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How many underground gas storage facilities are there in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan also has two underground gas storage facilities: Kalmaz and Garadag, both located at Garadag. Gas is supplied by the Gazi-Mammad-Baku pipeline, and total storage capacity is around 3.5 bcm (Kalmaz 1.5 bcm; Garadag 2 bcm). There are plans to expand the capacity of underground gas storage facilities to 5 bcm.

How much energy does Azerbaijan have?

Azerbaijan has a total installed capacity of over 7.5 gigawatts (GW): 6.5 GW of oil- and gas-fired generation and 1.1 GW of hydro. In addition, the country has a small amount of wind, solar and other renewable energy generation.

How has Azerbaijan managed supply and demand shocks?

However, the country has mitigated the risk of supply or demand shocks by diversifying its export routes and its oil product import sources. Over the last 20 years, Azerbaijan has invested heavily in modernising its energy infrastructure, including for electricity generation.

How many high-voltage substations are there in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan’s high-voltage network totals around 7 800 km: 1 505 km at 220 kV; 31 km at 230 kV; 1 542 km at 330 kV; and 477 km at 500 kV. The network has 93 high-voltage substations.

How much oil does Azerbaijan have?

Azerbaijan is rich in oil and natural gas resources. According to the June 2018 BP Statistical Review of World Energy, the country’s remaining commercial liquid reserves (crude and condensate) are typically indicated to be 7.0 billion barrels (bbl), accounting for 0.4% of global reserves.

Does Azerbaijan have a high-voltage network?

In addition, the country has a small amount of wind, solar and other renewable energy generation. Azerbaijan’s high-voltage network totals around 7 800 km: 1 505 km at 220 kV; 31 km at 230 kV; 1 542 km at 330 kV; and 477 km at 500 kV.