Interfax reported that SOCAR Georgia Gas a subsidiary of State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic has brought a gas pipeline into operation at the village of Kiemo-Sarali in Georgia's Marneuli District.

The company said in a statement that "SOCAR president Rovnag Abdullayev took part in the ceremony for the gas pipeline's commissioning as part of his visit to Georgia. The gas pipeline runs 11.7 kilometers. This pipeline will allow for 380 potential customers to be connected to the gas network."

So far, gas pipelines covering 185 kilometers in distance have been built in the Marneuli District, connecting 5,367 customers to the gas supply chain.

The statement said "Work is now underway for the gasification of the villages of Gachagan, Sabirkend, Didi Muganlo and Lezhbadin in the Marneuli District. Total gas pipelines to be laid here will cover 105 kilometers allowing 2,465 customers to be connected to the gas system."

The company said that SOCAR Georgia Gas has set up 1,281 kilometers in new gas pipelines in 2009-2011 ensuring gas supply to 74,398 customers

According to its investment program, SOCAR Georgia gas plans to build 2,792 kilometers in gas pipeline capacity in Georgia which will ensure gas supply to 150,420 customers.

(Sourced from Interfax)