The Druzhba (Friendship) oil pipeline system is one of the largest and longest oil pipeline networks in the world. Constructed in the early 1960s during the Soviet era, it was designed to integrate the energy systems of Eastern Bloc countries and ensure a stable supply of crude oil to industrial centres across Europe.

Middle East remains the epicenter of global hydrocarbon supply.

Dr. Richard J. Vestner, Vice President of Bentley Systems (Germany), shared in an interview with News.Az how the global software leader is helping Azerbaijan modernize its infrastructure. Focused on delivering advanced engineering solutions, Bentley Systems enables professionals to design, construct, and manage projects more effectively while prioritizing sustainability.

The integration of the electricity systems of Azerbaijan, Iran, and Russia is on the agenda, and a feasibility study of the project is also being considered, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced during the ongoing Russian Energy Week, News.Az reports.

Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov received a delegation led by Zhu Bon, General Manager for Eurasia, representing China Southern Power Grid Company and Powerchina Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited, the Energy Ministry’s press service told News.Az.