Kadri Simson unveils EU's plans to double gas supplies from Azerbaijan by 2027

"The new Memorandum of Understanding underlines the strategic role of the Southern Gas Corridor in our diversification efforts," EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson said commenting on the signing of a MoU on strategic cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European Union in energy.

Report quotes her as saying Azerbaijan had already increased the natural gas deliveries to the EU and this trend will continue, with up to 4 billion cubic meters of additional gas this year and volumes expected to more than double by 2027.

"But our cooperation goes beyond that, accelerating the deployment of renewables and addressing methane emissions; these steps will both increase security of supply and help achieve our climate goals," Simson said.