BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 5. A meeting dedicated
to cooperation between Azerbaijan and Indonesia in the energy
sector took place, Trend reports via Azerbaijan's Ministry of Energy.
According to information, a meeting was held between Energy
Minister Parviz Shahbazov and Indonesian Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary to Azerbaijan Berlian Helmy.
The meeting discussed opportunities for expanding cooperation
between Azerbaijan and Indonesia in the energy sector. In this
regard, the prospects for cooperation in the areas of energy
security, renewable energy, and sustainable development, as well as
promoting business and investment in the energy sector, were
considered.
In terms of energy security, attention was paid to continuing
crude oil supplies from Azerbaijan to Indonesia, participation in
joint oil and gas exploration and production projects, and
developing cooperation between SOCAR and Pertamina in the field of
petroleum products and oil and gas processing. It was emphasized
that both countries have significant potential for the development
of renewable energy sources, and opportunities for cooperation in
wind and solar energy projects, the application of waste-to-energy
technologies, and biomass-based energy production were noted.
During the meeting, the importance of actively involving the
private sector in the cooperation process alongside government
agencies in the energy sector was emphasized. It was decided to
hold the first meeting of the Working Group on Energy in the near
future.
