Construction has begun in Azerbaijan on a power transmission line that will connect the country’s main energy system with the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The project envisages laying the line through Armenian territory and is viewed by Baku as a key element of the future international energy corridor Azerbaijan — Turkey — Europe.
According to AzerEnerji, the capacity of the new power line will be 1,000 MW, and its length will be about 45 km. The line will run along the Aras River, while part of the route will pass through difficult mountainous and rocky sections, making the project technically challenging and requiring the use of special engineering solutions.
The Azerbaijani authorities call the construction one of the largest energy projects in the country’s history. Its implementation is expected not only to ensure stable power supply to Nakhchivan, but also to strengthen Azerbaijan’s position as a transit energy hub linking the South Caucasus with Turkey and the European electricity market.