Gazprom’s CEO Alexei Miller is ringing in the New Year with one heck of a performance review. The Power of Siberia pipeline, a cornerstone of Russia’s pivot to China, has exceeded its 2024 contract volume, delivering 31 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas instead of the planned 30 bcm. The kicker? The pipeline hit full capacity—38 bcm per year—ahead of schedule, as Russia remains determined to cement its role as China’s top gas supplier. This milestone isn’t just a technical feat; it’s a geopolitical…
