A Matter of Cautious Diversification: How China's Energy Cooperation With Central Asia Has Changed the Geo-Economics of Eurasia
Article from: OGEL 3 (2008), in Eurasian Energy
Introduction
In recent years, China has increased its involvement in the development of Central Asian oil and gas reserves. Chinese companies are undertaking several energy projects mainly in Kazakhstan, but also in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The first stretch of an oil pipeline between China and Kazakhstan became operational in 2006. In addition, plans are being made for the construction of several pipelines that will transport natural gas to China. Despite their growing bilateral energy cooperation, both China and the Central Asian countries have so far managed to maintain good relations with ...