In 2025, 18 people died in Georgia due to gas leaks and explosions, according to the 2025 report from the Consumer Rights Protection Service. The document outlines the statistics for gas leaks, explosions, and poisonings across licensed companies as follows:
- According to Tbilisi Energy LLC, in 2025, six explosions caused by natural gas leaks were recorded in the company’s distribution zone (which covers most of the capital), resulting in two deaths. Additionally, 20 cases of suspected carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning were reported, leading to four fatalities. Another 23 people suffered mild intoxication.
- In 2025, within the distribution zone of SOCAR Georgia Gas LLC, which primarily covers Georgia’s regions (excluding major cities), seven natural gas explosions occurred with no casualties. However, 13 cases of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning were recorded, in which 10 people were intoxicated and eight died.
- In the distribution zone of Sakorg-gas JSC, which includes Rustavi, Kutaisi, Gori, and other large cities, one natural gas explosion occurred, resulting in one death. In the same zone in 2025, 20 cases of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning were recorded, leading to three deaths.
Furthermore, the report notes that in 2025, natural gas leaks were also recorded in the distribution zones of smaller licensed companies (Telavgaz LLC, Energokavshiri JSC, and Didi Digomi LLC). These incidents were resolved by the companies, with no recorded explosions, injuries, fatalities (including from carbon monoxide exposure), or property damage.
“In recent years, the highest figure was recorded in 2020, when the death toll in the capital area alone exceeded thirty. In subsequent years, these figures gradually declined. However, in the reporting year, compared to 2024, both the number of accidents and cases of carbon monoxide poisoning increased, particularly in Georgia’s regions.
The Energy Ombudsman’s Office considers it necessary to conduct active information campaigns and carry out follow-up inspections of gas distribution networks in residential buildings and gas equipment after scheduled inspections by licensed companies. This is because previously dismantled equipment may be reinstalled, or gas supply may be illegally restored by violators,” the report states.