In January 2014 SOCAR carried out 10,492 meters of drilling works (except for joint ventures and operation companies). In January 2013 this index totaled 10,629 meters.
SOCAR press office reported that of total volume of drilling works carried out in January 2014 10,424 meters fell to the operation drilling (9,320 meters in January 2013) and 68 meters to the exploration drilling against 1,309 meters in January 2013.
In 2013 SOCAR carried out 142,656 meters of drilling works against 136,441 meters in 2012. Of total volume of drilling carried out in 2013 135,665 meters fell to the operation drilling and 6,991 meters to the exploration drilling.—0—
Economics
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Azerbaijan’s rice imports have surged as domestic production struggles to meet growing demand, underscoring the country’s reliance on foreign suppliers. Despite government initiatives to boost output, local production remains stagnant, with only 10,000 tons expected in the 2024-2025 season, while imports reached 55,961 tons between January and October 2024.
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Azerbaijan and Pakistan have signaled a growing commitment to deepen energy cooperation, with a focus on renewable energy initiatives, as Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov hosted a delegation led by Pakistani Federal Minister Abdul Alim Khan in Baku on January 30.
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Oil from Kazakhstan's largest field, Kashagan, has begun flowing into the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline. According to information from SOCAR, the first batch of this oil was received at the Sangachal terminal on January 27 and will be transported via BTC to the port of Ceyhan.
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Azerbaijan is accelerating the implementation of its socio-economic development strategy, focusing on digital transformation and strengthening cybersecurity. The government is allocating resources to human capital development, prioritizing the training of cybersecurity professionals, said Farid Osmanov, Chairman of the Board of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency, on January 30 during the fourth “Graduation Day” of the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center (AKM).
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