Afghan Isayev: SGC in discussions with its partners for transportation of sustainable fuels

The management of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) is already in discussions with its partners on using the SGC’s pipeline network for the transportation of sustainable fuels, executive director of the Southern Gas Corridor CJSC Afgan Isayev told the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) annual meeting in Samarkand on May 16, Report informs, citing Business News Europe.

According to him, engineering studies have already started on the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) to understand how much hydrogen mixed with natural gas can be transported via the pipeline: “It is expected to be clear by mid-2024 whether this is feasible or not. Similar studies are ongoing at the Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP).”

“We are working on a potential expansion of SGC corridor pipelines, and we hope to make a final investment decision by end of year,” said Isayev.

“According to a memorandum signed with the EU, Azerbaijan can deliver up to an additional 10bcm of gas. We are looking at potential interconnectivity from Azerbaijan via Georgia and Türkiye to Greece, or to Bulgaria and Romania,” Isayev told a panel on investment in Azerbaijan.