Gazprom Achieves New Daily Gas Delivery Milestone to China via the Power of Siberia
In a significant development for the energy partnership between Russia and China, Gazprom reported a new daily record for gas deliveries to China through the Power of Siberia gas pipeline. The company disclosed this in its internal communications channel, noting that the daily flow exceeded the previously agreed contractual obligations. The heightened level of supply underscores the robustness of the bilateral long term gas purchase and sale agreement between Gazprom and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).
The Power of Siberia corridor has been a cornerstone of Russia’s strategy to diversify energy markets and strengthen energy cooperation with China. The current record follows an earlier milestone reported at the start of January, when Russian gas exports to China reached a combined total of 22.7 billion cubic meters in two days, surpassing Gazprom’s contractual obligations by about 700 million cubic meters. This figure also reflected a pace that was markedly faster than the prior year, which recorded 15.4 billion cubic meters over the same period. The company attributed the surge to sustained demand and agreed delivery schedules that ensure reliable gas supply to Chinese customers under the long-term framework with CNPC. [Citation: Gazprom press service]
Industry observers note that such records help illustrate the evolving dynamics of energy trade between Russia and China, particularly in the gas sector where long-term contracts are designed to balance supply reliability with market flexibility. The Power of Siberia route, which began operations in 2019, has steadily increased flows and become a visible symbol of collaboration in energy infrastructure, regional energy security, and cross-border energy diplomacy. Analysts highlight that Russia’s gas export plan for China is linked to broader projections for the region, including growth in pipeline capacity, downstream processing, and potential downstream customers aligned with CNPC’s distribution network. [Citation: Gazprom press service]
At a recent gathering, Gazprom officials reiterated confidence in expanding gas deliveries to China. The leadership referred to earlier statements about medium-term goals, including the expectation that China’s natural gas intake would remain on a rising trajectory in the coming years. The company has signaled ambitions to sustain elevated throughput levels while coordinating with partner entities to maintain system reliability and contractual integrity in the Power of Siberia program. This ongoing collaboration is presented as a strategic pillar in the broader energy relationship between the two nations. [Citation: Gazprom press service]
Looking ahead, market watchers and industry executives anticipate continued discussion around the implementation schedule for the Power of Siberia – 2 project. Questions persist about how new pipelines, capacity enhancements, and inter-country agreements will shape annual volumes and pricing, particularly as the energy landscape evolves with shifts in global demand and competitive supply sources. The conversation around 2025 targets remains active, with projections suggesting further growth in China’s gas imports as part of longstanding energy partnerships. [Citation: Gazprom press service]
In this context, Alexander Novak, a former Russian deputy prime minister, has commented on the momentum surrounding the Power of Siberia projects and the trajectory of bilateral gas trade with China. Stakeholders continue to monitor official statements about future milestones, capacity expansions, and potential regional impacts, as part of a broader assessment of how Russia’s gas exports align with China’s growing energy needs and strategic energy planning. [Citation: Gazprom press service]