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October 15, 2025
China’s pipeline imports arrive via several operational routes as shown in Figure 1, with additional capacity expected later in the decade. The Central Asia–China pipelines (Lines A, B, C), supplied by Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan, have been operational since 2009 and deliver 5.3 Bcf/d, remaining steady through 2030. The Sino–Myanmar pipeline, in service since 2013, contributes another 1.2 Bcf/d, deliveries at this rate are expected to continue. From Russia, the Power of Siberia-1, launched in 2019, supplies 3.7 Bcf/d through 2029, rising to 4.3 Bcf/d by 2030. Additional Russian capacity is expected with the Far East Pipeline, scheduled for completion in 2027, starting at 1.0 Bcf/d and reaching 1.2 Bcf/d by 2030. Negotiations continue for the Power of Siberia-2, planned for the mid-2030s, which would add another 4.8 Bcf/d once commissioned. Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller announced recently that Moscow and Beijing had reached a binding agreement regarding construction. Pricing and other terms are yet to be agreed, as China seeks to reduce reliance on US LNG, and Russia looks for China to replace European gas volumes. Finally, the Central Asia–China Line D from Turkmenistan, is targeted for 2030, adding another 2.9 Bcf/d. Figure 4 shows expected Chinese natural gas import pipeline capacity 2030.