The Azerbaijan State News Agency

25th Anniversary International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition

25th Anniversary International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition

25 years of success!

Baku, March 29, AZERTAC

The International Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference, the largest energy event in the Caspian region, marks its 25th anniversary this year. The exhibition will be held from the 29th of May to the 1st of June at Baku Expo Center. Over the 25 years of its successful operation, this first trade event in Azerbaijan has become the main industry forum. Every year Caspian Oil and Gas gathers leading experts and leaders of the oil industry to demonstrate advanced technologies of oil and gas production and processing, transportation, logistics, and services.

This year’s Anniversary Caspian Oil & Gas coincides with several significant dates; among them is the 95th anniversary of the birth of National Leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev who was the inspirer of this exhibition project. The first exhibition was held in 1994 on the eve of signing the “Contract of the Century” in September of the same year; an agreement which defined the main development areas for the Caspian Basin's hydrocarbon resources and opened a new chapter in Azerbaijan’s oil history. Another significant date which coincides with the Anniversary Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference is the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Independent Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan (on the 28th of May 1918, Azerbaijan declared its independence and established the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan, ADR); this momentous event will be part of the exhibition programme.

The participation of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in the exhibition’s opening ceremony testifies to its high status. The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) both show invaluable support for Caspian Oil & Gas. The exhibitions and conference are organised by Iteca Caspian and its partner ITE Group.

As is the tradition, 40% of the exhibition area at Caspian Oil & Gas is occupied by world-famous companies that are its permanent participants of the event. Among them are SOCAR, BP, Total, Statoil, Petkim and many others. The regular exhibitors include the national stands of Russia and Italy. This year the exhibition will be attended by companies from Azerbaijan, Canada, China, Great Britain, Germany, Georgia, France, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and many others. The companies will present a wide range of equipment, services, innovative technologies for oil production and transporting energy resources, storage systems for oil and gas, platforms and floating drilling rigs, pipe laying and pipe security systems, and services.

The event’s status is reaffirmed by its line-up of leading Azerbaijani companies and leaders in the oil and gas industry sponsoring the exhibition and conference. Traditionally Caspian Oil & Gas exhibition’s Platinum Sponsor is SOCAR, the Gold Sponsors is BP and Statoil, and the Silver Sponsor is Turkish Petroleum. Among the Bronze sponsors are Azeri MI, AZFEN, Baku Steel Company, BOS SHELF, Caspian Drilling Company, Caspian Marine Services (CMS), RussNeft, SOCAR Polymer, Tekfen Construction.

An important part of the event’s business programme is the International Caspian Oil & Gas Conference which will be held from the 30th to the 31st of May at Fairmont Baku Hotel; annually, the conference welcomes over 500 top managers of leading companies worldwide, along with representatives of line ministries and well-regarded industry experts, and offers the opportunity to exchange views on topical issues with regard to the development of the oil and gas industry.

The status of the event is also emphasized by the sponsors of the conference. The Platinum Sponsor is SOCAR. The Golden Sponsor of the conference is BP, Statoil and Petronas, the Silver Sponsors - INPEX, McDermott, and the Bronze Sponsors - EGS, EY, Dentons, Lamor Corporation, Nobel Upstream, SOCAR AQS, Total, and Turkish Petroleum.

This year’s Caspian Oil & Gas will be even more exciting and saturated, and in view of the 25th anniversary of the Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference, the organisers plan to implement a programme of additional events.

Today Caspian Oil & Gas is a well-deserved recognition of the triumph of Azerbaijan’s Oil Strategy which was founded by National Leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev and is successfully pursued by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The organisers are confident that the exhibition, which has now crossed the 25-year threshold, will remain the calling card of the achievements in the regions’ oil sector and will continue to serve as an ideal platform for establishing business ties, while providing new opportunities for mutual cooperation. All detailed information about the exhibition and conference, as well as an electronic invitation ticket to the exhibition is available on the websites www.caspianoilgas.az and www.oilgasconference.az.

Share news on social media

Follow us on social network

US–Eurasia Transportation Forum held at Port of Long Beach

1 dead, 24 injured in large-scale Russian ballistic missile, drone attack in Ukraine, says Kyiv's mayor

Azerbaijani Consul in Tabriz tragically killed in car accident

WUF13 remembered for record number of participants and partners, and adoption of the Baku Call to Action

Madina Sadigova becomes first Azerbaijani woman to win senior European karate title

Azerbaijani wrestlers secure gold and silver at U-15 European Championship

108-Year history of Azerbaijani statehood celebrated in Saint Petersburg

Activities of AZERTAC team during WUF13

Military attachés visit State Border Service

Media: Azerbaijan showcased its urban development vision to the world at WUF13 platform

Event held in Azerbaijan Military History Museum

Azerbaijan’s Independence Day celebrated in Yekaterinburg

Azerbaijan Technical University, Kazakh universities explore cooperation opportunities

Kazakh delegation visits Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, UK expand cooperation in higher education

Uzbek delegation visits Azerbaijan’s Central Bank

Azerbaijani Ambassador presents his credentials to Mauritanian President

UN chief 'disappointed' after nuclear treaty conference fails to reach agreement

Kingdom of Eswatini invites Azerbaijan to its Investment Conference in July

Türkiye captures 10 ISIS suspects in Syria, including figure linked to Ankara train station attack

President Ilham Aliyev: WUF13 represents another meaningful contribution by Azerbaijan to multilateralism and collective action for a better future

Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis visits Azerbaijan’s Consulate General in St. Petersburg

Death toll rises to 82 in north China coal mine accident

Four countries agree to establish joint company as part of Green Electricity Transmission and Trade project

Top stories update

D-8 Secretary-General participates in WUF13 and high-level energy and urban dialogue

Global media highlights WUF13's role in shaping new roadmap for global urban policy

569 NGOs from 103 countries sign Baku Declaration on WUF13

Hikmet Hajiyev thanks media representatives covering WUF13

Coordinator General of International Affairs of Mexico City: Azerbaijan organized WUF13 in an exemplary manner

BEU students make their mark with key projects at WUF13

Anacláudia Rossbach: We need collective action based on human-centered urban development

UN-Habitat representative: Azerbaijan demonstrates a successful approach to urban regeneration

Baku is a vivid example of successful urban transformation and development toward sustainability, says Dean of WSB University

Azerbaijani schoolchildren win awards at international science olympiad

Azerbaijan demonstrates an example of sustainable and comprehensive urban recovery, says expert

Call to Action addressing global housing crisis adopted in Baku

UN Deputy Secretary-General tours “ASAN Khidmet” in Baku to familiarize herself with its activity VIDEO

UN Deputy Secretary-General tours “ASAN Khidmet” in Baku to familiarize herself with its activity VIDEO

Anacláudia Rossbach: A great and well-organized WUF13 took place under Azerbaijan’s leadership

Maimunah Mohd Sharif congratulates Azerbaijan for successfully hosting WUF13

® Azercell certified as a Great Place to Work

Mayor of Nkayi: WUF13 was held at a high level and fully corresponds to the scale of the international event

Iran fires 3,300 missiles, drones at UAE since start of conflict

Iran's IRGC says 35 more ships cross Hormuz Strait in past 24 hrs in coordination with its navy

Baku Call to Action

UN-Habitat representative: Youth must be recognized as an integral part of decision-making

Baku has provided an exceptional platform for hosting WUF13, says UN-Habitat Regional Director

Pakistani participant: Azerbaijan plays a significant role globally in urban planning

Azerbaijan, Somalia explore prospects for cooperation

UN official: Baku stands as an example of renewal and sustainability at WUF13

Top stories update

UN-Habitat Executive Director thanks Azerbaijani government for hospitality

Spanish urbanist: Role of public spaces is key to quality of urban life

Head of the UN Resident Coordinator's Office: WUF will create concrete and tangible results for society, not only globally, but also domestically

Azerbaijan demonstrates important role of culture, history, and education in sustainable development, says Nigerian official

Housing rights discussed at WUF13

Azerbaijan’s role in sustainable development and urban transformation is highly valued by experts, says expert

Giorgi Khaindrava: Excellent organization of WUF13 carries significant importance for the wider region

Official closing ceremony of WUF13 held

Slovenian official: SEA Protocol is directly linked to 11 of the 17 SDGs

Baku could become a pilot platform for hybrid urban models of the future, says international expert

From Santiago Peña, President of the Republic of Paraguay

American urbanist: Azerbaijan and WUF13 play an important role in sharing experience on sustainable urban development

Mayor of Banjul thanks Baku for bringing participants together

Anar Guliyev: Signing of letter of intent on implementation of “Baku Standards” is among key legacy outcomes of WUF13

Amina Mohammed: Baku proved to be a very suitable place for discussions

Director of UN-Habitat Global Solutions Division: UN-Habitat stands ready to continue collaboration on urban development

From Salim bin Mohammed AlMalik, Director-General of ICESCO

UN-Habitat GCC Representative: Large-scale events fundamentally transform the appearance and functionality of a city

From Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

‘Digital resilience and cybersecurity are becoming key to the future of cities’

Israeli researcher: WUF13 taught me that there are many more people living in slums

National Coordinator: WUF13 was successful through strong partnerships

From Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain

Interesting moments from the final day of WUF13 – PHOTOS

From Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court of the United Arab Emirates

Greg Munro: Baku successfully combines preservation of historical heritage with modern urban development

Slovenian delegate appreciates Azerbaijan’s strong organizational standards and hospitality

From Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai

From Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates

Former Executive Director of UN-Habitat: Twelfth Malaysia Plan covers all major topics

Patricia Scotland: Azerbaijan brings the world together to discuss important issues related to urbanization

Columbian expert: All initiatives implemented by Azerbaijan under the “smart city” concept are commendable

Kenyan delegate at WUF13 praises warm hospitality experienced in Azerbaijan

Prime Minister Ali Asadov attends CIS Council of Heads of Government meeting in Ashgabat

UN Deputy Secretary-General hails Azerbaijan's reconstruction process

Anar Guliyev: Azerbaijan is ready to share its experience in the preparations for WUF14

Fiona McCluney: Housing problems are not just problems of first-world countries

Amina Mohammed: World Urban Forum is a key global platform on sustainable urbanization

Speaker of Milli Majlis informs participants of CIS Parliamentary Assembly plenary session about WUF13

Matt Sykes: A warm attitude in Azerbaijan has become an example for strengthening human ties in urban planning

Anar Guliyev: WUF13 has become a global platform for dialogue and partnership

Élène Levasseur: The main challenge of modern cities is tackling climate change

Session on “Coalition of builders promoting productive partnerships in the Global South” held at WUF13

Anacláudia Rossbach: WUF13 brought together a record number of participants

UN official: Demining will take a long time

WUF13 Flag lowering ceremony of Azerbaijan and United Nations held VIDEO

WUF13 Flag lowering ceremony of Azerbaijan and United Nations held VIDEO

Digital transformation of historical cities and “smart reserve” approach discussed at WUF13

Multicultural smiles: New photo report from WUF13

UN-Habitat: Housing is a basic human right that must be prioritized within the global urban agenda