Gas pipeline accident in Russia did not affect transit to Uzbekistan

A rupture of a main gas pipeline in Russia's Penza region did not affect Russian gas supplies to Kazakhstan or transit to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy told TASS. Deliveries to Kazakhstan continue normally under existing contracts, and transit toward Uzbekistan is running at planned volumes. The ministry said Gazprom had made no requests to change supply modes through dispatch channels.

The accident occurred on October 13 at around 11:00 Moscow time near Volchkovo village in Belinsky district. The regional Emergency Ministry office said a high-pressure pipeline ruptured due to a violation of the technological process, producing a flare estimated at 70 metres and igniting grass nearby. Preliminary data show no deaths or injuries; 34 people and 12 pieces of equipment were deployed.

Gazprom Transgaz Saratov said the rupture occurred on the Petrovsk–Yelets section, that the damaged section was shut off and consumers were supplied via alternative routes. Spot's request to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy about possible effects on gas imports had gone unanswered at publication.