Agha Hajizade, Head of the International Relations Department, and Elmar Gulaliyev, Head of the Energy Liberalization Department of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA), represented the Agency at the “Regional Energy Reform Summit: Strengthening Regulatory Practices”, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on November 27-28.

On 18 October, Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov met with citizens in Goygol.

On October 10-11, the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) hosted a seminar for AERA specialists as part of the EU4Energy Phase II Programme – Promoting the Clean Energy Transition in Eastern Partnership Countries, featuring experts from the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER).

In September 2024, the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) received a total of 545 appeals, both directly and through the Ministry of Energy, concerning consumer rights protection, electric and thermal energy supply, natural gas, and other related matters.

Azercell Academy held trainings on effective communication skills and stress management for the employees of the Ministry of Energy.

A delegation of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA), led by Chairman of AERA’s Management Board Samir Akhundov, met with experts from Austria’s energy regulatory body, E-Control, in Vienna.

On September 19, the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and the Media Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (MEDIA) jointly held a seminar aimed at familiarizing journalists specializing in energy sector with relevant legislative terms and new regulations.

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) is enhancing its cooperation with foreign energy regulatory bodies. Recently, a meeting took place between AERA and representatives from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy and the Energy Market Development and Regulation Agency.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) Samir Akhundov received experts from the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) Nadia Horstmann, Märt Ots and Alexander Linov.

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) hosted a seminar on September 9-10, organized for AERA specialists as part of the EU4Energy Phase II Programme – Promoting the Clean Energy Transition in the Eastern Partnership Countries, with participation of experts from the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER).

A meeting took place between representatives of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and the Danish Energy Agency (DEA).

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) hosted a meeting with a delegation from the World Bank’s Global Flaring and Methane Reduction Partnership (GFMR) program, which was visiting Azerbaijan.

Citizens’ appeals related to energy supply, operational conditions of electrical equipment, installation of meters, protection zone of electrical installations and equipment, and other matters were heard during the reception, and relevant tasks were assigned to resolve the raised issues in accordance with the legislation.

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) was represented at a regional training on the “New Roles of Distribution System Operators (DSOs) under the Clean Energy Package,” which took place from July 25-26, 2024, in Berlin, Germany.

During the reception held with the participation of representatives of the relevant structural units of the Ministry of Energy, the appeals of citizens on natural gas supply, connection to the grid, status of power lines, operation status of electricity devices, employment, and other content were heard, and relevant instructions were given to solve the issues raised in accordance with the requirements of the legislation.

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) has hosted a meeting with members from Asian Development Bank (ADB) delegation visiting Azerbaijan.

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) hosted a meeting with representatives of the Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency (AREA) and Nobel Energy company.

In the second quarter of 2024, the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) received a total of 1,820 appeals, both directly and through the Ministry of Energy, concerning consumer rights protection, electric and thermal energy supply, natural gas, and other related matters.

In June 2024, the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) received a total of 663 appeals, both directly and through the Ministry of Energy, concerning consumer rights protection, electric and thermal energy supply, natural gas, and other related matters

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) hosted a seminar organized by the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) on July 4-5. 

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) has hosted a meeting with Azerigas Production Union (PU) of SOCAR.

Specialists from the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and the Energy Market Regulatory Authority of Turkiye (EPDK) held an online meeting as part of the 2024 Inter-Forum Action Plan of the 3rd Azerbaijan-Turkiye Energy Forum’s “Regulation” Working Group.

Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov received citizens at Heydar Aliyev Center in Gakh.

Ozal Feyzili, Senior Specialist in the Energy Monitoring Section of the Energy Regulation and Monitoring Department of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA), attended the “Sustainability Through Energy Management” training held in Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia on June 10-14, 2024.

Chairman of the Management Board of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) Samir Akhundov received Sakari Oksanen, energy sector advisor of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Murad Gozalov, Advisor of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA), took part in a regional training on Electricity Market Coupling, organized in Lisbon by the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) in the framework of the EU4Energy Phase II Programme – Promoting the Clean Energy Transition in the Eastern Partnership Countries.

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) hosted a meeting with representatives of Tetra Tech international consulting company on May 14.

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) organized a seminar titled “Transition to Green Energy” at Baku Slavic University (BSU) as part of the “Energy Talks” project within the “Green World Solidarity Year”.

In April 2024, the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) received a total of 578 appeals, both directly and through the Ministry of Energy, concerning consumer rights protection, electric and thermal energy supply, natural gas, and other related matters.

On April 17, the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) hosted a meeting with Mr. Kacper Jarosz, Deputy Program Director of the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA).

Mr. Rovshan Ismayilov, Deputy Chairman of the Board at the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA), bestowed Zulfiyya Namazova, Head of the Economic Analysis, Tariffs and Statistics Department, with the “Honored Power Engineer of the CIS” certificate and medal.

In the first quarter of 2024, the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) received a total of 1770 appeals, both directly and through the Ministry of Energy, concerning consumer rights protection, electric and thermal energy supply, natural gas, and other related matters.

In March 2024, the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) received a total of 473 appeals, both directly and through the Ministry of Energy, concerning consumer rights protection, electric and thermal energy supply, natural gas, and other related matters.

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) hosted a meeting with Mr. George-Sergiu Niculescu, President of the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE), who visited Azerbaijan for the 8th Meeting of the Joint Commission on Trade-Economic Relations and Scientific-Technical Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of Romania, held in Baku on April 1, 2024.

Employees of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) joined a tree-planting campaign initiated by the Ministry of Energy, with support from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and the “Masdar” company of the United Arab Emirates.

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) held a seminar at Sumgayit State University (SSU) as part of the “Energy Talks” project. The event was attended by AERA representatives, SSU professors, teachers, researchers, and students.

Experts of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and the Energy Market Regulatory Authority of Türkiye (EMRA) convened for another meeting as part of the 2024 Inter-Forum Action Plan of the 3rd Azerbaijan-Turkey Energy Forum’s “Regulation” Working Group.

In February 2024, the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) received a total of 601 appeals, both directly and through the Ministry of Energy, concerning consumer rights protection, electric and thermal energy supply, natural gas, and other related matters

Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) Mr. Samir Akhundov received Mr. Omar Al Hashmi, CEO Transmission and Distribution of UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Mr. Gabriele Manduzio, the company’s Director for Network Development and Investments.

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency and the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the Field of Energy Regulation.

Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov received citizens at Heydar Aliyev Center in Agdash on 9 February.

On January 30, Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) Samir Akhundov held a reception of citizens

Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov received citizens at Heydar Aliyev Center in Astara on 26 January

On January 25, officials of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) had an online meeting with the representatives of Ukraine’s National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NEURC)

The Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency, Samir Akhundov received the delegation led by Roger Coma Cunill, the World Bank's senior energy specialist.

A commemorative event dedicated to the memory of the architect and founder of the independent state of Azerbaijan, genius person Heydar Aliyev was held at the Ministry of Energy.

On December 1, Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov received citizens at Heydar Aliyev Center of Sabirabad district.

On November 29-30, the next seminar was organized for the specialists of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency with the participation of the experts of the Council of European Energy Regulators.

The reception of citizens by Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov, which was planned to be held in Sabirabad on 30 November, was rescheduled.

The Ministry of Energy held an event dedicated to 8 November - Victory Day, which is a symbol of the restoration of Azerbaijan's national pride along with its territorial integrity.

Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov will receive citizens from Sabirabad, Shirvan, Hajigabul, Saatli and Imishli regions on 24 November.

An information session on the rules of ADA University admission to master's programs for the 2024-2025 academic year was held at the Ministry of Energy.

A meeting was held between the representatives of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency and Azerbaijan University of Metrology, which is subordinate to the State service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under the Ministry of Economy of Republic of Azerbaijan.

On October 27, Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov received citizens in Horadiz city of Fuzuli district.

Within the opening ceremony of the "Garadagh" Solar Power Station, with the participation of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, three investment agreements on "green energy" projects with a total capacity of 1000 MW were signed between the Government of Azerbaijan and the UAE company "Masdar".

An official inauguration of the 230 MW Garadagh Solar Power Plant was held.

Staff of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerenergy OJSC and Azerishig OJSC went to the Alley of Honor on 20 October, on the occasion of Power Engineers` Day, visited the grave of national leader Heydar Aliyev and laid a wreath at his monument.

A seminar was organized for specialists of AERA with the participation of experts from the CEER within the "EU4Energy" Programme Phase II - "Encouraging the clean energy transition in Eastern Partnership countries".

Within the 2-nd phase of the "EU4Energy" program - "Encouraging the transition to clean energy in Eastern Partnership countries" AERA representatives participated in the "International relations and project management" regional training  held in Brussels by the Council of European Energy Regulators.

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and SOCAR's Technical Operations Department organized a meeting on "Determining the limit of annual electricity consumption for independent consumers".

On October 9-10, the 20th annual conference of the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA) was held in Budapest. Samir Akhundov, the Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency, as well as representatives of energy regulatory agencies and energy specialists of more than 30 countries participated in the conference.

A blood donation campaign was organized at the Ministry of Energy within the framework of the "For a Life without Thalassemia" program initiated by Mehriban Aliyeva, First Vice President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.

Samir Akhundov, Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA), spoke at the session on "Nakhchivan's green energy potential export opportunities to Turkey and European markets" within the "Nakhchivan - Green Energy Zone" international conference.

A meeting of the "Regulation" Working Group consisting of representatives of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency and the Energy Market Regulatory Authority of Turkey was held within the 3rd Azerbaijan-Turkey Energy Forum.

The memory of our martyrs was commemorated in Zafar Park

Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency continues its meetings in the direction of gaining international experience

The Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency Samir Akhundov received delegation headed by Johan Vogel, head of the advisory mission of the Asian Development Bank.

An online meeting was held between representatives of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and the Czech Energy Regulatory Office (ERO).

The Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency, Samir Akhundov received the regional director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for energy issues in Türkiye and the Caucasus, David Managadze.

On August 1, 2023, a seminar was held at the Scientific Research Institute of Vegetable Growing under the Ministry of Agriculture within the framework of the project "Application of solar energy in irrigation" implemented with the financial support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency

Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) Samir Akhundov received Chairman of Caspian Hydrogen Development Group LLC Teymur Abbasov, Manager of New Project Development Department of Toyota Tsusho Cooperation of Japan Fumihiko Sato and Deputy Manager of Eurus Energy Tomataka Watanabe

A meeting was held between representatives of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and the Austrian energy regulatory authority E-Control.

At the meeting, attention was drawn to the reforms implemented in the energy sector of Azerbaijan, especially the measures implemented in the direction of strengthening the legislative framework.

Employees of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) participated in the regional conference on "Creating a Regional Energy Market in the EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood" within the II phase of the "EU4Energy" program in Vienna, the capital of Austria.

Chairman of the Board of the Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) Samir Akhundov presented certificates and medals of "Honored energy worker of the CIS" to the chief and senior specialists of the Energy regulation and monitoring department, Farid Dashdemirli and Huseyngulu Ibrahimov.

Next meeting was held between the experts of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and the Energy Market Regulatory Authority of Turkey (EMRA).

A meeting was held between AERA and representatives of the Czech Energy Regulatory Office (ERO).

The meeting was held between representatives of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

EMRA shared its experience in research, development and innovation in electricity and natural gas distribution with experts from AERA.

The next meeting was held between representatives of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Fariz Shirinov, Head of the Legal Support and Analysis Division of AERA, participated in the regional training for high-level officials held in Brussels by the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) within the framework of the “EU4Energy” phase II program.

The "Agdam" team consisting of employees of the Ministry of Energy and AERA was awarded the prize for the "Efficient solution" nomination at the "Agile 100 years" idea competition dedicated to the "Year of Heydar Aliyev".

During the meeting, detailed information was provided on measures implemented in the field of energy regulation, opportunities for exporting electricity, as well as favorable investment environment in the energy sector, especially in the field of renewable energy.

The next meeting was held at the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) within the II phase of the "EU4Energy" program – “Promoting the Clean Energy Transition in the Eastern Partnership countries”.

The Ministry of Energy and the World Bank has jointly organized the seminar within the framework of the "Support for the creation of transition mechanisms for the liberalization of the electricity market " project.

Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) Samir Akhundov received Executive Director of Transmission and Distribution of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) Omar Abdulla Alhashmi and Director of Network Development and Investments of TAQA Gabriele Manduzio

A meeting was held between representatives of the Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Chairman of the Board of AERA, Samir Akhundov, the senior risk officer of EBRD, Akram Hilmy, as well as other representatives of both organizations attended the meeting.

AERA launches services at “Baku SMB House” (Small and Medium Business House).

An online meeting was held between representatives of the Ministry of Energy, the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and the State Agency for Renewable Energy Sources (BOEMDA) and the student and teaching staff of Baku Engineering University (BMU).

The next meeting was held between the experts of energy regulatory agencies of Azerbaijan and Turkey. During the meeting, the experience of Turkey regarding the information system in the energy market was shared with the specialists of AERA.

Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) Samir Akhundov met with a delegation led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Country Representative for Azerbaijan Aliya Azimova.

Within the framework of the Action Plan of the "Regulation" Working Group of Azerbaijan-Türkiye II Energy Forum, a two-day seminar was organized by the Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) at the Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST), the operator of the electricity and natural gas market of Türkiye.

Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA), Samir Akhundov participated in a round table organized on the topic "The role of the private sector in energy security" together with representatives of the state institutions of the Western Balkans, Moldova and the South Caucasus region in Vienna.

The Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) Samir Akhundov participated in the Consultations on Regulatory Challenges of the Global Energy Crisisorganized by the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA) and the Association of Mediterranean Energy Regulators (MEDREG) in Istanbul, Türkiye on December 5-6.

The Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) Samir Akhundov and a group of representatives of AERA participated in the 3rd International Eurasian Energy and Sustainability Conference on “The Dynamic energy landscape in Eurasia: Global threats to energy security, regional challenges and opportunities” held at the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU).

A meeting was held between representatives of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) Samir Akhundov received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Fergus Auld.

Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) Samir Akhundov received a delegation led by International Finance Corporation (IFC) Country Representative in Azerbaijan Aliya Azimova.

Today a meeting was held to discuss the current state of the process of connecting entrepreneurial facilities to the power supply networks and the difficulties encountered in this process at the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA).

A meeting was held between Samir Akhundov, Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency, and Davit Narmania, Chairman of the Georgian National Energy and Water Regulatory Commission.

Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA), Samir Akhundov met with Pál Ságvári, Vice-President for International Affairs of the Hungarian Energy and Utilities Regulatory Authority (MEKH).

The Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) is expanding cooperation relationships with foreign energy regulatory authorities in order to study international experience in energy regulation.

The Chairman of the Board of Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA), Samir Akhundov, met with the  President of the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER), Annegret Groebel, within the conference on renewable energy  in Georgia.

The discussions on the cooperation in energy regulation and the regional market development opportunities between Azerbaijan and Hungary were held at the Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA).

Within the framework of the Azerbaijan-Turkey II Energy Forum, there was held a meeting of the “Regulation’ Working Group consisting of the representatives of the Energy Regulatory Agency of Azerbaijan (AERA) and the Energy Market Regulatory Authority of Turkey (EMRA).

The meetings on the second stage of the action plan prepared for the cooperation in 2022 between the AERA and EMRA have been started.

According to the schedule of citizens reception, Samir Akhundov, the Chairman of the Board of the AERA received the citizen.

The chairman of the Board, Samir Akhundov, who opened the meeting with an introductory speech, emphasized the importance of this kind of meetings in terms of strengthening the public relations and establishing a close dialogue between citizens – Public Council – AERA.

The Chairman of the Board of AERA, Samir Akhundov, spoke at the program organized by ADA University within a framework of the “16th Baku Summer Energy School” project.

AERA and KOBIA held a meeting on “Connection of entrepreneurs to the electricity grid”.

On June 29, the Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency Samir Akhundov received a citizen.

A Meeting was held at Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) with a delegation of European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

AERA and EMRA held the last online meeting within the first phase of the two-staged activity plan 2022. At the meeting, EMRA representatives shared Turkey's experience in regulating electricity transmission tariffs with AERA experts.

AERA employees took part in the Baku Energy Forum

The next online meeting was held between the Energy Regulatory Agency of Azerbaijan (AERA) and the Turkish Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) in line with the two-stage cooperation plan for 2022.

In accordance with the two-stage action plan for cooperation between the Energy Regulatory Agency of Azerbaijan (AERA) and the Turkish Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) for 2022, EPDK representatives shared their experience for the electricity market with AERA experts

Experts of the Hungarian Energy and Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (MEKH) held a seminar for the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) staff about the electricity and natural gas issues. The seminar lasted for two days.

​​​​​​​The meeting provided information on the history of the development of the energy system of both countries and the existing electricity markets.

The staff of the Ministry of Energy and its subordinate organizations participated in the next tree planting action in Khojasan settlement of Binagadi district on the initiative of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.

Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and Bundesnetzagentur (Federal Network Agency for Electricity, Gas, Telecommunications, Post and Railway) held an online exchange of information meeting with representatives from both sides.

Meeting of representatives of AERA and the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority in Bucharest