Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov met with Gert Jan Koopman, Director-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations at the European Commission.

The meeting focused on the priorities of the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and the European Union (EU) in the energy sector, the role of the Southern Gas Corridor in Europe’s energy security, and the expansion of Azerbaijani gas exports to new European markets.

It was noted that in 2025, Azerbaijan’s gas exports to Europe amounted to 12.8 billion cubic meters.

The discussions also covered regional energy connectivity projects for electricity transmission, particularly initiatives across the Black Sea, as well as routes via Nakhchivan and Georgia. Special attention was paid to the “Caspian–Black Sea–Europe: Green Energy Corridor” project and the prospects for its inclusion in the European energy network’s long-term development plans. It was noted that the new route connecting Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye through the Zangezur Corridor will serve as a strategic energy corridor linking Central Asia with Europe.

The officials also discussed opportunities for cooperation with European companies in the production and transmission of renewable energy, particularly solar and wind projects. In addition, cooperation within the Azerbaijan–EU Energy Dialogue, as well as the Southern Gas Corridor and Green Energy Advisory Councils, was reviewed.