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SEWA has successfully completed a 38km natural gas network in Umm Fannain, Sharjah. The project benefits 603 residents and cost AED4 million. Engineer Ibrahim Al Balghouni emphasized its role in Sharjah’s sustainable growth. Natural gas provides a safer, eco-friendly alternative to traditional gas cylinders.

Key Points: SEWA Completes Umm Fannain Natural Gas Network in Sharjah

  • 38km natural gas network completed in Umm Fannain
  • Serves 603 beneficiaries at AED4 million cost
  • Supports Sharjah’s infrastructure and development
  • Offers safer, eco-friendly alternative to gas cylinders
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SEWA completes natural gas network in Umm Fannain

SEWA finishes 38km natural gas network in Umm Fannain, serving 603 beneficiaries at AED4 million cost.

"The natural gas network supports Sharjah's continuous growth and development. – Engineer Ibrahim Al Balghouni"

Sharjah, July 10

The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has successfully completed the natural gas network project in the Umm Fannain area, achieving 100 per cent implementation. The network spans a total length of 38 kilometres, serves 603 beneficiaries, and was carried out at a total cost of AED4 million.

Engineer Ibrahim Al Balghouni, Director of the Natural Gas Department at SEWA, stated that the establishment of a fully integrated natural gas distribution network across the Emirate of Sharjah constitutes a solid and advanced infrastructure.

This network plays a key role in supporting the emirate's continuous growth and development.

He highlighted that the project has achieved significant success, and efforts are ongoing to expand the number of beneficiaries who can rely on natural gas as a safer and more sustainable alternative to gas cylinders. Natural gas offers several advantages, including being environmentally friendly, available 24/7, and ensuring a high level of safety.

- ANI

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Priya N
While this is impressive, I wonder about the cost-benefit analysis. In Indian cities, laying 38km pipelines would face so many challenges - encroachments, corruption, and bureaucratic delays. Still, we must aim for such modern utilities!
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Aditya K
Natural gas networks are the future! In Delhi, we've seen how CNG transformed public transport. More Indian cities need this kind of vision. Kudos to Sharjah for their progress!
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Sarah B
As an expat living in Sharjah, I've seen how efficiently these projects get implemented here. Back home in Mumbai, we've been waiting years for basic infrastructure upgrades. There's so much to learn about project execution.
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Karthik V
The safety aspect is crucial. In India, we still hear about cylinder explosions every other week. Piped gas would save so many lives. Hope our municipalities take note!
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Meera T
While appreciating this project, we must remember that India has its own challenges. Our population density is much higher and urban planning more complex. Still, we need to push for such modern solutions in our smart cities mission.

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