SOCAR strengthened safety measures at marine facilities

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) strengthened security measures at its open production sites at sea, the company said.

These measures were taken in connection with a change in weather conditions.

In particular, restrictions on the implementation of some work were introduced.

According to the forecast of the National Hydrometeorology Service, after the continued weather in Baku and on the Apheron Peninsula, starting from January 8, precipitation, wet snow and snow.

From the evening of January 7 to the second half of the day January 9, the north-eastern wind will intensify in places. The air temperature will decrease by 10-12 °, 1-3 ° frost is expected at night, during the day-about 0 °.