TL;DR: Azerbaijan aims to increase gas exports to Europe, but it faces multiple obstacles. While it produced more gas in 2022 and plans future increases, rising domestic consumption limits its export capacity. The recent deal with Russia to buy gas indicates domestic supply challenges. Infrastructure constraints, including the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline’s limited capacity, hinder export growth. To meet EU demand, Azerbaijan needs substantial investment in energy infrastructure and exploration. However, the EU’s focus on decarbonization and alternative energy sources make long-term commitment to Azerbaijani(or any other) gas unlikely.
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TL;DR: Azerbaijan aims to increase gas exports to Europe, but it faces multiple obstacles. While it produced more gas in 2022 and plans future increases, rising domestic consumption limits its export capacity. The recent deal with Russia to buy gas indicates domestic supply challenges. Infrastructure constraints, including the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline’s limited capacity, hinder export growth. To meet EU demand, Azerbaijan needs substantial investment in energy infrastructure and exploration. However, the EU’s focus on decarbonization and alternative energy sources make long-term commitment to Azerbaijani(or any other) gas unlikely.
Oh no, poor Aliyevbaijan…
We need to power up the hydrogen plan.