COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Commitments for Natural Gas Purchases and Future Demands Fees for the Next Five Years

Commitments as of September 30, 2024, for natural gas purchases and future demand fees for the next five fiscal year periods, are as follows:

(Thousands)	2025		2026		2027		2028		2029		Thereafter
ES:
Natural gas purchases	$	42,427	$	1,155	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Storage demand fees	16,453		11,857		5,452		3,500		2,712		4,068
Pipeline demand fees	47,950		40,197		29,543		21,493		11,005		47,686
Sub-total ES	$	106,830	$	53,209	$	34,995	$	24,993	$	13,717	$	51,754
NJNG:
Natural gas purchases	$	23,392	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Storage demand fees	38,214		22,678		11,207		4,900		—		—
Pipeline demand fees	214,625		161,954		141,818		126,080		124,498		955,035
Sub-total NJNG	$	276,231	$	184,632	$	153,025	$	130,980	$	124,498	$	955,035
Total	$	383,061	$	237,841	$	188,020	$	155,973	$	138,215	$	1,006,789