jan 1, 2018 - East Siberia-Pacific Ocean oil pipeline in operation

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An extension of the East Siberia-Pacific Ocean oil pipeline between Russia and China started operating on January 1, doubling the export volumes from 15 to 30 million tons annually, or almost 220 million barrels, Xinhua reports. The agency noted that the extension, agreed in 2013, would serve China’s Belt and Road initiative for expanding China’s regional influence in Asia.

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