Natural gas deliveries from Azerbaijan to Europe through the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) have reached a total of 50 billion cubic meters, marking a major milestone in the region’s energy cooperation. The figure was reported by Report, citing information from SOCAR Türkiye.

This achievement underscores TANAP’s strategic role as a vital part of the energy corridor connecting Azerbaijan with Europe, strengthening energy security and diversification for the continent.

Key Details:

TANAP is a central component of the South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP), which transports natural gas from Azerbaijan’s Shah Deniz field.

The gas is first delivered to the Sangachal terminal in Azerbaijan, then pumped through the SCP, with Georgia receiving its supply via a 30-inch branch located in the village of Jandari in Gardabani municipality.

TANAP begins at the Turkish-Georgian border and links with the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) near the Ipsala district on the Turkish-Greek border.

From there, gas reaches European consumers in Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, and since January 1, 2025, Romania.

Currently, up to 10 European countries are receiving Azerbaijani gas via Georgia.

Technical Capacity & Future Plans:

TANAP’s total length is 1,850 kilometers.

Initial capacity: 16 billion cubic meters per year.

Future potential: Up to 31 billion cubic meters per year.

In April 2025, Turkey’s Energy Minister Fatih Dönmez announced plans to double the pipeline’s capacity in the near future.

European Energy Partnership:

Under the Azerbaijan-EU agreement, gas supplies to Europe are expected to reach at least 16 billion cubic meters annually by 2027.

In 2024, Azerbaijan exported approximately 13 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Europe.

Commercial deliveries began on December 31, 2020.