China Wants More Russian Oil Supplies Via Kazakhstan

China has suggested that Russia boost oil supplies via Kazakhstan by 2.5 million tonnes per year, and Russia is ready to do this, according to Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. He was speaking about the protocol on amendments to the intergovernmental agreement approved by the Russian government.

Novak clarified that “This is a proposal from the Chinese side, and we are ready to ensure these supplies, though we must implement certain technological solutions for this. Certain measures must be taken in the area of pipeline transport, and work is currently underway on this.”

Novak added that talks are continuing on several Chinese companies entering oil and gas production projects in Russia. “Negotiations will continue. Talks are underway regarding all commercial relations, with ongoing contact between the companies. We hope that additional agreements are reached.”

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