Azerbaijan launches Zangezur Energy Corridor
New 330 kV transmission project connects Nakhchivan to Azerbaijan’s grid and lays groundwork for future electricity flows toward Türkiye and Europe.
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Construction has begun on a new high-voltage transmission project designed to strengthen regional electricity connectivity and integrate Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic into the national power system. The Zangezur Energy Corridor, led by AzerEnerji, formally launched on January 29.
At the heart of the project is a double-circuit 330 kV transmission line with a capacity of around 1,000 MW. Built in several sections to navigate complex terrain, the line will link mainland Azerbaijan with its western exclave. Key segments include a 74 km stretch from Jabrayil to Aghband along the Aras River and a 105 km section connecting Nakhchivan to the Ordubad border area, with an additional crossing through the Zangezur corridor completing the route. A new 330 kV substation is also planned in Nakhchivan.
The project aims to end Nakhchivan’s long-standing electrical isolation, improving grid stability and allowing more efficient power dispatch. Beyond domestic benefits, the corridor is intended to serve as a building block for a wider Azerbaijan–Türkiye–Europe electricity link, positioning Azerbaijan as a regional transit hub.
The initiative supports Azerbaijan’s broader energy strategy, which combines grid modernisation with a growing focus on renewable generation. The country is targeting a higher share of renewables by 2030 and is developing new solar, wind and hydropower capacity, particularly in Karabakh and East Zangezur.
Future phases include plans for a higher-voltage connection from Nakhchivan to Türkiye and advanced converter technology to manage cross-border power flows. Together, these developments underline Azerbaijan’s ambition to play a larger role in regional and transcontinental electricity trade.
Source: Eurasia Review
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