Ecological and archeological research of the natural gas pipeline project to start this year
SocietyUlaanbaatar/MONTSAME/. A report on 2021 progress of the
project to construct a natural gas pipeline from Russia to China through the
Mongolian territory was introduced to Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan by
the project leader L.Amarsanaa and CEO of the special-purpose company
Gazoprovod Soyuz Vostok Aseev Evgeny Nikolaevich.
Within the framework of the project, three major works,
which were planned for last year, have been fulfilled. In particular, the gas
pipeline route has been made clear, the development of feasibility study has
been complete as well as necessary permits have been issued to the Special
Purpose Company, thus it is now ready for the next phase. This year, the
project plans to begin research in engineering geodesy, engineering ecology and
engineering archeology. Preparations have been ensured to begin this work in
May and are scheduled to be completed by November 30 this year.
During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan said
that the government of Mongolia is satisfied with the results of the works,
while expressing he would work to resolve any problems and challenges and continue
the project without delay.
Aseev Yevgeny Nikolayevich said, “If we work as fast as last
year, we can achieve better results this year" and thanked the Government
of Mongolia for supporting the project.