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AERA and EMRA exchange expertise on digitalization and power grid regulations

JUNE 25, 2026

A final meeting was held between experts from the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and Türkiye’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) as part of the 2025–2026 Inter-Forum Action Plan of the “Regulations” Working Group under the Azerbaijan–Türkiye IV Energy Forum.

Opening the online meeting, the Working Group co-chairs representing AERA and EMRA, Elmar Gulaliyev and Mustafa Yavuzdemir, highlighted the mutual exchange of information and expertise that took place over the past period. They emphasized that these joint activities have significantly contributed to the ongoing collaboration between AERA and EMRA.

Afterwards, Vugar Hashimov, Senior Specialist in the Energy Monitoring Section of AERA’s Energy Regulation and Monitoring Department, delivered a presentation on “Digitalization in the Energy Sector.” Additionally, Sanan Abbasov, Leading Specialist in AERA’s State Programs and Strategic Development Division, presented on the topic of “Electricity Grid Codes: The Role of AERA.”

The meeting concluded with a Q&A session.