Azerbaijan’s main global gateway, and the backbone of the country’s gas exports, is the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC), a 3,500-kilometre integrated pipeline system linking the Caspian Sea to Europe. This pipeline spans Georgia and Türkiye and continues beyond the Adriatic Sea, reaching deep into southern and south-eastern Europe.

But what does this mean for the countries receiving Azerbaijani gas, and why does it matter far beyond the Caspian?

Direct, uninterrupted access from the Caspian to the EU, bypassing Russia and Iran, the West’s uncompromising rivals, offers European states a vital opportunity to heat millions of homes during the coldest winters. Since the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine war, the EU’s rejection of Russian gas, coupled with surging energy demand, has reshaped Europe’s energy landscape. This shift has redrawn the geopolitical map and opened new horizons for Europe’s economic future by strengthening access to energy supplies from the South Caucasus.

Azerbaijan, despite its relatively small size on the world map, has emerged among global energy suppliers as one of Europe’s most reliable partners, underpinned by substantial gas resources and delivery capacity. This has enabled the country to cement its role as a long-term exporter of........

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