Tianjin: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Ni Zhen, Interim President and Chairman of China Energy Engineering Corporation Limited (“Energy China”), in Tianjin, China. The meeting took place on August 31 and focused on the ongoing cooperation between Azerbaijan and the corporation, particularly in the areas of alternative and renewable energy.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, both parties expressed satisfaction with the effective collaboration between Azerbaijan, including the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), and Energy China. The discussions highlighted joint efforts in green energy projects, such as the construction of solar power plants and offshore wind energy facilities in Azerbaijan.
Ni Zhen conveyed Energy China’s interest in expanding its involvement in Azerbaijan by implementing new initiatives. These include projects on wastewater treatment, processing, and reuse, as well as optimizing water resource management operations. Additionally, there is a focus on the joint construction of photovoltaic power panels in water basins, signaling a deepening of the partnership in sustainable energy solutions.