BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5. The 29th Baku Energy Forum has started its work, TurkicWorld reports.
On June 5 and 6, the 29th Baku Energy Forum, a key event in the Caspian region's energy sector, is being held at the eco-concept-designed Baku Convention Center as part of Baku Energy Week.
The Baku Energy Forum is supported by the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan, with the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) as the main partner. For the first time, the forum also has the support of OPEC.
Over 600 delegates are participating in the forum, representing a diverse array of countries, including Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Georgia, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, the US, Uzbekistan, and the UAE. This year's program boasts a record number of speakers, totaling 81.
The forum's agenda will cover energy-related topics significant for Azerbaijan and the broader Caspian region. Key agenda items include discussions on energy security, financing, energy transition, and green energy projects.
The two-day event will cover topics including "International Cooperation for Energy Security and Sustainability," "Energy Security 2.0," "Exploration and Production in the Caspian Region," "Unlocking Sustainable Energy: Green Energy Potential in the Caspian Region," "New Technologies and Digitalization," "Gas Dialogue: The Role of Gas Supply During the Energy Crisis," "Oil Flows: Cross-Logistics and Infrastructure Development in Azerbaijan," and "The Role of Human Capital in a Successful Energy Transition.". Additionally, in anticipation of the upcoming COP29 conference, the Baku Energy Forum program will feature a special session on "Empowering and accelerating green transition: strategies for COP29 and for Green World."