Fire at Penza gas pipeline did not disrupt gas supply to Kazakhstan

The supply of Russian gas to Kazakhstan and the transit of fuel through its territory to Uzbekistan continue without disruption, despite the recent fire on the gas pipeline in the Penza region. This was reported by the representative of the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan Asel Serikpayeva.

According to her, Russian gas is supplied to Kazakhstan as usual, under contracts and in accordance with applications.

“The transit of Russian gas through the territory of Kazakhstan in the direction of Uzbekistan is also carried out in planned volumes,” Seriklaeva said.

She also added that Gazprom did not ask to change the supply regime.

On Tuesday, October 13, in the village of Volchkovo, Penza region there was a fire on the main gas pipeline "Central Asia - Center".