Energy

SOCAR Taps SLB to Revamp Key Caspian Sea Platforms in Production Boost Drive

SOCAR Taps SLB to Revamp Key Caspian Sea Platforms in Production Boost Drive

SOCAR has selected oilfield services giant SLB to overhaul two key Caspian Sea oil platforms, signaling Baku's determination to maintain and grow upstream production capacity.

May 3, 2026
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Azerbaijan's 470MW Solar Pipeline Accelerates Ambitious Green Energy Transition

Azerbaijan's 470MW Solar Pipeline Accelerates Ambitious Green Energy Transition

Azerbaijan is pushing ahead with two major solar projects—the 230MW Garadagh plant and the 240MW Shafag facility—as part of its green energy diversification strategy for 2026 and beyond.

May 3, 2026
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BP Greenlights New Caspian Project and Renews Long-Term Operations Contract in Azerbaijan

BP Greenlights New Caspian Project and Renews Long-Term Operations Contract in Azerbaijan

BP has greenlit a major new Caspian development and renewed its long-term offshore O&M contract in Azerbaijan, reinforcing its deepening commitment to the country's energy sector.

May 3, 2026
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Azerbaijan Boosts European Gas Exports 56% as TAP Phase One Expansion Completes

Azerbaijan Boosts European Gas Exports 56% as TAP Phase One Expansion Completes

Azerbaijan's gas exports to Europe rose 56% since 2021, reaching 12.5 bcm in 2025. TAP Phase One expansion added 1.2 bcm of annual capacity in January 2026.

May 3, 2026
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Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan's Digital Silk Road: 400 Tbps Caspian Internet Bridge Set for 2026 Launch

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan's Digital Silk Road: 400 Tbps Caspian Internet Bridge Set for 2026 Launch

AzerTelecom and Kazakhtelecom's 380-km Trans-Caspian fiber-optic cable enters its final build phase, with Q3 2026 commissioning to deliver 400 Tbps Asia-Europe capacity.

April 30, 2026
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Azerbaijan Targets 6 GW Renewable Capacity by 2030 in Green Energy Pivot

Azerbaijan Targets 6 GW Renewable Capacity by 2030 in Green Energy Pivot

Azerbaijan is pushing to install 6 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030, with Masdar and TotalEnergies leading a $2 billion investment push into wind and solar.

April 30, 2026
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Azerbaijan Secures 33 BCM Gas Deal as Exports Reach Germany and Austria

Azerbaijan Secures 33 BCM Gas Deal as Exports Reach Germany and Austria

Azerbaijan signed a landmark 33 billion cubic meter gas agreement with Turkey in early 2026, while pipeline flows expanded into Germany and Austria for the first time.

April 30, 2026
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Azerbaijan Expands Gas Supplies to 16 Nations as TAP Completes First Upgrade

Azerbaijan Expands Gas Supplies to 16 Nations as TAP Completes First Upgrade

Azerbaijan now exports gas to 16 countries after the Trans Adriatic Pipeline completed its first 1.2 bcm expansion in January 2026, boosting European supply.

April 30, 2026
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