Russia Renames 'Sila Sibiri-2' to 'Sila Baikala' for New Gas Pipeline

You know that the 'Siberian Power' pipeline is currently operating at full capacity. We are at the final stage of the transition to construction – previously it was called the 'Siberian Power 2' project, but thanks to Vladimir Vladimirovich, he renamed it more appropriately – 'Baikal Power'.

Consensus

• The construction preparation for the gas pipeline 'Sila Sibiri–2' is nearing completion.
• The pipeline will transport gas from Western Siberia to China through Mongolia.
• The project has been renamed from 'Sila Sibiri–2' to 'Sila Baikala'.
• The new name was suggested by President Vladimir Putin.
• The pipeline is expected to operate for 30 years.
• The annual capacity is projected at 50 billion cubic meters.
• The project is part of the 'Eastern Gas Supply System' (VSG).
• The project was discussed at the Eastern Economic Forum (VÉF) in Vladivostok.
• A legally binding memorandum was signed in September 2025 between Gazprom and China's CNPC.
• The pipeline will be 6,700 km long, with 2,700 km within Russia.
• President Putin emphasized that domestic Russian needs must be prioritized, but a reasonable balance with exports must be maintained.

Points of divergence

• The project is expected to be contracted for 30 years. — kommersant
• The project is part of the 'Eastern System of Gas Supply' (VSG), which starts at the Tambeyskoye field on the Yamal Peninsula and passes through several regions including Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug and Krasnoyarsk Krai. — interfax
• The pipeline length is 6,700 km, with 2,700 km in Russia. — vedomosti
• The project's annual capacity may reach up to 50 billion cubic meters. — vesti

Coverage (4 sources)

• Civilian allowed renaming 'Siberian Forces - 2' to 'Baikal Force' — Коммерсантъ
• Tsiviliev: Preparation for construction of the "Siberian Power 2" gas pipeline is completed — Вести
• Project of the gas pipeline 'Siberian Power 2' will develop under the name 'Baikal Power' — Интерфакс
• Civilev reported on the concluding stage of preparation for the construction of 'Power of Siberia - 2' — Ведомости

Key entities

• Russia
• Sergey Civilev
• Moscow
• INTERFAX.RU
• Vladimir Vladimirovich
• Ministry of Energy
• Far East
• State Council
• Siberian Power
• Commission of the State Council

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