Damage to a medium-pressure gas pipeline in the village Galushchyntsi in Ternopil Region

Today, on April 13, 2021, in the village Galushchyntsi, Ternopil Region, a medium-pressure gas pipeline was damaged during the cleaning and deepening of the reservoir by earthmoving equipment belonging to a private enterprise. 

According to the Central Emergency Dispatch Service of the PrJSC “Ternopilgaz”, the incident occurred at 10 am, as a result of which employees of Pidvolochysk Section of Zbarazh Municipal Gas Authority were forced to stop natural gas supply to the village Zherebky. Currently, the service for operation and repair of gas distribution systems is working on a medium-pressure gas pipeline to eliminate the accident. Special equipment is involved. Resumption of gas supply will be possible only after the completion of works and villagers will be notified additionally. 

In order to prevent emergencies, we once again appeal to the residents of the region, emphasizing that any earthworks and / or construction works are carried out in accordance with the law with the written consent of the balance holder of underground communications!