The partnership between SOCAR, M-Gaz, and CNG Systems, allowing compressed natural gas to reach schools, hospitals, municipal buildings, households, and factories in Strumitsa, may seem like a technical innovation, a clever workaround for regions lacking pipeline infrastructure. But it symbolizes something larger. Europe, still grappling with the long shadow of the Russia–Ukraine war, is urgently seeking suppliers that offer not only molecules of gas but also stability, predictability, and strategic balance. Certainly, Azerbaijan is meeting that demand with remarkable efficiency. Today, Azerbaijan delivers gas to...