Baku Energy Week, marking its 30th year, gathers global energy leaders to discuss Azerbaijan’s ambitious renewable targets, strategic pipelines, and its growing role in regional and global energy security.
Baku Energy Week, a key event in the global energy calendar, attracts over 2,000 delegates and 240 companies annually. Now in its 30th year, it highlights Azerbaijan’s commitment to installing 6.5 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, representing over 35% of its energy grid.
"The purpose of this event was to tell the world what we have, what our mission and vision are, and how we can unite the world, both regionally and globally, to realize this potential for the benefit of Azerbaijan, the world and the region. In addition to traditional energy resources, we also share our vision in the field of green energy and decarbonization," said Deputy Minister of Energy of Azerbaijan Elnur Soltanov.
The event also underscores Azerbaijan’s strategic role in energy diplomacy, with pipelines linking the Caspian Sea to Europe via the Southern Gas Corridor.
"By 2050, we will become a zero-emission energy company. We also have very ambitious goals for 2030 and 2035," said Vice President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) Afgan Isayev, noting that Azerbaijan is striving for decarbonization and renewable energy production.
"Energy security and clean energy exports are important topics. This region is receiving a lot of attention in terms of energy, food and water security. This is a great platform, and today we are here to support Azerbaijan's path," the TV channel quotes Maryam Al Mazrouei, head of business development and investment in the CIS region at Masdar (UAE), as saying.
Discussions focus on balancing energy security, green transition, and geopolitical cooperation, reflecting Azerbaijan’s evolving energy ambitions and partnerships with global players like Germany and Masdar.
