Har Media: Russia's pipeline natural gas exports to China exceed those to Europe for the first time
Kazakh International News Agency report: In 2025, Gazprom's pipeline natural gas exports to China exceeded the total supply to Europe (including Turkey) for the first time.
According to preliminary statistics from Russia, natural gas delivered to China through the "Power of Siberia" pipeline reached 38.8 billion cubic meters, an increase of 24.8% compared to 2024. This figure has surpassed the total pipeline gas exports to neighboring countries in Europe (including Turkey).
Gazprom stated that the company continues to supply gas reliably to neighboring countries. In 2025, exports to Central Asia and the South Caucasus increased. Among them, Russian gas supplies to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan increased by 22.2%, while supplies to Georgia increased by 40.4%.
The significant increase in Russia's natural gas exports to China is mainly driven by three factors: first, China's energy demand continues to grow steadily, especially with the surge in gas consumption due to industrial production and urban expansion; second, the capacity of the "Power of Siberia" infrastructure is gradually increasing, and it is gradually achieving larger delivery volumes as stipulated in the contract; third, under the constraints and political and economic factors affecting the European market, Russia is accelerating its export focus toward Asia.
It is worth noting that Gazprom has previously announced plans to build a new natural gas pipeline project with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854189621941259/
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