Gas Utility Payments Available via Digital Ruble Starting September 1, 2026

In compliance with the requirements of Russian legislation, NOVATEK-Chelyabinsk is implementing the ability for individuals to pay for natural gas supplier services using digital rubles. Subscribers with a digital ruble account can now pay for the full range of provided services, including gas supply, state fees, meter sealing, area measurement, disconnection and connection to the gas distribution network, and other services. Currently, payment in digital rubles is available by scanning the QR code located on the left side of the bill and requires the subscriber to have an open digital wallet. In the future, digital rubles can also be used for payment through the subscriber's Personal Account or the NOVATEK-Chelyabinsk mobile application. The digital ruble…