BAKU, Azerbaijan, Aug.6. During the first half
of 2026, construction activities for the Shafag project progressed
at the site in the Jabrayil district, said bp.


“Procurement and delivery of key equipment, including
photovoltaic modules and structural components, were successfully
completed, and significant progress was made on pile and tracker
installation. The first batches of electrical equipment were
delivered to site, enabling the commencement of electrical
installation activities in the coming weeks,” said the company in
its latest report.


bp recalled that in early April, the project achieved a major
milestone with the successful installation of the first solar panel
at the site.


“Local employment has continued to increase, with around 420
people currently working on the project, including 150 nationals
from the liberated areas. At peak construction, the project is
expected to create more than 700 jobs, consequently the existing
camp facilities are being expanded to accommodate the growing
workforce. The project maintained a strong focus on environmental
protection, including close monitoring of vegetation clearance and
ongoing coordination with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural
Resources to support the safe relocation of wildlife,” said the
company.


Reportedly, construction activities for the Shafag project are
expected to continue through mid-2027.


The $200 million Shafag (Jabrayil) solar project, sanctioned in
June 2025, consists of construction of a new 240MW AC solar plant
in the Jabrayil district of Azerbaijan.







The project is linked to the Sangachal terminal electrification
(STEL) project via a new commercial structure called ‘virtual power
transfer arrangement’, which will enable the terminal to connect to
the national grid, operated by AzerEnerji, via new facilities to be
built both within and outside the terminal, including a new 220/110
kV electricity substation.


Together, the Shafag and STEL projects are expected to support
the reduction of operational emissions by around 50% over the
future life of the Sangachal terminal, based on the current outlook
and plans.


Following the electrification of the terminal, the seven gas
turbines currently used at the terminal to generate power, will be
removed in phases, freeing up the fuel gas for export.


The shareholding interests in Shafag Jabrayil Solar Limited
(SJSL) are: bp 40.01%, SOCAR Green 39.99%, Azerbaijan Business
Development Fund 10%, and MVM 10%.