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Emission effects of the Chinese–Russian gas deal

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In May 2014, Russia and China signed an agreement according to which Russia will supply approximately 38 billion cubic metres of gas to China annually over 30 years via the Power of Siberia pipeline1. This additional gas could support the Chinese government's plan to reduce local air pollution and CO2 emissions by reducing coal consumption.

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Figure 1: Average yearly changes of CO2 emissions in China by energy carrier in millions of tonnes (Mt), induced by the Chinese–Russian gas deal.

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  2. International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Schlossplatz 1, Laxenburg, 2361, Austria

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