Russia and China Confirm 'Sila Baykala' Gas Project Feasibility
Russia and China confirmed the feasibility of the 'Sila Baykala' gas pipeline project during government talks, with both sides aiming to finalize contracts quickly. The project, formerly known as 'Sila Sibiri 2', involves transporting 50 billion cubic meters of gas annually from Western Siberia through Mongolia to China.
Consensus
- Russia and China discussed the 'Sila Baykala' (formerly 'Sila Sibiri 2') gas pipeline project during government talks.
- The project involves transporting gas from Western Siberia through Mongolia to China.
- The project's feasibility was confirmed by Russian officials.
- A legally binding memorandum for the project was signed in September 2025.
- The discussions took place during the 17th meeting of the Russia-China intergovernmental commission on energy cooperation.
- The talks occurred on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum (VÉF).
- The gas pipeline is expected to have a capacity of 50 billion cubic meters per year.
- Russia and China agreed to increase gas supplies via existing pipelines: from 38 to 44 billion cubic meters annually on 'Sila Sibiri', and from 10 to 12 billion cubic meters on the Far Eastern route.
Points of divergence
- The project is referred to as 'Sila Baykala' and was previously known as 'Sila Sibiri 2'. — interfax
- The legally binding memorandum was signed in September 2025. — vesti
- The memorandum was signed in September 2025, and discussions continue on technical details including volumes, pricing, and implementation timelines. — kommerzant
- The project includes a transit pipeline through Mongolia called 'Soyuzy-Vostok'. — interfax
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Key entities
- Russia
- China
- Alexander Novak
- China
- Gazprom
- INTERFAX.RU
- Moscow
- CNPC
- IPC
- CNPC Moscow
- China National Petroleum Corporation