- Azerbaijan supplies natural gas to Türkiye via pipelines, flowing through Georgia from the Shah Deniz field in the Caspian Sea.
- The BTC pipeline, which runs through Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye, is undergoing a transfer of its operatorship to SMO.
Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye Advance Strategic Energy Partnership
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What happened
Azerbaijan and Türkiye are discussing the development of electricity interconnections aimed at linking a broader region and ultimately connecting Eurasia, according to Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov. This discussion followed the 5th Azerbaijan-Türkiye Energy Forum in Baku. Separately, energy ministers from Azerbaijan and Türkiye met in Istanbul to discuss the 'Azerbaijan (Nakhchivan)-Türkiye Energy Interconnector' and the 'Azerbaijan-Georgia-Türkiye-Bulgaria Green Energy Corridor.' Initial plans reviewed involved transmitting 1 GW of electricity from Nakhchivan to Türkiye.
From azernews.az, en.apa.az
Why it matters
The partnership focuses on major energy infrastructure projects, including the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline and the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP). These projects are seen as contributing to the prosperity of the involved countries and the wider region.
The BTC pipeline, which runs through Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye, is undergoing a transfer of its operatorship to SMO.
From azernews.az
Who's involved
- AzerbaijanStrategic partner in the energy corridor development with Türkiye.
- GeorgiaKey transit point in the strategic energy and trade cooperation with Azerbaijan and Türkiye.
- TürkiyePartner in the strategic energy alliance with Azerbaijan, focusing on energy imports and exports.
- EuropePotential beneficiary of the energy corridor projects for diversification.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- GeorgiaSpeculative
The Green Energy Corridor project could enhance Georgia's role as a critical transit hub for energy.
- TürkiyeSpeculative
The Energy Interconnector could secure energy supply and strengthen Türkiye's regional energy role.
- EuropeSpeculative
The Green Energy Corridor could diversify energy supply and strengthen Europe's energy security.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Georgia and Türkiye emphasized their strategic partnership on September 22, 2026, focusing on cooperation in transport, energy, and trade, with Türkiye gaining largest trading partner status.Sub-event
- Georgia, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan jointly implemented the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway on September 7, 2026.Sub-event
- Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye are developing green energy corridors, utilizing Georgia as a transit point toward Europe.Sub-event
- Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye deepened strategic ties by announcing cooperation on a Black Sea submarine cable project.Sub-event
Strategic energy partnership established via interconnectors and corridors involving Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye.1 source
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The entities involved
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Azerbaijan
country in the Caucasus in Eastern Europe and Western Asia
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Georgia
country in the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia
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Türkiye
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Related events
- Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan are cooperating on energy system interconnection and developing the Central Asia-Azerbaijan Green Energy Corridor.
- A new energy corridor is being planned linking Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Europe, with initial exports planned from Jabrayil and involving the Islamic Development Bank.
- Green Energy Corridor connects Azerbaijan and Central Asia.
- Corridor expansion details involving Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Türkiye, focusing on energy network connections and border access.
- Azerbaijan is initiating, financing, and implementing large-scale energy infrastructure projects that connect countries across Eurasia.