segment of the
business decreased by 31 percent in the second quarter of 1995 as
compared to the second quarter of 1994 due to a decrease in the
volume of gas sold and transported and a decrease in the price of
gas sold to residential and commercial customers as a result of
declining gas prices.

          Net income of the gas sales and transportation segment
during the second quarter decreased $84,000 as compared to the
second quarter of 1994.  The decrease is primarily the result of
decreased throughput and higher operations and maintenance expense
between periods.
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          Volumes of gas sold and transported to various customer
classes for the second quarter decreased 14% over the second
quarter of 1994.
                                  Three Months Ended June 30, 
       Gas Throughput (Mcf)           1995           1994   

     Gas Sales:
       Industrial                     11,183         10,341
       Residential                   335,931        362,591
       Commercial                    143,209        150,451
         Total Gas Sales             490,323        523,383
     Transportation                1,684,757      1,998,692
         Total Gas Throughput      2,175,080      2,522,075
                                   =========      =========

          The decrease in purchased gas expense is the result of
the corresponding decrease in gas sales revenues.  Operations and
maintenance expenditures have increased 6% during the second
quarter as compared to the second quarter of 1994 primarily due to
increased labor costs.

Oil and Gas Production

          Operating revenues from the oil and gas production
segment decreased $1,189,000 in the second quarter of 1995 as
compared to the second quarter of 1994.  The decrease is due
primarily to the decrease in gas prices and decreased gas marketing
activity by NGO Development.  Operating expenses for this business
segment have remained relatively flat with purchased gas expense
decreasing to correspond with the decrease in gas marketing
revenue.

          Net income for the period decreased $94,000 primarily due
to decreasing margins and the reduction in gas marketing activity.

General

          Interest expense increased $17,000 between periods due
to higher interest rates on the variable rate portions of the
Company's long-term debt.  Other income decreased $20,000 in the
second quarter of 1995 as compared to the second quarter of 1994,
primarily due to a reduction in investment income.

Federal Income Taxes

          The change in federal income tax expense for the quarter 
reflects the changes in taxable income for the consolidated
companies.  Taxable income has decreased due to an increase in the
estimated percentage depletion between periods.
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CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

Capital Resources

          The primary sources and uses of cash during the six month
period ending June 30 are summarized in the following condensed
cash flow statement:

                   Sources and (Uses) of Cash
                                         1995            1994   

Provided by Operating Activities     $10,923,921     $10,116,954
Capital Expenditures, net of salvage  (2,789,100)     (3,585,799)
Net Borrowings                        (4,390,483)        936,704
Common Dividends                        (799,378)       (799,430)

  Net Increase in Cash &
    Cash Equivalents                 $ 2,944,960     $ 6,668,429
                                     ===========     ===========

          Cash provided by operating activities consists of net
income and noncash items including depreciation, depletion,
amortization and deferred income taxes.  Additionally, changes in
working capital are also included in cash provided by operating
activities.  The Company expects that internally generated cash and
cash reserves, coupled with seasonal short-term borrowings, will
continue to be sufficient to satisfy the operating, normal capital
expenditure and dividend requirements of the Company's existing
operations in the near future.

Capital Expenditures

          In the first six months of 1995 the gas sales and
transportation segment accounted for 80 percent of the total
capital expenditures.  The funds were expended primarily for
expansion and upgrading of existing pipeline systems.  The oil and
gas sales segment accounted for 20 percent which was primarily used
for the development and/or completion of various interest in oil
and gas wells.  Capital expenditures in the first six months of
1995 have decreased due to decreased oil and gas drilling in
response to lower gas prices.

Financing and Liquidity

          The Company continually assesses various alternatives for
expanding its business, including the acquisition of other business
entities.

          As of June 30, 1995, the Company and its subsidiaries had
short-term lines of credit with various banks aggregating in excess
of $6,000,000, the upper limit on short-term borrowing imposed by
the Board of Directors.  The terms of each borrowing under the
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lines of credit are negotiated at the time the funds are requested
with interest rates ranging form 6.6875% to 8.5000%.  During the
first six months, the Company utilized these credit lines and as
of June 30, 1995, all short-term draws were repaid.  These funds
were used primarily by National Gas to satisfy seasonal working
capital requirements.  The Company anticipates that it will utilize
its credit lines for additional funds during the third and fourth
quarters of 1995.

          Additionally, the Company and all of its subsidiaries,
except National Gas, have a $3 million revolving line of credit
which expires in February 1997.  This committed credit line is
unsecured and may be utilized by any of the subsidiaries, except
National Gas.  During 1993, NGO Development borrowed $2.55 million
against this credit line for various acquisitions and pipeline
projects.  During 1994 and the first six months of 1995, $2 million
of the credit line was repaid and $550,000 remained outstanding as
of June 30, 1995.

          The Company is not aware of any material events or
uncertainties which would materially limit or restrict its ability
to secure additional funds from external sources in either the debt
or equity markets.

Dividends

          The Company paid cash dividends of $799,378 and $799,430
during the six months ended June 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively. 
Presently, there are no restrictions on the payment of dividends,
as long as the Company is not in default of the terms in its long-
term loans.  Dividend policy is established by the Company's Board
of Directors.  The Board's decision takes into consideration
results of operations and retained earnings of the Company.

Effects of Inflation

          All of the Company's long-term bank loans accrue interest
at a fluctuating rate equal to either the bank's prime rate or to
a rate tied to the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).  Because
of the fluctuating rate, the Company is exposed to increases in
interest expense should rates increase due to inflation.  

          During the third quarter of 1993, National Gas analyzed
the need for additional base rate increases and decided to apply
for rate increases to cover increases in operating expenses.  Rate
increases over a three year period have been successfully
negotiated with all municipalities served by National Gas.
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                                                        FORM 10-Q
                                                    QUARTER ENDED
                                                    JUNE 30, 1995

                   NATIONAL GAS & OIL COMPANY
                   PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.   Legal Proceedings.

       None.

Item 2.     Changes in Securities.

       None.

Item 3.     Default upon Senior Securities.

       None.

Item 4.     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
       
The 1995 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on May
18, 1995, at Newark, Ohio.  There were 6,026,168 shares
(90%) represented at the meeting.  The following person
were elected as Directors for a term of three years:
David C. Easley (6,010,620), Patrick J. McGonagle
(6,015,012) and Graham R. Robb (6,014,400).

By a vote of 5,856,509 (87.9%) in favor, with 119,620
(1.8%) against and 48,756 (0.7%) abstaining, the
shareholders resolved to adopt the amendment to the
Company's Articles of Incorporation to increase the
maximum number of common shares which the Company shall
be authorized to have outstanding from 7,000,000 to
14,000,000.

The shareholders further voted in favor of a motion to
ratify the appointment of Price Waterhouse LLP to audit
the financial statements of the Company and its
subsidiaries for the year ending December 31, 1995. 
There were 5,999,480 (90.1%) votes cast in favor, 7,132
(0.1%) against and 18,273 (0.3%) abstaining.

Item 5.     Other Information.

None.

Item 6.     Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

       None.
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                                                        FORM 10-Q
                                                    QUARTER ENDED
                                                    JUNE 30, 1995



                           SIGNATURES


  Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                NATIONAL GAS & OIL COMPANY
                                           (Registrant)




Date:  August 9, 1995          /s/ John B. Denison
                               John B. Denison
                               Vice President and Secretary



Date:  August 9, 1995          /s/ Lawrence P. Haren
                               Lawrence P. Haren
                               Executive Vice President, Chief 
                               Financial Officer and Treasurer
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