“We expect that in the near future its capacity will increase and reach 10 billion cubic meters.

m, ”RIA Novosti quotes Simson’s statement.

According to her, the European Union welcomes the expansion of the corridor and the growth of natural gas supplies.

“This pipeline creates an opportunity to diversify supply routes,” Simson said, noting that this could have a positive impact on supply for countries in Europe.

The opening ceremony of the Southern Gas Corridor, through which Azerbaijan will supply gas to Europe, was held in Baku in 2018.