The 204 km gas pipeline, which began construction in 2005, has a 2.7 Bcm/a capacity and connects the Kasimovskoye underground gas storage (UGS) to the Voskresensk compressor station (CS). The pipeline includes two compressor stations located at Tuma and Voskresensk and one gas metering station at Kasimov.

The celebrations of the commissioning were attended by Gazprom Management Committee Chairman Alexey Miller, representatives of Moscow and Moscow Oblast authorities, heads of Gazprom transgaz Moscow, Gazprom UGS and contracting companies.

“We are commissioning this pipeline before the winter season begins. Moscow and its suburbs annually consume 45 Bcm. The bulk of this gas is consumed in winter.

Capable of transmitting up to 130 MMcm/d, the Kasimovskoye UGS – Voskresensk CS trunkline will provide consumers with additional volumes of gas. The trunkline will provide highly reliable and uninterrupted gas supply to Moscow and its suburbs,” said Mr Miller.

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Major challenges were faced during the construction process including the crossing through the Oka River. A total of 108 underground crossings were laid under rivers, streams, railways and highways.