Gazprom set a new historical record in pipeline gas supplies to China. This is stated in telegram channel Russian company.
“The supply provided through the Power of Siberia gas pipeline has once again exceeded the company’s daily contractual obligations,” the statement said. However, company representatives did not specify how much gas was pumped to China per day.
According to Gazprom, LNG supplies to China through the Power of Siberia in 2023 amounted to 22.7 billion cubic meters. m., this is one and a half times more than a year ago (15.4 billion cubic meters). According to information received from the General Directorate of Chinese Customs, the volume of gas supplied from the Russian Federation in 2023 reached 8 million tons, while its cost decreased by 25 percent compared to 2022, falling to 5.2 billion dollars.
The company emphasized that supplies were made through the Power of Siberia within the framework of the bilateral agreement on gas purchase and sale between Gazprom and CNPC.
Before that, Alexey Miller, head of Gazprom statedthat Russia’s gas exports to China may increase to 48 billion cubic meters in the coming years. m per year
Previously reportedIt was stated that Russia and China discussed the construction of the Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline.