US Supports EU Cooperation with Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan

The United States supports stronger cooperation between the European Union and two Caspian countries - Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan - in order to fast-track the construction of the Trans-Caspian gas pipeline.  

"The United States supports the parties involved in the development of this project," Derek Hogan, American diplomat in Azerbaijan, said on Friday.

The Trans-Caspian Gas pipeline would connect the Turkmen coast with Azerbaijan, potentially adding gas to pump into the Souther Gas Corridor.  

“Despite the fact that these volumes are not so great, the specified route will create an opportunity for the supply of gas from other fields of Azerbaijan as well and from Turkmenistan in the future,” said Hogan, as reported by Azernews. 

Earlier this week, Eni signed an addendum to the Production Sharing Agreement to extend to 2032 the duration of its contract to explore and produce oil and gas in the onshore Nebit Dag Area in West Turkmenistan. 

Earlier this month, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan confirmed that TANAP could also supply Turkmen gas to Europe.