Azerbaijan Starts Gas Exports to Austria and Germany via TAP

The state energy company frames the move as an expansion of its footprint in Central Europe.

Overview

SOCAR confirmed it began supplying Azerbaijani natural gas to Austria and Germany in January 2026.
The company said sales are moving into Southern and Central European markets through the Trans Adriatic Pipeline.
Local media reported the route to Austria and Germany runs through Italy, a detail not independently confirmed in these reports.
SOCAR characterized the start of deliveries as a new stage in Azerbaijan’s gas export development.
The coverage did not provide volumes, pricing, or named buyers, and one report said the importer count has reached 16.