Jabrayil:Work on the installation of photovoltaic modules at the Shafag solar power plant in Azerbaijan's Jabrayil district has reached 50% completion. This milestone is part of the ongoing construction project reported by APA-Economics, citing bp's operations in Azerbaijan during the first nine months of 2026.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, significant progress has been made in the third quarter of 2026 at the Shafag solar project site, including the successful procurement and delivery of major equipment such as photovoltaic modules and structural components. Installation of piles and tracker systems has advanced, and electrical installation activities have commenced and are proceeding as planned. As of the end of the third quarter, module installation work was halfway complete.

The project is also noted for its strong occupational safety performance, achieving 1 million working hours without any recordable injuries. There is an increasing use of local resources, with 444 local workers currently employed in the project, including 150 newly resettled individuals from liberated territories. During peak construction, more than 700 jobs are anticipated, and site accommodation is being expanded to support the growing workforce.

Construction is projected to continue until mid-2027. The ownership structure of Shafag Jabrayil Solar Limited includes bp holding 40.01%, SOCAR Green with 39.99%, Azerbaijan Business Development Fund at 10%, and MVM also holding 10%.