Despite a technical issue at the Shah Deniz Alpha platform, the Shah Deniz Bravo platform continues to ensure steady exports, with supplies expected to resume soon. BP has confirmed that there is no damage to infrastructure or environmental impact.

Reliable government sources have dismissed reports of a two-month suspension of gas supplies from Azerbaijan to Serbia. While gas flow has been temporarily reduced due to the issue at Shah Deniz Alpha, officials assure that the situation is under control and only a temporary disruption.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic had previously stated that gas deliveries from Azerbaijan were halted due to force majeure, impacting the daily supply of 1.7 million cubic meters of gas. However, government representatives clarified that the interruption is minor and far shorter than initially suggested.

BP confirmed that the problem is isolated to Shah Deniz Alpha and has not compromised the overall operational integrity of the Shah Deniz field. As a precaution, operations at the affected platform were temporarily suspended. Meanwhile, the Shah Deniz Bravo platform continues to operate at full capacity, ensuring uninterrupted gas deliveries to Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and European markets. Bulgarian officials also reported a brief disruption in contracted gas deliveries earlier this week, but these have already resumed.

Azerbaijan’s gas plays a crucial role in Serbia’s energy security. Serbia consumes over 3 billion cubic meters of gas annually, with 400 million cubic meters contracted from Azerbaijan starting this year. The rest of its supply comes from Russia, but Serbia is under increasing pressure to reduce its reliance on Russian energy as it moves closer to joining the European Union.

Both government and BP sources emphasized that efforts are underway to resolve the technical issue at Shah Deniz Alpha as quickly as possible. The Shah Deniz project remains a key component of Europe’s energy diversification strategy, providing stable and reliable gas supplies to the region.