BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. Azerbaijan’s Energy
Minister Parviz Shahbazov held a meeting with a delegation led by
David Reed MBE, UK Trade Representative for Eastern Europe and
Central Asia, to discuss energy cooperation, Trend reports via the
country's Ministry of Energy.
The meeting noted that long-standing successful cooperation in
the energy sector has played a significant role in the development
of bilateral relations between the two countries, particularly
through the “Contract of the Century” in the oil and gas sector
involving bp, the Southern Gas Corridor, and other energy
infrastructure projects.
In addition, the expansion of cooperation with the company
through new projects was highlighted, as well as the contribution
of the solar power plant currently under construction in Jabrayil
to the decarbonization of the oil and gas terminal.
The discussions also addressed opportunities for expanding
cooperation in offshore wind energy, solar energy, and
interregional power transmission lines. The strategic importance of
the “Caspian–Black Sea–Europe Green Energy Corridor” was
emphasized, along with electricity transmission projects involving
Türkiye, Bulgaria, and other countries in the region. Preparations
for the next meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission were also
discussed.
