BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 6. A delegation from
Azerbaijan, comprising representatives from the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), including
SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf, engaged in discussions regarding the
development of the Baleine oil and gas field during their visit to
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, Trend reports via SOCAR.
As part of the visit, several meetings were held with senior
officials from Côte d'Ivoire's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the
energy sector. The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Deputy
Minister Yalchin Rafiyev and accompanied by other officials from
the Ministry.
The discussions focused on potential cooperation in the energy
sector, including the implementation of joint projects in oil and
gas, investment opportunities, and energy security. Key
participants included the management of Côte d'Ivoire's Ministry of
Mines, Oil, and Energy, the Directorate General for Hydrocarbons,
and the national oil company, PetroCI.
The meetings involved an in-depth exchange of perspectives on
SOCAR’s acquisition of a 10% stake in the Baleine oil and gas field
development project. Topics covered included the project’s
development phases, production capacity, logistics, and commercial
aspects. The strategic significance of the project was highlighted,
particularly in terms of expanding SOCAR’s operational footprint in
Africa and bolstering its position in global energy markets.
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