BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 8. During the
inauguration of the Khizi-Absheron wind power plant, Azerbaijan’s
Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov met with Nasser Al-Qahtani, Deputy
Minister of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to discuss
bilateral energy cooperation, Trend reports, citing the Azerbaijani Ministry of
Energy.
According to the ministry, both sides expressed satisfaction
with the strong friendship and partnership between their countries.
The Khizi-Absheron wind power plant, with a capacity of 240 MW and
developed by ACWA Power, was highlighted as a symbol of cooperation
and partnership. Officials noted that this collaboration is
expected to expand through additional promising projects.
The discussion also explored potential cooperation within the
framework of OPEC+ (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting
Countries), focusing on hydrocarbons, renewable energy, energy
efficiency, and regulatory matters.
Both ministers emphasized opportunities for collaboration
through regional energy networks, including plans related to energy
interconnectors linking Central Asia, Europe, and the Middle
East.
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