Azerbaijan's Jan-May oil exports via BTC pipeline fall 11.2% June 17, 2021 - 12:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azeri oil exports through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline via Georgia and Turkey fell by 11.2% year on year to 11.1 million tons in the first five months of the year, the State Statistics Committee said on Wednesday, June 16, Reuters reports. The BTC pipeline is used to export oil from the Azeri, Chirag and Guneshli oilfields operated by BP. Azerbaijan’s oil exports in the first five months of the year totaled 14.7 million tons, about 75.6% of which was via the BTC pipeline. The volume of transit oil through BTC fell to 1.523 million tons in January-May, down from 1.790 million tons a year earlier.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
