The Mayor of Aldea del Fresno, Guillermo Celeiro, and the Managing Director of Gas Natural Madrid, Manuel Gil, presented the gasification project to be undertaken in Aldea del Fresno and that will allow the first properties in the town to start consuming natural gas during the first six months of 2015. The event, which took place at the local Civic Centre and was attended by almost 150 residents, was also attended by the Delegate for New Towns of Gas Natural Madrid, Maria José Rodríguez, and the company's Delegate for the Southern Zone, Maria Carmen Cruz.

Gas Natural Madrid will invest more than 830,000 euros in building a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification plant and laying distribution pipes to enable 60% of the population in Aldea del Fresno to be in a position to start enjoying this source of energy next year.

During the first stage of this project, which will begin soon, Gas Natural Madrid will expand its distribution networks by six kilometres so that approximately 900 homes and businesses in Aldea del Fresno can start enjoying a natural gas supply within the first six months of 2015.

At the event, representatives from the company explained the steps to be taken should anyone wish to request a natural gas supply to their homes. They also briefed local people on aspects relating to this energy and its uses: distribution, supply and applications for homes, businesses and industries.

Natural gas is the most efficient and environmentally friendly fossil fuel available today. It is an energy of the future that helps make industrial and business production processes more efficient and improves home comfort and quality of life.

Presence in Madrid

Gas Natural Madrid - the distribution subsidiary of GAS NATURAL FENOSA in the region - now has over 877,000 supply points in 20 municipalities, as well as 18 districts of the capital. The company, which will invest 13.1 million euros in gas infrastructure this year, has a distribution network of over 4,000 kilometres.

Madrid, 21 November 2014.

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