BP starts offshore work at Shah Deniz field
Construction has begun on the offshore section of the $2.9 billion Shah Deniz Compression project at the Shah Deniz gas and condensate field, according to bp Azerbaijan.
Caspian Sea
Tehran requests Moscow to reinforce Southern Caspian ports
Iran is reinforcing its Southern Caspian ports and requests Russia to do the same to safeguard the bilateral trade," Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said at the meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Moscow awaits documentary confirmation of land acquisition for Rasht-Astara railway
According to Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk, Russia is awaiting documentation from Iran to confirm that land acquisitions for the Rasht‑Astara railway section have been completed.
Aliyev and Tokayev inaugurate Trans-Caspian fibre-optic cable line
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Kazakh President Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev held an online inauguration of the Trans‑Caspian fibre‑optic cable line today
Baku to host Caspian Sea level commissions first meeting
The first meeting of a commission on the Caspian Sea level drop will be held in Azerbaijan in the first half of 2027, and the commission’s regulations will be approved. This was reflected in the Decision of the Heads of the …
Russia preparing digital model of Caspian Sea
Russia is developing a Caspian Sea research program through 2030 and plans to create a digital twin of the Caspian Sea with the AI use to forecast water level fluctuations of the sea, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Caspian Environmental Summit.
Baku plans to lay second fiber-optic cable across Caspian Sea
The AzerTelecom CEO noted that given current demand growth rates, scalability and channel capacity are not the only factors that matter
Iran proposes regional action plan for Caspian Sea
Tehran has launched an initiative for regional countries to agree on an action plan to combat the receding water levels of the Caspian Sea.
Earthquake strikes Caspian Sea today
Seismic tremors were recorded in the Caspian Sea today, with the magnitude exceeding 4, according to Azerbaijani scientists
Azerbaijan to host Turkey and Uzbekistan military exercises
“Power of Unity - 2026” joint military exercise will be held in Azerbaijan with the participation of military personnel from Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan, according to the Ministry of Defence of the Azerbaijan.
Baku to begin dredging operations in Caspian Sea in 2026
Dredging operations in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea in cooperation with international partners will begin at the end of 2026, Director General of Baku International Sea Trade Port LLC Eldar Salahov said.
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan to resume ferry services on Caspian Sea
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan set to resume passenger ferry services on the Caspian Sea, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan Alim Bayel said.
Kazakhstan to increase Caspian seaports capacity by nearly 50 percent
Kazakhstan plans to increase the total capacity of its seaports from the current 21.8 million tons to 30 million tons by 2030, the press service of the Government of Kazakhstan said.
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan to launch TransCaspian Fiber-Optic Link by yearend
The Trans‑Caspian fibre‑optic communication line between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan is set to begin operation in the fourth quarter of this year.
Iran urges Caspian states to expand security consultations
Iran has called on Caspian littoral states to expand security consultations, as the Iranian envoy underscored the need to significantly step up joint discussions to safeguard the sea's waters and prevent military threats.
Kazakhstan complete key stage of Trans-Caspian digital link ahead of schedule
Kazakhstan has completed a key stage in the implementation of the Trans-Caspian fiber-optic communication line across the Caspian Sea, which will connect the digital infrastructure of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.
Tehran pushes for Caspian Sea convention's ratification
The Iranian government is working to have the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea, signed in 2018 between five littoral states, ratified by the Iranian parliament, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Esmail Baghaei said.
Trans-Caspian fiber-optic cable being installed between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan
Installation of the Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Communication Line along the seabed of the Caspian Sea between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan has begun.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister and Russian President's Special Representative discuss Caspian cooperation
During his visit to Azerbaijan, the Russian President's Special Representative held talks with the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister on a range of issues, including cooperation related to the Caspian Sea.
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan to create joint Caspian Sea fleet
The parties will also establish a joint venture to service the logistics route
