The demand for Russian fuel in the European market is growing at a rate of space. Gazprom is constantly increasing supplies, but existing and under construction lines will not be able to fully meet the needs of consumers.. So, soon there will be a question about the construction of another pipe.. "This year we will beat another record, but this record will actually bring us closer to the volume of contracted gas, the annual contract quantities, which are about 204.5 billion cubic meters," said Alexander Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Gazprom. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.. Speaking at the Russian Energy Week, the deputy head of the corporation said that in order to meet "additional demand, new transport routes will need to be created". "Our gas was, is and will remain the most competitive gas in Europe, there is no doubt about that. Therefore, the Nord Stream 2 and the Turkish Stream are vital for Europe, ”he said.. The Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak confirmed the information on record gas supplies to Europe. "Russia's gas exports are growing at an annual rate of 6-7%, this year we are breaking new records for European supplies," he said (quoted by Interfax). Experts predict how much demand will grow in the future. "The volume of additional imports by 2025. will grow to annual figures of at least 60 billion cubic meters. m of gas per year, by 2030. can reach 80 billion cubic meters. Now more and more experts, analysts, industrialists are inclined to think that in fact these figures are understated, and the volume of additional imports may exceed 100 billion cubic meters per year, "- said Medvedev. In this situation, new delivery routes will not be dispensed with.. At the same time, Gazprom emphasizes that the gas industry is progressing, including in terms of compliance with environmental standards.. "The gas output to the purity level is not only comparable, but equal to renewable energy sources - these are not dreams, but a near reality," said the deputy head of the corporation, explaining that this result can be achieved if hydrogen is added to natural gas.. Meanwhile, in Europe there are still forces that are sharply opposed to the construction of the Nord Stream - 2 and the Turkish Stream.. Ukraine is still trying to block the implementation of the project in European institutions and with the help of Washington. And in Poland they went even further: the local authorities suggested not to hinder Russia from building new gas pipelines, because, in the opinion of Warsaw, the implementation of these projects would finally ruin Moscow.