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Green Energy Corridor unites Azerbaijan, Central Asia in historic energy transition

Green Energy Corridor unites Azerbaijan, Central Asia in historic energy transition

As the global energy landscape undergoes a profound transformation, Azerbaijan is emerging not only as a traditional energy supplier but also as a key architect of the region’s green transition. Baku’s ability to adapt to shifting geopolitical and market dynamics has enabled the country to leverage its geographic position, modernized energy infrastructure, and strategic partnerships to expand into renewable energy production and sustainable connectivity. In recent years, Azerbaijan has intensified efforts to build a resilient green economy, embedding sustainability into its long-term development agenda. Central to this strategy is the government’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2050 and creating...

Animals that built Azerbaijan's countryside are getting second chance

Animals that built Azerbaijan's countryside are getting second chance

A plan for 300 new sheep farms addresses a decline of a decade in the making. But the geography that made sheep, goats, and camels Azerbaijan's traditional protein sources for centuries also points toward underused alternatives, fish, rabbits, and pigs among them, that the new agricultural programme has so far left largely unaddressed.

Azeri Light oil prices drop over 6% amid global market slump

Azeri Light oil prices drop over 6% amid global market slump

The price of Azerbaijan's flagship "Azeri Light" crude oil has experienced a sharp decline, dropping by $6.35, or 6.57%, to settle at $90.50 per barrel on a CIF basis at the Italian port of Augusta, AzerNEWS reports.

German companies sign contracts with SOCAR for around 2 billion cubic meters of gas annually

German companies sign contracts with SOCAR for around 2 billion cubic meters of gas annually

German companies have signed agreements with Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR for the purchase of approximately 2 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year, German Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ralf Horlemann said during a press briefing in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

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