ArmInfo.Azerenergy has begun construction of a power transmission line towards Nakhichevan through Armenia. This was reported by Azerbaijani media, citing the national operator's press service.
According to the source, work is underway on a double-circuit high-voltage power transmission line with a voltage of 330 kV and a capacity of up to 1,000 MW. Azerenergy emphasized that work is underway simultaneously in the mainland and in Nakhichevan, where sections of the line are being laid that are 74 and 105 km long, respectively. The next stage of the project plans to build an additional 44 km line in Armenia.
The company also noted that the construction of the power transmission line is part of the project to create the Azerbaijan-Turkey-Europe international energy corridor. As part of this project, a 230 km power transmission line will be laid from Nakhichevan to the border with Turkey. As a reminder, at a briefing yesterday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke about the need to connect the energy systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan. According to him, Armenia and Azerbaijan have the potential to export surplus electricity to international markets. Moreover, this includes the possibility of mutual transit. Armenia will be able to use Azerbaijan's grid, and Azerbaijan will be able to use Armenia's grid. "No specific projects have been announced yet, but there is a political understanding. We have analyzed the situation, and I think Azerbaijan has too, and we see no threats here. On the contrary, we see economic opportunities that also serve to strengthen peace," the Prime Minister stated.
