Russia’s natural gas shipments to China via the Power of Siberia pipeline are on track to surpass 22 billion cubic meters in 2023, according to officials cited by TASS. The contract terms specify a target quantity, and the latest discussions show momentum toward meeting and likely exceeding that figure as the year closes.
Official meetings between Moscow and Beijing, held within the framework of the intergovernmental energy commission, focused on ensuring a stable fuel supply. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the long standing gas partnership, underscoring the growing role of Russian energy in China’s diversified energy mix. The discussions highlighted how contractual volumes align with actual deliveries and the ways in which schedule adjustments can accommodate rising demand. [Source: TASS]
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak reiterated the positive trend in deliveries. He noted that this year’s shipments would exceed initial plans, pointing out that the project delivered 22 billion cubic meters as the annual target and had already moved close to 19 billion cubic meters in just the first ten months. With expectations for the full year extending beyond the contracted volumes, the statement reflected optimism about the reliability and scale of supply through the Power of Siberia. [Source: TASS]
Gazprom, the state controlled gas giant, has signaled a substantial uptick in supplies to China since mid-November. An additional agreement signed earlier in the year has enabled higher throughput, and recent actions by the company focused on accelerating volumes to meet the rising demand on the Chinese side. The company affirmed that these measures were taken to honor the agreed increase and to safeguard uninterrupted delivery during peak demand periods. [Source: Gazprom press release]
Industry analysts have long anticipated sustained growth in Russian gas use by China. The evolving market dynamic has drawn attention to price concessions, pipeline utilization, and logistical steps that support larger shipments. Observers note that the Power of Siberia route remains a key artery for cross-border energy trade, helping to diversify energy sources in both economies and maintain a stable supply chain in a rapidly changing global market. [Analyst commentary]
Earlier updates also highlighted broader context: while Russian LNG shipments to the European Union were historically high in prior years, attention is now centered on strategic gas exports to Asia. The shift reflects a broader realignment of energy flows as markets pursue greater energy security and long-term contracts. [Contextual overview]