European commissioner: 'Co-op with Azerbaijan plays important role in diversifying our gas supplies'

Cooperation with Azerbaijan within the framework of the Southern Gas Corridor plays an important role in diversifying the gas supply of the European Union (EU) and reducing dependence on Russian gas, European Union Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen said at the 11th Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council Ministerial Meeting and 3rd Green Energy Advisory Council Ministerial Meeting, Report informs.

He expressed hope that gas supplied via pipeline from Azerbaijan will play an important role in the EU's transition to zero emissions in the coming years.

"For this reason, we want to increase the volume of our cooperation in the field of trade. At the same time, controlling the operations of this corridor, carrying out work to improve the gas sector, strengthening energy security, and developing the electric power grid are among our main goals. However, our activities are not limited to crisis management only - we must determine strategic paths for the future. In this regard, the development of a green energy corridor between the South Caucasus and the European Union is one of our priorities. There are various ideas, technologies, and routes in this area. Now our main task is to combine these promising ideas to ensure the effective functioning of the green energy corridor. There is great potential and a spirit of cooperation in this direction, and both sides are interested in this initiative," Jørgensen noted.