11,8% REDUCTION OF GAS SUPPLIES TO ARMENIA FROM RUSSIA IN 1Q, 2009
ArmInfo
2009-04-29 11:41:00
Gas supplies to Armenia from Russia in 1Q, 2009, reduced by 11,8%
to 668,703 mln cub m as compared to the similar period, 2008, the
press service of "ArmRusgazprom" CJSC, the only gas supplier to the
republic, reports.
Total of 625,529 mln cub m of natural gas were realized over the
reporting period, that is lower than the indicator of the similar
period, 2008, by 11,2 %. Natural gas consumption by the population
reduced by 9,4 % to 267,952 mln cub m, and gas consumption by the
industrial enterprises reduced by 6,7% to 73,919 mln cub m. Gas
consumption in energy reduced by 29,5 % to 125 mln cub m. Gas
consumption by gas compression stations over Jan-Mar, 2008, grew
slightly to 69,949 mln cub m and by other consumers it grew by 5.3 %
to 88,706 mln cub m.
To recall, ‘ArmRusgazprom’ CJSC has been created at late 1997. 80%
shares in the Company’s authorized capital belongs to ‘Gazprom’ OJSC
and 20% – to the government of Armenia. Gas supplies to Armenia from
Russia in 2008 grew by 9,7% to 2,2 bln cub m as compared to 2008.
Disclaimer: This article was contributed and translated into English by Nahapetian Zhanna. While we strive for quality, the views and accuracy of the content remain the responsibility of the contributor. Please verify all facts independently before reposting or citing.
Direct link to this article: https://www.armenianclub.com/2009/04/30/118-reduction-of-gas-supplies-to-armenia-from-russia-in-1q-2009/