In 2013 first time in past several years Azerbaijan’s oil industry had positive results.
According to the Azerbaijan State Statistical Committee, in 2013 oil and gas industry increased by 1.1%. In 2012 oil and gas industry declined by 4.2% against 2011.
The oil and gas industry started declining in Azerbaijan since 2011.
In 2013 oil and gas industry had positive results, first of all at the expense of resumption of oil production growth.
In 2013 oil production in Azerbaijan totaled 43.1 million tons, up 0.3% against 2012 (42,895 million tons with the production decline by 5.3%).
Last year gas production totaled 17.9 billion cub.m., up 3.8% against 2012 (17,240 billion cub.m. with the growth by 5.4%).—0—
Economics
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On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
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Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
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Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
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