How do pipelines carry Xinjiang natural gas to eastern China?

To transport natural gas from the Xinjiang region to cities on China’s east coast, the government constructed west-east pipelines. These pipelines were developed to address the increasing production of energy resources in the region, which necessitated infrastructure beyond traditional rail transport.12

The exploitation of natural gas in Xinjiang has expanded significantly since the late 1980s, particularly within the Tarim and Hami basins. These pipelines serve as a critical link, connecting the energy-rich western basins to the industrial and population centers in eastern China.1