Azerbaijan has begun exporting natural gas to Austria and Germany via the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), the European segment of the Southern Gas Corridor.


Starting from January 2026, Azerbaijani gas is now being supplied to these Central European markets via Italy, marking a major expansion of Azerbaijan’s gas footprint in Europe. With this development, the total number of countries importing Azerbaijani gas has risen to 16, Caliber.Az reports per SOCAR statement. 





"SOCAR in accordance with the gas strategy of the Republic of Azerbaijan established under the leadership of the President Ilham Aliyev, continues to consistently expand its gas marketing activities across Europe and the Middle East, to broaden its portfolio of cooperation with buyers from various countries, and to further strengthen Azerbaijan’s position as a reliable energy supplier," the statement said.m 




By Sabina Mammadli