Gazprom raises gas production 0.6% to 209.5 bcm in H1, overall gas production in Russia down 3%

The Gazprom group increased production of natural and associated gas 0.64% year-on-year to 209.48 billion cubic meters (bcm) in the first half of 2025, compared to 208.14 bcm a year previously, the company said in a report, as per Interfax.

This includes data on production by organizations in which Gazprom invests, categorized as joint operations. Overall gas production across Russia decreased 3% to 335.299 bcm.

Production of gas and its distribution among existing gas production centers is determined based on the need to ensure reliable gas supplies to Russian consumers as well as to fulfill export obligations, taking into account incoming requests for additional volumes, Gazprom said. The sequential development of gas production capacities in the east of Russia continues. This includes expanding the central gas compressor station capacities and the phased increase (connection) of the number of operational gas wells at the Chayandinskoye field, developing the Kovyktinskoye field, and the phased increase (connection) of the number of operational wells.

Production of oil and gas condensate increased 2.35% to 38.32 million tonnes. The growth "is due to the high marginality of the sale of this type of raw material," Gazprom said. Furthermore, during the reporting period, the dynamics of liquid hydrocarbon production by Gazprom Group, as well as by associated organizations and joint ventures, continued to be influenced by the need to comply with the quota set by the Energy Ministry as part of the OPEC+ agreement.

Gazprom sold 185 bcm of gas to domestic and foreign markets in 6M 2025, compared with 186.7 bcm a year previously.

Gas consumption in the reporting period was influenced by weather-related, economic and geopolitical factors. At the same time, Gazprom Group ensured reliable supplies to Russian consumers in the necessary volumes in H1 2025, the group said. In particular, on the domestic market, the group recorded record levels of supplies to consumers from Russia's Unified Gas Supply System (UGSS). In April, after the end of the 2024-2025 autumn-winter period in Russia, the daily offtake record from the UGSS for that month was updated twice, with volumes corresponding to winter consumption levels. Total supplies in April also reached a historical maximum for this month.

Gazprom's gas transportation network within Russia received 301.2 bcm of gas in 6M 2025, decreasing from 308.4 bcm in 6M 2024 due to a decrease in the supply of gas to consumers within Russia.

Including applications processed in previous years, 15 companies received gas transportation permits in H1 2025 for a collective volume of 63.4 bcm.

Some 19.7 bcm of gas was pumped into underground storage facilities in the period, compared with 19.8 bcm a year previously. Some 25.6 bcm was withdrawn from storage, versus 26.4 bcm last year. These changes were due to the operating schedule of the UGSS.

An operating reserve of 73.170 bcm is currently being prepared ahead of the 2025/2026 withdrawal season, with geological and technical measures being taken to ensure a potential daily output of 858.8 million cubic meters (mcm).

Gazprom Group processed 32.14 bcm of natural and associated gas at its processing capacities in H1 2025, compared to 28.2 bcm in the previous year. Some 28.8 million tonnes of oil and stable gas condensate underwent primary processing, versus 28.31 million tonnes the year before. Gazprom Processing LLC and other gas production subsidiaries purified and stabilized 11.16 million tonnes of unstable gas condensate and oil, versus 10.92 million tonnes a year previously.

Oil and stable gas condensate processing increased 1.73% year-on-year, primarily due to increased demand for motor and aviation fuels on the market.

The group boosted production of petroleum products 1.39% to 26.27 million tonnes, thanks to an increase in primary processing of oil and stable gas condensate.

After the Central Dispatch Department of the Fuel and Energy Complex suspended its statistics publications, Gazprom's reports are the only accurate source of information about the company's production.

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Chemetall GmbH, the surface treatment global business unit of BASF Coatings, has announced an extension of its distribution partnership with Azelis Group NV, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, as per Chemweek.

The agreement now includes Thailand and the Philippines, in addition to their existing collaboration in Vietnam, which began in 2023.

BASF said under this enhanced partnership, Azelis will distribute Chemetall’s surface treatment solutions across key market segments, including automotive, aluminum finishing, food and general industry, throughout the three Southeast Asian nations. Furthermore, Azelis has secured exclusive rights to supply Chemetall’s aerospace technologies within the Philippines, marking a significant expansion of its portfolio.

In a move to better serve the burgeoning market in Vietnam, Chemetall will open a new application laboratory at Ho Chi Minh City. This facility will focus on providing product testing and technical support for surface treatment customers, with operations expected to commence by the end of this year.

Evelyn Shen, vice president of Chemetall APAC, highlighted the importance of the region, stating, “Southeast Asia represents one of the most dynamic territories and is a driver for growth in our APAC business.”

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Supreme Petrochem Ltd announced the opening of its first acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) production line at the Amdoshi plant in Nagothane, Maharashtra, as per Chemweek.

Versalis, Italy, provided technical assistance for the unit's setup, and it went onstream that same day, adding 70,000 tonnes of capacity annually.

By doing this, the company has made a significant move towards broadening its product range and enhancing its position in the engineering plastics market.

Overall sales volumes increased just 0.5% from the previous year during the April-June quarter of FY26, indicating muted performance.

Unseasonable rains reduced sales of cooling appliances, such as air conditioners and refrigerators, and OEM demand remained low. Additionally, non-OEM demand was weak, which affected total volumes for the quarter.

Another 70,000 tonne/year ABS unit will be added at the site in the western Maharashtra state, in the second phase of the project, the source said.

SPL expects the two phases to cost Indian rupees (Rs) 8.5 billion ($98 million), when the project was announced in 2023.

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Coromandel International Ltd (Hyderabad, India) has announced an agreement with Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. to enhance its seawater desalination capacity from 6 million litres per day (MLD) to 9 MLD, as per Chemweek.

Under the build-own-operate (BOO) model, Coromandel will provide essential infrastructure support, while Veolia will leverage its global expertise in water treatment technology, machinery and operations.

Once the upgraded plant is operational, it is expected to fulfill approximately 60% to 70% of Coromandel’s total water requirements at its Visakhapatnam facility in Andhra Pradesh state. This substantial increase in capacity will significantly reduce the company's reliance on external water sources, said Coromandel.

Coromandel operates in two major segments: nutrient and allied businesses, and crop protection. The company is recognized as the second-largest manufacturer of phosphatic fertilizers in India, offering a diverse range of products including fertilizers, crop protection solutions, bio products, specialty nutrients and organic businesses.

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Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces the launch of a new portfolio of polypropylene compound grades composed of post-consumer recycled (PCR) and virgin content conceived for interior, exterior and under-the-bonnet (UTB) automotive applications, as per company.

Developed and produced in Europe for Borealis' European partners and customers, the three new Daplen™ grades are value-added solutions that will enable the automotive industry to fulfil the need for materials with enhanced sustainability whilst ensuring performance on par with virgin materials.

Over the past decade, sustainability has been - and will continue to be - an increasingly important driver of innovation in the automotive industry. As players along the entire supply chain rethink and reshape their approach to value creation, Borealis is using its innovation expertise to deliver high-quality, high-end grades which help OEMs and Tier One suppliers achieve two major goals at once. Firstly, the new Daplen grades are designed to offer improved sustainability whilst continuing to ensure process performance and cost efficiency at a level on par with virgin materials. In addition, they help meet rising end-user demand for materials and applications with enhanced environmental sustainability, a trend that is especially pronounced in European markets. This trend is also reflected through other important stakeholders, like European policymakers, aiming to increase recycling targets on the European continent. By complementing its sustainable product portfolio of lightweight and natural fibre solutions with these PCR Daplen grades, Borealis is demonstrating the company’s commitment to playing an active role in reaching societal and environmental goals.

As a pioneering raw materials supplier, Borealis is among the first leading polypropylene (PP) suppliers to launch a portfolio of PP compound solutions with PCR content for the automotive industry. Satisfying the increasing demand for recycled PP materials exhibiting the same superior material characteristics as virgin materials, the early origins of these new grades are found in a collaborative development project with an OEM partner. "Thanks to cooperation and the close connection we have established with our partners over the years, we have been able to develop these new Daplen grades,” explains Harald Hammer, Borealis Vice President of Engingeering Applications. “They will support OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in their efforts to increase the use of recycled materials, whilst at the same time not compromising on material characteristics."

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