BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 19. Azerbaijan’s gas
exports totaled 12.7 billion cubic meters in the period from
January through June.


This was announced by the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan.


According to the ministry, this figure is 0.6 billion cubic
meters, or 5%, higher than during the same period last year.


Over the reporting period, 5.9 billion cubic meters (0.2 billion
cubic meters, or 3.3%, less) of Azerbaijan's gas exports were
destined for Europe, 4.9 billion cubic meters (remaining at the
same level as during the same period last year) went to Türkiye
(including 3 billion cubic meters via TANAP), 1.2 billion cubic
meters (an increase of 0.1 billion cubic meters, or 9.1%) to
Georgia, and 0.7 billion cubic meters to Syria.


Earlier, European Union Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan
Jørgensen said in an exclusive interview with Trend that currently about
half of Azerbaijan’s gas exports are destined for the European
market.


"In January of this year, the first expansion of the
Trans-Adriatic Pipeline was completed, adding 1.2 billion cubic
meters per year. This means additional gas supplies to the European
market in 2026. We must not forget the economic impact: since its
commissioning, the Southern Gas Corridor has become a key driver of
Azerbaijan’s economic development. From the start of commercial
deliveries via the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline through 2024, gas
exports to Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria have generated approximately
24 billion euros in revenue. "This is real and tangible growth," he
stated.







Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, stated at the
plenary session of ministers on the topic "International
Cooperation for a Sustainable and Diversified Energy Future," held
as part of Baku Energy Week, that:


"Azerbaijan exports oil to more than 20 countries, and the
number of countries importing Azerbaijani natural gas has reached
16. This places our country among the world leaders in terms of the
geographic reach of its pipeline gas exports," the minister
noted.


Shahbazov noted that last year, Azerbaijan accounted for 8.1% of
the European Union’s pipeline gas imports.


"Last year and during the first four months of this year,
Azerbaijan exported 16.7 bcm of gas to Europe, 12.8 bcm to Türkiye,
3.3 bcm to Georgia, and 800 million cubic meters to Syria," he
added.