BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. Saipem is considering
green energy and decarbonization projects in Azerbaijan, the
company's Regional Manager for Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Romania, and
Türkiye, Ernesto Ferlenghi, told Trend.
"Azerbaijan is more than just another market for us. It's a
country where we've built relationships, trust, and technical
expertise over nearly 30 years. Our presence here is strategically
important, as the Caspian region remains one of the most
interesting and long-term energy regions in the world. Azerbaijan
combines political stability, strong institutional partners, and
deep technical expertise in offshore development. All this makes it
a reliable environment for complex projects," Ferlenghi said.
According to him, the country's clear vision is particularly
appealing: maintaining its leadership in oil and gas while
simultaneously preparing for the energy transition.
The manager added that this reflects continuity, long-term
planning, and openness to international cooperation with investors
such as bp, Total, and Adnoc, which is crucial for companies that
invest in expertise, people, and technology for decades, not
short-term cycles.
"We view Azerbaijan as a country where traditional energy and
new energy solutions will coexist for many years to come. In the
oil and gas sector, significant opportunities remain in offshore
developments, subsea installations, brownfield modernization, and
gas infrastructure. These are areas where we have strong expertise
and where we can truly deliver added value, especially in
challenging project environments. We approach new projects with
discipline and selectivity. What matters to us is not volume, but
long-term partnerships, technical excellence, and sustainable value
creation in the country," Ferlenghi emphasized.
He added that projects in green energy and decarbonization are
also being considered.
"The energy transition isn't an abstract concept for us; it's
already part of the projects we're implementing around the world.
In Azerbaijan, we're seeing growing momentum in offshore wind
energy, asset electrification, and the decarbonization of gas
supply chains. Given Azerbaijan's offshore experience and export
infrastructure, the country has real potential to play a role in
the regional energy transition.
We focus on contributing through practical engineering
solutions: whether that means improving the efficiency of existing
facilities, supporting carbon management initiatives, or
participating in future renewable energy projects in the Caspian
region. It's important for us to strike a balance: ensuring energy
security today while simultaneously building a more resilient
system for the future," Ferlenghi concluded.
