The UK-based company bp, together with its partners, has invested more than $89 billion in the projects it operates in Azerbaijan, bp told APA-Economics.
Since the start of its operations in Azerbaijan, bp, as well as its partners in joint projects where it serves as operator, have invested more than $115 million in social investment projects in the country.
Note that bp today announced the successful completion of a social investment project at Baku State University (BSU), which envisages the creation of a digitally managed modern library.
Approximately 2.5 million rare books, manuscripts, and historical documents are stored in BSU’s existing library. The new system will help improve the preservation and maintenance of this valuable library collection by applying modern digital archiving and inventory management practices.
It should also be added that today, bp and Baku State University signed a cooperation agreement defining a framework for potential joint projects. The main purpose of the agreement is to create conditions for long-term academic development and innovation by further strengthening the university ecosystem and supporting knowledge enhancement.