ArmInfo. RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan believes synchronizing Armenia's electricity system with those of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Iran, and Georgia is a realistic possibility. At a press conference on February 3, the minister remarked that Iran should have no concerns about this.
The minister noted that there are currently no technical obstacles to synchronization, but a specific timeline for the project's implementation has not yet been determined. "Synchronization of energy systems is not only a priority; it also has commercial significance-in terms of electricity imports and exports-and ensures the stability of the entire energy system. Unified energy networks mutually enhance stability," Khudatyan noted, adding that Armenia's energy system ensures the stability of the Iranian and Georgian systems, and vice versa. The minister emphasized that there are no technical obstacles to synchronization and expressed hope for further developments in this direction.
Regarding the Iran-Armenia power transmission line, Khudatyan emphasized that it is 85% complete and will be commissioned in 2026.
As a reminder, at a briefing on January 29, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that synchronizing the power systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan will enable Armenia to access new electricity export markets and increase supply volumes.
Just 24 hours after this announcement, Azerbaijan's national operator, Azerenergy, announced the start of construction of a power transmission line towards Nakhichevan through Armenia.
Construction work is underway on a double-circuit, high-voltage 330 kV power transmission line with 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, 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 Azerbaijan-Turkey-Europe international energy corridor project. This project will include the construction of a 230 km power transmission line from Nakhichevan to the Turkish border.
