BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 1. The Netherlands has
expressed its readiness to enhance international cooperation in the
areas of offshore wind energy, hydrogen, and the protection of
underwater energy infrastructure, Bernhard Kelkes, Special Envoy
for Connectivity at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the
Netherlands, said, Trend reports.
He made the remark during the ministerial plenary session titled
“International Cooperation for a Resilient and Diversified Energy
Future,” held within the framework of Baku Energy Week.
According to Kelkes, ensuring energy security necessitates the
diversification of supply sources and routes, as risks may arise in
multiple regions globally.
“We are also committed to diversifying sources and routes.
Following the reduction of Russian gas supplies, we rapidly
transitioned to LNG imports and developed the necessary
infrastructure, facilitated by our maritime access,” he noted.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs envoy further emphasized
that the Netherlands is actively advancing expertise in offshore
wind energy and is prepared to share its experience in constructing
and maintaining such facilities with other nations.
Additionally, he highlighted the prospects for hydrogen energy
development, noting that Europe’s demand for green hydrogen exceeds
its domestic production capacity, thereby creating opportunities
for international cooperation, including with Africa, Latin
America, and the Caspian region.
