AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Transit: Kazakhstan boosted July oil shipments to the BTC pipeline via Aktau port, sending 155,000 tons—up 11.5% year-on-year—highlighting the Trans-Caspian route’s growing role for Central Asian crude into Georgia and Türkiye. Sanctions & Re-exports: A new EU report says petroleum products derived from Russian crude doubled via intermediaries in July, with Georgia listed among key hubs (5 shipments), underscoring how regional logistics can keep Russian fuel flowing into Europe. Occupied Abkhazia Fuel: Georgian businessman Solidus says it imported about 300 tons of fuel into occupied Abkhazia via the Enguri Bridge for Gali residents and local gas stations, while PM Irakli Kobakhidze claims Georgian businesses supplied petrol under Georgian law. Agribusiness Exports: Georgia’s blueberry exports rose 55% to 9,900 tons (May 1–Aug 10), with Russia taking over 9,000 tons; export value hit $63.3m. Regional Power Projects: Armenia approved a €120m KfW loan for the Armenia-Georgia high-voltage transmission network, aiming to connect power systems with 1,050 MW capacity. Business & Trade Links: Israel’s ambassador to Georgia says 50–60% of Israel’s oil imports from Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan transit through Georgia, tying Tbilisi’s logistics role to regional stability.
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