BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 7. Azerbaijan and the Saudi Arabian ACWA Power company discussed electricity generation and transmission, TurkicWorld reports via the Azerbaijani Ministry of Energy.
The discussion was held during a meeting between the Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of ACWA Power Mohammad Abunayyan.
The meeting underscored ACWA Power’s pivotal role as a key partner in Azerbaijan’s energy sector, highlighting that this collaboration exemplifies the strong and fraternal relations between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia. The strategic significance of joint projects, including the 240 MW Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant and various desalination initiatives, was emphasized. Attention was given to the successful completion of the wind power plant’s construction and its integration into the national grid, as well as the collaborative efforts that facilitated this achievement.
Furthermore, the discussion extended to the progress of electricity interconnector projects along the Black Sea, Europe, Central Asia, and Nakhchivan routes. The development and transmission of green energy between Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Saudi Arabia were also explored, with an assessment of the potential for expanded cooperation not only in electricity generation but also in its transmission.
