Fitch Raises Rating of SOCAR
The rating action comes after Azerbaijan's sovereign rating outlook (BB+/Positive) was revised. SOCAR's creditworthiness was strengthened, which may improve its standalone credit profile (SCP).
Azerbaijan at a Trade Intersection between the East and the West
Since the Russia-Ukraine war began, states and international companies have faced challenges to use the Northern Corridor, which passes through Russian territory, for sending their cargo from China to the EU. Due to the sanctions on Russia and the increasing uncertainty and complexity of Russia’s business environment, companies, particularly European companies, try to find alternative railway routes.
Hungarian Foreign Minister: "Azerbaijan is Most Important Energy Partner for EU"
According to Szijjártó, Azerbaijan will produce a large amount of green electricity that will first be sent to Georgia and from there via a submarine cable to Romania.
Ursula von der Leyen meets with Ilham Aliyev in Baku
On July 18, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen the Press Office of the Azerbaijani President reported.
Azerbaijan's Energy Minister attends Greece-Bulgaria Interconnector opening ceremony
Shahbazov emphasized the importance of cooperation between countries for sustainable energy security.
German Ambassador to Azerbaijan: “German businesses can help boost the Southern Gas Corridor's capacity”
Manig stated that the German Uniper energy supply and solutions firm has secured assurances from the Azerbaijani government and is working closely with the Azerbaijan Republic's State Oil Company
Recent economic developments in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan and World Bank considering collaborating on projects. Azerbaijan and France are looking to collaborate on renewable energy. Azerbaijan and France want to expand the Southern Gas Corridor.
Trans-Adriatic gas pipeline reached excess capacity
Compared to last year, the increase in Azerbaijani gas supplies may reach 3 billion cubic meters, but only 1.6 billion cubic meters can be considered additional volumes, since this year TAP was supposed to reach the designed 10 billion cubic meters.
Anleihen von Southern Gas Corridor CJSC werden von Fitch mit BB+ bewertet
Das langfristige Fremdwährungsrating der Euroanleihe von Southern Gas Corridor CJSC (SGC) wurde von Fitch Ratings mit BB+ bestätigt.
Southern Gas Corridor CJSC's Notes rated BB+ by Fitch
Southern Gas Corridor CJSC's (SGC) senior unsecured Eurobond's long-term foreign-currency rating has been confirmed at BB+ by Fitch Ratings.
EU and Azerbaijan agreed to expand Southern Gas Corridor
The EU and Azerbaijan have agreed to expand the Southern Gas Corridor. At a joint press conference, the European Union expressed its desire to receive more gas from Azerbaijan, and Baku said it would provide these volumes.
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Ilham Alijew spricht in seiner Neujahrsrede über den Zangazur-Korridor und die Energiekapazität Aserbaidschans
Großbritannien, VAE, Russland und Albanien verhindern Frankreichs Initiative zum Latschin-Korridor im UN-Sicherheitsrat
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