Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

For decades, Central Asia’s economies were closely associated with oil, natural gas and traditional energy exports. Today, however, the region is increasingly attracting international attention for a different reason: its enormous renewable energy potential.

As part of the working visit to the Hellenic Republic, Kazakhstan's Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov held a series of meetings with representatives of government authorities and business circles of the country.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has expressed its commitment to supporting Azerbaijan’s sustainable development within the framework of the European Union’s Economic and Investment Plan for Azerbaijan.

By Samir Muradov

Meta has recently announced its intention to hire specialists in nuclear energy, signaling a bold step towards integrating atomic power into its operations. This initiative highlights the company’s commitment to ensuring sustainable energy solutions for its rapidly growing technological demands, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). The announcement also reflects a broader trend among major technology corporations, which are increasingly exploring nuclear energy as a reliable and clean power source to meet rising electricity consumption needs.

Poland is reportedly exploring the possibility of constructing a third nuclear power plant (NPP) on its territory, according to sources.

On November 13, Kazakh Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev signed agreements worth nearly $3.7 billion with international companies and development institutions for green energy cooperation, during the World Leaders Climate Action Summit at COP29 in Baku, News.Az reports citing Astana Times.