Russia and China Discuss Power of Baikal Gas Pipeline Project
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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced that Russia and China are discussing the Power of Baikal gas pipeline project, formerly known as Power of Siberia-2, during a Russian-Chinese intergovernmental commission meeting on energy cooperation, noting steady growth in Power of Siberia gas exports and preparation for the 'Far Eastern' route.
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Why It Matters
Russia and China have been expanding energy cooperation, with the Power of Siberia pipeline already operational. The Power of Baikal project, formerly known as Power of Siberia-2, aims to further increase gas exports to China via a western route.
VLADIVOSTOK, September 4. /TASS/. Russia and China are currently discussing the project of the Power of Baikal gas pipeline to China (formerly known as the Power of Siberia - 2), Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said during a meeting of the Russian-Chinese intergovernmental commission on energy cooperation.
"Exports of pipeline gas via the Power of Siberia are growing steadily. We are preparing to launch the ‘Far Eastern’ route and continue dialogue on other promising routes of Russian gas supplies to China, including the Power of Baikal project," he said.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russia and China will finalize agreements on the Power of Baikal pipeline within the next 12-24 months.
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Open Questions
- What is the expected capacity and timeline for the Power of Baikal pipeline?
- What are the financial terms and investment structure for the project?
- How will the 'Far Eastern' route differ from existing pipelines?
