Zhongxian–Wuhan Pipeline

The Zhongxian–Wuhan Pipeline is a natural gas pipeline, which connects Sichuan and Chongqing gas fields with consumers in Hubei and Hunan provinces.

History
Preparations of the pipeline project started in 1998 and the project was fully launched in March 2001. The feasibility study was approved by the Chinese State Council on 13 November 2002. Construction of the pipeline started on 28 August 2003 and was completed on 1 July 2005.

Route
The pipeline runs from Zhong County in Chongqing to Wuhan. The trunk pipeline has three branch pipelines from Jingzhou to Xiangfan, from Qianjiang to Xiangtan and from Wuhan to Huangshi and Huaiyang connecting it with the West–East Gas Pipeline. The length of pipeline is 703 km and the total length together with branch pipelines is 1347 km.

Technical features
The pipeline has a diameter of 711 mm. The initial capacity is 3 e9m3 per annum. It cost around 5 billion Chinese yuan.

Operator
The pipeline is operated by PetroChina.