INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments

As of September 30, the Company’s investments in equity method investees includes the following:

(Thousands)	2019		2018
Steckman Ridge (1)	$	114,428	$	117,001
PennEast	85,840		73,865
Total	$	200,268	$	190,866

(1)Includes loans with a total outstanding principal balance of $70.4 million for both fiscal 2019 and 2018, which accrue interest at a variable rate that resets quarterly and are due October 1, 2023.