BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 15. Azerbaijan has made significant progress in restoring gas infrastructure in its liberated territories.
Data obtained by Trend from the SOCAR’s (State Oil Company of Azerbaijan) 2024 report indicates that in the town of Khudafarin in the Jabrayil district, construction of underground main gas pipelines continues, with 25.9 km of the main line completed, reflecting 91% progress.
In the Kalbajar district's Zar village, 11,425 meters of underground polyethylene main gas pipelines have been fully installed. The "Istisu" mineral water plant in Kalbajar received 730 meters of steel gas pipelines, completed at full capacity, while the Istisu Treatment and Recreation Complex saw 3,336 meters of polyethylene pipelines installed, reaching 97% completion.
In the Aghdara district's Hasanriz village, 10,972 meters of steel and 5,220 meters of polyethylene distribution pipelines were laid, with internal gas lines and meters installed in 90 individual houses. All works were completed successfully.
In Khankendi city, the Azerigas PU (State Oil and Gas Company of Azerbaijan) branch tested 53.5 km of city gas pipelines for tightness, installing meters in 340 apartments across 18 buildings. Natural gas supply was ensured in 819 apartments across 31 buildings, with the first gas delivery recorded on October 17, 2024. Pipelines in 15 buildings were inspected for tightness and integrity.
In the Khojaly district's Ballija village, 2.3 km of gas pipelines of various diameters were repaired, and 3 km of pipelines were checked for integrity. On December 13, 2024, 49 subscribers began receiving natural gas.
