Azerbaijan’s energy ambitions: Baku summit highlights Southern Gas Corridor and green transition

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In this special edition of Energy Frontiers, we’re in Baku for exclusive insights into Azerbaijan’s evolving role in energy security, renewables, and its growing partnerships with Europe and beyond.

The 11th Southern Gas Corridor and 3rd Green Energy Advisory Council meetings were held in Baku, bringing together representatives from 24 countries. 

Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov outlined plans to expand gas delivery to Europe and increase renewable capacity to over 33% by 2027. 

The EU’s Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen reaffirmed Europe's aim to reduce reliance on Russian gas while supporting the energy transition. 

Regional cooperation was reinforced with updates on the Caspian–Black Sea–EU Green Corridor and a new interconnection project linking Azerbaijan with Central Asia for the first time. 



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