Azerbaijan seeks to exploit gas reserves
Energy-rich nation hopes to relieve Europe’s reliance on Russian gas.
Published On 18 May 2011
Europe is hungry for new supplies of natural gas, to help relieve its reliance on Russia. The energy-rich nation of Azerbaijan is hoping it has the answer.
Later this year, it is expected to approve a pipeline project connecting the Caspian Sea with mainland Europe.
Al Jazeera’s Robin Forestier-Walker reports from the Sangachal oil and gas terminal, just south of the capital Baku.
Source: Al Jazeera