Azerbaijan, China expanding exchange of experience in energy sector

A delegation of representatives from Azerbaijan's energy sector is taking part in a special training and technical visit program in China.

According to the Ministry of Energy, cited by Report, China's Datang Corporation has organized a special training and technical visit program for Azerbaijani energy sector specialists. The two-week program aims to further develop energy cooperation between Azerbaijan and China, exchange experience in advanced technologies, and expand professional ties.

Speaking via video at the opening of the training program, Azerbaijani Deputy Energy Minister Elnur Soltanov emphasized its importance for the development of Azerbaijan-China energy cooperation.

Li Deyong, Deputy General Manager of Datang Corporation, welcomed the training participants and wished them success in implementing the program.

As part of the program, participants are watching presentations and practical information on wind and hydrogen energy, advanced energy storage systems, including compressed air energy storage (CAES), integrated wind-solar-energy storage systems, modern high-efficiency gas turbines, conventional hydropower plants, and pumped-storage hydropower plants.

An important part of the visit program includes technical visits to advanced industrial and energy projects in Chengdu and Chongqing. During these visits, Azerbaijani representatives are gaining first-hand experience in the application, operation, and integration of modern energy technologies into energy systems.

Representatives of the Ministry of Energy, the State Agency for Renewable Energy Sources, Azerenerji OJSC, and Azerishiq OJSC are participating in the visit.