Azerbaijan Oil Production Declines by 4.81 Percent in 2025

Baku: Azerbaijan produced 27.7 million tons of oil, including condensate, in 2025, marking a 4.81 percent decrease or 1.4 million tons less than the previous year, the Ministry of Energy informed AZERTAC.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli oil field contributed 16.2 million tons to the total production, while Shah Deniz and Absheron fields produced 3.8 million tons and 0.6 million tons, respectively. The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) reported an output of 7.1 million tons.

The overall volume of exported oil, including condensate, reached 23.1 million tons, reflecting a 5.33 percent decline. Of this total, the consortium exported 20 million tons, SOCAR exported 2.5 million tons, and JOCAP exported 0.6 million tons.

In 2025, the average daily oil production amounted to 62,400 tons, equivalent to 460,000 barrels, with condensate making up 13,500 tons or 111,000 barrels. The combined average daily oil production stood at 75,900 tons, or 571,000 barrels.

During the same period, oil refining activity increased by 7 percent, reaching a total of 6.2 million tons.