Baku to increase gas exports to Europe?
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reported.
Energy
US wants to invest 5 bln dollars in restoration of energy in Middle East
The United States has proposed investing $5 bln in a new fund that would help Middle East countries rebuild energy infrastructure, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan to expand energy cooperation
Azerbaijani Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov and Uzbek Minister of Energy Sherzod Khodjayev have signed a roadmap for expanding cooperation in the energy sector for 2026-2028.
ACG's oil and gas production volumes over 32 years revealed
As part of the development of the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) field more than 628 million tonnes of oil and 253 billion cubic metres of gas had been produced over 32 years, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov said.
Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline capacity to be raised to 1 mln bpd
Türkiye and Azerbaijan are discussing ways to make full use of existing energy infrastructure, including increasing the use of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline’s capacity to 1 million barrels per day, Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said at the fifth Azerbaijan-Türkiye Energy Forum.
China plans wind farm near Ekibastuz in Kazakhstan
Preliminary agreements have been reached between Chinese and Kazakh energy sector representatives for the construction of a large‑scale wind power plant in Kazakhstan's Pavlodar region.
Bayraktar announces launch date of Akkuyu NPP first unit
The first unit of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) will begin operation by the end of 2026, and the necessary tests are currently underway, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said.
Kazakhstan stabilizes oil output following CPC pipeline disruptions
Crude oil production in Kazakhstan has been stabilized following a series of infrastructure disruptions on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) network, Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov announced while congratulating industry workers on their upcoming professional holiday.
Energy shock caused by Hormuz closure of Strait of not over yet - IMF
The global economy has weathered the energy shock caused by shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz better than feared, though the crisis is not yet over, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said.
White House sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump has sent Congress a proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia on civil nuclear energy while insisting the pact will only go into effect if the kingdom normalizes relations with Israel, Reuters reported, citing a U.S. administration official.
Azerbaijan and Armenia discuss electricity import and export opportunities
A working meeting was held between representatives of ministries and energy companies of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Lachin on August 25, AzerTAc reported, citing the Cabinet of Ministers.
Baku and Ashgabat expand defence and economic cooperation
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has approved a mumber of decrees aimed at expanding defence and economic cooperation with Turkmenistan.
Azerbaijan nears completion of strategic Zangezur power line
The first phase of construction on the Zangezur power line is nearing completion, according to the Azerenerji OJSC.
Russia is China's most reliable supplier of energy sources - senator
Russia is China’s most reliable supplier of energy sources, and Beijing is interested in the supplies, first deputy chairman of the international committee of Russia’s Federation Council Andrey Denisov said.
Turkey sets timeline for first Akkuyu nuclear reactor launch
Turkey expects to launch the first reactor at the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, being built by Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom, within the next few months.
Georgia floats overland electricity corridor connecting Azerbaijan to Bulgaria
The governments of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia and Bulgaria are considering developing an overland transit corridor designed for electricity transmission. An overland energy corridor could be established by Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia …
US announces oil supplies volume through Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said that oil flows from the Gulf have risen to approximately 15 million barrels per day, citing coordinated efforts by the U.S. military and its Gulf allies.
Ilham Aliyev announces new solar power plants construction in Nakhchivan
Nakhchivan is the most favorable location within the territory of Azerbaijan for solar power generation, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said as part of his visit to the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
CPC resumes oil intake, loading operations
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has resumed the receipt of oil from shippers and its shipment, the press service of Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry reported.
Massive blackout hits Georgia
Georgia was hit by a nationwide power outage Saturday, the second in two days, plunging all major cities into darkness and paralyzing train and subway services.
