BP, acting on behalf of its partners in the Azeri‑Chirag‑Gunashli and Shah Deniz projects – SOCAR, TPAO, LUKOIL, SGC, NICO, MOL, INPEX, ExxonMobil, MVM, and ONGC Videsh – has announced a social investment project to support the growth of local expertise in renewable energy and energy efficiency in Azerbaijan, Report informs.
The initiative reflects BP and its co‑venturers' commitment to enhancing local capabilities and fostering long‑term skills development in the country.
The project aims to develop highly qualified local trainers in renewable energy and energy efficiency who can independently deliver training programmes that meet high professional and teaching standards.
As part of the initiative, 20 local specialists have been chosen for the "Train‑the‑Trainer" learning programme, which will be conducted by the Berlin‑based Renewable Energy Academy, an internationally recognised institution specialising in renewable energy and energy efficiency training.
The programme comprises approximately 50 hours of self‑paced online learning, followed by eight half‑day live virtual training sessions. By integrating technical knowledge with modern teaching methods, the programme will help participants strengthen both their subject matter expertise and training skills. Participants will learn to design, deliver, and evaluate training courses independently and effectively, while benefiting from international best practices and adapting training approaches to local needs. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a "Train‑the‑Trainer" certificate.
The project is expected to create a sustainable foundation for future capacity building in renewable energy and energy efficiency by enabling local specialists to share their knowledge and support broader skills development in these fields.
Speaking at today's event to mark the project launch, Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli OBE, BP vice president for the Caspian, Central Asia and Türkiye region, said: "Building local capabilities and supporting skills development remain among the priorities of our social investment activities in Azerbaijan. As the country advances its energy transition ambitions, there is a growing need for qualified professionals who can help develop and share knowledge in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Through this project, we aim not only to equip participants with advanced technical and training skills, but also to help establish a sustainable local training capacity that can continue creating value well beyond the duration of the programme."
The one‑year project costs 83,663 AZN ($49,000).
The project will be implemented by the Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Center (CECECO).
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