According to the preliminary conclusions of the specialists of the Ministry of Ecology of Azerbaijan and the Republican Center of Seismological Service, the cause of today's explosion in the Caspian Sea was the eruption of a mud volcano. This is stated in the message of the Ministry of Ecology. -0-
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2021 July 04 (Sunday) 22:45:15
There were no accidents on SOCAR platforms - Ibrahim Akhmedov /UPDATED/
No accidents have occurred on offshore platforms and industrial facilities under the direct control of SOCAR, work continues as normal. The head of the public relations department of the state oil company Ibrahim Akhmedov wrote about this on his Facebook page.
"According to preliminary assumptions, the explosion at sea in the direction of Alat may be associated with the eruption of a mud volcano," he wrote. -06D-
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2021 July 04 (Sunday) 21:22:53
A powerful explosion and fire on an oil platform in the Caspian Sea
Baku / 04.07.21 / Turan: A powerful explosion, followed by a large fire, occurred on the evening of July 4 on one of the oil platforms in the Caspian Sea south of the Baku Bay.
The glow from the fire can be seen from the embankment in Baku.
According to unofficial information, the explosion took place at the Umid field.
According to other unofficial data, the platform on "Gum Adasy" is on fire.
Both fields are located several tens of kilometers from Baku.
Officials have yet to provide information on what happened. –21D06-
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Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR) has reported large-scale efforts to restore forests across the country, planting tens of thousands of saplings to expand forested areas. However, critics claim that the ministry simultaneously facilitates deforestation by leasing land to private companies.
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On Sunday, December 22, changeable cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Drizzle is possible during the night and morning in some areas of the peninsula. Moderate southwest winds will prevail. The air temperature will be 5-8°C at night and 9-11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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Baku, often called the "Caucasian Dubai," is increasingly known for systematic violations of residents' housing rights. During urban renovations and the construction of elegant new buildings, thousands of families in Azerbaijan’s capital have been unlawfully deprived of their homes. Many, recognizing the futility of resistance, settle for inadequate monetary compensation for their irreplaceable property. A minority, placing faith in the Housing Code, demand fair compensation from construction companies but often lose everything—both their homes and any form of recompense.
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Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
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