The first 100 billion cubic meters of Russian gas were delivered to the Siberia gas pipeline in China. This was announced by the chairman of the board of the Russian energy holding “Gazprom” Alexei Miller.
“The Gas Power of Siberia” in China has been delivered to China, the first 100 billion cubic meters of Russian gas from more than trillion provided for by the largest gas contract in the entire history of the industry. This is only the beginning of a large path. The contract is valid until the middle of 2049. And in 2027, the supply of Russian gas on the second pipeline route – the “Far Eastern” will begin, said, – said. Miller, whose words are quoted by the press service of the Russian holding.
He noted that the partnership of Russia with China is based on mutual trust and a general desire for development and prosperity.
as our Chinese colleagues say: the longer friendship, the stronger it is. Projects such as Siberia Power and Far Eastern route are more than the supply of pure energy. This is a strong connection between our countries and peoples, this is mutually beneficial cooperation for long -long years to come, ”said the chairman of the board of the Russian energy holding.
The supply of Russian gas to China through the Siberian Strength gas pipeline began in 2019 as part of a long-term gas and sale agreement between Gazprom and the Chinese company CNPC. Every year, starting in 2020, deliveries are used with excess of Gazprom’s annual contract obligations.
December 1, 2024 – at the request of Chinese partners a month earlier than the initial term – daily supplies for the Siberian Strength gas pipeline were brought to the maximum contract level. From this moment on, three new historical records of daily gas supplies to China on Siberia’s strength were recorded.
According to the results of 2024, the growth of Gazprom pipeline supplies amounted to more than 35% and provided the coverage of about a quarter of additional gas demand in China.