1. FEC
а ) Oil and gas production
Azerbaijan produced approximately 23.9 million tons of oil and condensate in January-June 2011, or 5.6 percent less than in January-June 2010, the Azerbaijani State Statistics Committee said.
Azerbaijan produced 50.83 million tons of oil in 2010.
The main oil production fell to the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli field and gas condensate Shah Deniz field, which are developed jointly with foreign partners.
Gas production totaled 12.91 billion cubic meters, or 2.1 percent less than in January-June 2010.
Roughly 26.23 billion cubic meters of gas were extracted last year in Azerbaijan. Roughly 16.67 billion fell to tank gas.
Azerbaijan produced 10.03 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in January-June, or 5.3 percent more than in January-June 2010.
b) Refinery
In January- June, Azerbaijan processed over 3 million tons of oil compared to 3.13 million tons in January- June 2010, SOCAR, which owns two refineries, reported.
In January- June, the largest volume of production fell to diesel fuel - over 1,110 tons compared to over 1,170 tons in January- June 2010.
Oil products are produced at two Baku refineries with capacity of 20 million tons of oil per year.
The table reflecting oil products production in thousand tons:
|
Oil products |
January- June 2010 |
January- June 2011 |
|
Gasoline - total |
697,08 |
688,04 |
|
auto petrol |
593,04 |
584,11 |
|
Straight-run gasoline |
104,04 |
103,93 |
|
Diesel fuel |
1175,62 |
1114,08 |
|
Furnace oil |
95,03 |
123,15 |
|
Oil bitumen |
96,38 |
111,34 |
|
Oil coke |
221,09 |
136,03 |
|
Lubricants |
32,79 |
42,3 |
|
Liquefied gas |
104,82 |
104,28 |
|
Motor fuel DT |
40,66 |
53,87 |
|
Total |
3133,8 |
3018,45 |
c) Sale
The State Statistics Committee reported that over 2 million tons of oil products were sold to the internal market of Azerbaijan in January-June 2011, which is more by 18.5 percent compared to the same period of 2010.
About 535,500 tons of the total volume of oil products was petrol, which is an increase of 11 percent than in the same period of 2010. The wholesale price for one ton of А -92 gasoline in the internal market (VAT and transportation costs inclusive) is 670 manat and А -95 - 736 manat. According to the State Statistics Committee, Azpetrol received over 206,700 tons of gasoline, LUKOIL - about 84,610 tons, SOCAR Petroleum 138,700 tons.
About 506,000 tons of diesel fuel was sold to the domestic market, which is by 24 percent more compared to the same period of 2010. The wholesale cost of 1 ton of diesel fuel (VAT and transportation costs inclusive) is 485 manat. Azpetrol received roughly 112,840 tons of diesel fuel, SOCAR Petroleum- about111,320 and LUKoil - over 53,130 tons, the state statistics agency reported.
Azpetrol has 70 filling stations in Azerbaijan, of which 66 - petrol, 4 - gas stations. An oil tank farm with total capacity of 7,000 tons and car park, meeting international standards was commissioned in 1999 to improve fuel quality, ensure uninterrupted operation of filling stations and improve the quality of customer service. Currently, Azpetrol fleet consists of 110 fuel tankers with capacities ranging from 17 to 42 tons, which provide the company's filling stations with fuel. Azpetrol owns approximately 15 percent of the total number of filling stations in the country. The company's share in the relevant market sector is more than 50 percent.
SOCAR Petroleum currently has several gas stations in Baku. SOCAR plans to open 26-30 stations in Azerbaijan.
About 119,100 tons of fuel oil was sold to the domestic market, which is 19.3 percent more than the figure in the same period of 2010. The wholesale price of 1 ton of М -40 fuel oil in Azerbaijan is 100 manat (including delivery and VAT).
A total of 254,200 tons of aviation kerosene was sold in January-June 2011, 8.2 percent more than in January-June 2010. The price of aviation kerosene is 307 manat per ton (including delivery and VAT).
The sale of petroleum bitumen totaled 94,100 tons, or 1.5 percent more than the same period of 2010. The wholesale price of 1 ton of bitumen BN 60/90 (VAT and transportation costs inclusive) is 160 manat.
About 74,700 tons of liquefied gas were sold on the interior market, which is more by 2 times than in January-June 2010.
Some 434,900 tons of other oil products were also sold, more by 24.9 percent than in January-June 2010.
2. Chemical complex
The State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic's ( SOCAR ) Azerkimya (production of chemical products) produced 5,400 tons of caustic soda in January- June, which is 3.2 times more than the same period of 2010, Azerbaijani State Statistics Committee said.
An increase was observed in all basic chemical products produced by Azerkimya in January- June.
Production of basic chemical products:
|
Products |
January- June 2011 |
Compared to January- June 2010 (%) |
|
Sulfuric acid (thousands tons) |
7.7 |
3 times |
|
Polyethylene (thousands tons) |
44.5 |
153 |
|
Propylene (thousands tons) |
12.2 |
106.9 |
|
Isopropyl alcohol (thousands tons) |
8.5 |
107.8 |
|
Paintwork material (tons) |
1 ,250 |
115.4 |
|
Caustic soda ( liquid in tons ) |
5 .408 .5 |
3.2 times |
Thus, about 3.353.4 tons of solid polyethylene pipes, tubes and hoses were produced in January- June. It is 18.1 percent more compared to the same period of last year. About 86 tons of porous polyurethane plates and strips were produced in the republic. It is 36.3 percent less than the same period of last year.
3. Power engineering
In January-June, Azerbaijan produced 10.03 billion kilowatt hours of electricity, or 5.3 percent more than January-June 2010.