As part of their visit to Azerbaijan, a delegation of leaders from Croatian companies and other official representatives, including Croatia's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Branko Zebic, toured the Sangachal terminal.
During the visit, Qivami Rahimli, BP's Head of Government Affairs, presented comprehensive information on Azerbaijan's oil history, highlighting significant milestones and the country's pioneering achievements in the oil industry, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told SIA.
Notably, the world's first mechanically drilled oil well was established in Baku's Bibiheybat area in 1846.
The delegation learned that in the latter half of the 19th century, distinguished businessmen from foreign countries, such as the Rothschilds and the Nobel brothers, initiated business activities in Azerbaijan. The proceeds from the sale of shares related to Baku's oil fields contributed to the creation of the internationally acclaimed Nobel Prize.
Azerbaijan achieved a groundbreaking feat in 1949 by commencing offshore oil production in open waters from the "Oil Rocks" field in the Caspian Sea, leading to the recognition of the Oil Rocks platform as the world's first offshore oil platform in the Guinness World Records.
Following the country's independence, Azerbaijan, under the leadership of President Heydar Aliyev, signed the "Contract of the Century" with 11 international oil companies representing seven countries, signifying a pivotal moment in the country's rapid development and its transformation into a regional energy hub.
The delegation then toured the Sangachal terminal, receiving detailed insights into its technological processes. Qivami Rahimli emphasized that the terminal, considered the heart of Azerbaijan's oil and gas industry, handles the reception, processing, storage, and export of crude oil and gas from the Caspian Sea. The terminal receives oil from the "Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli" field and gas from the "Shah Deniz" field, exporting them to the global market through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan and the South Caucasus Pipeline.
Covering an area of over 688 hectares, the Sangachal terminal is one of the world's largest, boasting a daily capacity of processing more than 1.2 million barrels of crude oil and 81 million cubic meters of gas. The terminal's crude oil storage capacity is 3.2 million barrels, and its integrated oil and gas facilities make it a unique asset operated by BP.
The control center at the terminal, overseeing the operation of export pipelines passing through Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey, is capable of closely monitoring and addressing issues. The delegation also received detailed information on ongoing projects at the terminal related to the "Shah Deniz-2" and the South Caucasus Pipeline Expansion within the framework of the "Southern Gas Corridor."
Qivami Rahimli emphasized that strategically, the Sangachal terminal, along with its oil and gas export systems, positions Azerbaijan as a crucial intersection between Europe and Asia in the current geopolitical landscape. It plays a vital role in ensuring Europe's energy supply and energy security.
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