BP: Accelerating energy shift may harm environment

Forcing an accelerated energy transition could severely harm the environment, according to Bakhtiyar Aslanbeyli, BP Vice President for Communications and External Affairs in the Caspian region.

During the international scientific conference "Sustainable Environment: Transition to Green Energy" held in Baku, Aslanbeyli explained that the energy transition involves shifting from traditional energy sources to renewables, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

"Traditional energy sources place a significant burden in terms of carbon emissions. This necessitates rebalancing towards renewable sources, such as solar, wind, and hydrogen, to meet humanity's growing energy demands. The primary aim of this transition is to reduce atmospheric emissions," he stated.

He stressed that the pace of transition is a critical factor. "One of the most common global misconceptions is the notion that the energy transition can be achieved instantly or in a short timeframe.

It must be implemented gradually, as artificially accelerating the process will cause significant environmental damage and ultimately force us back to traditional energy sources."

Aslanbeyli also reflected on the experiences of European countries: "Several years ago, European nations prematurely and without adequate planning halted coal production and shut down nuclear reactors. However, when consumption increased, renewable energy sources were unable to meet the demand, resulting in a return to traditional energy production."

By Aghakazim Guliyev