Azerbaijan : Shah Deniz Gas Field Expansion Project
The proposed Shah Deniz Gas Field Expansion Project will support the government's ongoing investment in the full field development of the Shah Deniz Stage II gas field expansion. The project aims to improve Azerbaijan's fiscal position by increasing revenues through the (i) export of natural gas from the expanded Shah Deniz natural gas production and processing facility, and (ii) creation of additional domestic employment.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Pladet, Roland C.J.
Central and West Asia Department
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Country/Economy
Azerbaijan -
Modality
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Sector
- Energy
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| Project Name | Shah Deniz Gas Field Expansion Project | ||||
| Project Number | 49451-002 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Azerbaijan |
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| Project Status | Closed | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan Private Sector Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Partnerships Private sector development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Energy / Oil and gas transmission and distribution |
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| Gender | No gender elements | ||||
| Description | The proposed Shah Deniz Gas Field Expansion Project will support the government's ongoing investment in the full field development of the Shah Deniz Stage II gas field expansion. The project aims to improve Azerbaijan's fiscal position by increasing revenues through the (i) export of natural gas from the expanded Shah Deniz natural gas production and processing facility, and (ii) creation of additional domestic employment. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | ADB provides a partial credit guarantee (PCG) to support commercial bank financing for the government''s 16.67% share of the development costs of the project. | ||||
| Impact | Sustained revenues from oil and gas exports that will facilitate diversification of the country's economy |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Increased production and exports of gas from the Shah Deniz gas field |
| Progress Toward Outcome | |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Shah Deniz-II natural gas production and processing facility under construction. Greater efficiency in gas sector Jobs created during construction and operations |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
| Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Involuntary Resettlement | |
| Indigenous Peoples | |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
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| During Project Implementation | |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Pladet, Roland C.J. |
| Responsible ADB Department | Central and West Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Energy Division, CWRD |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | - |
| Fact Finding | - |
| MRM | - |
| Approval | 07 Dec 2016 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 24 Sep 2018 |
GU 3492-AZE
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 4,492.70 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 500.00 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | % |
| Counterpart | 3,992.70 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | % |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Shah Deniz Gas Field Expansion Project: Completion Report | Project/Program Completion Reports | Sep 2022 |
| Shah Deniz Gas Field Expansion Project: Project Administration Manual (Updated) | Project/Program Administration Manual | Sep 2018 |
| Counter-Guarantee and Indemnity Agreement for Loan 3492-AZE: Shah Deniz Gas Field Expansion Project | Guarantee Agreements | Dec 2017 |
| MFF Şah Dəniz 2-ci Mərhələ İnvestisiya Planı: Layihə Data Sənədi | Translated PDS | Mar 2017 |
| Shah Deniz Gas Field Expansion Project: Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Nov 2016 |
| Shah Deniz Gas Field Expansion Project: Project Administration Manual | Project/Program Administration Manual | Nov 2016 |
| Shah Deniz Stage II Investment Plan: Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Report | Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Reports | Apr 2016 |
| Shah Deniz Stage II Investment Plan: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Apr 2016 |
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