In 2025, Georgia imported 2.27 billion cubic meters of natural gas from Azerbaijan, according to the annual report of the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC). Of this volume, 666 million cubic meters were direct imports, while 1.371 billion cubic meters were received under additional and optional contracts. Gas delivered via the South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP) amounted to 235 million cubic meters. Overall, Azerbaijani gas supplies declined by 1.6% compared to the previous year.
The report also shows an increase in imports from Russia. In 2025, Georgia purchased 886 million cubic meters of natural gas from Russia, marking a 12% year-on-year rise. GNERC attributes part of this increase to higher domestic consumption, particularly peak demand periods during the year.
Overall gas consumption in 2025 reached 3.172 billion cubic meters, with Azerbaijan accounting for 71.7% of supply, Russia 27.9%, and the remaining share covered by local production. Georgia remains almost fully dependent on imports, with imported gas making up 99.6% of total consumption.
GNERC notes that while Azerbaijan remains the dominant supplier, contracted capacity constraints required additional balancing supplies, including imports from the northern direction via Russia. The report also highlights a highly concentrated market structure, with companies linked to SOCAR holding dominant positions in both wholesale and retail segments, raising concerns over competition and pricing for deregulated consumers.
