OREANDA-NEWS. February 6, 2008. SOCAR constantly increases the volume of gas hand over within the framework of “Gas Program” implemented by the company. Since January 1, 2008 SOCAR has been handing over 18 million cubic meters of gas per day. During last year, this index was 12,5-12,8 million cubic meters in January-February, 13,2-13,7 million in March-April-May, 14,3-14,8 million in June-September, 15,5 million in October, 16,5 million in November and 17 million cubic meters in December. The graphic shows that the volume of gas hand over increased one million cubic meters within a month. In total, SOCAR handed over 5 billion 220.4 thousand cubic meters of gas during 2007. The company is planning to produce 8 billion cubic meters. 7 billion cubic meters of gas will be handed over.