More than 600 new contracts for lease of state property concluded

Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), highlighted the urgency of climate financing discussions ahead of his visit to the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro from November 17-20. Stiell, speaking before departing from Baku where the 29th session of the UNFCCC is currently underway, underscored the pivotal nature of the negotiations taking place.

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) is strengthening its presence in Bulgaria's gas distribution sector, aiming to capture 7.5% of the market by the end of 2024. Currently, SOCAR supplies half of Bulgaria's natural gas needs and plans to further increase its market share through strategic partnerships and expanded distribution.

Azerbaijani state power company Azerenerji, SOCAR Trading, and Italy's Ansaldo Energia have signed a trilateral agreement on carbon credits, Azerenerji announced on Friday.

The SOCAR-UNIPER joint venture inaugurated a 65 MW steam generator unit at the "Ethylene-Polyethylene" plant on Friday as part of activities held during COP 29. The project, aimed at boosting energy efficiency, is a significant milestone for the joint efforts of SOCAR and UNIPER in Azerbaijan’s chemical industry.