Georgia expands position as key energy transit hub, says deputy minister

Georgia is working to reinforce regional energy security and expand its role as a reliable transit hub, Inga Pkhaladze, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, said.

Speaking at the ministerial plenary session titled “International Cooperation for a Resilient and Diversified Energy Future,” held as part of Baku Energy Week, Pkhaladze stated that strengthening partnerships, diversifying energy routes, and developing reliable transit corridors have become critically important not only for national energy security but also for broader regional and global stability, Caliber.Az reports via Georgian media.

According to her, Georgia remains committed to this approach while reinforcing its own energy resilience. She noted that the country is actively developing renewable energy sources, supporting regional infrastructure initiatives, and fostering connectivity between the South Caucasus, Europe, and other regions.

“The Government of Georgia prioritises the development of local generation, new renewable energy sources, and transmission infrastructure. Our goal is to achieve full self-sufficiency by 2036, increase installed capacity, eliminate electricity imports, and expand export and transit capabilities,” she said.

The Deputy Minister added that the government’s objective is to strengthen energy security and pursue energy independence, which is only possible through regional cooperation and coordinated partnership. She added that ongoing strategically important projects clearly demonstrate the role of infrastructure in enhancing diversification and improving market access.

“In this context, special attention should be given to strategic initiatives such as the Black Sea submarine cable project and the Green Energy Corridor (GECO), which aim to strengthen electricity connections between the South Caucasus, the Black Sea region, and Europe, as well as support regional energy security, market integration, and the development of cooperation in green energy,” Pkhaladze said.

She stressed that the Black Sea submarine cable, a Georgian initiative, will significantly strengthen cross-border electricity trade, enable the export of clean energy from the South Caucasus to Europe, and further reinforce Georgia’s role as a reliable transit and transport hub.

The Baku Energy Week takes place in the capital of Azerbaijan from June 1–3. The large-scale event, which brings together exhibitions and business conferences, traditionally highlights key issues in global energy transformation, the oil and gas industry, and renewable energy sources.

The event was opened by the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev and is widely regarded as one of the key platforms for discussing global energy processes.

By Jeyhun Aghazada