Azerbaijan intends to produce over 48 bcm of gas in 2024, approximately 50% to be exported

BAKU. March 1 (Interfax) - Azerbaijan plans to boost gas exports in 2024 compared to 2023, the country's Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said in a statement.

"Gas production in Azerbaijan is planned to exceed 48 billion cubic meters in 2024, with approximately half to be exported," Shahbazov said at a press conference on Friday.

Shahbazov said that gas would be exported to Georgia, Turkey and Europe.

"We are planning gas exports with some increase this year," Shahbazov added.