Expansion of Gas Grid in Rural Areas on Schedule

Upon the completion of projects to supply gas to villages in Qotour rural district in Khoy County, West Azarbaijan Province, by March 2024, about 86% of rural regions in the area will be connected to the national gas grid, the head of National Iranian Gas Company said.
“Projects costing $35 million are underway to supply gas to 120 villages and 56 industrial units in the region this year,” Majid Chegeni was also quoted as saying by the Oil Ministry’s news service Shana.
Last year, gas was supplied to 50 villages across the country, most of which were located in border and deprived areas.