Natural gas in China

Production and import of natural gas in China, 2010–2018

Between 2009 and 2014, gas consumption, production, and imports in China have grown dramatically, with two-digit growth.[1] According to CNPC, the installed capacity of gas-fired power plants in the country is expected to reach around 138 million-154 million kilowatts in 2025, and further grow to 261 million-308 million kilowatts by 2030.[2]

In 2022, China significantly increased its natural gas imports from Russia, with a 54% rise to 16 billion cubic meters, largely through the Power of Siberia pipeline. This pipeline is projected to reach a capacity of 38 bcm by 2025. This increase is part of China's strategy to diversify its energy sources and enhance energy security.[3]

  1. ^ Chen, Weidong (24 July 2014). "The Outlook for a Chinese Pivot to Gas". The National Bureau of Asian Research.
  2. ^ Ang, Analyst Cindy Liang and Shermaine (30 June 2021). "Analysis: S China's power utilities curb ops, review gas procurement on high LNG prices". www.spglobal.com. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Inside China's 2023 Natural Gas Development Report - Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA | CGEP %". Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA | CGEP. Retrieved 20 January 2024.