The Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER), in close cooperation with the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA), has organised a two-day media seminar on October 23-24, 2025, as part of the European Union’s EU4Energy Phase II Programme. This seminar was specifically designed for journalists and the representatives of academia working on energy-related topics.
The event equipped participants with a thorough understanding of the role of media in informing the public and fostering transparency in energy policies. Attendees gained essential knowledge and skills to accurately report on energy regulatory issues, engaging with local and international experts to explore the key challenges Azerbaijan’s energy sector is facing and measures designed to address them.
With up to 50 participants, the seminar fostered collaboration between the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency and media representatives. Attendees delved into crucial aspects of energy regulation, including energy sector structure, tariff setting, service quality, and energy efficiency, while also examining best practices from the EU.
Given the complexity of energy topics and their significance in daily life, this seminar has addressed the challenge of simplifying intricate concepts for broader understanding. This event has also emphasised the necessity for close collaboration between energy experts, policymakers, and the media to ensure effective communication.
The seminar was organised in the framework of the EU4Energy Phase II Programme – Promoting the Clean Energy Transition in the Eastern Partnership Countries, which runs until 18 November 2025. The programme aims to contribute to the development of sound legislative and regulatory frameworks for energy, to support the region’s transition to clean energy and the liberalisation of its energy markets.
The EU4Energy initiative is funded by the European Union with a total budget of €8.5 million and is jointly implemented by CEER, the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Energy Community Secretariat (EnCS).
