Residents of Uchkuduk village met Kurban Ait with blue fuel.

PRESS RELEASE

As part of the investment project of the National operator of JSC «KazTransGas» – «Gasification of settlements and upgrading of gas distribution networks of Aktobe region», completed construction of the supply and intra-pipeline in v. Ushkuduk of Alga District.

The ceremony was attended by Akim of Aktobe region Berdybek Saparbayev, acting Director of Aktobe production branch of JSC «KazTransGas Aimak» Ermek Kaldygul.

As part of the gasification v. Ushkuduk built more than 12 km of the supply pipeline, 14 GRSHP (Cabinet gas distribution points), built about 24.5 km of inter-distribution networks. Done objects will ensure uninterrupted gas supply to more than 1 thousand villagers, including 237 private houses and 4 social facilities.

According to Acting Director of Aktobe production branch of JSC «KazTransGas Aimak» Ermek Kaldygul: «This is our gift to the 25th anniversary of Independence of our country. Feeding gas into the house, giving warmth and joy of the inhabitants, the Company «KazTransGas» proves once again that it is the people’s company. By the end of the year we plan to connect to the blue fuel another 8 settlements of Aktobe region. Thus, 30 thousand people in the region will receive natural gas. More than 60 schools medical centers, kindergartens will be heated by environmentally friendly fuel. At the same time, our work does not end here. By the end of 2020, the plans of JSC «KazTransGas» modernization of the existing gas networks, replacement of obsolete equipment in many gas facilities.

One of the first, the gas got 86-year-old Zhumasiya Alimov: «I am very pleased to have such a gift for a holiday of Kurban Ait. I can not believe that gas has come to our house. All this thanks to independence, thanks to our President, thank KazTransGas! At one time we had to yourself and carry firewood and chop them. Now it’s all in the past, as if in a new light go out. The main thing is the children easier. Gas oven does not bloat, wood and coal does not. Previously, young people after graduation was leaving to live in the city. And now there are gas, heat and hot water will. The conditions will be in the city, and so I hope young people will stay in the village, will work here. I thank the management of «KazTransGas» for the work done.

In general, the area under the investment project, calculated for 2015–2020 yy. 287 km of gas pipelines will be built. By 2030, the coverage of natural gas in the region will be 96%. At the moment, the blue fuel connected 93 settlements, which is only 23% of the total.

For information: Aktobe production branch of JSC «KazTransGas Aimak» currently has 8 regional gas enterprises and service pipeline with the length of 2156 km. Sales volumes of gas — 806,593 cubic meters and the volume of gas transportation – 1,256,022 m³.

As a result of the investment will increase the level of gasification of the region, it will be possible to build infrastructure for the gasification of remote areas. Also, increase the investment attractiveness and socio-economic potential of the region. Main improve the quality of life.