At a glance

Centrica's main operations are in the UK, North America and Europe.

We secure and supply gas and electricity for millions of homes and businesses and offer a distinctive range of home energy solutions and low-carbon products and services.

Facts and figures  

All facts and figures taken from 2008 Interim results and cover the period for the 6 months ended 30 June 2008.

* including joint ventures and associates, stated net of interest and taxation, and before exceptional items and certain re-measurements
^ from continuing operations.

Group revenue ^ £10bn
Operating profit ^* £992m
Number of ordinary shareholders 778,000
Adjusted basic earnings per share* 11.3p
Ordinary dividend per share 3.9p
Number of operating countries 9
Average number of employees 33,166

Our core retail brands

  • British Gas logo
  • Direct Energy logo
  • Luminus
  • Oxxio logo