Azerbaijan sees potential for electricity cooperation with Turkmenistan

Azerbaijan sees potential for cooperation with Turkmenistan in the electricity sector, including studying the possibility of exporting Turkmen electricity to European countries via Azerbaijan. Deputy Energy Minister Kamal Abbasov made the statement at the plenary session of the international conference "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan — 2026" (OGT 2026) in Ashgabat.

Speaking about regional energy cooperation, Abbasov noted the interaction of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in developing the Central Asia–Azerbaijan energy corridor. The project envisages transmitting renewable electricity from Central Asia through Azerbaijan to European markets.

Abbasov said that, together with Turkmen partners, the possibility of exporting electricity generated in Turkmenistan to European countries via Azerbaijan could be explored. He expressed confidence that continued dialogue between governments and energy companies will help turn this potential into concrete results.