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South Metropolitan Gas Company

The South Metropolitan Gas Company was a British gas company founded in 1829. It selected a site on the eastern side of the Old Kent Road, adjacent to the Grand Surrey Canal for its works, which were completed in 1833.2 It is headquartered in London.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

  • Industryenergy supply1
  • HeadquartersLondon1

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Postcard South Metropolitan Gas Works Workmen London 1904 (50272725441)
Photo: Mark Crombie, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The South Metropolitan Gas Company was a British gas company founded in 1829. It selected a site on the eastern side of the Old Kent Road, adjacent to the Grand Surrey Canal for its works, which were completed in 1833.2

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