Gazprom marked a new all‑time high in daily gas deliveries to China via the Power of Siberia pipeline, according to the company’s press service on Saturday. The move underscores a sustained push to meet China’s growing energy needs under a long‑term supply agreement between Gazprom and CNPC. The latest shipments not only fulfilled China’s request in full but also surpassed the daily obligations set in the contract, signaling a strong momentum in bilateral energy cooperation.
In 2023, Russia shipped 15.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas to China through the Power of Siberia. With current demand continuing to rise, Gazprom projects that this year’s volumes will exceed the originally planned target of 22 billion cubic meters, reflecting higher utilization of the pipeline’s capacity and robust market demand from Chinese buyers.
Gazprom’s chairman, Alexey Miller, has previously indicated that gas exports to China could climb to around 48 billion cubic meters annually in the coming years. He also noted that discussions are ongoing about whether throughput beyond the design capacity of 38 billion cubic meters per year might be feasible, highlighting the potential for expanded cooperation and technical assessments to support greater delivery volumes.
There has also been commentary from Gazprom regarding softer demand in the European Union, a factor that appears to be influencing strategic framing for future export routes and market diversification. The company continues to emphasize its commitment to meeting contractual obligations and responding to shifts in global gas demand as it explores opportunities to optimize energy supply chains across its markets. [Gazprom press service; corporate communications archive].