China has initiated preparatory work for a new gas pipeline proposed to connect to Russia amid an energy crisis involving Iran, yet the completion timeline and key agreements remain uncertain.
China has recently announced that it is beginning preparatory work for a new gas pipeline link, potentially the Power of Siberia 2, as part of its five-year energy development strategy. This announcement comes against the backdrop of an ongoing energy crisis in Iran, prompting China to seek alternative energy sources. Preliminary steps towards the project have been included in China's development blueprint for 2026 to 2030, indicating an intention to diversify and secure its energy supplies.
