Azerbaijan Taps Israel for Energy Push
Baku expands regional gas corridor through Israeli infrastructure, with SOCAR investing USD 1.25 billion in Tamar gas field and exploring offshore Block I.
Azerbaijan is cementing its role as a regional energy hub by integrating Israel into a broader Middle East–Europe energy network. Its state-owned energy firm, SOCAR, will begin supplying 2 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually to Syria via Turkey, with 1.2 BCM earmarked for Aleppo and Homs starting August 2025. This marks a rare export route into Syria, expanding Azerbaijan’s reach beyond the Caucasus.
Israel’s strategic position and infrastructure now serve as a critical connector for energy flows from Azerbaijan through Turkey and Syria, establishing a transregional corridor linking Central Asia, the Mediterranean, and Europe.
SOCAR has also acquired a 10% stake in Israel’s Tamar offshore gas field for approximately USD 1.25 billion (advised by Arnon, Tadmor Levy), and secured exploration rights in Block I of Israel’s Exclusive Economic Zone in partnership with BP and NewMed Energy.
Azerbaijan’s natural gas exports totaled 25.2 BCM in 2024, contributing to a 5.8% rise in energy revenues. This strategic cooperation with Israel boosts Baku’s influence in global energy markets, reinforcing its position as a bridge between Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
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