WASHINGTON, U.S., March 10. The United States
is committed to supporting Azerbaijan's energy future, said Reggie
Singh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy and Critical Minerals,
U.S. Department of State, Trend's special corespondent reports.
He made the remarks during the U.S.-Azerbaijan Trade and
Business Conference, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the
U.S.-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC).
“Abundant, dependable energy is the cornerstone of prosperity
and security, and the United States stands ready to partner with
Azerbaijan, Southern Gas Corridor countries, and Central Asian
states to expand energy security and connectivity, accelerate
economic growth, and build a more prosperous, stable, and
integrated region. The United States is committed to supporting
Azerbaijan's energy future, including through deals like
ExxonMobil's agreement with Azerbaijan to explore the country's
unconventional onshore oil resources,” he said.
On natural gas, Singh noted that the United States recognizes
that gas will remain a fuel of choice for reliable, affordable,
secure energy for decades to come.
“In a very short period of time, the United States has become
Europe's largest LNG supplier, and we are committed to expanding
U.S. LNG exports in the years to come. The United States is also
committed to partnering with Azerbaijan to develop its non-energy
economy, including working towards cooperation on the Trans-Caspian
fiber optic project and looking forward to future construction of
data centers in cooperation with the private sector,” he added.
