Sse PLC ORD 50P/  GB0007908733  /

SSE plc, headquartered in Perth, UK, is one of the leading electricity and gas companies, operating mainly in the UK and Ireland. SSE is involved in the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity, in the production, storage, distribution and supply of gas and in other energy services. Their electricity networks transmit and distribute electricity to around 3.7 million businesses, offices and homes through some 130.000 km of overhead lines and underground cables. SGN’s gas networks distribute gas to around 5.7 million homes, offices and businesses via 75.000km of gas mains. Their wholesale business comprises the production and storage of gas, the generation of electricity and energy portfolio management. In addition SSE is involved in the supply of electricity and gas and in other energy-related services such as electrical contracting to business and household customers. They supply electricity and gas to around 9 million household and business accounts under the brands: SSE, Scottish Hydro, Southern Electric, SWALEC and Airtricity. SSE was formed in December 1998 following the no-premium merger of Scottish Hydro Electric and Southern Electric.