The Gazprom Board of Directors took note of the information about the progress of the Company's programs for gas supply and gas infrastructure expansion in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and their synchronization with regional programs for converting housing and utilities, industries and other entities to gas, as well as the information about gas supply and extension of gas grid coverage in the Krasnoyarsk Territory.
It was highlighted that Gazprom continues to accelerate the implementation of the programs for gas supply and gas infrastructure expansion in Russian regions for 2021–2025.
The initial targets for the construction of inter-settlement gas pipelines in 2021 are now expected to be exceeded. According to preliminary data, the Company will build 163 gas pipelines with their total length exceeding 2,700 kilometers. The possibility of gas grid connection will be provided to over 83,600 households and apartments (or almost 128 per cent of the 2021 target indicator) and 285 boiler houses (or 150 per cent of the target indicator) in 342 localities.
Work is underway to implement the instruction of Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, for expediting additional gas grid expansion in the localities that are already provided with gas.
Consumer applications for connections to gas grids continue to be collected. To make the application process clear and simple, Gazprom is conducting a broad awareness campaign, in particular, by arranging regular visits of mobile offices to Russian regions to interact with the population. In the mobile offices, local citizens can ask questions about the terms and conditions of additional gas grid expansion and apply for a gas connection. Applications can also be submitted through the client centers of Gazprom Mezhregiongaz or the website of the single operator of gas infrastructure expansion in the Russian Federation https://connectgas.ru/.
The Board of Directors meeting paid special attention to reviewing the prospects of gas supply and gas infrastructure expansion in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The work is now underway on adjusting the region's General Scheme for gas supply and gas infrastructure expansion.
The Management Committee was instructed to ensure further implementation of programs for gas supply and gas infrastructure expansion in Russian regions, their synchronization with regional programs for converting housing and utilities, industries and other entities to gas, as well as gas supply and extension of gas grid coverage in the Krasnoyarsk Territory.