Makat North Caucasus Pipeline

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Makat North Caucasus Pipeline is a gas pipeline in Kazakhstan and Russia.

Location

The pipeline runs from Makat, Kazakhstan, to the North Caucasian Federal District of Russia.

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Project Details

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• Current capacity:
• Length: 944 kilometers
• Status: Operating
• Start Year:

Background

The pipeline is 944 kilometers, has 1,200 and 1,400mm pipeline diameter, a pressure (MPa) of 5.4 and 7.4 at varying points, and one thread.

In 2004, the pipeline was connected to the Mozdok Kazimagomed Pipeline, via the Kumli Kizlyar Babayurt Aksai Pipeline. All three pipelines are a part of Russia’s United Gas Transmission System.