02.06.26
Azerbaijan is actively advancing projects aimed at developing new international energy corridors together with Central Asian countries and Türkiye. These projects are intended to strengthen the region’s energy security and create new routes for electricity exports. This was stated by Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Energy, Orkhan Zeynalov, during the 31st International Energy Forum held in Baku.
According to Zeynalov, one of the key trends in the global energy sector is the process of electrification. This approach, combining renewable energy sources, natural gas, and hydropower, plays an important role in ensuring energy security. Zeynalov announced that the feasibility study for the “Green Energy Corridor” crossing the Black Sea is expected to be completed by the autumn of this year.
In addition, Azerbaijan and Türkiye are working on the construction of a new energy interconnector. At present, there is an agreement to export 1 GW of electricity through this route. However, once the feasibility study is completed, the possibility of increasing transmission capacity to 3 GW will be considered.
According to Zeynalov, the new energy connection is expected to pass through the Zangezur Corridor toward Türkiye. He noted that western regions of Türkiye have significant potential and stated that, in the future, this electricity could reach European markets through energy swap mechanisms.
During the forum, the deputy minister also provided information about the “Central Asia–Azerbaijan Energy Corridor” project being implemented jointly with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
He emphasized that the project will establish the first direct energy connection in history between Central Asia and Azerbaijan. At the same time, its main objective is not only to increase electricity export volumes but also to create alternative routes and enhance the flexibility and diversification of the energy supply system. According to Zeynalov, the new energy corridors will not only expand green energy exports but will also strengthen Azerbaijan’s position as a key energy and transit hub connecting Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Europe.
