By Alyona Pavlenko

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 11.​ It is
necessary to take climate change and its consequences into account
in advance while designing facilities in the Caspian Sea region,
said Selim Güven, Country Director of ACWA Power to Azerbaijan and
Türkiye, Trend

Speaking at a panel discussion on “Innovative Approaches to
Alternative Water Resources Management” at the 2nd International
Exhibition and Conference for Water Management, Güven stated that
before starting any project, it is important to consider strategic
market trends.

“On this basis, processes and approaches can be built into the
design itself. But there are always factors that cannot be ignored,
wetlands, reservoirs, or specific natural conditions that may
affect water resources. Water is a dynamic environment. The
Caspian, just like the Persian Gulf region, is subject to the
effects of climate change. All of this influences the operation of
a facility designed for 25 years: it must be prepared for the
changes that will inevitably occur in the future,” he said.

Güven added that project design must take into account potential
fluctuations in demand, changes in water quality, and intake
volumes to ensure consistent performance throughout the contract

“We integrate this into the design from the start: we make
facilities modular, include additional elements at the development
stage, and prepare for future changes and risks throughout the
25-year operation. This is risk management. Yes, it requires time,
attention, and technical expertise, but it is precisely what allows
us to avoid problems throughout the life cycle of a project,” he
emphasized.

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