Gazprom reported that gas extraction from Russian underground gas storage facilities began on November 1 – Business and Economics

MOSCOW, November 2. /TASS/. Gazprom began withdrawing gas from underground gas storage facilities (UGS) in Russia on November 1, forming an operational gas reserve in them of 73.034 billion cubic meters. m for the winter of 2024-2025, which is an absolute record for the country. gas industry, the holding reported.

“The traditionally high level of reserves in underground gas storage facilities allows the company to successfully cope with seasonal fluctuations in demand. For example, Gazprom is able to quickly increase gas supplies to consumers in the event of a sharp cold snap,” the statement says.

It was previously reported that in preparation for autumn-winter operation, Gazprom successfully completed all planned preventative and repair work. As of October 1, planned preventive maintenance at 100 gas production facilities throughout Russia was completed in full. The company repaired 290 kilometers of linear gas pipelines, 196 gas pumping units and 64 gas distribution stations. In-line inspection of more than 28 thousand kilometers of gas pipelines was carried out.