Azerbaijan launches power line construction via Armenia`s territory  toward Nakhichevan 

ArmInfo.Azerenergy has begun construction of a power transmission line towards Nakhichevan through Armenia. This was reported by Azerbaijani media, citing the national operator's press service.

According to the source, work is underway on a double-circuit  high-voltage power transmission line with a voltage of 330 kV and 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 that are 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 project to create the  Azerbaijan-Turkey-Europe international energy corridor. As part of  this project, a 230 km power transmission line will be laid from  Nakhichevan to the border with Turkey. As a reminder, at a briefing  yesterday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke about the  need to connect the energy systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan.  According to him, Armenia and Azerbaijan have the potential to export  surplus electricity to international markets. Moreover, this includes  the possibility of mutual transit. Armenia will be able to use  Azerbaijan's grid, and Azerbaijan will be able to use Armenia's grid.  "No specific projects have been announced yet, but there is a  political understanding. We have analyzed the situation, and I think  Azerbaijan has too, and we see no threats here. On the contrary, we  see economic opportunities that also serve to strengthen peace," the  Prime Minister stated.