Russia: Natural Gas Production Expected to Rise by 4.8% in 2025

The Russian government announced on Friday that it expects natural gas production to increase by 4.8% this year, reaching approximately 668.2 billion cubic meters, as part of its baseline economic growth scenario.اضافة اعلان

Despite ongoing Western sanctions and shifting export destinations, Moscow forecasts continued growth, projecting:

688.2 billion cubic meters by the end of 2025

729 billion cubic meters by 2027

The government highlighted a strategic pivot toward liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Asia, as Russia reduces its dependency on European markets, signaling a significant transformation in the country’s energy export map.