China's customs agency data shows that Russia has become the country's largest supplier of natural gas, surpassing Turkmenistan, Qatar, and Australia. In January, the total supply of Russian gas was 2.7 billion cubic meters, delivered via the Power of Siberia pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments. China's total gas imports in January rose by 1% YoY to 11.3 bcm, largely driven by increased LNG imports, which grew for the first time in 13 months by 7% YoY. Moscow and Beijing also signed an agreement for additional natural gas supplies to China via the Far Eastern Route.
