Azerbaijan nears completion of strategic Zangezur power line
The first phase of construction on the Zangezur power line is nearing completion, according to the Azerenerji OJSC.
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Kazakhstan's energy system recovers following disruption
Energy supply in Kazakhstan's Unified Energy System (UES) has been restored after a technical disruption on August 14, UES operator KEGOC reported.
Central Asian countries report power blackouts
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan all reported blackouts on Friday, which Kazakhstan's energy ministry said had been caused by a "sudden change in the power flow" from the Central Asian grid.
Russia and Azerbaijan increase electricity exchanges
Electricity exports from Azerbaijan to Russia increased in the first half of 2026, according to the Azerbaijani State Statistical Committee.
Georgia floats overland electricity corridor connecting Azerbaijan to Bulgaria
The governments of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia and Bulgaria are considering developing an overland transit corridor designed for electricity transmission. An overland energy corridor could be established by Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia …
Power transmission line to Nakhchivan to be laid via Armenia
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced a power transmission line project that will connect the main part of Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan. The lines will be routed through Armenia.
Yeni Sangachal Substation inaugurated in Azerbaijan
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev inaugurated the 220/110/10 kV Yeni Sangachal substation operated by AzerEnerji OJSC. The project is designed to …
Massive blackout hits Georgia
Georgia was hit by a nationwide power outage Saturday, the second in two days, plunging all major cities into darkness and paralyzing train and subway services.
Iran threatens US with symmetrical strikes on infrastructure
The armed forces of Iran will deliver reciprocal strikes on U.S. infrastructure in the Middle East if the United States decides to attack bridges and power plants on the Islamic Republic’s territory, the Tasnim news agency reported, citing a source.
Iran to negotiate electricity imports from Turkey
Iran intends to hold preliminary talks on importing electricity from Türkiye due to damage sustained by power plants that supplied electricity to petrochemical plants during the war, Iran's Deputy Minister of Energy and Executive Director of the Iranian Electricity Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Company (TAVANIR) Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi said.
Armenia and Azerbaijan to expand energy connectivity
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan pointed out the importance of expanding energy connectivity between Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey during a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Akkuyu NPP to help Turkey achieve carbon neutrality goal
Electricity generated by the Akkuyu nuclear power plant will make a significant contribution to achieving Turkey's climate goals, chairman of the board of directors of Akkuyu Nuclear JSC Anton Dedusenko said.
Russia to keep its electricity export volumes in 2026
Inter RAO expects to keep electricity export and import volumes flat in annual terms at about 10 bln kWh in 2026, CEO of the Russian energy company Sergey Dregval said at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Russia steps up electricity imports from Azerbaijan
In the first three months of 2026, Azerbaijan exported 32.068 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity to Russia, according to Azerbaijan’s State Statistics Committee. Imports increased by more than 20% in volume terms and by …
Azerbaijan to build gas turbine power plant in Serbia
Azerbaijan has approved an intergovernmental agreement with Serbia to build a gas turbine power plant in the city of Nis, the Azerbaijani president's press service said.
Four regional countries to develop roadmap for green energy corridor project
An agreement has been reached on the preparation of a roadmap to accelerate the implementation of the Azerbaijan-Georgia-Türkiye-Bulgaria green energy corridor project, Azerbaijan's Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov said.
Akkuyu NPP takes Turkey's energy sector to new level
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye has proven to be a reliable energy transit partner and key actor for peace, stressing that its infrastructure has strengthened its role in regional stability.
Russia increasing electricity supplies to Kazakhstan
Inter RAO, Russia’s electricity export and import operator, supplied 930 mln kWh of electricity to Kazakhstan in January-March 2026, up 33% year-on-year, according to the company’s presentation.
Ilham Aliyev meets with Irakli Kobakhidze on sidelines of WUF13
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze in Baku on May 18. A number of documents was signed in terms of expanding cooperation.
Türkiye among top clean power-growers
Türkiye sustained its strong renewable capacity expansion in 2025, which placed it among the countries with the biggest increases in solar power generation in the world, according to new analysis that also showed clean energy sources surpassed the global power demand.
