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What did Azerbaijan do at a climate summit?

Photo: murad sezer/Reuters At this year’s top climate summit, the oil-rich host Azerbaijan sought to wow the world with its bold push into green energy, touting the vast solar parks, giant wind farms and massive hydroelectric dams under construction in the Central Asian country.

Can renewables meet Azerbaijan's climate targets?

Renewables also offer the most promising low-carbon solution to meet Azerbaijan’s climate targets.

Which energy sources are used in the transport sector in Azerbaijan?

Most oil products used in the transport sector are produced in Azerbaijan. TFC consists mainly of natural gas (43%) and oil products (39%), followed by electricity (15%). Renewable energy sources, including hydro, contributed 1.5% to total energy supply in 2022 and 6% (1.8 TWh) to electricity supply.

How much energy does Azerbaijan need?

Azerbaijan’s energy demand (measured as total energy supply [TES]) was 16.1 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) in 2022 (according to preliminary data from the State Statistical Committee). Azerbaijan is a major producer of crude oil (32.7 Mt including natural gas liquids in 2022) and of natural gas (35.0 bcm in 2022).

What are Azerbaijan's energy reforms?

These recommendations are in line with efforts already underway in Azerbaijan. Prompted by the oil price shock in 2014-15, the government has recently drafted proposals for electricity and gas market reforms, as well as laws on energy efficiency and renewable energy. The country’s first specific energy strategy is also nearing completion.

What is Azerbaijan's energy strategy?

The country’s first specific energy strategy is also nearing completion. The report encourages Azerbaijan to move swiftly to adopt all these proposals and implement them effectively to ensure secure and sustainable energy in the future. Oil and gas continue to dominate Azerbaijan’s economy and provide most of its export and government revenue.