The leading Moldovan news portal “Noi.md" has published an article highlighting Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s interview with local TV channels.

The articles, published in Romanian and Russian languages, drew the readers’ attention to President Ilham Aliyev’s remarks on Azerbaijan’s growing role in energy supply. “So far, we have supplied gas to 14 countries, 11 of them on a regular basis. There are countries that received our gas in 2024 but then stopped because of other sources. It is kind of on demand: whenever they need it, we start supply; when they do not need it, we cut it. But in total, the geographical coverage of pipeline gas from Azerbaijan amounts to 14 countries, and two more European countries will be added this year. So in total, it will be 16, and this is the largest number with respect to pipeline gas. No other country in the world supplies pipeline gas to as many countries as Azerbaijan. Our exports last year exceeded 25 billion cubic meters, with potential for growth, and there are two sources of that growth,” the President said.

“We also expect Shah Deniz to start a new phase in the coming years, which is called Shah Deniz Compression, and this will provide additional gas. Another promising field is Babek, which is very large and holds significant potential, and there are a number of companies interested in investing there. Definitely, the field that can be considered comparable in size to Shah Deniz is Absheron. It is currently producing its first phase, which we buy for local consumption. The second phase of Absheron will give us perhaps three times more gas than it does today, so there will be more for the markets. Our gas is needed in those countries that already receive it and want to increase the volume, as well as in those countries that do not receive it yet,” the head of state mentioned.

The article also featured President Ilham Aliyev's remarks on Azerbaijan's energy policy.

Emil Huseynli

Special correspondent