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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, June 17 /Xinhua/ – China’s rapid economic development also implies an increase in gas consumption as a more environmentally friendly alternative to coal. Russia is one of the main suppliers of this fuel to China. Therefore, the Power of Siberia 2 project remains relevant. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak in an interview with the Vedomosti newspaper.
“China is one of the largest energy consumers in the world, and its rapid economic development, industrial growth and urbanization contribute to the constant increase in energy demand. Particularly noticeable is the growing role of natural gas, which is used as a more environmentally friendly alternative to coal,” A. Novak said.
“The role of renewable energy sources has also increased significantly in China’s energy sector in recent years – the country is the undisputed leader in terms of installed solar and wind power generation capacity,” he noted, adding that the growth in the use of renewable energy sources does not mean abandoning natural gas. Gas is expected to be used as a “balancing” fuel in cases of insufficient electricity generation from renewable sources and will remain a guarantor of China’s energy security.
Russia, which is the leader in natural gas reserves, remains one of the main suppliers of this fuel to China. “In this regard, the Power of Siberia 2 project undoubtedly remains relevant,” A. Novak emphasized. –0–