Azerbaijan, UK discuss expanding green energy corridor cooperation

Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom have discussed expanding cooperation on green energy corridors and interconnectors.

According to Report, citing the Ministry of Energy, the discussions took place during a meeting between Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and UK Ambassador to Azerbaijan Duncan Norman.

The sides welcomed the development of Azerbaijan-UK relations and the expansion of their energy partnership from the oil and gas sector to clean energy, decarbonization and electricity interconnections.

The solar power project being implemented with BP in Jabrayil and the electrification of oil and gas infrastructure were highlighted as important examples of a new stage in the energy partnership.

The meeting also covered the development of the Caspian-Black Sea-Europe Green Energy Corridor, the results of its feasibility study and international interest in the project.

The sides considered continuing expert-level discussions on the next stages of the project and possible participation by British companies in the process.

Work carried out under the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the clean energy transition, as well as the results of mutual visits and information exchange, were assessed positively.

The sides also exchanged views on preparations for the 8th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission, issues to be discussed and documents planned for signing in various areas.

They agreed to continue cooperation to further expand the Azerbaijan-UK partnership in energy, trade and investment through new projects.