6th generation semi-submersible drilling rig Heydar Aliyev under Caspian Drilling Company’s (CDC) management sat Caspian Sea record while drilling ABD-001 well on Absheron field where JOCAP (Joined Operating Company Absheron Petroleum a JV SOCAR Absheron 50% – TOTAL E&P Absheron 50%) is operator. On April 15 at 13:00 the well …
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Winemaking in Azerbaijan
Wine is an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits. The natural chemical balance of grapes allows them to ferment without the addition of sugar, acids, enzymes, water, or other nutrients. Wines made from fruits other than grapes are usually named after the fruit from which they are …
Read More »Nasimi’s ghazals sound in Vienna
Marvelous concert timed to the 650th anniversary of the great Azerbaijani poet and philosopher Imadeddin Nasimi has been held in Austria. The show featured fantastic singers who coupled with a fascinating stage set brought the listeners into the magical world of music. The concert took place at Azerbaijani Cultural Center …
Read More »Azerbaijan, Poland discuss inter-parliamentary relations
As part of his official visit to the Republic of Poland, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov has met with the Marshal (Speaker) of the country’s Sejm Marek Kuchciński. Marshal of the Sejm Marek Kuchciński recalled the Azerbaijani FM’s official visit to Poland in April 2017. He stressed that …
Read More »Azerbaijan, China sign agreement on technical assistance
An agreement on cooperation in the field of technical assistance has been signed between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the People`s Republic of China. The document was inked by Deputy Prime Minister Ali Ahmadov and the Chinese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Wei Jinghua. Ali Ahmadov hailed the development of cooperation between …
Read More »Lerik’s unique Museum of Longevity
There is a museum in Lerik region on Azerbaijan’s southern border, a museum dedicated to centenarians, the only one of its kind. Azerbaijan enjoys natural and mysterious abundance. Every nook, every region and the splendidly rich flora and fauna intrigue all who pass through. Talysh Mountains with their unique trees, …
Read More »Birthday of national dancer to be marked in Baku
The 90th anniversary of the Azerbaijani artist, dancer and choreographer Roza Jalilova will be solemnly marked in Baku. The event will take place in the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall on May 17, Trend Life reported. For more than 30 years, Roza Jalilova was representing Azerbaijan at many international festivals held in Canada, …
Read More »Azerbaijani president hopes Notre-Dame Cathedral to be restored
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has expressed hope that Notre-Dame Cathedral will soon be restored and returned to the mankind, Trend reports on April 16. “I was deeply saddened by the fire at the Notre-Dame Cathedral – one of the gems of the cultural heritage of France and the world,” President Aliyev tweeted. …
Read More »BP extends its drilling and engineering contract in Caspian
BP as operator of the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) oil and Shah Deniz gas fields in the Caspian Sea announced today a $500 million extension to its drilling and engineering contract in Azerbaijan. The new contract has been awarded to the Turan Drilling & Engineering Company LLC which is a KCA Deutag …
Read More »Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister leaves for Poland
Azerbaijan`s Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov has left for the Republic of Poland for an official visit, the Ministry`s press service told AZERTAC.
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