Azerbaijan and IEA discuss Energy Efficiency Roadmap
Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov, at a meeting in New York with Mary Bers Warlick, Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), discussed the draft "Energy Efficiency Roadmap for Azerbaijan" prepared by this Agency within the framework of the “EU4Energy” program, the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
"The importance of this document was assessed in terms of contribution to Azerbaijan's fulfillment of climate commitments," the message reads.
The sides exchanged views on the priorities of the COP29 agenda, including the adoption of new global collective financial measures, mutual cooperation on COP29, as well as activities to promote Azerbaijan regarding the resumption of nationally determined commitments (NDC) on climate commitments (greenhouse gas emissions) and intensive cooperation with the EIA in this context.
"The measures taken by Azerbaijan in connection with its accession to the Global Promise on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency and the Global Promise on Methane initiatives, as well as steps towards energy efficiency and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, were considered," the Ministry of Energy said.
They also discussed innovations related to the creation of renewable energy production facilities in Azerbaijan, their integration into the energy system, the use of offshore wind energy, and the implementation of green energy corridor projects in various directions.
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In 2023, Azerbaijan produced 4 million 369.8 thousand tons of fuel (automotive gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation kerosene), whereas last year the total volume amounted to only 3 million 906.9 thousand tons. Over the past year, fuel production in the country decreased by 462.9 thousand tons, or by 10.6%.
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According to preliminary data, in the past year, Azerbaijan's gross domestic product (GDP) amounted to 126.3 billion manats (approximately $74.3 billion at the current exchange rate), a 4.1% increase compared to 2023, the monthly report by the State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
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In 2024, the total volume of oil and condensate production in Azerbaijan amounted to 29 million 63 thousand tons, the monthly report by the State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
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The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP AG) consortium has developed a roadmap for preparing to transport hydrogen, according to TAP AG. “TAP’s goal is to develop infrastructure for hydrogen transportation. We have defined a roadmap for preparing for the medium- and long-term transportation of natural gas and hydrogen blends, as well as renewable gases. A preliminary study in 2021 confirmed the potential of TAP for transporting hydrogen mixtures in the future. Currently, we are conducting pipeline material tests at an international laboratory. The results of the first tests were received in the fourth quarter of 2024 and are now under evaluation. The next round of tests has already begun, and results are expected in 2025,” said the consortium.
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