Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan are showing growing interest in developing green energy, despite that they are major energy powers rich in oil and gas reserves, said Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Gurbanmammed Elyasov, in an interview with Report.
"One area under discussion is Turkmenistan's participation in the development of green energy corridors across the Caspian Sea. Such projects involve the creation of infrastructure for the transmission of electricity generated from renewable sources to European countries via the South Caucasus region. In this context, Azerbaijan is viewed as an important transit hub capable of transporting green energy to international markets. A promising area of cooperation could be the joint development of solar and wind energy projects. Turkmenistan possesses significant natural resources for the development of solar power plants, while Azerbaijan is actively implementing projects to develop wind energy potential, including in the Caspian Sea. Combining these capabilities could facilitate the creation of new regional energy initiatives.
Developing joint infrastructure for the transmission and export of green electricity could also be an important area of cooperation. This could include the construction of submarine cable lines across the Caspian Sea, the integration of energy systems, and participation in regional electricity export projects to Europe.
Additional prospects for cooperation exist in the production and transportation of green hydrogen, the implementation of energy-efficient technologies, and the exchange of experience and investment in renewable energy development. Joint research, technological cooperation, and participation in international energy initiatives could become an important part of a long-term partnership between the two countries.
Therefore, developing cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan in green energy, including participation in green export corridors across the Caspian Sea, could contribute to the diversification of energy markets, strengthening regional energy security, and promoting sustainable development," he noted.
