Residents of several towns and villages in Armenia’s Lori Province will experience temporary natural gas supply interruptions on Friday, October 23, 2026, due to scheduled maintenance and gas network connection work.
The interruptions will affect parts of Stepanavan and Vanadzor, as well as Akori, Yeghegnut, Arjahovit, Nor Khachakap, Odzun, Amoj and Haghvi.
Depending on the location, gas supply will be unavailable for approximately five to nine hours.
The announced work includes both routine maintenance and the connection of a newly constructed gas consumption system to the existing distribution network.
Stepanavan and Akori: Eight-Hour Gas Interruption
Gas supply will be temporarily suspended in several parts of Stepanavan and the nearby settlement of Akori.
Interruption period: October 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The affected areas in Stepanavan include:
Surb Nshan Street
Tchaikovsky Street
Sos Sargsyan Street
Sayat-Nova Street
Sparapet Street
The interruption will also affect gas consumers in Akori settlement.
Nearby public organizations and facilities of various purposes are included in the announced suspension.
The planned duration is eight hours.
Yeghegnut: Five-Hour Gas Supply Interruption
Residents of Yeghegnut in Lori Province will experience a shorter interruption.
Interruption period: October 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The scheduled maintenance work will affect gas consumers throughout the settlement.
According to the announcement, gas supply is expected to resume after approximately five hours, subject to the completion of the necessary work.
Arjahovit and Nor Khachakap: Nine-Hour Interruption
Gas supply will also be suspended in two other settlements of Lori Province.
Interruption period: October 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The affected communities are:
Arjahovit
Nor Khachakap
Residents in these settlements should prepare for an interruption lasting approximately nine hours.
Vanadzor: Gas Supply to Be Suspended on Three Streets
Scheduled maintenance work will affect several streets in Vanadzor.
Interruption period: October 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The affected streets are:
Isahakyan Street
Shinararneri Street (Builders Street)
Usanoghakan Street (Student Street)
Gas consumers on these streets, along with nearby public organizations and facilities, will experience a temporary suspension of supply.
The announced interruption is expected to last nine hours.
Odzun, Amoj and Haghvi: New Gas System to Be Connected
A separate interruption has been scheduled in three settlements of Lori Province to allow a newly constructed gas consumption system to be connected to the existing gas network.
Interruption period: October 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The affected settlements are:
Odzun
Amoj
Haghvi
The suspension will also affect nearby public organizations and facilities operating in these communities.
Unlike the other interruptions, which are associated with planned maintenance, this work specifically involves integrating a newly constructed system into the existing network.
The announced duration is eight hours.
Summary of Gas Supply Interruptions on October 23
Affected location
Interruption time
Duration
Stepanavan, specified streets, and Akori
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
8 hours
Yeghegnut
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
5 hours
Arjahovit and Nor Khachakap
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
9 hours
Vanadzor, specified streets
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
9 hours
Odzun, Amoj and Haghvi
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
8 hours
All interruptions listed above are scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026.
Important Safety Recommendations
Residents and organizations in the affected areas should take the temporary interruptions into account when planning their activities.
Gas appliances should be switched off during the suspension, and consumers should avoid attempting unauthorized repairs or modifications to gas equipment.
If a gas odor is detected, residents should avoid open flames and electrical switches, move to a safe location and contact the appropriate emergency gas service.
The announced restoration times are based on the planned work schedule and may depend on the completion of maintenance and safety procedures.
Gas supply in the affected communities is scheduled to resume between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on October 23, depending on the location.
