Umid Mamadaminov, Deputy Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan, announced that the feasibility study (FS) for the "green energy corridor" crossing the Caspian Sea will be completed by January 2027. The corridor will connect Central Asia to Europe via Azerbaijan.
He shared this during the 5th Tashkent International Investment Forum. Preparatory work for the FS has already begun, and Italy's CESI engineering and consulting company has been selected as the lead consultant.
"We expect the first phase of the FS to be completed by January 2027, providing the technical, economic, and commercial basis for the next stage of project implementation," Mamadaminov said.
The green energy corridor is one of the most strategically significant energy initiatives in Central Asia. It aims to export electricity generated from renewable sources in Central Asia to European markets via a special transmission corridor across the Caspian Sea.
"Central Asia has huge renewable energy resources, especially significant potential for wind and solar power. Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are implementing large-scale renewable energy programs that will create substantial opportunities for future green electricity exports," he added.
All participating countries are jointly involved in implementing the initiative, and a special project company has been established for coordination.
Mamadaminov emphasized that the project is based on proven technologies. Similar projects such as NorNed (Norway-Netherlands), BritNed (UK-Netherlands), North Sea Link (Norway-UK), NordLink (Germany-Norway), Viking Link (Denmark-UK), and SAPEI (Italy-Sardinia) are already operating successfully. The uniqueness lies in creating the first direct "green energy" bridge between Central Asia and Europe.
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan continue to strengthen strategic partnership in the energy sector. SOCAR and Uzbekneftegaz actively cooperate in several areas of the oil and gas industry. Cooperation extends beyond traditional hydrocarbons to include renewable energy development, regional energy connectivity, and long-term energy security initiatives.
