Fitch Ratings affirmed the long-term Issuer Default rating (IDR) of JSC Azerenergy at the level of BB+, and short-term IDR at B.
The outlook is subject to Negative. "The affirmation reflects the preservation of strong ties of Azerenergy with the government of Azerbaijan (BB+ / forecast Negative) and state guarantees for the debts of the company," according to Fitch Ratings report. ----71D
Economics
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Azerbaijan’s drive to attract investment into its industrial and agricultural zones is gaining momentum, with the government registering 31 new resident companies across economic zones in 2023. The Economic Zones Development Agency (EZDA) also granted non-resident status to one company, marking a new phase in the country’s efforts to stimulate economic growth in post-conflict areas and beyond.
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The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) is stepping up its international expansion in upstream operations, marking a strategic shift in its global portfolio. The company’s recent acquisitions— a 10% stake in Israel’s Tamar gas field and a 3% share in the SARB and Umm Lulu offshore oil projects in Abu Dhabi—signal its growing ambitions beyond Azerbaijan’s borders.
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BP plans to drill 19 wells at the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli (ACG) oilfield block in 2025, maintaining its drilling activity at the same level as in 2024, a senior company executive said on Tuesday.
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The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) opened its annual "IADC Drilling Caspian" conference in Baku on Tuesday, bringing together industry leaders to discuss advancements in oil and gas drilling, as well as the growing role of geothermal energy.
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