In a significant move to bolster its infrastructure, Romanian gas distributor Distrigaz Sud Retele has earmarked approximately €112 million for its distribution network in 2025. This investment is primarily aimed at modernizing infrastructure and facilitating network expansion to meet growing consumer demand.
A substantial portion of this budget, around €71 million, will focus on upgrading aging components and enhancing operational safety. The company is prioritizing the replacement of traditional steel pipelines with polyethylene alternatives, which are recognized for their superior durability and technical performance. In 2025, the company plans to renew 162 kilometers of pipelines and service lines, replace approximately 15,500 pressure regulation and metering units, and install over 201,000 gas meters.
The remaining allocation of €41 million, representing 37% of the total budget, will be directed towards expansion initiatives designed to connect new consumers. This includes the addition of 380 kilometers of new distribution lines and approximately 13,000 new connections, which will integrate an estimated 46,300 additional customers into the gas distribution system.
Distrigaz Sud Retele is also making strides in digital transformation, having launched the ePortalDGSR customer platform. This platform positions the company as a pioneer among natural gas distributors in Romania by enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency.
Since its entry into the energy market over 21 years ago, Distrigaz Sud Retele has invested approximately €1.3 billion. The company’s network has nearly doubled in length from 14,200 km to 24,483 km, with around 8,936 km of pipelines rehabilitated. Notably, the proportion of polyethylene infrastructure has increased significantly from 23% to 75%, reflecting a strategic shift towards more resilient materials. Additionally, the customer base has expanded to over 2.32 million connections, effectively doubling since the company commenced its operations.
