ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 15. Russia is
interested in constructing a gas pipeline to China via Kazakhstan,
with an expected transportation capacity of 35 billion cubic meters
of gas, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said at a press
conference, Trend
reports.
The minister highlighted that Kazakhstan could allocate up to 10
billion cubic meters of oil for domestic consumption.
"However, this issue carries a political dimension. As the
Ministry of Energy, we refrain from making political assessments;
this responsibility lies with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Nevertheless, the economic advantages of this project transiting
through our country are indisputable. It would boost volumes and,
as a result, open up additional transit opportunities," the
minister remarked.
In October 2024, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak
indicated that discussions were underway regarding the potential
for gas supplies from Russia to China via Kazakhstan, with the
option of constructing a pipeline through Mongolia also under
consideration.
