Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe recorded a year-on-year increase of close to 10%, driven exclusively by the TurkStream corridor, which is the only operational route for Russian supplies to the continent.
The turkstream corridor consolidates its position as a supply hub
Average daily flows reached about 55.8 million cubic meters per day, a level in line with the volumes observed in December. This performance confirms that the undersea pipeline connecting Russia to Turkey has become the central pillar of Russian energy transit to Europe.
Likewise, Ukraine’s decision not to renew the transit agreement with Moscow, in force until January 2025, completely reconfigured the export routes. With that door closed, Turkey became the only transit country for Russian gas destined for the European market.
During January, total shipments through TurkStream reached approximately 1.73 billion cubic meters, up from 1.57 billion cubic meters in the same month last year. The year-on-year comparison evidences a one-off recovery after a period of sharp contraction.
Since 2025, Gazprom’ s exports to Europe fell by about 44% to levels not seen since the mid-1970s. The closure of the Ukrainian route and geopolitical tensions reduced total shipments to about 18 bcm for the full year.
On the other hand, the Russian company has not published detailed monthly statistics since the beginning of 2023. Nor did it respond to recent requests for comment, forcing the market to rely on data from European gas network operators to track the evolution of flows.
Source and photo: Reuters