NWP Energy Company

NWP was originally a Commissioned Agent for Esso in the early 1940’s. Esso delivered fuel by barge to Kilmarnock, where it was stored at the same location as where the current main office is located. Bobtail trucks would then deliver fuel to residential and commercial customers and to local general stores that were scattered throughout the Northern Neck.  In 1965, George Noblett purchased the business from Esso, and the company was incorporated as George Noblett Oil Company, Inc. During this time, Mr. Noblett purchased a bulk plant in Kinsale, Virginia, which expanded the company’s marketing territory into Richmond and Westmoreland counties. He also purchased a couple of retail gasoline stations, which were branded Esso and then Exxon. George Noblett ran the business until 1984, at which time he sold the company to Norman L. Faulkner.  Mr. Faulkner retained the name of the company as George Noblett Oil Company, Inc., and expanded the business by purchasing Rom Sanders’ general store in White Stone, Virginia. The store was converted into a convenience store/deli and named the Buoy Food Store. A year later, Norman F. Faulkner began managing the retail segment of George Noblett Oil Company, Inc., and through new construction and acquisition expanded that aspect of the business to eleven stores and six Subway restaurants.  In 1995, Doug Faulkner recognized the future opportunity of propane in the Northern Neck area and initiated a venture into that service. We now serve thousands of customers with propane and are the only locally owned and operated distributor that provides petroleum and propane service in our marketing area. In 2011, we abbreviated our tradename to NWP Oil and Propane to simplify name recognition.

Why Choose NWP

NWP Energy Company is a locally owned and operated energy company with two bulk facilities to serve the Northern Neck and surrounding counties. NWP has the newest and largest storage facilities to ensure we have adequate quantity of fuel products when supply disruptions occur. We also have the largest fleet of delivery trucks in the area to ensure professional and timely deliveries to your home or business.  Our office staff, drivers, and service personnel have just under 300 years of combined experience in the fuel oil and propane industry. We are a customer-oriented team committed to providing exceptional and safe service. All of our delivery and service personnel are trained and certified and take great pride in their energy expertise.  NWP utilizes the latest technology to provide efficient and economical service. Our drivers use handheld units to generate delivery invoices, and our dispatchers are proficient with MapPoint software to schedule deliveries according to our customers’ needs.  The greatest advantage to our efficient delivery system is our ability to price our products below our competition. We offer very competitive everyday prices and also have various programs to assist our customers with budgeting their energy costs.  NWP is proud to be the only supplier of biodiesel blended fuels in our market. By blending biodiesel in our diesel products, we are able to reduce C02 and sulfur emissions. A biodiesel blend adds lubricity to the fuel, enhances the cetane rating of the fuel, and proVides great environmental benefit. We also advocate the use of propane as a clean burning fuel that further reduces greenhouse gases.  NWP believes strongly in supporting our local communities. We contribute to many youth oriented programs, including YMCAs, Little Leagues, and local school programs. We are also supportive of the Animal Welfare League and Northern Neck Hospice as well as other non-profit enterprises. In addition, NWP participates in many different energy-share programs to provide heating fuels to local families in need.

Services

In addition to the services listed below, NWP offers a System Safety Check on a 5 year cycle for our propane customers which involves: a) checking your appliances for sediment traps and shut-off valves; b) testing and adjusting the regulators for the correct pressure; and c) testing the inside and outside gas lines to make sure there are no gas leaks.  Our trained and seasoned service representatives are fully equipped to handle a wide variety of service issues . If you have a service need that is not shown on our list, please call today to see if we can help you.