Disruption in Shah Deniz 2 Gas Production: Implications for Bulgaria and Beyond
On the morning of January 7, the Azeri Gas Supply Company (AGSC) reported an unplanned disruption in production from the Shah Deniz 2 platforms. This issue has hindered the company’s ability to fulfill its contractual obligations for natural gas deliveries via the TAP pipeline and the IGB interconnector, including its agreement with Bulgargas.
Emergency Measures and Gas Imports
To address this shortfall, Bulgaria has been compelled to import natural gas under its contract with Botas via the Malkoclar-Strandzha interconnector, likely involving Russian gas. This conclusion is drawn from the absence of LNG cargo deliveries scheduled at Turkish terminals during the period.
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