Russia, China to Discuss 'Power of Siberia-2' Terms
Russia and China are discussing the 'Baikal Power' gas pipeline project (formerly 'Power of Siberia-2') for supplying Russian gas to the People's Republic of China, according to Novak.
Consensus
- The Russian and Chinese sides are discussing the 'Power of Siberia-2' project at the Eastern Economic Forum on September 4.
- The project involves a gas pipeline from Western Siberia to China through Mongolia.
- The volume of gas to be supplied is 50 billion cubic meters per year.
- Discussions are focused on commercial conditions, route, and supply terms.
- The project was initially announced with a memorandum signed in September 2025 between Gazprom and CNPC.
- The pipeline is expected to be one of the largest in the gas industry worldwide.
Points of divergence
- The project is referred to as 'Power of Siberia-2', and the route is being discussed as part of the ongoing negotiations. — kommersant
- The name 'Power of Baikal' may be used instead, and the route will be determined only after final contract agreements are reached. — interfax
- The project includes a transit pipeline through Mongolia called 'Union-East'. — interfax
Coverage (6 sources)
- Russia and China at the MPO confirmed the expediency of the 'Baikal Strength' project — Интерфакс
- Novak: Russia and China discuss the 'Baikal Power' pipeline project — Вести
- Russia and China discuss the 'Baikal Power' pipeline project (formerly 'Power of Siberia - 2') for supplying Russian gas to the PRC, with... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Russia and China discuss the 'Baikal Power' pipeline project (formerly 'Power of Siberia - 2') for supplying Russian gas to the PRC, with... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Novak announced talks with China on the 'Power of Siberia-2' project — Коммерсантъ
- Route of 'Baikal Forces' to be determined after agreements between Gazprom and CNPC — Интерфакс
Key entities
- Russia
- China
- Alexander Novak
- China
- Gazprom
- INTERFAX.RU
- Moscow
- CNPC
- IPC
- CNPC Moscow
- China National Petroleum Corporation