Increasing the level of intelligent functionality of the natural gas distribution infrastructure used for the implementation of the Community utility service for natural gas supply to the population, in accordance with the legislation in force, by improving flexibility, safety, efficiency in operation, in particular by using IT technologies to support supply and demand challenges as well as by integrating transmission, distribution and final consumption activities. Through this project, a newly built natural gas distribution network will be developed with intelligent functionality, with the following lengths: Baiia DE CRIS — 59.087 m Ribita — 23.025 m VATA — 88.496 m The realisation of the project will contribute to the expansion of the smart natural gas network in relation to the total length of the distribution networks in Romania and will increase the degree of connection as follows: This project will connect 3746 households (BAIA DE CRIS — 1567, Ribita — 419, VATA DOWN — 1760), with a degree of connection of 97.73 %. The project contributes to the result indicator of the programme (Intelligent functionality level of natural gas distribution infrastructure) by using intelligent instruments in the field of pressure, metering, flow rates, internal pipeline inspection, odorisation, cathodic protection, anticipatory reactions, traceability over the entire length of -170.608 km of the distribution network, which will contribute to the increase of 0.301 % (relating to the total length of distribution networks in Romania) of the share of smart grids. The technical solution proposed by the project contains new technologies capable of providing: real-time information on the whole system; data to facilitate rapid decision-making both for a pro-active approach to pipe and equipment safety and for the operational efficiency of the system; automated control to optimise the safety of equipment and pipes and to increase the efficiency of the distribution system; through this project will be installed smart meters, equipment that combine electronic metering with a communication equipment and thus have the possibility to connect with other equipment and networks. These smart meters are devices that have built-in computing and network capabilities and have a high degree of automation that allows consumers to make savings. Also, the project will acquire 1 intelligent natural gas control and measurement station and 3341 connections will be made.