Kazakhstan plans to raise oil transit through the Aktau-Baku-Ceyhan route to 1.7 mln tons in 2025. The current volume under the agreement with Azerbaijan’s State Oil Company (SOCAR) has reached 1.4 mn tons, reflecting a 27% increase. The expansion aligns with Kazakhstan’s strategy to diversify export routes and strengthen regional energy cooperation.
The agreement between KazMunayGas (KMG) and SOCAR was signed in 2022. In March 2023, a trial shipment of 7,000 tons from the Kashagan field was transported through Azerbaijan. Since then, regular shipments have been facilitated to support Kazakhstan’s long-term export plans.
Kazakhstan transported 83.5 mn tons of oil in 2024, marking a 4% increase compared to the previous year. The country aims to expand transit capacity further by enhancing infrastructure at the Aktau port and optimizing logistics along the Caspian route.
The Aktau-Baku-Ceyhan corridor is considered a strategic alternative to traditional pipelines, offering greater flexibility and access to global markets. Kazakhstan continues to explore additional partnerships and investment opportunities to improve efficiency and expand its oil transit network.
