GAS SUPPLY FROM AZERBAIJAN TO BULGARIA NOT BEFORE 2019

Bulgaria is expected to receive first gas supplies from Azerbaijan in 2019 at the earliest. This became clear after the meeting held in Baku between the Bulgarian Prime Minister, Plamen Oresharski, and the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

The Bulgarian Energy Minister, Dragomir Stoinev, said that after the completion of the construction of the TAP (Trans Adriatic Pipeline) gas pipeline, it would be possible 3 billion cubic metres of gas to be contributed to Bulgaria annually.

According to Minister Stoinvev, Azerbaijan shows great interest in cooperation with Bulgaria. President Aliyev expressed interest in investment in Bulgaria and in partnership in finalizing the construction of the Bulgarian gas infrastructure. Ilham Aliyev invited Bulgarian companies to participate in construction activities in Azerbaijan.