The key facts

  • On October 21, at a meeting with Li Qiang, Mishustin called the Power of Baikal potentially one of the largest gas arteries of Eurasia
  • According to Gazeta.Ru, citing September remarks by Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, Putin proposed renaming Power of Siberia — 2 to Power of Baikal
  • The expected capacity of the pipeline through Mongolia is up to 50 billion cubic meters of gas per year

Statement at the meeting with Li Qiang

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin met on October 21 with Premier of the State Council of the PRC Li Qiang. According to him, construction of the 'Far Eastern' gas supply route is currently underway, and the Power of Baikal pipeline project is being worked on and could become one of the largest gas arteries in Eurasia. The premier's remarks were reported by RIA Novosti.

Energy supplies

Mishustin emphasized that Russia retains first place in the world in energy supplies to China. He assured that Moscow will continue to ensure uninterrupted exports and expressed readiness to expand bilateral cooperation.

Project context

In September, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev reported that President Vladimir Putin proposed renaming the Power of Siberia — 2 gas pipeline project to Power of Baikal. The pipeline is expected to connect fields in Western Siberia with the territory of the PRC and pass through Mongolia; its maximum capacity will be 50 billion cubic meters per year. Earlier, media also reported on Beijing's main condition for the project.