(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 2. Today's task of
Azerbaijan is to expand the product line due to“green”
technologies and attract new investments for the development of
such areas as the production of“green” ammonia and urea, head of
hydrogen and green technologies direction of the Azerbaijan
Renewable energy Agency Rana Humbatova said, Trend reports.
She made the remark at a panel discussion on“Meeting the Just
Transition Challenge for the Oil and gas Sector” within the
framework of the third day of the international conference at the
Climate Action Week in Baku.
According to her, today, as the clock ticks on the challenges of
climate change and global warming, it's crucial to not just chew
the fat about the consequences but also to pave the way for a fair
transition to a new energy landscape.
“Azerbaijan, where the oil and gas industry has traditionally
occupied an important place, such a transition is of particular
importance and requires a thoughtful approach. On the one hand, it
is necessary to continue to develop the oil and gas sector and, on
the other hand, to reduce its carbon footprint. In this context,
two main directions for modernizing the sector are open to us. The
first is to reduce carbon emissions from oil and gas production and
refining. Here it is important to consider resource management,
energy efficiency, and the use of renewable energy sources.
Strategic agreements and investment contracts have been signed with
key players in the oil and gas market to implement these tasks,”
she emphasized.
As an example, Humbatova cited a joint project with bp to build
a 240-megawatt solar power plant in the Jabrayil region.
“This project will offset carbon emissions from the Sangachal
terminal and will be an important step towards decarbonization.
However, solving environmental problems requires not only
technological changes but also the training of highly qualified
personnel with expertise in greenhouse gas emission management and
energy efficiency. In this regard, it is crucial to attract
specialists with international certification, such as ISO 14064, as
well as experts in biofuels and hydrogen energy. They should not
only understand how to reduce energy consumption in the oil and gas
industry but also actively participate in the development of new
solutions and technologies for the production of“green” products,”
she noted.
She mentioned that the second direction is the broadening of oil
and gas companies, as they shift gears into multi-energy
corporations. These companies are not just sticking to their guns
with traditional energy sources; they are also diving into the deep
end with biofuels, hydrogen, and clean electricity.
“Azerbaijan already has ethanol and urea plants, as well as
polyethylene and ethylene production facilities. Today's task is to
expand the product line through“green” technologies and attract
new investments to develop such areas as green ammonia and urea
production. In this process, the agency acts as an important link
between science and industry. We are actively cooperating with
universities and research institutes, concluding memoranda of
understanding, implementing joint educational programs, including
with UK universities, and developing new training courses for
vocational institutions,” she stated.
She noted that special attention is paid to the training of
specialists in the field of hydrogen energy.
“This direction will be a key element of the new development
strategy that we will present at the upcoming COP29 summit. The
main emphasis of this strategy will be placed on education and
training, which will allow Azerbaijan not only to introduce
advanced technologies but also to take a leading position in the
region on the way to sustainable development,” she added.
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