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AWith the financial support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the implementation of the Technical Assistance Project on Promoting Heating Sector Decarbonization and Renewable Heat Integration has begun in Azerbaijan. The cost of the project, funded by the ADB Clean Energy Fund and the Technical Assistance Special Fund.

The main goal of the project is to draft normative legal documents arising from the implementation of the National Strategy in the field of Heat Supply and the law on Heat Supply, decarbonization of the heating sector, increasing the energy efficiency of existing heating systems, optimizing tariff policy, promoting the integration of heat energy from renewable sources through a pilot project, development strategy of Azeristiliktachizat OJSC.

The selection process conducted by ADB to attract a consultant for the implementation of the Technical Assistance Project was completed in August and a joint venture consisting of NIRAS (Denmark), Integration Environment & Energy GMBH (Germany) and ENERGAZER LLC (Azerbaijan) was selected as a consultant. The services envisaged under the project are planned to be completed by March 2027. It should be noted that the Ministry of Energy and Azeristiliktachizat OJSC will provide relevant technical and organizational support during the implementation of the project.

Conclusions

The ADB-supported Technical Assistance Project represents a significant step toward modernizing and decarbonizing Azerbaijan’s heating sector. By combining international expertise with local knowledge, the consortium led by NIRAS, Integration Environment & Energy GmbH, and ENERGAZER will lay the groundwork for a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient heat supply system. The project is expected to set new standards for energy efficiency, renewable integration, and policy development, creating long-term value for both the sector and the wider economy.