BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 3. Swiss ABB company is
proud to be involved in the bp Sangachal terminal electrification
project, ABB's Sales Manager for Key Accounts and Studies, James
Hetherington, said during a panel discussion held at the 31st
International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition, Trend reports.


According to him, bp is decommissioning the gas turbines that
currently supply the terminal with power and connecting the
facility to Azerbaijan's national grid.


Hetherington noted that grid connection poses risks to power
supply stability, including potential voltage fluctuations.


He announced that ABB proposed a synchronous compensator-based
solution that will help avoid power outages for the terminal and
offshore assets in the Caspian Sea.


"We are very proud to have been selected by bp and its partners
to deliver this project at the Sangachal Terminal in Azerbaijan.
This is a true success for our company," Hetherington added.


In 2025, ABB was awarded a contract by bp to support the
electrification and stability of the Sangachal terminal power
system.







The STEL project is developed and managed by bp as operator of
the Sangachal terminal.


The completion of the project is expected in two stages – Stage
1 in mid-2027, and Stage 2 by the end of 2028.


The project is linked to the Shafag solar project, which
consists of construction of a new 240MW AC solar plant in the
Jabrayil district of Azerbaijan via a new commercial structure
called ‘virtual power transfer arrangement’, which will enable the
terminal to connect to the national grid, operated by Azerenergy,
via new facilities to be built both within and outside the
terminal, including a new 220/110 kV electricity substation.


Together, the Shafag and STEL projects are expected to support
the reduction of operational emissions by around 50% over the
future life of the Sangachal terminal, based on the current outlook
and plans.


Following the electrification of the terminal, the seven gas
turbines currently used at the terminal to generate power will be
removed in phases, freeing up the fuel gas for export.