In 2025, 18 people died in Georgia as a result of gas leaks and explosions. This information is detailed in the 2025 report of the Consumer Rights Protection Service. According to the document, based on data from licensed companies, the statistics for gas leaks, explosions, and intoxications are as follows:
- According to Tbilisi Energy LLC, in 2025, six cases of explosions due to natural gas leaks were recorded in the company’s distribution zone (which covers most of the capital), resulting in two fatalities. Additionally, 20 cases of suspected carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning were recorded, leading to four deaths. Twenty-three people suffered mild intoxication.
- In 2025, seven cases of natural gas explosions were recorded in the distribution zone of SOCAR Georgia Gas LLC, which primarily covers Georgia’s regions (excluding major cities); no injuries were reported in these incidents. However, 13 cases of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning were recorded—10 people suffered intoxication, and eight people died.
- In the distribution zone of Sakorg-gazi 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, as noted in the report, natural gas leaks were also recorded in 2025 within the distribution zones of small licensed companies (Telavgazi LLC, Energokavshiri JSC, and Didi Digomi LLC). These incidents were resolved by the companies, and no cases of explosions, personal injury, fatalities (including those resulting from carbon monoxide exposure), or property damage were recorded.
“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 Office of the Energy Ombudsman considers it necessary to conduct active information campaigns, as well as repeat inspections of gas distribution networks in residential buildings and gas equipment following scheduled inspections by licensed companies. This is due to the fact that previously dismantled equipment may be reinstalled, or the gas supply may be illegally restored by violators,” the report states.