Gazprom announced a new record of daily deliveries to China

Gazprom» set a new record for daily deliveries to China via the Power of Siberia gas pipeline, reported in the press service of the Russian company.

“On March 20, the Chinese side’s bid for the supply of Russian gas through the Power of Siberia gas pipeline significantly exceeded daily contractual obligations. Gazprom delivered the requested volumes and set a new historical record for daily gas supplies to China,” the statement said.

The day before, March 20, Chinese customs published data according to which, in January 2023, Russia came out on top in terms of natural gas supplies to China, surpassing Turkmenistan and Qatar. In total, Russia supplied over 2.7 billion cubic meters to China. m of gas, of which 2 billion were supplied by the Power of Siberia, LNG accounted for about 0.77 billion cubic meters. m.

In mid-February, Gazprom informedthat Russia could become the largest supplier of gas to China in the near future. In 2022, Gazprom delivered a record 15.5 billion cubic meters through the Power of Siberia gas pipeline. m of gas, exports increased by 49% compared to 2021, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.

Deliveries through the Power of Siberia began in 2019, and over the next five years, exports should grow to 38 billion cubic meters. m per year. After the Far East route reaches full capacity, volumes will increase to 48 billion cubic meters. m per year.