GAS SUPPLY OF ARMENIA TEMPORARILY CUT OFF

Noyan Tapan

Se p 29, 2008

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 29, NOYAN TAPAN. With the aim of increasing the
carrying capacity of the North Caucasus – Transcaucasia gas pipeline,
a necessity arose to replace the 500-mm pipes ensuring gas supply
over the Khram River in Georgia by 1000-mm pipes. The work is being
done with funds of ArmRusgazprom CJSC by Georgian construction
organizations.

During the work, the natural gas supply of Armenia has been temporarily
cut off. Armenia’s gas supply is currently ensured from the reserves
of the Abovian underground gas storage.

NT was informed by ArmRusgazprom CJSC that there are no restrictions in
the gas consumption market. The construction work will be completed
late September 29, after which the gas supply will resume in its
full volume.