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Gazprom Raises Central Asia Gas Exports by 70 Percent

From 24.kg · () Russian

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  • Gazprom increased gas deliveries to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan by nearly 70 percent since the start of 2026, CEO Alexei Miller said.
  • Kyrgyzstan uses about half a billion cubic meters of gas annually, while long-term agreements will supply planned facilities including Bishkek’s CHP-2 and Bishkekselmash through 2040.
  • Gazprom supplied Uzbekistan with 6.48 billion cubic meters in 2025, a 15 percent annual increase, through the Central Asia-Center pipeline operating in reverse mode.

Gazprom has increased its gas exports to Central Asia by nearly 70 percent since the beginning of 2026, company chief Alexei Miller said at a gathering marking Russia’s Oil Workers’ Day.

The increase covers deliveries to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan consumes about half a billion cubic meters of gas each year. To supply future energy facilities, including CHP-2 and Bishkekselmash, the sides have signed long-term agreements running until 2040, Miller said.

Gazprom delivered 6.48 billion cubic meters of gas to Uzbekistan in 2025, up 15 percent from the previous year. The supplies move through the Central Asia-Center main pipeline, which operates in reverse mode.

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