Gas facilities

The Beginning of the History

People first discovered natural gas more than 2 thousand years ago. The gas, leaking out of the ground, often caught fire during lightings in different parts of the world. A human could not find any explanation why the earth and air were blazing with fire and attributed this phenomenon to the divine intervention. Fire procured light and warmth and protected humans from wild animals. This was how the cult of fire was born. The cult of fire evolved in India, China, Persia, Caucasus and other parts of the world.

The History of the Gas Facilities in Moscow

January 29, 1865
The Moscow City Duma concluded a contract with entrepreneurs from England and Holland concerning lighting Moscow city with lighting gas for 30 years. The contractors received the exclusive right for lighting the city as well as tax free import of equipment and materials necessary for construction of the plant for production of artificial gas derived from coal, as well as gas pipelines, lanterns, burners, meters and other equipment. Coal was imported from England.

Gas Facility Museum

The museum of historical development of gas facilities of Moscow city was opened in 1995, when the country celebrated 50^th anniversary of Victory over German fascism.

The purpose of establishing the museum was to develop theoretical, practical and professional knowledge of the SUE “MOSGAZ” employees.

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The History of the Gas Facilities in Moscow Chronicles of the Russia’s Gas Supply Industry Gas Facility Museum Moscow Gas Lighting Contract of 1865 Contact information Address: P.O. Box 105120 Moscow, Mruzovsky lane, 11 Call-center: +7 495 660-60-80 Hotline: +7 495 660-20-02 Reception Fax: +7 495 917-83-35 Working hours: Mon-Thurs from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Fri from 8:00 am to 3:45 pm Site develop:	Gas facilities “MOSGAZ”, a State Unitary Enterprise of Moscow city, was established in accordance with Decree of the Energy and Energy Supply Department No.89 as of September 24, 1992 as a result of reorganization (transformation) of the previously existing Moscow Municipal Production Association “MOSGAZ”. The founder of the enterprise is Moscow city represented by the Property Department of Moscow city. The enterprise reports to the Fuel and Energy Department of Moscow city. Official abbreviated name of the enterprise is SUE “MOSGAZ”. The Beginning of the History People first discovered natural gas more than 2 thousand years ago. The gas, leaking out of the ground, often caught fire during lightings in different parts of the world. A human could not find any explanation why the earth and air were blazing with fire and attributed this phenomenon to the divine intervention. Fire procured light and warmth and protected humans from wild animals. This was how the cult of fire was born. The cult of fire evolved in India, China, Persia, Caucasus and other parts of the world. The History of the Gas Facilities in Moscow January 29, 1865 The Moscow City Duma concluded a contract with entrepreneurs from England and Holland concerning lighting Moscow city with lighting gas for 30 years. The contractors received the exclusive right for lighting the city as well as tax free import of equipment and materials necessary for construction of the plant for production of artificial gas derived from coal, as well as gas pipelines, lanterns, burners, meters and other equipment. Coal was imported from England. Gas Facility Museum The museum of historical development of gas facilities of Moscow city was opened in 1995, when the country celebrated 50^th anniversary of Victory over German fascism. The purpose of establishing the museum was to develop theoretical, practical and professional knowledge of the SUE “MOSGAZ” employees.
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