Prospects for the development of Azerbaijan-US energy cooperation were discussed

Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov met with Hugo Guevara, the Charge d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan.

At the meeting, the sides discussed the contribution of the Azerbaijan-US Energy Partnership to the energy security of the region and European countries. New cooperation opportunities within Azerbaijan's projects and initiatives of international importance in the fields of oil and gas and renewable energy were considered.

During the conversation, information was provided about the renewable energy course, which ensures Azerbaijan's diversity in energy mix and wide diversification in energy supply. It was noted that the first phase of the green energy development plan, which involves meeting domestic needs and increasing the share of renewable energy in electricity generation capacity to 33%, is nearing completion. It was noted that measures are currently being taken to strengthen the network, as well as new projects related to the creation of additional renewable energy capacities are being considered. At the same time, the implementation of green energy interconnectors with Türkiye, Europe and Central Asia was discussed and the importance of supplying energy to Europe from clean energy sources was emphasized.

The sides also exchanged views on the Southern Gas Corridor and the Green Energy Advisory Council.