Baku’s energy corridor becomes strategic asset for Europe and Asia |
Azerbaijan is increasingly strengthening its position as a reliable energy partner not only for Europe, but also for Asian countries. The recent delivery of Azerbaijani oil to Japan has once again highlighted Baku’s expanding importance in global energy security.
ENEOS, one of Japan’s largest refinery operators and fuel distributors, recently received a shipment of approximately 45,000 kiloliters of Azerbaijani crude oil. This transaction marks a significant moment: for the first time, Azerbaijani oil is helping support energy diversification in East Asia. For Japan, the move is both practical and strategic, driven by disruptions to traditional Middle Eastern routes following the escalation of conflict around the Strait of Hormuz.
The escalation of military operations in the Persian Gulf since early 2026, especially the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iranian positions, has brought renewed volatility to the region. With shipping through the Strait of Hormuz intermittently blocked or slowed, countries like Japan, South Korea,........