According to the decision, a special natural gas tariff has been introduced for metallurgical enterprises engaged in the agglomeration (granulation) of iron ores and concentrates, as well as for production facilities using direct reduction technology.
As part of Azerbaijan’s ongoing efforts to ensure the efficient use of natural resources and to establish production capacities covering all stages of processing in the ferrous metallurgy value chain, the natural gas tariff for this sector has been lowered to 200.6 manat per 1,000 cubic meters, including VAT. For comparison, the current tariff applied to the industrial sector stands at 240 manat per 1,000 cubic meters, including VAT.
The revised tariff is expected to stimulate the development of large-scale iron processing plants and contribute to the formation of an integrated value chain within the metallurgical industry.
Particular emphasis has been placed on the Dashkesan iron ore deposit, which is regarded as a large-scale and economically promising project. The initiative envisages a comprehensive production chain, including ore mining, iron ore concentrate production, transportation via a slurry pipeline, and pellet production at the final stage.
The project aims to reduce import dependence, expand export opportunities, create new jobs, and support the development of Azerbaijan’s non-oil and gas sectors.
The decision entered into force on January 1, 2026.
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