January 21, 2003 - 18:41 AMT
GAS SUPPLY TO ARMENIA CEASED COMPLETELY
As a consequence of the explosion that took place near Daryal gorge the reserve gas pipeline, via which Armenia was receiving gas after the wreckage of the main, was damaged, too. Thus, gas supply to Armenia was completely ceased. As "ArmRosgazprom" CJSC told "Arminfo" agency, at present the consequences of the damage are being removed. Simultaneously, negotiations with "Gazprom" public corporation are held to normalize the situation. For the time being, the company secures the needs of Armenian gas consumers at the expense of reserve fuel.