Investment of 8.3 Million Lei for Expanding Natural Gas Networks in Vaslui County

The Ministry of Development has recently signed a financing contract worth 8,300,000 lei for the establishment of an intelligent natural gas distribution system in the villages of Vulturești and Voinești, part of the Vulturești commune

This investment is part of a broader program to develop natural gas infrastructure in Vaslui County.

In Vaslui County, 34 administrative territorial units (ATUs) are benefiting from financing through the “Anghel Saligny” Program for the expansion of natural gas networks. According to plans, by 2028, 42% of the county’s territory will be covered by natural gas distribution, involving the extension of networks by 500 kilometers and the connection of approximately 10,000 rural consumers.

Adrian Tighici, director of SC Gaz Est Vaslui, commented: “This is an extraordinary development. The investment program takes into account the marine platform reserves, which will be exploited starting in 2028. Romania will become the largest gas producer in Europe.”

Currently, natural gas networks are operational in the Vaslui County towns of Muntenii de Jos, Coestești, Deleni, Roșiești, Banca, and Tutova. Development works are underway in communities such as Zăpodeni, Dănești, Ferești, Duda Epureni, Rafaila, Rebricea, Lunca Banului, and Zorleni.

Vaslui County has received a total allocation of 211,842,757 lei for the development of natural gas networks through the “Anghel Saligny” Program. Outside urban centers, the extension of natural gas infrastructure in rural areas has reached 21% since 1993.

Recently, the Ministry of Development approved additional significant investment projects: a natural gas distribution system for the communes of Muntenii de Sus, Văleni, and Solești, valued at 100,302,873 lei, and a distribution system for the town of Grivița, with a financial allocation of 41,918,789 lei, funded from the state budget for the 2022-2028 period.

These initiatives underscore the ongoing commitment of the authorities to improve natural gas infrastructure and support the economic and social development of Vaslui County.