AGL Resources today named Richard Hyde senior director, Governmental Relations.

Hyde will be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the company's federal and state legislative agenda. He will also serve as liaison with the local governments, state legislatures, congressional delegations and other government agencies in the Gulf Coast region.

"Richard's extensive state and federal experience includes a solid background in regulatory issues while maintaining a commitment to community," said Jim Kibler, vice president, Governmental Relations. "As AGL Resources seeks to grow its business in the Gulf Coast region, he brings an in-depth knowledge of Gulf Coast energy expertise and has a solid track record of project execution."

Hyde joins AGL Resources from Duke Energy Corporation, where he served in various roles including regional director of state government affairs and director of federal government affairs. He also worked as manager of state government affairs for PanEnergy Corporation.

A Texas native, Hyde received his bachelor of business administration from Sam Houston State University.

About AGL Resources

AGL Resources , an Atlanta-based energy services company, serves more than 2.2 million customers in six states. The company also owns Houston-based Sequent Energy Management, an asset manager serving natural gas wholesale customers throughout the nation. As a 70 percent owner in the SouthStar partnership, AGL Resources markets natural gas to consumers in Georgia under the Georgia Natural Gas brand. The company also owns and operates Jefferson Island Storage & Hub, a high-deliverability natural gas storage facility near the Henry Hub in Louisiana. For more information, visit www.aglresources.com.

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