Therefore, unexpected drop in the production at “Azeri”-“Chirag”-“Guneshli” fields in the recent years caused the concern of President,” chief of socio-political department of the Presidential Administration Ali Hasanov said in his interview to the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), APA reports.
Ali Hasanov said several versions were shown as the cause of the drop of production.
“But no matter what the reason was, Azerbaijan could not be satisfied with the situation, therefore, President Ilham Aliyev demanded BP to fulfill its commitments, replace the persons responsible for the fall of production and take relevant measures to ensure stable production. BP-Azerbaijan company’s administration was replaced. After the meeting with BP Chief Executive Robert Dudley in Baku, President Ilham Aliyev said BP realized its commitments and stability will be ensured from next year,” he said.
Ali Hasanov said currently the main goal of the country’s oil strategy is to keep stable the oil production and deliver Azerbaijan’s gas to the world market.
“It is considered that Azerbaijan’s gas export will reach 40-50 cubic meters in 2025 and most of it will be delivered to Europe and Turkey. With TANAP pipeline put into operation Azerbaijan will ensure its direct participation in Europe’s energy market,” he said.