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China-Russia Gas Pipeline Fully Connected, Delivering 38 Billion Cubic Meters Annually

Dec 2, 2024, 07:00 AM

The China-Russia east-route natural gas pipeline, a significant component of China's strategic oil and gas infrastructure, achieved full connectivity on Monday, December 2. With a total length of 5,111 kilometers, the pipeline is China's largest single-pipe natural gas transport system. It has an annual capacity to deliver 38 billion cubic meters of natural gas, providing a reliable energy supply to over 450 million people across nine provinces and regions in China. This development, reported by PipeChina, marks a major milestone in China's energy strategy, enhancing its ability to secure energy resources.