Alexander Novak, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, said Russia plans to supply about 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas to China in 2026, including pipeline gas supplies via Kazakhstan. ^[1] Gas transit from Russia to China currently runs solely through the Power of Siberia pipeline, whose maximum annual capacity is 38 billion cubic meters. ^[2] The Wall Street Journal reported that the key disagreement over Power of Siberia-2 concerns the price of long-term gas supplies, with China pressing for prices at Russia's domestic level and Gazprom expecting higher prices. ^[3] Alexey Miller said on 2026-09-04 that Gazprom is successfully expanding cooperation with China, with gas supplies via the Power of Siberia pipeline setting new daily records this year. ^[4] Alexey Miller said on 2026-09-04 that in January 2027, Gazprom will commission a new export gas pipeline to China, the Far Eastern route, and that work is proceeding on schedule. ^[5] Alexey Miller, CEO of Gazprom, said on 2026-09-04 that foreign partners who work with Russian gas will feel confident this winter. ^[6] The meeting at which Miller spoke was held ahead of Russia's Oil and Gas Industry Workers' Day. ^[7]