Anticipation builds for unveiling of China pipeline company

CNOOC's Tianjin LNG terminal could be included in the new company.

Speculation is mounting that China’s long-awaited establishment of a national pipeline company will be announced by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) imminently. The move would fire the starting gun on what is expected to be a years-long process to reform and liberalise access to China’s midstream infrastructure.

Shanghai-based outlet Jiemian reported on Wednesday that an announcement on the pipeline company’s creation could come as early as Friday, citing industry insiders at the CWC China LNG & Gas International Summit in Beijing...