Over 23,000 smart meters installed in North Caucasus
Chechnya accounted for the largest number of smart meters, with 9,765 devices installed
electricity
Azerbaijan designs power line route from Armenia border to Nakhchivan
Construction of the 74-km, double-circuit 330-kilovolt Jabrayil-Aghband power line, running from the Jabrayil substation to the state border with Armenia, is nearing completion and is almost finished, AzerEnerji Chairman Balababa Rzayev said.
Azerbaijan increasing green electricity production
By the end of 2026, wind power generation will rise nearly sixfold, while solar power output will increase by more than 26%, Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said during the opening ceremony of Baku Climate Week 2026.
Azerbaijan and Armenia discuss electricity import and export opportunities
A working meeting was held between representatives of ministries and energy companies of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Lachin on August 25, AzerTAc reported, citing the Cabinet of Ministers.
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.
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.
