Las Vegas-based Southwest Gas Corp. (SWGas) continues to see its business units expand and expects that trend to continue, CEO John Hester said earlier this month.

Covid-19 “is our No. 1 concern,” Hester said during the second quarter conference call. “We’re closely monitoring the impact on SWGas operations.” Demand to date is strong for services at the North American nonutility company, Centuri.

The company has added 36,000 meter sets over the past year, and “we expect to realize a similar number at the end of 2020,” he said. “We believe the desert Southwest continues to be a desirable place for businesses and people to relocate to.”

Residential developments and multiple large business expansions are underway or planned, by defense contractors, technology...