The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) intends to drill 81 wells in 9 platforms in "Shallow-water Gunashli" field during 2 years.

Report informs, SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev said.

"Drilling works are being carried out in accordance with the development strategy. Platform No.7 has been constructed in "Shallow-water Gunashli" field and drilling works are being carried out. Platform No.6 in "Bulla-deniz" field turned over, drilling works launched", the company's president said.

SOCAR President said that several platforms will also be constructed, in addition: 'Decision has been adopted to launch construction of deep offshore platform No.7A in 'Shallow-water Gunashli' field. Mainly gas wells will be drilled in this platform. I think we will achieve increase in oil and gas production as a result of drilling of 81 wells'.