A recent French Senate report scrutinizes TotalEnergies’ operations in Azerbaijan, highlighting the geopolitical and environmental implications. The Senate’s commission of inquiry recommends that France advocate for a moratorium on new oil and gas projects in Azerbaijan until the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict is peacefully resolved. This recommendation directly impacts TotalEnergies, which is developing the Absheron gas field in the Caspian Sea. The report emphasizes the need for France to take a leading role in promoting peace in the South Caucasus while ensuring environmental best practices in its economic diplomacy.
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A recent French Senate report scrutinizes TotalEnergies’ operations in Azerbaijan, highlighting the geopolitical and environmental implications. The Senate’s commission of inquiry recommends that France advocate for a moratorium on new oil and gas projects in Azerbaijan until the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict is peacefully resolved. This recommendation directly impacts TotalEnergies, which is developing the Absheron gas field in the Caspian Sea. The report emphasizes the need for France to take a leading role in promoting peace in the South Caucasus while ensuring environmental best practices in its economic diplomacy.