Energy Transition Working Group
The AHK Azerbaijan Energy Transition Working Group was launched on 29 April 2022 in cooperation with our member company, Uniper Global Commodities SE.
The main aim of the activities of the Energy Transition Working Group is to address the key challenges of the energy industry including regulation of the local energy market, renewable and alternative energy generation capacities, tendering process and funding opportunities, energy transmission and export infrastructure as well as to enhance the exchange of knowledge and expertise, to hold informational events on key topics in the field and to strengthen communication with relevant government agencies.
Previous meetings of the Working Group
29.04.2022: Kick-off Meeting of the Energy Transition Working Group
On 29 April 2022, the Energy Transition Working Group of AHK Azerbaijan launched its activities with a kick-off meeting. The meeting was attended by more than 20 company representatives.
Opening the meeting, Tobias Baumann welcomed the participants, introduced Dr Michael Hilmer, Chairperson of the Energy Transition Working Group and delved into the energy prospects for Azerbaijan and their implications for regional energy security. Dr Michael Hilmer, in his speech, talked about the local alternative and renewable energy sources, expanded on the investment climate in the energy sector and went through the crucial topics pointed out by the member companies in the brief survey on the establishment of the Energy Transition Working Group.
The meeting continued with a round of introductions and a session on gathering ideas from the participants, which Dr Michael Hilmer moderated. During the meeting, it was agreed that the Energy Transition Working Group would focus on addressing key challenges in the regulation of the local energy market, renewable and alternative energy generation capacities, tendering process and funding opportunities. More