Gazprom CEO discusses Far Eastern route, other areas of collaboration with CNPC

MOSCOW. Feb 3 (Interfax) - Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller has discussed collaboration in existing and prospective projects with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Board Chairman Dai Houliang in Beijing, the Russian company's press service reported.

The reliable operation of the Power of Siberia gas pipeline, the so-called eastern route, was particularly noted. Gas supplies via the pipeline totaled 38.8 billion cubic meters in 2025, exceeding Gazprom's initial contractual obligations, thus demonstrating the demand for Russian energy in China, as well as the high level of trust between the companies.

"The current status of work on the 'Far Eastern' route for Russian gas supplies to China was discussed at the meeting. Project implementation is on schedule. Gas deliveries will begin in January 2027. Miller and Dai also discussed prospects for other areas of bilateral cooperation," according to the statement.

Agreements were reached to boost supply volumes via the Power of Siberia pipeline from 38 bcm per year to 44 bcm per year, and to increase supply volumes via the far eastern route from 10 bcm per year to 12 bcm per year during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China in autumn 2025.

A legally binding memorandum was also signed on constructing the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline and the Soyuz-Vostok transit pipeline via Mongolia. The route should allow 50 bcm of gas per year to be delivered from Russia via Mongolia.