Russian gas monopoly Gazprom CEO
Alexey Miller and China State Council Vice Premier
Zhang Gaoli
discussed on February 15 key areas of strategic cooperation, expressing
appreciation for the past and prospective collaboration between Gazprom
and Chinese energy companies and financial organisations. Particular
attention was paid to the projects for pipeline gas supplies from Russia
to China, Gazprom said in a press release.
Miller also met with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Chairman
Wang Yilin
to review the progress of the project for gas deliveries from Russia to
China via the eastern route, as well as the prospects for gas supplies
via the western route and from Russia’s Far East. It was noted that the
construction of the Power of Siberia gas pipeline (eastern route) was
going according to schedule, with preparations underway for the
construction of the cross-border section.
Miller and Wang underlined that the project for pipeline gas supplies
from Russia’s Far East complemented and expanded the eastern route.
Upon consideration of groundwork carried out on the main technical
issues, the parties agreed today to start commercial negotiations on the
project, Gazprom said.
According to the Russian company, the meeting also touched upon the
construction of the Amur GPP. The parties concluded the final
negotiations aimed at engaging China Petroleum Engineering &
Construction Corporation (a CNPC affiliate) in the project under an EPC
contract for the construction of a booster compressor shop and gas
dehydration and fractionation units.
Miller and Wang discussed the progress in the development of projects
in the field of natural gas storage and signed the Agreement to conduct
geotechnical surveys for the creation of UGS facilities. Pursuant to
the document, it is planned to assess the geological, technological and
economic conditions for creating underground gas storage facilities
within the Shenzhen 2–1 field (Heilongjiang province), Chuzhou salt
caverns (Jiangsu province), Baiju aquifers (Jiangsu province), and in
other areas.
The parties addressed the prospects for joint projects in the field
of gas-fired power generation in China and decided to complete
preparatory work in 2017 in order to make the investment decision with
regard to a pilot project.
The Russian and Chinese state companies resolved to establish within
the Joint Coordinating Committee of Gazprom and CNPC a new working group
focused on staff development and experience sharing.
Another cooperation issue addressed at the meeting was the use of LNG
as a vehicle fuel along the Europe – China international transport
route.
“The strategic partnership between Gazprom and CNPC continues to
advance. I am confident that Gazprom’s unique experience and enormous
capacities will help China with its ambitious plans to develop the
national gas market and secure demand for natural gas as well. By 2020,
the share of natural gas in China’s energy mix is expected to grow from 6
per cent to 10 per cent. According to the plan, the need for gas
imports may double by late 2020, reaching 150 billion cubic meters. As
of today, we have an ongoing project with CNPC for gas supplies from
Russia to China via the eastern route. The agenda is to complement it
with another project for pipeline gas supplies from Russia’s Far East,”
Miller said.
https://www.neweurope.eu/article/russia-china-review-progress-gas-deliveries/