Gateway Closes Acquisition of a Natural Gas Pipeline in Delmar, NY

HOUSTON, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway Energy Corporation (OTCBB: GNRG) is pleased to announce that it has closed the acquisition to acquire a natural gas pipeline from American Midstream Partners, L.P. ("American Midstream") for an undisclosed purchase price. The acquisition closed on September 23, 2011.

The pipeline delivers natural gas into a plant owned by Owens Corning in Delmar, New York.  In connection with the acquisition, Gateway entered into a new long-term contract with Owens Corning to transport natural gas at a fixed monthly rate.

Mr. Pevow commented, "We are excited about expanding our relationship with Owens Corning at a new location. The acquisition is consistent with our strategy to increase our ownership of pipelines which serve end users of natural gas pursuant to long-term, fixed price contracts."

About Gateway Energy

Gateway Energy Corporation owns and operates natural gas distribution, transportation, and gathering systems onshore in the continental United States and in federal and state waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

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SOURCE Gateway Energy Corporation