Tulagorgaz Prepares for Heating Season with Unique Underwater Gas Pipeline Repairs

Gazprom has released a statement detailing the preparations of Company "Tulagorgaz" for the upcoming heating season, including unique underwater repair works on high and medium pressure gas pipelines along the bottom of the Upa River in the Proletarsky and Zarechensky territorial districts of Tula. The company has completed underwater repair work on sections of steel gas pipelines at the crossings over the Upa River, including the Eastern Bypass and the Sugar Plant, ensuring the safety of gas networks during rising water levels and protecting gas pipelines from ice floes and foreign objects during the spring flood.

Key Takeaways:

• Company "Tulagorgaz" performed a set of unique works on high and medium pressure gas pipelines laid along the bottom of the Upa River in the Proletarsky and Zarechensky territorial districts of Tula.
• Underwater repair work on sections of steel gas pipelines was carried out at the crossings over the Upa River in the area of the Eastern Bypass and the Sugar Plant.
• Divers with specialized training and access to gas hazardous work were involved in the underwater repair work.
• The total length of the surveyed underwater gas pipelines was more than 200 m.
• The gas networks supply natural gas to residential buildings, industrial enterprises, and public utilities in all regions of Tula.
• CEO Vasily Bolshov stated that these measures ensure the safety of gas networks during rising water levels and protect gas pipelines from ice floes and foreign objects during the spring flood.

Statistics:

• Total length of surveyed underwater gas pipelines: more than 200 m
• Regions supplied with natural gas: all regions of Tula

Sources:

• Gazprom, Press Release, Aug. 16