BP in Georgia
Georgia - a new energy corridor delivering oil and gas to the world markets efficiently, safely and reliably
What we do
BP has been in Georgia since 1996. Our main business is all about the safe transportation and delivery of energy through our pipeline operations, where we are the lead investor and operator in three major oil and gas projects:
Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipelineThe Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline began operating in June 2006. With a total construction cost of circa $4 billion, the BTC pipeline is the first direct transportation link between the Caspian and the Mediterranean seas. At full capacity, it can deliver one million barrels of oil to market, generating important revenues for the Georgian government for decades to come.
South Caucasus gas pipeline (SCP)The South Caucasus gas pipeline (SCP) started delivering gas from the Shah Deniz field in the Caspian to markets in Azerbaijan and Georgia from December 2006, and in Turkey from July 2007, representing an important new source of gas supply for the region.
Western Route Export Pipeline (WREP)The Western Route Export Pipeline (WREP), also known as the Baku-Supsa pipeline, was our first investment in Georgia. This 830km pipeline transports oil from the Chirag field in the Caspian Sea, via the Sangachal terminal in Azerbaijan, to the Supsa terminal in western Georgia, with just under half of the pipeline located in Georgia. WREP, which became fully operational in 1999, is capable of transporting up to 155,000 barrels of oil a day.
Air BP
BP’s other activity in Georgia is the aviation refueling business, Air BP operates a terminal at Tbilisi airport, providing jet fuel for international airline customers.
BP’s other activity in Georgia is the aviation refueling business, Air BP operates a terminal at Tbilisi airport, providing jet fuel for international airline customers.
BP’s lubricants products are also sold in Georgia under the BP and Castrol brand through a local distributor.
Our people and partners
We are the lead investors and operators in the WREP (35.8 %), BTC (30.1%) and SCP (25.5%) oil and gas projects. Our partners include: TPAO, SOCAR, Devon, Itochu, Amerada Hess, Total, NICO, Statoil, Chevron, Inpex, ExxonMobil, Eni, ConocoPhilips, Azerbaijan BTC, Azerbaijan SCP and LUKOIL.
Currently, BP Georgia employs around 450 people. The number includes BP staff and contractors.
Community investment
We aim to ensure that our presence in Georgia, and wherever we operate, creates mutual advantage for us and for those with whom we come into contact. We seek to respond to local needs and conditions and contribute to building capacity of individuals, communities and institutions.- Enterprises and local communities near our assets by supporting the creation of a favorable business environment for small and medium-sized businesses; and sustainable projects in support of agriculture in rural areas.
- Civil society and communities by supporting energy efficiency initiatives in rural areas, technical assistance and energy education.
