OREANDA-NEWS Gazprom will temporarily stop pumping gas through the Power of Siberia pipeline from March 24. After the completion of scheduled maintenance work, the monopolist will continue to supply fuel along this route, TASS reports, citing a statement from the energy holding.

According to the main provisions of the agreement between Gazprom and the Chinese CNPC concern, the prevention of equipment and systems of the Power of Siberia gas pipeline is carried out twice a year — in spring and autumn. Thus, in 2024, the planned work will be carried out for the first time.

Earlier, RIA Novosti, citing a review by analysts at the Forum of Gas Exporting Countries (GECF), reported that the Power of Siberia—2 gas pipeline is expected to be operational from 2033. Its capacity will amount to 50 billion cubic meters of fuel per year, and China will become the main buyer of gas along this route.