Russia, China Build Baltic Gas Complex
Russia and China are developing a joint Arctic liquefied natural gas project and constructing a gas processing complex on the Baltic Sea, with Chinese companies participating in Russian LNG ventures and discussions ongoing about the 'Sila Baykal' gas pipeline.
Consensus
- Russia and China are developing a joint LNG project in the Arctic.
- Russia and China are constructing a gas processing complex on the Baltic Sea.
- Chinese companies are participating in Russian LNG projects.
- Discussions are ongoing about the 'Sila Baykal' (formerly 'Sila Sibiri-2') gas pipeline project.
- Russia is open to discussing new projects and research in nuclear energy with China.
Points of divergence
- CNPC and CNOOC each own 10% in Novatek's 'Arctic LNG-2' project. — fontanka
- In the 'Yamal LNG' project, CNPC owns 20% and another 9.9% is held by the Silk Road Fund. — fontanka
- The 'Sila Baykal' project is being discussed as a pipeline for Russian gas exports to China, with contract preparation underway. — fontanka
- Russia is preparing the launch of the 'Far Eastern' route for gas exports and continues dialogue on other prospective supply directions to China. — fontanka
Coverage (3 sources)
- Novak: A complex for processing ethane-containing gas will be built in the Baltic with China's participation — Фонтанка
- Russia and China develop joint LNG project in the Arctic, and also carry out construction of gas processing complex in the Baltic... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Russia and China develop joint LNG project in the Arctic, and also carry out construction of gas processing complex in the Baltic... — ТАСС (Telegram)