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What industries are centered in Baku?

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Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, serves as a major industrial hub with an economy fundamentally rooted in the petroleum industry. Its industrial activities include:1

Oil and Gas: The city is a central hub for oil extraction, refining, and processing, supported by a network of pipelines and drilling centers across the Abşeron Peninsula.1
Manufacturing and Engineering: Baku is a significant center for producing equipment for the oil and gas industry, as well as electrical machinery, appliances, and instruments.21
Heavy Industry and Metalworking: The local economy includes metalworking, shipbuilding and repair, and the production of chemicals and construction materials.1
Light and Consumer Industry: The city supports light industrial manufacturing, including textiles, knitwear, footwear, and other consumer goods.2
Food Processing: Various food-processing plants contribute to the city's diverse industrial base.1

Most of these industrial facilities are situated at the eastern and southwestern ends of the city.1