On February 16, 2025, the East Section (Hubei-Henan-Jiangxi-Anhui-Zhejiang-Fujian Section) of the Sichuan Gas Eastward Transmission Line II, managed by the PipeChina Group, entered a phase of accelerated construction. This project is crucial for developing China's “4 Strategic Corridors + 5 North-South and 5 East-West” natural gas backbone pipeline network and achieving flexible resource allocation within the region. The entire project is expected to be fully operational by 2027.

The Sichuan Gas Eastward Transmission Line II spans 4,269 KM, with a designed annual gas transmission capacity of 14 BCM. It passes through eight provinces and municipalities, including Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Henan, Jiangxi, Anhui, Zhejiang, and Fujian. The pipeline is being constructed in two phases: the West Section and the East Section. Once fully operational, the pipeline system will have an annual gas transmission capacity of 26 BCM, ensuring smooth export of natural gas from the Sichuan Basin and addressing peak-shaving demands in the central and eastern regions.

The East Section, with a total length of 2,698 kilometers, includes one main line, two connecting lines, and three branch lines. It will supply natural gas to six provinces: Hubei, Anhui, Henan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, and Fujian. The West Section, which began construction in September 2023, has completed over 70% of its first phase.

Since the 14th Five-Year Plan period began, PipeChina Group has accelerated the construction of oil and gas pipeline infrastructure. In 2025, it is expected to complete over 2,000 KM of new pipelines, adding a transmission capacity of 25 BCM, thus achieving the 14th Five-Year Plan target of 16,500 KM.