Supsa Terminal

The Supsa Terminal is situated on the eastern coast of the Black Sea in Georgia, near the village of Supsa. It is the endpoint of the Baku-Supsa Pipeline, also known as the Western Route Export Pipeline, which transports crude oil from Azerbaijan’s Caspian Sea fields to the Black Sea. The terminal was developed in the late 1990s as part of efforts to create multiple export routes for Azerbaijani oil, reducing reliance on Russian transit routes. The terminal’s infrastructure includes an offshore loading facility capable of handling large tankers, with a single point mooring (SPM) system that allows for the efficient loading of crude oil onto vessels. The terminal has a significant storage capacity, with multiple tanks designed to hold crude oil before it is loaded onto ships. Operations at Supsa are focused on the export of crude oil, primarily sourced from Azerbaijan, and the terminal plays a crucial role in the regional energy landscape by providing a direct route to international markets. The terminal is operated by BP, which manages the facility as part of its broader operations in the region. The strategic importance of the Supsa Terminal lies in its ability to offer an alternative to the Bosporus Strait for oil exports, thus enhancing energy security for both Azerbaijan and its European customers. Recent developments have focused on maintaining and upgrading the terminal’s infrastructure to ensure continued safe and efficient operations.