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Albania transitions from gas transit to consumption with SOCAR supply in Korca Read More »

Albania transitions from gas transit to consumption with SOCAR supply in Korca

Albania is set to emerge as a significant natural gas consumer, as Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR prepares to supply gas to the city of Korca. This initiative signals a shift in Albania’s role from merely a transit country to an active end user within the regional gas system. The planned gasification will cover Korca’s […]

Azerbaijan and Hungary sign gas supply deal allowing up to 800 million cubic meters over two years Read More »

Azerbaijan and Hungary sign gas supply deal allowing up to 800 million cubic meters over two years

Azerbaijan’s SOCAR and Hungary’s MVM ONEnergy have finalized a new gas supply agreement, enabling Hungary to receive up to 800 million cubic meters of natural gas over a two-year period starting 1 January 2026. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto emphasized that this volume represents a maximum ceiling, with actual deliveries depending on market conditions and

Azerbaijan in Serbia: How a Caspian energy power became a Eurasian player in South-East Europe Read More »

Azerbaijan in Serbia: How a Caspian energy power became a Eurasian player in South-East Europe

Azerbaijan’s rise in Serbia did not happen loudly. It happened through pipelines, memoranda, presidential visits, and a carefully constructed image of Baku as a reliable, forward-looking supplier. What began as a small diplomatic relationship has grown into one of the most strategically significant energy partnerships in the Western Balkans. Today, Azerbaijan is positioning itself as a

Serbia secures additional gas supplies from Azerbaijan ahead of winter, Niš gas power plant project progresses Read More »

Serbia secures additional gas supplies from Azerbaijan ahead of winter, Niš gas power plant project progresses

During her official visit to Baku, Serbian National Assembly Speaker Ana Brnabić announced that Serbia will receive additional natural gas supplies from Azerbaijan this winter, supplementing previously agreed volumes. She emphasized that these extra deliveries, requested by President Aleksandar Vučić, will be vital for ensuring energy stability during the upcoming heating season. Brnabić also highlighted

Serbia plans to more than double gas imports from Azerbaijan to 1 billion cubic meters annually Read More »

Serbia plans to more than double gas imports from Azerbaijan to 1 billion cubic meters annually

The Serbian Energy Ministry has announced intentions to increase annual gas imports from Azerbaijan to 1 billion cubic meters, a rise of over 2.5 times the current agreement of 400 million cubic meters. Negotiations for new supply contracts are expected to begin soon, as existing agreements run through 2026 with an annual cap of 400

Region: Naftogaz launches first gas imports from Azerbaijan via Trans-Balkan Corridor Read More »

Region: Naftogaz launches first gas imports from Azerbaijan via Trans-Balkan Corridor

Naftogaz Group has signed its first supply agreement with SOCAR Energy Ukraine, a subsidiary of Azerbaijan’s SOCAR group, to import natural gas from Azerbaijan using the Bulgaria-Romania-Ukraine corridor. Before starting regular deliveries, the company conducted a trial shipment of gas via the Trans-Balkan route. Naftogaz CEO Sergii Koretskyi stated that although the volume was small,

Serbia strengthens energy ties with Azerbaijan at Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council Read More »

Serbia strengthens energy ties with Azerbaijan at Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council

At the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council in Baku, Serbian Assistant Minister of Oil and Gas, Sasa Kokovic, emphasized the growing energy partnership between Serbia and Azerbaijan. He highlighted the completion of the Serbia-Bulgaria gas interconnector in December 2023 as a major milestone in Serbia’s integration into regional energy infrastructure.