Ministry of Energy (Azerbaijan)
Azərbaycan Respublikasının Energetika Nazirliyi | |
Azerbaijan Republic AZ1012 | |
Agency executive |
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Website | www.mie.gov.az |
The Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan Republic (
History
The ministry was established according to the
Structure
The ministry regulates the activities in the production and energy production complex. These activities include upstream and downstream activities, exploration and development of fields, operations of oil and gas refineries, power and heat generation, supply and distribution through the networks, and so forth. The
The Ministry of Industry and Energy of Azerbaijan Republic has agreements and cooperates with
Cooperation with other countries
Germany
The Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan held a meeting with the Eastern Committee of the German economy on 13 February 2018. Parviz Shahbazov mentioned that the history of economic and cultural cooperation of Azerbaijan with Germany started 200 years ago when the German from Vurtemberg moved to Azerbaijan. Also, he noted that more than 200 Germany-based firms operate in Azerbaijan. “Uniper” company plays a role in the development of this cooperation too. It is also one of the companies, which is going to buy gas from Shahdeniz Stage 2 Azerbaijan and Germany are going to exploit the alternative energy to strengthen economic relations.[6]
Saudi Arabia
On 16 January 2018, a delegation from Azerbaijan led by Parviz Shahbazov visited Saudi Arabia. The delegation of Azerbaijan had a meeting with Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud, during which the cooperation in the energy sector was discussed. Khalid Abdulaziz Al Falih, Minister of Energy, Industry and Natural Resources, mentioned that the branch of “Saudi Aramco” company would operate in Azerbaijan.[7]
Czech Republic
Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic are currently working on a new inter-ministerial energy agreement. “The essence of the document is to underline the strategic importance of supplies of Azerbaijani oil to the Czech Republic, but also to facilitate the cooperation in the development of alternative energy sources (e.g., the hydropower and other green energy sources) and create conditions for the involvement of entrepreneurial subjects in energy projects in both countries,” Thomas Huner, Czech Minister for Industry and Trade said. Azerbaijani oil represents one-third of oil consumption in the Czech Republic.[8]
Southern Gas Corridor
Due to the Southern gas corridor, gas will be transported from the Caspian region to Europe. The main source of gas will be Shah Deniz Stage 2. The Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan cooperates with BP for the realization of this project in the Caspian Region. First, gas will be supplied to Georgia and Turkey in 2018. Thereafter, in 2020, gas is expected to be delivered to Europe.[9]
See also
Further reading
- "The Political Economy of Oil in Azerbaijan" Caucasus Analytical Digest No. 16
References
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- ^ "New Deputy Energy Minister of Azerbaijan appointed". AzerNews.az. 2017-12-25. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ "Azərbaycan Respublikasının Energetika Nazirliyi". minenergy.gov.az. Archived from the original on 2018-02-18. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ "Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan makes structural changes – Caspian Barrel". caspianbarrel.org. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ "THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND INDUSTRY OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN". Retrieved 2010-11-12.
- ^ "Azərbaycan Respublikasının Energetika Nazirliyi". minenergy.gov.az. Archived from the original on 2018-02-18. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ "Azərbaycan Respublikasının Energetika Nazirliyi". minenergy.gov.az. Archived from the original on 2018-02-20. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ "Azerbaijan, Czech Republic to ink new energy deal (Exclusive)". Trend.Az. 2018-02-07. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ "The Southern Gas Corridor | Shah Deniz | Operations and projects | BP Caspian". bp.com. Retrieved 2018-02-18.