Russian natural gas exports via the "Turkish Stream" pipeline to Europe increased by 9.5%
The Turkish Stream pipeline is seeing significant growth in gas transport to Europe
According to TASS's analysis of data from the European network of gas transport operators (ENTSOG), Russian gas exports via the Turkish Stream pipeline to European countries have increased notably. In the January-May period of 2025, gas shipments via Turcstream surged by 9.4%, amounting to 7.19 billion cubic meters (bcm).
Notably, in May 2025, export of Russian "blue fuel" to Europe via this pipeline route grew by 14% compared to April, but fell by 2% when compared to May 2024. The average daily load of the Turkish Stream pipeline in Europe in May 2025 was 45.9 million cubic meters (mcm) per day, a 2% decrease compared to May 2024, but a 10% increase compared to April 2025.
It is worth mentioning that the Turkish Stream pipeline, which flows from Russia to Turkey across the Black Sea, is designed to supply Turkey and southern and southeastern European countries with natural gas. At present, it remains the last active pipeline route for gas exports from Russia to Europe following the cessation of transit through Ukraine. The starting point of the Turkish Stream pipeline is the Russkaya compressor station, located in the region of Anapa, Krasnodar Krai.
Data from May 2025 indicates that Russian gas deliveries to Europe via the Turkish Stream pipeline increased by 10% compared to May 2024, highlighting the continued increase in gas transportation through this route. Overall, Russian gas shipments to Turkey also grew by 2.6% in 2025, amounting to just over 21 bcm, a portion of which flows onward to Europe via the Turkish Stream pipeline.
The increased gas transport via the Turkish Stream pipeline to Europe highlights the growth in the energy industry. This surge in gas shipments has significant implications for the finance sector, as it may contribute to increased revenues for Russia.
