bp’s vocational training project in renewable energy successfully completed

bp on behalf of its co-venturers in the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli, Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan, Shah Deniz and South Caucasus Pipeline projects – SOCAR, TPAO, LUKOIL, SGC, NICO, MOL, INPEX, ExxonMobil, ITOCHU, ONGC Videsh, Eni, MVM and TotalEnergies – has announced the successful completion of a transformative vocational education project aimed at enhancing the quality of training in renewable energy technologies in Azerbaijan.

The initiative is part of bp’s and its co-venturers’ commitment to supporting education and sustainable development in the country.

The project focused on equipping vocational students and instructors with the knowledge and practical skills required to participate in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector. It comprised two key components:

1. Establishment of renewable energy workshops - two fully equipped, state-of-the-art renewable energy workshops were set up – one for Baku State Vocational Education Center for Construction and Installation, and the other for Baku State Vocational Education Center for Techniques and Technologies.

These innovative facilities offer immersive, hands-on training experiences based on real-world renewable energy scenarios. Each workshop features advanced solar and wind energy systems, enabling students to develop practical skills aligned with industry standards.

2. Development of a comprehensive climate change and environment training module, which was prepared and integrated into the vocational education curriculum. The module covers such sections as the science and impact of global warming, human contributions to climate change, renewable energy as a mitigation strategy, and energy efficiency and sustainable development.

Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli, bp’s vice president for the Caspian region, said: “We are pleased to have successfully completed a project that will deliver long-term benefits to Azerbaijan’s vocational education system and its renewables energy sector. We believe the project provides valuable opportunities for students to gain practical skills in renewable energy technologies and for instructors to enhance their teaching capabilities. Most importantly, it promotes sustainable climate literacy and environmental responsibility among young professionals, helping to build a skilled workforce for Azerbaijan’s energy transition.”

The project was implemented by the World Skills Azerbaijan Association Public Union. It was launched in May 2024 and completed in July 2025, with a total cost of 322,000 AZN (approximately $189,400).