Mingachevir:An online seminar was recently conducted in collaboration with Mingachevir State University (MSU) under the ‘Energy Talks’ project initiated by the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA). The seminar aimed to engage participants in discussions about the energy sector.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event was attended by Sabuhi Gasimov, Chief of Staff of AERA, Natavan Namazova, Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation at MSU, and other representatives from the Agency. Faculty members, as well as master’s and bachelor’s students from the University, also participated in the seminar.
The seminar began with opening remarks by Sabuhi Gasimov, who provided insights into the history and activities of AERA. He emphasized the significance of the ‘Energy Talks’ project, which includes both online and in-person seminars with higher education institutions, especially those that focus on training specialists for the energy sector. He highlighted the cooperation with regional universities and expressed optimism about the seminar’s benefits.
Natavan Namazova also addressed the attendees, expressing gratitude for the collaboration on the ‘Energy Talks’ seminar with MSU. She introduced the University and underscored the importance of training specialists in the energy field, noting that the Department of Energy within the Faculty of Engineering plays a crucial role in this effort.
The seminar featured presentations from AERA staff, including Vusala Latifova, who discussed ‘Transformation of the Energy Sector Goals and Innovative Solutions,’ Metin Shikhiyev, who addressed ‘Development of the Electricity Sector Targets Set,’ and Mehdi Abdullayev, who spoke on the Energy Efficiency Fund’s activities. The event concluded with interactive discussions and a Q&A session, providing participants the opportunity to engage deeply with the topics presented.