China-Myanmar Gas Pipeline is Now Fully Operational

The China-Myanmar gas pipeline is now fully operational after the completion of its end section connecting the cities of Lufeng and Guigang in Southwest China, Xinhua reported Sunday citing a statement by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).

The 2,520-km pipeline is expected to supply 12 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually to Myanmar and southwest China, which will reduce coal consumption by 30.72 million tonnes per year, according to CNPC.

After three years of construction, the gas pipeline (Myanmar section) was completed and underwent test run on May 30. The pipeline is part of a so-called Myanmar-China Oil and Gas Pipeline project. 

CNPC has a 50.9 percent stake in the project. Two South Korean firms, Daewoo and Korean Gas Corporation, hold 25.04pc and 4.17pc respectively, while two Indian firms – Gas Authority of India Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation – hold 4.17pc and 8.35pc respectively

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