Baku: Azerbaijan’s energy infrastructure is currently in a comfortable position in terms of generation, according to Rustam Gasimov, Deputy Chairman of Azerenergy OJSC. Speaking at the ‘Digital Management Architecture of Azerbaijan’s Energy System’ event, part of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Gasimov emphasized the critical role of reliable energy sources in urban development and urbanization.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Gasimov highlighted that Azerenergy oversees the generation and transmission of electricity, while a colleague manages the distribution sector. He noted that sustainable development is a complex and large-scale task, and despite the current stability in energy generation, Azerbaijan is projected to face an energy shortage by 2030. Gasimov stressed the urgent need for proactive measures, especially considering the country’s new digital infrastructure and the development of artificial intelligence technologies, which demand substantial energy resources.
Gasimov further outlined that if the current situation persists, Azerbaijan might encounter an energy deficit by 2031. To address this, the country plans to boost traditional energy production, including the establishment of a 525-megawatt gas turbine power plant. Additional energy generation capacity is also planned for the period between 2028 and 2030, with approximately 4,000 megawatts of new thermal energy capacity anticipated by 2040.