Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan advance Green Energy Corridor

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Representatives of the energy authorities of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan held a trilateral meeting in Tashkent during the International Energy Forum “UEW 2026” to discuss progress on the Green Corridor Alliance project.

The parties reviewed the current status of the initiative, which aims to develop the production and transmission of renewable energy across the three countries.

Officials noted that the agreement signed by the heads of state on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku provides a foundation for creating a sustainable energy corridor and expanding trade in clean electricity.

The project envisions the development of cross-border power systems, utilization of renewable energy potential, and the creation of conditions for exporting green electricity to Europe and other regions.

Special attention was given to expanding energy infrastructure and constructing new transmission lines to integrate the power systems of Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

The Kazakh side reported that it ratified the agreement on April 27, 2026, confirming its readiness to continue implementation of the project.

Participants confirmed their interest in continued coordination and the development of a transregional green energy corridor.

The agreement on strategic partnership for the development and transmission of green electricity was originally signed at COP29 in Baku on November 13, 2024, by Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan.

The project foresees the export of green electricity from Central Asia to Europe.

A founding agreement for the green energy corridor was also signed on December 27 via videoconference involving the main grid operators of the three countries — Azerenerji of Azerbaijan, KEGOC of Kazakhstan, and the National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan.

The document aims to implement decisions made by the presidents of the three countries and expand electricity trade opportunities in line with the European Union’s Green Deal, which targets net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

In 2025, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan established a joint venture, Green Corridor Union LLC, to implement the project, headquartered in Baku. Italian company CESI acts as consultant and is preparing the feasibility study.

Starting from 2030, Uzbekistan plans to export surplus green electricity to Europe via Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.

The energy route envisions an undersea cable across the Caspian Sea, through Azerbaijan and Georgia, and then under the Black Sea to Romania.

New generating capacities will be developed to operate independently from the existing national grid to avoid additional load.

On 6 November 2025, Deputy Minister of Energy Umid Mamadaminov said at European Economy Days in Tashkent that Uzbekistan could export 10–15 billion kWh of electricity annually by 2030.

He said domestic electricity demand is projected at 120–125 billion kWh by 2030, while generation capacity is expected to reach around 135 billion kWh, with surplus planned for export.

Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov previously stated that export volumes to Europe would depend on cable capacity and partner readiness, adding that Uzbekistan could supply between 2 and 5 GW of electricity to Europe.