GEOPOLITICS ON THE CASPIAN SHELF AND ITS INFLUENCE ON AZERBAIJAN’S PRODUCTION
The article is devoted to the analysis of geopolitical factors in the development of the Caspian Sea oil and gas shelf by Azerbaijan. The situation around the oil and gas shelf of Azerbaijan in retrospect is described in detail. The main geopolitical interests of the countries of the Caspian region are presented in relation to the shelf and hydrocarbon production on it. The importance of the shelf of the Caspian Sea for Azerbaijan is shown. The values of the main indicators of the development and functioning of the oil and gas complex of Azerbaijan are given, highlighting the role of the shelf of the Caspian Sea. It is concluded that geopolitical factors play a special role in the development of the oil and gas Caspian shelf of Azerbaijan today, both inhibiting the development of this shelf and conducive to its development.