| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1861 |
| Defunct | 1993 |
| Fate | Merged |
| Successor | SAGASCO, then Boral |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Coal gasification, Natural gas |
The South Australian Gas Company (later known as SAGASCO) was formed in 1861 twenty-five years after the colony of South Australia was first settled. The establishment of gasworks from 1863 provided not only industry and employment, but also street lighting and gas appliances, radiating an aura of prosperity over South Australia and especially Adelaide.