Flip Side of Russia-China Gas Deals Benefits Australia Suppliers

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Russia’s deepening energy ties to China may not be all gloom for Australian natural gas.

While Russia’s second gas-supply deal with China will lessen its dependence on Europe as a customer, on the flip side Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on Russia, according to Origin Energy Ltd., which is building a $22 billion liquefied natural gas export project in eastern Australia.