A ceremony was held to begin work at Sabetta port which will be used to export liquefied natural gas.
The Russian president pledges to open up exports of liquefied natural gas to meet Far East demand.
'Early stage' talks on a deal between Gazprom and BP to build an extension to the Nord Stream gas pipe enabling major Russian supplies to reach the UK.
Analysts say opening of LNG facility in Queensland with exports to China could affect Yamal as Pacific countries look to take on Russia in Asia.
Up to 300,000 people a year expected to pass through Sabetta International as region gears up to become a gas powerhouse.
Wide-body aircraft being used for passengers flying into Sabetta International as region gears up to become a gas powerhouse.
Three Russian nuclear powered icebreakers are leading a huge gas tanker through the Arctic waters on the roof of Siberia.
More than 20 new deals on energy, investment and education are inked in Beijing.