Cotton Export Revenues Doubled

Two new vice presidents have been appointed at BP's Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey (AGT) region division, according to a press release from BP-Azerbaijan.

Data on Azerbaijan's oil exports for January-October 2024 reveals a significant drop in both volume and value compared to the same period last year, highlighting the challenges facing the oil-dependent economy. The country exported 495,484.05 tons of oil products worth $309.02 million, a decrease of 40.3% in value and 40.7% in volume compared to 2023, when exports totaled 925,225.07 tons worth $572.21 million.

Azerbaijan's State Statistics Committee announced on Tuesday that the monthly statistical reporting system for retail sales and services has been revised to enhance transparency and accuracy.

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) is examining opportunities in geothermal energy in partnership with U.S. companies as part of Azerbaijan's efforts to advance renewable energy. SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf and John Wallace, CEO of DeGolyer and MacNaughton, met in Baku to discuss initiatives including geothermal energy projects and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies, SOCAR announced on Tuesday.