Novak: “Power of Siberia – 2” can become a replacement for “Nord Stream – 2” for Russia

The Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline can actually replace Nord Stream 2 for Russia, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said in the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin”, a fragment of which was shown on the air of “Russia-1”.

Kremlin pool journalist Pavel Zarubin asked Novak if Power of Siberia 2 could become a replacement for Nord Stream 2.

“Well, actually, yes,” Novak answered the host’s question (quote according to TASS). The vice premier specified that the gas pipeline would allow supplying up to 50 billion cubic meters to China. m of Russian gas per year.

Earlier today Novak also informedthat agreements on the “Power of Siberia – 2” should be reached in the near future. He noted that this year the volume of gas supplies through Power of Siberia-1 is expected to be at the level of 20 billion cubic meters. The vice premier also clarified that China’s consumption of both liquefied natural gas and pipeline gas is currently growing.

Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin during the Eastern Economic Forum toldthat Russia and China have agreed on the main parameters of gas supplies to China through Mongolia. We are talking about the construction of the Soyuz Vostok gas pipeline, which will stretch from Russia to China through the territory of Mongolia.

Soyuz Vostok will be a continuation of the projected Russian gas pipeline Power of Siberia-2 and will ensure the volume of Russian gas supplies to China at the level of 50 billion cubic meters. m per year. Construction is scheduled to start in 2024.

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