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Does Georgia have a strategy for energy supply disruptions?

The Law on the State of Emergency (2005) defines and regulates emergency response, but Georgia has no declared strategy for emergency stockholding or fuel switching mechanisms for energy supply disruptions. The government estimates that Georgia’s minimum strategic reserve for gas should be 120 mcm and is considering various storage options.

How many BCM of natural gas is transported to Armenia and Georgia?

In 2019, the pipeline transported 1.94 bcm of natural gas to Armenia and 0.17 bcm to Georgia. Georgia’s internal market receives gas through the East-West and North-South Main Gas Pipeline systems, consisting of the Kazbegi, Kakheti, Southern, Ajara and Poti branches.

How do gas imports reach Georgia from Azerbaijan?

More gas imports reach Georgia from Azerbaijan by way of the South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP), which transports gas from the Shah Deniz field parallel to the route of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) crude oil pipeline from Azerbaijan through Georgia to Türkiye.

Are natural gas distribution services bundled in Georgia?

Natural gas transmission, distribution and retail services are fully unbundled in Georgia. GOGC subsidiary Georgian Gas Transportation Corporation (GGTC) is the gas transmission system operator, and the numerous gas distribution system operators are all private companies.