The study of the pipeline project from Russia to China through Mongolia is progressing successfully. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the end of the negotiations with the head of Mongolia Uneaagine Hurleshukh, RIA Novosti reports.
“in practical abroad is a project for the construction of a transit gas pipeline through the territory of Mongolia from Russia to China. Work moves, and moves successfully,” Putin said. According to him, the optimal route, length and other parameters have already been identified. The final feasibility study of the pipeline project, which will be the continuation of the “Power of Siberian-2” will be prepared in the coming weeks.
Putin also stated that Russia is a reliable energy supplier in Mongolia, providing about 80 percent of the country’s demand in petroleum products. He noted that the Russian energy companies are interested in expanding their presence in the inner Mongolian market of fuel and lubricants. Registration of Rosneft began to register “Rosneft” as an operator of a new fuel-refueling complex at the Ulan Bator International Airport.
Earlier it was reported that the construction of the “Union of East” pipeline from Russia through Mongolia to China will begin in 2024. The 960-kilometer object will be the continuation of the Russian Power Siberian-2 gas pipeline, the export capacity may exceed the power of the Power Siberia gas pipeline by more than 1.3 times.