SHARJAH: The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has announced the completion of the first two phases of its natural gas delivery project to the central region and is now advancing to the third and fourth phases.

Engineer Ibrahim Al Balgouni, Director of the Natural Gas Department, emphasised that the initiative reflects generous directives from His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah to ensure the availability of natural gas across all areas in the Emirate of Sharjah. The project involves a 50-kilometre gas network, with an investment of AED15 million.

The first phase, completed in Al Bataeh City, benefits approximately 1,200 citizens. The second phase, covering the Al Burair area, has also been finalised.

Currently, the team is focusing on the third phase, which will extend gas services towards the city of Al Dhaid, specifically targeting the Jabal Omar neighbourhood. This phase includes the installation of a 13-kilometre transmiss
ion line that will also service the Tal Al Zafaran neighbourhood, along with Al Hosn 1 and Al Hosn 2 areas. This phase is expected to be completed within two months.

The final phase involves establishing a natural gas pumping station in Al Dhaid at a cost of AED5 million, facilitating gas access to all homes in the area.

Source: Emirates News Agency