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.

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