JSC Chernihivgaz came under the control of the Naftogaz group, the company's press service reported on Tuesday.

Chernihivgaz became the 18th enterprise that came under state control.

The company provides gas delivery to almost 360,000 homes, regulates its distribution to budgetary and religious organizations, industrial facilities and municipal heating enterprises,

"Chernihivgaz's entry into the Naftogaz group occurred as part of the transfer of gas distribution enterprises under state control. Currently, personal accounts of clients, as well as tariffs for distribution services, remain unchanged," Naftogaz said.

As reported, at the end of May 2022, at the request of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), the court transferred the seized private corporate rights to 26 regional and city gas distribution system operators to the management of the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA).

In September 2022, Naftogaz Ukrainy registered LLC Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine, whose main activity is the distribution of gas through local pipelines.

By resolution No. 1335 dated November 25, 2022, the Cabinet of Ministers transferred state gas distribution networks to Gas Distribution Networks for operation.